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THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL.


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3 series Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive. BMW AG


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Mobility 172 Refueling 174 Fuel 175 Wheels and tires 187 Engine compartment 189 Engine oil 192 Coolant 193 Maintenance 196 Replacing components 207 Breakdown assistance 213 Care Reference 220 Technical data 224 Short commands of the voice act. system 232 Everything from A to Z


Contents


The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 232.


iDrive Voice activation system Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle


Notes At a glance 12 Cockpit 16
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Controls 30 Opening and closing 45
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111 Driving stability control systems 116 Driving comfort 138 Climate control 145 Interior equipment 153 Storage compartments Driving tips 160 Things to remember when driving 163 Loading 166 Saving fuel


Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Displays Lamps Safety


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Notes


Notes Using this Owner's Manual The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication The topics of Navigation, Entertainment and Communication are described in a separate us‐ er's manual, which is also included with the on‐ board literature. Additional sources of information Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.


Symbols Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐ sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ lect individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ tivation system. ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.


Refers to measures that can be taken to help


protect the environment. Symbols on vehicle components


Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ mation on a particular part or assembly.


Vehicle equipment This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is also described and illustrated that is not availa‐ ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected optional equipment or the country-specific var‐ iants. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Manuals. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ tions.


Status of the Owner's Manual The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐ icy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.


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Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.


For your own safety Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐ quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ ods. Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ ately trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Parts and Accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ chase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ ously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐ fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ stallation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐ ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐ sional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust


Notes


shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie- talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ placement, or repair of the emission control de‐ vices and systems may be performed by any au‐ tomotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part. California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐ tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐ ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐ productive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties: ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.


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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about mo‐ tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.


Notes


▷ California Emission Control System Limited


Warranty.


Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐ tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information. Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐ cle Limited Warranty. Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures: ▷ BMW Maintenance system ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet


for US models


▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for


Canadian models


If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.


Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.


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Notes


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At a glance


These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.


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At a glance


Cockpit


Cockpit Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment


All around the steering wheel


is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.


1 Roller sunblinds  43
2 Rear window safety switch  42
3 Power windows  41
4 Exterior mirror operation  52
5 Glove compartment on the driver's


side  153
Driver assistance systems


Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  106
Collision warning  102
Collision warning with braking function  100
Lane departure warning  104


6 Lamps


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Front fog lamps  90


Parking lamps  87


Low beams  87


Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  88
Daytime running lights  88
Adaptive light control  89
High-beam Assistant  89
Instrument lighting  90


7 Steering column stalk, left


Turn signal  63


Cockpit


At a glance


Increase distance  118


Reduce distance  118


Cruise control rocker switch  123,  117


9 Instrument cluster  70
10 Steering wheel buttons, right


Entertainment source


Volume


Voice activation  23


Phone, see user's manual for Nav‐ igation, Entertainment and Com‐ munication.


High beams, head‐ lamp flasher  63
High-beam Assistant  89


Thumbwheel for selection lists  81


11 Steering column stalk, right


Windshield wipers  64


Roadside parking lamps  88


Rain sensor  65


Computer  81


8 Steering wheel buttons, left Store speed  122


Resume speed  124


Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing  122
Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐ rupting  116


Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps  65


Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  60
Auto Start/Stop function  61


Steering wheel heating  54


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13 Horn 14


15 Adjust steering wheel  54
16 Unlock hood  188


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At a glance


Cockpit


All around the center console


1 Headliner  15
2 Control Display  16
3 Ventilation  143


Hazard warning system  207


8 Controller with buttons  16
9 Parking brake  63
10


PDC Park Distance Control  124
Backup camera  126
Parking assistant  133
Surround View  126
Driving Experience Switch  113


Central locking system  33


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5 Glove compartment  153
6 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation.


7 Climate control  138


DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  111


12 Transmission selector lever   67  67


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All around the headliner


Cockpit


At a glance


Emergency Request  207


Glass sunroof, powered  43


Reading lamps  91


Interior lamps  91


Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag  94


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At a glance


iDrive


iDrive Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.


The concept The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ ated from a central location.


Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐ pants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traf‐ fic and road conditions allow this.◀


Controls at a glance Controls


Control Display Notes ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care


instructions.


▷ Do not place objects close to the Control


Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged. Switching off


Press the button.


1. 2. "Switch off control display"


Switching on Press the controller again to switch the screen back on. Controller with navigation system Select menu items and create settings. 1. Turn.


1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons


The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.


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2. Press.


1. Turn.


iDrive


At a glance


3. Move in four directions.


2. Press.


Buttons on controller


3. Move in two directions.


Press the button Function MENU RADIO MEDIA


Open the main menu. Opens the Radio menu. Opens the CD/Multimedia menu. Opens the Navigation menu. Opens the Telephone menu. Displays the previous panel. Opens the Options menu.


NAV


TEL


BACK


OPTION


Controller without navigation system Select menu items and create settings.


TEL


Buttons on controller


Press the button Function MENU Audio


Open the main menu. Open audio menu last lis‐ tened to, switch between audio menus. Opens the Telephone menu.


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iDrive


Press the button Function BACK OPTION


Open previous panel. Opens the Options menu.


Operating concept Opening the main menu


Press the button.


The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu


item is highlighted.


2. Press the controller.


Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.


The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed. The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed.


▷ Move the controller to the right.


A new panel is opened on top of the previous display.


White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: ▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly


until the first panel is displayed.


▷ Press the menu button on the controller


twice.


Opening the Options menu


Press the button.


The "Options" menu is displayed.


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iDrive


At a glance


The function is deactivated.


Example: setting the clock Setting the clock


1.


Press the button. The main menu is


displayed.


2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐


lighted, and then press the controller.


3.


If necessary, move the controller to the left to display "Time/Date".


4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐


lighted, and then press the controller.


Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played. Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas: ▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".


This area remains unchanged.


▷ Control options for the selected main menu,


e.g., for "Radio".


▷ If applicable, further operating options for the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".


Changing settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting


is displayed.


3. Press the controller. Activating/deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.


The function is activated.


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iDrive


5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐


lighted, and then press the controller.


Telephone symbols


Symbol Meaning


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 as follows. Radio symbols


Symbol Meaning


Satellite radio is switched on.


Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.


Entertainment symbols


Symbol Meaning


CD/DVD player. Music collection.


Gracenote® database.


AUX-IN port. USB audio interface/mobile phone audio interface. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.


Additional symbols


Symbol Meaning


Spoken instructions are switched off.


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Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer. In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu. Switching the split screen on and off


Press the button.


1. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display


Press the button.


1. 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.


iDrive


At a glance


tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Without navigation system and telephone Only radio stations can be stored on the buttons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐ ment and Communication. Saving a function 1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.


2.


Press the desired button for more


than 2 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.


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‐


▷ To display short information: touch the but‐


ton.


▷ To display detailed information: touch the


button for an extended period.


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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‐ able on the Control Display.


At a glance


iDrive


Deleting the button assignments 1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for


approx. five seconds.


2. "OK"


Entering letters and numbers General information 1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐


bers.


2. Select additional letters or numbers if


needed.


3. "OK": confirm the entry.


Symbol Function


Press the controller: delete the letter or number. Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers. Enter a blank space.


Switching between cases, letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers: Symbol


or


Function Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. Move the controller up.


Without navigation system Select the symbol.


Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.


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Voice activation system At a glance


Voice activation system Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.


The concept ▷ Most functions that are displayed on the


Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your en‐ tries.


▷ 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 on


the driver's side.


▷ ›...‹ 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 85.


Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system


1.


wheel.


Press the button on the steering


2. Wait for the signal. 3. Say the command.


The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.


This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐ cates that the voice activation system is active. If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via iDrive. 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 which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play. There are short commands for functions of the main menu. Some list entries, e.g. Phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation system. Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis‐ played in the respective list. Having possible commands read aloud You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹ 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, nearly ir‐


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At a glance


Voice activation system


respective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 224. 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.


3.


4.


Press the button on the steering


wheel. ›C D and multimedia‹ The medium last played is played back. ›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 button while giving an instruc‐ tion 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 tel‐ ephone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 207, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.


Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed.


▷ Always say commands in the language of


the voice activation system.


▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐


mon pronunciation of the station name:


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Voice activation system At a glance


›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station


▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof


closed to prevent noise interference.


▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle


while speaking.


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At a glance


Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle


Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.


1. 2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". 3. Press the controller. 4. Selecting desired range:


Select components


Press the button.


▷ "Quick reference" ▷ "Search by pictures" ▷ "Owner's Manual"


Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle The integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ played on the Control Display. The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐ bed therein. Components of the integrated Owner's Manual The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or access possibilities. Quick Reference Guide Located in the Quick Reference is important in‐ formation for the operation of the vehicle, the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire. This information can also be displayed during driving. Search by pictures Information and descriptions based on illustra‐ tions can be searched via search by pictures. This is helpful, for example, if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed. Owner's Manual Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.


Leafing through the Owner's Manual Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed. Page by page without link access Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links. Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press the controller to leaf from page to page.


Leaf back.


Leaf forward.


Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function The relevant information can be opened directly.


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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle


At a glance


Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly. Storing 1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.


2.


Press the desired button for more


than 2 seconds.


Executing


Press the button. The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐


mediately.


Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:


1.


Press the button or move the controller


to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.


2. "Display Owner's Manual" Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display: "Display Owner's Manual" Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays:


1.


Press the button or move the controller


to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.


2. "Display Owner's Manual" 3. Select the desired page in the Owner's


Manual.


4.


5.


Press the button again to return to the


function displayed last.


Press the button to return to the page


of the Owner's Manual displayed last.


To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4
and 5. This opens a new panel every time.


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Controls


This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.


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Controls


Opening and closing


Opening and closing Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.


Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control


1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid 4 Panic mode in alarm system


General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys. Every remote control contains a replaceable battery. The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal Profile, refer to page 31. In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 193.


Integrated key


Press the button on the back of the remote con‐ trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2. The integrated key fits the following locks: ▷ Driver's door. ▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger


side.


The front passenger glove compartment con‐ tains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to page 38. Replacing the battery


1. Take the integrated key out of the remote


control.


2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐


4.


ment; see arrow 2. Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing upwards.


5. Press the cover closed.


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Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ ter or to your service center.


New remote controls You can obtain new remote controls from your service center. Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center. Emergency detection of remote control It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following: ▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote


control by external sources.


▷ Discharged battery in the remote control. ▷ Interference of radio transmission by mobile


devices in close proximity to the remote control.


▷ Interference of radio transmission by


charger while charging items such as mobile devices in the vehicle.


A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine. Starting the engine in case of emergency detection of remote control


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button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake. Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote con‐ trol, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch pedal.


Personal Profile The concept You can set several of your vehicle's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. ▷ The settings are automatically saved in the


profile currently activated.


▷ 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 three Per‐ sonal Profiles and one guest profile. Transmitting the settings Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐ file function. For more information, contact your service center. The settings are transmitted as follows: ▷ The USB interface in the center armrest


onto a USB device.


Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the re‐ mote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop


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Profile management Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles"


3. Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. Renaming profiles 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles"


The current profile is selected.


3. Open "Options". 4. "Rename current profile"


Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values. 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. "Settings" 3. "Profiles"


The current profile is selected.


4. Open "Options". 5. "Reset current profile" Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Import profile"


4. USB interface: "USB device" Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported. This can be useful for storing and opening per‐ sonal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally changed or deleted. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Export profile" 4. USB interface: "USB device"


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Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Profiles. This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. The current profile is selected. 4. Open "Guest". 5. Adjust the settings. Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Display user list at startup" Personal Profile settings The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile. More information on the settings can be found under: ▷ Collision warning: warning time, last setting


on/off.


▷ Exterior mirror position. ▷ CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to


last.


▷ Driving Experience Switch: sport program ▷ Driver's seat position: automatically re‐


trieved after unlocking.


▷ Programmable memory buttons: assign‐


ment.


▷ Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐


sition and rotation of the display.


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▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐


ting.


▷ Tone: tone settings. ▷ Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐ mate control with enhanced features: set‐ tings.


▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice


output on/off.


▷ Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the


signal tone volume.


▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to


last, special settings.


▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and


type of display.


▷ Side View: selection of the display type. ▷ Language on the Control Display. ▷ Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off. ▷ Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/


off.


▷ Daytime running lights: current setting. ▷ Triple turn signal activation. ▷ Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or


after starting to drive.


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: ▷ Doors. ▷ Trunk lid. ▷ Fuel filler flap. Operating from the outside ▷ Via the remote control. ▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and front


passenger doors.


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The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control: ▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the theft protection is activated/deactivated. Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener.


▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and courtesy lamps are switched on and off.


▷ The alarm system, refer to page 40, is


armed or disarmed.


Operating from the inside


when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀


Unlocking


Press the button on the remote control. The vehicle is unlocked.


Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on. You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. With professional navigation system:


"Unlock button:" Without professional navigation system: Select a symbol.


4. Select the desired function:


▷ "Driver's door only"


Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ locks the entire vehicle.


▷ "All doors"


The entire vehicle is unlocked.


Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or the country-specific variant, you can set whether the doors are also unlocked with the ton on the remote control. Convenient opening The remote control can be used to simultane‐ ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.


but‐


Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control.


The windows and the glass sunroof open. Releasing the button stops the motion.


Via the button for the central locking system. If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked. If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically. The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.


Opening and closing: from the outside Using the remote control General information


Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a


parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ side. Always take the remote control with you


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Locking


Press the button on the remote control.


Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀


Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps


Press the button on the remote control with the vehicle locked.


Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.


Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.


To switch off the alarm: press any button. Opening the trunk lid


Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.


The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening. In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first. To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do not place the remote control into the cargo area. The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed. Confirmation signals from the vehicle 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks"


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3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐


tion signals. ▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" ▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"


Retrieving the seat and mirror settings The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated.


Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this function is used, first make sure that


the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or objects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀ The adjustment procedure is interrupted: ▷ When a seat position switch is pressed. ▷ When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐


ory is pressed.


Activating the setting 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Last seat position auto." Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐ locked with the remote control, the battery may be discharged or there may be interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc. If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the door lock using the integrated key.


For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:


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tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of the remote control. Only the driver's door is unlocked or locked via the door lock. Locking the doors and trunk lid together To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once: 1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking system in the interior.


2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐


senger door.


3. Lock the vehicle.


▷ Lock the driver's door using the


integrated key in the door lock, or


▷ Press down the lock button of the front passenger door and close the door from the outside.


The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the remote control. Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock the vehicle using the integrated key via the door lock on the driver's door.


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FCC ID: ▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐


ence, and


▷ this device must accept any interference re‐


ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.


Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Using the door lock General information


Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀ The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control, or switch on the igni‐


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Trunk lid Opening During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening. Opening from the outside


Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk lid when the front doors are closed, but they are not secured against theft. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. Unlocking and opening ▷ Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or


▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on each door: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.


Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Select the desired function:


▷ "Lock if no door is opened"


The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened.


▷ "Lock after start. to drive"


The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away.


▷ Press the button on the trunk lid. ▷


Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.


▷ With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with no-touch activation, refer to page 39.


Opening from the inside


Push the button in the driver's footwell.


If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if it is not locked. Closing


Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid.


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Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the


trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀


Do not place the remote control in the cargo area


Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀


Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the front passenger glove compart‐ ment.


▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐


row 2.


Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. When the front passenger glove compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be opened. This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked us‐ ing valet service. The infrared remote control can be handed out without the key. Emergency unlocking


Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment. Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. ▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately. ▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation. ▷ Starting the engine. Functional requirements ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐


ence nearby.


▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must


be located outside of the vehicle.


▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not


possible until after approx. 2 seconds.


▷ The engine can only be started if the remote


control is inside the vehicle.


Comparison with ordinary remote control The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Ac‐ cess.


Pull the handle inside the cargo area. The trunk lid unlocks.


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Unlocking the trunk lid separately Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid. button This corresponds to pressing the on the remote control.


Do not place the remote control in the cargo area


Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀


Open trunk lid with no-touch activation With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be opened with no-touch activation using the re‐ mote control you are carrying. A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens. During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.


Do not touch vehicle With the foot motion, make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle; oth‐ erwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from hot exhaust system parts.◀ 1. Position in the center behind the vehicle. 2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐ neath the bumper and immediately back. The hazard warning system flashes three times.


Unlocking


Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow 1. This cor‐ button on the re‐ responds to pressing the mote control.


Locking


Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the the remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power con‐ sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐ hicle.


button on


Convenient closing Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with the finger and hold it down. In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.


Monitor the closing process Monitor the closing process to ensure that


no one becomes trapped.◀


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The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.


Preventing inadvertent opening In situations where the trunk lid should is not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐ sure that the remote control is located beyond the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car. Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐ vertently, for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀


Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc. In this case, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock. If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with the remote control button or with the button on the trunk lid.


Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds to: ▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid. ▷ Movements in the vehicle. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐ tempts to steal a wheel or when towing 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 daytime running lights.


Arming and disarming the alarm system General information When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐ mote control. Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened using the remote control, even if the alarm system is armed.


Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.


After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐ ard warning system flashes once. In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first. Panic mode


Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.


Switching off the alarm ▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control. ▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the


remote control with you, pull on the door handle.


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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror


▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every


2 seconds: The system is armed.


▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking: The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ cured. After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.


▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:


The vehicle has not been tampered with. ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine is started, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes: An alarm has been triggered.


Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed. Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations:


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▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at


sea or on a trailer.


▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle. Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor


Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle


is locked. The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.


Power windows General information


Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when


leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot operate the power windows and injure themselves.◀


Opening



Press the switch to the resistance


point. The window opens while the switch is held.


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Press the switch beyond the resist‐


ance point. The window opens automatically.


Pressing again stops the motion. Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the remote control. Closing


Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make


sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀



Pull the switch to the resistance point. The window closes while the switch is held.



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