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6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field
The following information is displayed in the sta‐
tus field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Telephone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped into various catego‐
ries.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio™ is switched on. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength
Symbol flashes: searching for net‐
work. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on.SymbolMeaning Roaming is active. Text message, e-mail was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Music interface for smartphones.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
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Switching the split screen on and off1. Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press the desired button for more
than two seconds.Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge
of the screen.▷To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the letter
or number. Press the controller for an extended
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Switching between letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering letters and numbers.SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers.
Switching between upper and lower
case letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐
ters.
SymbolFunction Move the controller forward:
switch from upper to lower case
letters. Move the controller forward:
switch from lower to upper case
letters.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered and
letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during the en‐
try for which data is available.▷Destination search: town/city names can be
entered using the spelling of language avail‐
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Voice activation systemVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
The concept▷Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated with the
voice activation system using spoken com‐
mands. The system prompts you to make
your entries.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐
ing the voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone lo‐
cated in the area of the interior rearview mir‐
ror.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identified.
Set the language, refer to page 74.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
The symbol on the Control Display indicates
that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate the
function via iDrive in this case.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
The functions of the main menu have short com‐
mands.
Some list items, such as the phone book entries,
can also be selected via the voice activation sys‐
tem. Say the list items exactly as they are dis‐
played on the list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the system read possible com‐
mands aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
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For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed,
the commands for the settings are read out loud.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, usually
irrespective of which menu item is currently se‐
lected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 268.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are announced.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice
activation system is announced.
Example: playing back a CD
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.4.›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume knob while giving an instruction
until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a te‐
lephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 253, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
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▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile
is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone else
with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for a maximum
of four remote controls. They are stored for two
remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 23.▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 32.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.▷Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi‐
tion after unlocking, refer to page 33.▷Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 73.▷Date format, refer to page 74.▷Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 75.▷Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 74.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 72.▷Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 101.▷Backup camera:▷Function selection, refer to page 102.▷Type of display, refer to page 104.▷Light settings:▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 59.▷Welcome lamps, refer to page 80.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 81.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 81.▷High-beam Assistant, refer to
page 82.▷Automatic climate control: AUTO program,
cooling function and automatic recirculated
air control activated/deactivated, tempera‐
ture, air flow rate and distribution, refer to
page 105.▷Navigation:▷Voice activation, refer to page 151.▷Route criteria, refer to page 149.▷Map view settings, refer to page 152.▷Entertainment:▷Tone control, refer to page 160.▷Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 168.▷CD/multimedia, audio source listened to
last, refer to page 170.▷Telephone: volume, refer to page 196.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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To switch the engine off with transmission po‐
sition N engaged, insert the remote control in
the ignition lock.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone
in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or
when a mobile phone is being charged in the
vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 seconds
if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.4.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 39.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the high beams.Seite 38ControlsOpening and closing38
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Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display. Check
whether the safety belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
prox. at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front
Height adjustment▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
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DrivingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the
ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the ig‐
nition lock.
▷Radio ready state is switched on. Individual
electrical consumers can operate.
Comfort Access
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only
insert the remote control into the ignition lock,
refer to page 36, under special circumstances.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out
of the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the
ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀
Before removing the remote control, push it all
the way in to release the locking mechanism.▷The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You can only take out the remote control if trans‐
mission position P is engaged: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake pedal is pressed
when you press the Start/Stop button.
Radio ready state
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
The time and the external temperature are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:
▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, refer to
page 36, by touching the surface above the
door lock.
Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐
ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
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Parking the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
The vehicle can be parked safely during an au‐
tomatic engine stop, such as when you wish to
leave the vehicle.1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Automatic transmission: transmission posi‐
tion P is engaged automatically.2.Set the handbrake.
Start the engine as usual using the Start/Stop
button.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions to enable the driver to drive
away:
▷Automatic transmission:
The brake pedal is released.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
The engine does not start by itself after it is
switched off automatically if any of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
▷The driver's safety belt is unfastened or the
driver's door is open.▷Hood was unlocked.
The indicator lamp lights up. A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
The engine can only be started via the
Start/Stop button.
Note
Even if you do not wish to drive away, the stop‐
ped engine still starts automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷The interior has heated up strongly with the
cooling function switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷The vehicle begins to roll.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R or M/
S.▷Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery charge is very low.▷The interior has cooled down strongly with
the heating switched on.▷Low braking pressure, such as from de‐
pressing the brake pedal a number of times
consecutively.
Preventing automatic engine stop with
an automatic transmission
The concept
To permit the driver to drive away especially
quickly, such as at intersections, the automatic
engine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing the engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
▷Depress the brake pedal briefly and force‐
fully immediately after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.▷Then continue depressing the brake pedal
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