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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps13
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data The   button has the following functions:
Activating clock, date, temperature and mileage 
recorder displays
The display will appear for about 30 seconds if you press the   
button ⇒page 12, fig. 3 when the ignition is switched off.
Starting check procedure (auto-check control)
The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle 
systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as 
the ignition is switched on ⇒page 29.
You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the   
button with the ignition switched on. This function check can be 
started at road speeds up to 5 km/h.
Calling up driver messages again
A red or yellow symbol appearing in the instrument cluster display 
is normally accompanied by a corresponding message. The 
message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If 
required, you can call up the message again by briefly pressing the 
 button.
Setting speed warning
You can press the   button briefly to set speed limit warning 1 
while the vehicle is moving ⇒page 28. If you press and hold the 
 button, this will cancel the speed warning.
Time and date displayQuart z clock
The date, time and display format can be changed using the sound 
system or MMI* control console. Please refer to the Operating 
Manual for the MMI or sound system for more details.
Radio-controlled clock*
When the clock is in “radio-control” mode the signal reception 
symbol (a radio tower with radio waves) appears in the display 
⇒fig. 4. It is then not possible to change the minutes or the date 
manually.
Note
•
The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on 
for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.
•
When the ignition is switched off, the clock and date display can 
be switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the   button 
⇒page 12, fig. 3 ⇒page 12.
SET
SETSET
SET
SET
SET
Fig. 4  Instrument 
cluster: Time and date 
display
SET
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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps 14Mileage recorder
The instrument shows how far you have travelled.The mileage is stated in kilometres (“km”) or “miles”.
You can switch the display from kilometres to miles and vice versa 
via the MMI or the   button on the sound system control 
console.
Odometer / trip recorder
The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it 
was last reset. It is used to measure individual journeys. The last 
digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or tenths 
of a mile.The trip recorder can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button 
 ⇒fig. 6.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instruments, the letters dEF appear perma-
nently in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault rectified as 
soon as possible.
Immobiliser
When the ignition is switched on, the security programming of the 
ignition key is verified electronically.
If an uncoded key is used, SAFE will appear continuously in the 
mileage recorder display. The vehicle cannot then be driven 
⇒page 39.
Note
•
The date, time and recorded mileage will continue to be 
displayed for about 30 seconds after you switch off the ignition.
•
The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on 
for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.
•
When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder can be 
switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the   button 
⇒page 12, fig. 3 ⇒page 12.
Fig. 5  Instrument 
cluster: Mileage 
recorderFig. 6  Instrument 
cluster: Reset button
CAR
0.0
SET
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Lights and vision57
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
– Turn the thumbwheel 
 ⇒page 56, fig. 53 to the appro-
priate setting.
Adjustment settings
The settings correspond roughly to the following load conditions:
Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
All seats occupied, luggage compartment loaded
Driver only, luggage compartment loaded
Caution
Always adjust the headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. 
Make sure you lower the headlights when the vehicle is carrying a 
heavy load.Instrument lighting
The background lighting of the instruments, the centre 
console and the display can be adjusted as required.– Briefly press the knob to release it.
– Turn the button clockwise +” to increase the brightness 
of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.– Turn the button anti-clockwise -” to reduce the bright-
ness of the instrument lighting in dark conditions.
– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being 
changed unintentionally.
The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illu-
mination and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a 
light sensor incorporated in the instrument cluster. In bright condi-
tions any changes made to the brightness of the instrument lighting 
have no effect.
Note
The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is 
switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off. 
The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight 
starts to fade; it is switched off completely when the light condi-
tions become very poor. This function is intended to remind the 
driver to switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when 
light conditions become poor.Applies to vehicles: with xenon headlight bulbsDynamic headlight range controlHeadlights with xenon gas-discharge bulbs automatically adapt to 
suit the load being carried when the engine is switched on. The 
headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in 
motion (e.g. when accelerating and braking).
AOAIAIIAIII
Fig. 54  Instrument 
lighting
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Heating and cooling 96Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerTemperature selection– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the 
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature 
⇒fig. 107.The temperature setting will be shown on the MMI display 
⇒fig. 108 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditionerBlower 
The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced 
or increased manually if required.– Press the button for the blower .
– Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired 
speed (and regulate the volume of air delivery).We recommend keeping the blower running at a low setting when 
driving slowly.
To prevent fumes or unpleasant smells from entering the vehicle, 
switch to the air recirculation mode by pressing the   button.
Fig. 107  Rotary control 
for temperature selec-
tionFig. 108  MMI display: 
Temperature setting
Fig. 109  Blower 
button and rotary 
controlFig. 110  MMI display: 
Blower setting
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Heating and cooling105
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
– Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise to reduce the 
temperature or clockwise to increase the temperature 
⇒page 104, fig. 117.The temperature setting will be shown on the display of the air 
conditioner console. The temperature setting will be shown on the 
MMI display ⇒fig. 118 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched 
on.Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plusBlower 
The automatically selected blower speed can be reduced 
or increased manually if required.
– Press the button for the blower .
– Turn the rotary control to set the blower to the desired 
speed (and regulate the volume of air delivery).The air conditioning system automatically regulates the blower 
speed according to the interior temperature. However, you can also 
adjust the blower speed manually.
The blower speed will be shown on the MMI display ⇒fig. 120 for a 
few seconds if the MMI is switched on.
Note
•
The blower speed may change automatically. This ensures that 
the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible.
•
The blower speed cannot be regulated separately for the driver 
and front passenger sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 118  MMI display: 
Temperature setting
Fig. 119  Blower 
button and rotary 
control
Fig. 120  MMI display: 
Blower setting
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Heating and cooling111
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
Auxiliary heating and auxiliary 
ventilationApplies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingDescription
The auxiliary heating and ventilation systems heat and 
cool the interior independently of the engine.The auxiliary heating 
 works in conjunction with the air condi-
tioner system, but does not rely on heat from the engine. Instead of 
this, the system burns fuel. The system's main function is to warm 
up the interior of the vehicle and to defrost the windows in cold 
weather.
The auxiliary heating system can be used both when the vehicle is 
stationary and when driving (to provide extra heat while the engine 
is warming up).
The auxiliary ventilation  also operates independently of the 
engine. This feature can be used to cool the interior with the blower 
when the vehicle is left parked in the sun.
The system will automatically activate either the auxiliary heating or 
the auxiliary ventilation mode, depending on the actual tempera-
ture measured inside the car and the temperature you have set with 
the air conditioner controls. It is possible to alter the temperature 
setting while the auxiliary heating/ventilation is running.
Switching on and off
There are two different ways of switching on the auxiliary 
heating/ventilation system.
•
Immediate start: You can switch the auxiliary heating/ventilation 
on and off at any time in the MMI Car menu ⇒page 112. You can 
also switch the system on and off using the remote control 
⇒page 114.
•
Switching on via timer: You can programme various start times 
using the timers ⇒page 112. However you must first activate the timer before the auxiliary heating/ventilation system will switch on 
automatically.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will switch itself off at the end of 
the programmed running time. The running time can be set to 15, 
30, 45 or 60 minutes ⇒page 113.
WARNING
•
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run when the 
vehicle is in a confined space because it can give off toxic fumes.
•
To avoid any possible fire risk, never have the auxiliary heating 
switched on when refuelling the vehicle.
•
Because of the high temperatures which occur when the auxil-
iary heating is running, make sure when parking the car that the 
exhaust outlet under the car is not obstructed in any way and that 
the exhaust gases do not come into contact with flammable mate-
rials (fire risk).Note
•
It is advisable to open the air outlets when using the auxiliary 
heating/ventilation.
•
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the fuel in 
the tank has reached the reserve zone.
•
The auxiliary heating/ventilation will not switch on if the battery 
charge level is low.
•
The symbols 
 (auxiliary ventilation) or 
 (auxiliary heating) 
flash in the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the 
auxiliary heating/ventilation is switched on. Both symbols light 
continuously when the timer is activated.
•
At low outside temperatures some visible water vapour may 
form in the engine compartment. This is a normal phenomenon, 
and no reason for concern.
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Heating and cooling 112Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSwitching on/off immediatelySwitching on immediately
– Press the   button.
– Press the control button for AC.
–Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to on.
Switching off immediately
– Press the   button.
– Press the control button for AC.
–Set Aux. heating or Aux. ventilation to off.When the auxiliary heating/ventilation is running, you can press the 
 button on the air conditioner console to switch off the blower 
only. Pressing the   button a second time will switch on the 
blower again.
Note
The symbols 
 (auxiliary ventilation) or 
 (auxiliary heating) flash in 
the instrument cluster next to the clock display when the auxiliary 
heating/ventilation is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with auxiliary heating - under development at the time of printingSetting the timers
The timers need to be activated before they will switch on 
the auxiliary heating/ventilation.Setting the timers
– Press the   button.
– Press the control button for AC.
– Select the timer you wish to set, and enter the required 
time and date ⇒fig. 127.
– Then press the rotary control to confirm the time and 
date settings.
Fig. 126  MMI display: 
Setup AC
CARCAR
OFF
OFF
Fig. 127  MMI display: 
TimerFig. 128  MMI display: 
Timer status
CAR
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Towing a trailer213
Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
– Also check the shaft section of the ball joint and its asso-
ciated mechanical parts to make sure they are clean and 
undamaged.Continued ⇒page 213, “Fitting the ball joint (step 2)”.
WARNING
It is important to keep the mounting fixture clean. Otherwise the 
ball joint may fail to engage securely (accident risk).Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracketFitting the ball joint (step 2)The spring mechanism inside the ball joint must 
be in the "ready" position.
– Check that the red marking   ⇒fig. 209 on the knob is 
inside the green zone on the ball joint.
– Check that the locking ball   is inside the hole in the 
shaft section of the ball joint.
– Check that the knob protrudes visibly from the ball joint, 
so that there is a clear gap   between the knob and the 
ball joint.
The ball joint can only be installed if the internal spring mechanism 
is in the ready position.
Continued ⇒page 213, “Fitting the ball joint (step 3)”.Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracketFitting the ball joint (step 3)Setting the spring mechanism to the "ready" 
position (if required)
– Insert the key   ⇒fig. 210 for locking the ball joint into 
the lock on the knob and turn it clockwise.
Fig. 209  Removable 
towing bracket: Ball 
joint
A2A1A3
Fig. 210  Removable 
towing bracket: 
Setting the spring 
mechanism to the 
"ready" positionFig. 211  Removable 
towing bracket: 
Inserting the ball joint
A4
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Towing a trailer 214
– Pull out the knob in direction  , hold and turn in direc-
tion   until the locking ball   engages ⇒.
Inserting the ball joint
– With the spring mechanism in the “ready” position, 
insert the ball joint into the mounting fixture and push it 
upwards ⇒page 213, fig. 211 in the direction indicated 
(arrow) ⇒. The spring mechanism should then 
engage automatically with an audible click.
– Lock the ball joint by turning the key anti-clockwise.
– Take out the key and press the cover cap provided onto 
the lock.Continued ⇒page 214, “Fitting the ball joint (step 4)”.
WARNING
•
If it is not possible to set the spring mechanism to the "ready" 
position as described above, do not use the ball joint. Please take 
your vehicle to a qualified workshop.
•
To avoid injury, keep your hands away from the knob and the 
cover piece when inserting the ball joint into the mounting fixture.Note
Make sure that the knob can turn freely when the ball joint is 
inserted.
Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracketFitting the ball joint (step 4)Safety check
– Check that the green marking   ⇒fig. 212 on the knob 
is inside the green zone on the ball joint.
– Check that the knob is directly against the ball joint, so 
that there is no gap   between the knob and the ball 
joint.
– Check that the ball joint is locked and the key is removed 
(so that the knob cannot be pulled out).
Aa
Ab
A5
Fig. 212  Removable 
towing bracket: Safety 
checkFig. 213  Area below 
rear bumper: Electrical 
socket for trailer
A6
A7
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Fuses and bulbs 282
– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow 
⇒page 281, fig. 267 until the bulb engages. 
– Check that the bulb is securely seated in the bulb 
housing.
– Fit the cover and swivel the retaining clip downwards.
– Install the headlight ⇒page 278.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Have the headlight settings checked.Applies to vehicles:  with xenon headlight bulbsChanging bulb for turn signalsThe bulb is secured in the bulb carrier with a bayonet 
fastener.
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 278.
– Take off the rubber cap (small cover) and remove the bulb 
carrier.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier, then 
turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
– Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your 
bare hands, use a cloth or paper towel instead.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb carrier, and turn 
it clockwise as far as it will go.
– If necessary, use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from 
the glass part of the bulb.
– Insert the bulb carrier into the headlight.Note
Ensure that the rubber cap is seated correctly so that no water can 
enter the unit.Applies to vehicles: with halogen dipped headlightsChanging bulb for side lightsRemoving bulb for side lights
– Remove the headlight ⇒page 278.
– Swivel the retaining clip of the cover upwards.
– Take off the cover ⇒page 280, fig. 264 ⇒page 280 ⇒ 
in “Changing bulbs” on page 276.
– Grasp the bulb holder by the handle ⇒fig. 268 and pull it 
out.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier, then 
turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
Installing bulb for side lights
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn 
it clockwise as far as it will go.
Fig. 268  Bulb holder 
for side lights is high-
lighted
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