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▷ Automatic closing of the windows. ▷ Automatic closing of the glass sunroof. After a critical driving situation without an acci‐ dent, the front belts are loosened again. All other systems can be restored to the desired setting. If the belt tension does not loosen automatically, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip. PostCrash In the event of an accident, the system can bring the car to a halt automatically without interven‐ tion by the driver in certain situations. This can reduce the risk of a further collision. Depressing the brake pedal can cause the vehi‐ cle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also interrupts automatic braking. After coming to a halt, the brake is released au‐ tomatically. Secure the vehicle against rolling.
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Driving stability control systems 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.
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels. Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ ing. The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications, thus increasing active safety. ABS is operational every time you start the en‐ gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating. DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ trols the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ duced during acceleration and when driving in bends. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible. Deactivating DSC
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐ ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐ strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed. The DSC system is switched off.
Activating DSC
Press the button. DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
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Indicator/warning lamps When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again. TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized. The system ensures maximum forward momen‐ tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but driving stability is limited. It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐ ate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐ der the following special circumstances: ▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction on loose ground. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. Activating DTC
Press the button. TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐ hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐ tributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driving situation and road surface.
Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐ tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐ eling on uneven road surfaces. The system enhances driving dynamics and comfort as required for the road surface and driving style. Programs The system offers two different programs. The programs can be selected via the Driving Experience Switch, refer to page 113. SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ ers for greater driving agility. SPORT+ Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ ers for greater driving agility when driving with limited driving stabilization. COMFORT / ECO PRO Balanced control of the vehicle.
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Variable sport steering The variable sport steering increases the steer‐ ing angle of the front wheels at large steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or when park‐ ing. Steering becomes more direct. It also varies the force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed. This results in a sporty steering response. In ad‐ dition, it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering.
Driving Experience Switch The concept The Driving Experience Switch can be used to adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle. Various programs can be selected for this pur‐ pose. The Driving Experience Switch and the DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate a program. Operating the programs
Press the button
Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT+ SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO
Automatic program change The system automatically switches to COM‐ FORT in the following situations: ▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control. ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire. ▷ When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC OFF When DSC OFF, refer to page 111, is active, driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has max‐ imum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dy‐ namic Traction Control, refer to page 112, is ac‐ tivated. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. SPORT+ Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ pension with limited driving stabilization. The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks. Activating SPORT+
Press the button repeatedly until SPORT+ appears in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic program change When activating cruise control, the program au‐ tomatically switches to SPORT mode. Indicator/warning lamps SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster. The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ pension with maximum driving stabilization. The program can be configured to individual specifications. The configuration is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Activating SPORT
Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display, refer to page 115, the SPORTdriving mode can be set to individual specifications. ▷ Activating SPORT. ▷ "Configure SPORT" ▷ Configuring the SPORT driving mode. SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐ vated: 1. "Settings" 2. "SPORT mode"
ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 167, provides consis‐ tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐ zation. Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted. The program can be configured to individual specifications. Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO 1. Activate ECO PRO. 2. "Configure ECO PRO"
3. Configure driving mode. This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated. COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐ bilization. Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COM‐ FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster. In certain situations, the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program, automatic program change, refer to page 113.
Make the desired settings. Configure driving mode Settings can be made for the following driving modes in Driving mode: ▷ SPORT mode, refer to page 114. ▷ ECO PRO mode, refer to page 168. Displays Program selection
Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs.
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Selected program
The selected program is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.
Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display"
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is being used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake, start driving without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐ prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back.◀
3. "Driving mode info"
Drive-off assistant This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required. 1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. 2. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
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Driving comfort 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.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC The concept This system can be used to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐ cally on clear roads. To the extent possible, the system automatically adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of you. The distance that the vehicle maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be varied. For safety reasons, it depends on the speed. To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐ tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead begins moving faster. If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is able to accelerate if operated accordingly. Even if some time passes before the vehicle drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐ erated automatically and simply. As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to the desired speed. The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐ dients, but may not be maintained on uphill slopes if engine power is insufficient.
General information When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is also set to a driving style that saves on fuel con‐ sumption. Notes
Personal responsibility The system does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her speed, dis‐ tance and driving style to the traffic conditions. You should drive attentively and intervene ac‐ tively when necessary, e.g. by braking or making an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger of an accident.◀
At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel
1 System on/off, interrupt 2 Resume speed 3 Store speed 4 Reduce distance 5 Store, maintain/change speed 6 Increase distance
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Radar sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐ tion of vehicles. ▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
▷ Do not cover the view field of the radar sen‐
sor.
Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control can be used. Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted, actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀ If switching off the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
▷ If active: press twice. ▷ If interrupted: press once.
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The displays go out. The stored desired speed and distance are deleted. Interrupting the system
When active, press the button.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time. The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷ When transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
▷ When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is ac‐
tivated or DSC is deactivated.
▷ When DSC is actively controlling stability. ▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are opened when the vehicle is standing still.
▷ If the system has not detected objects for an extended period, e.g., on a road with very lit‐ tle traffic without road edge line markings.
▷ If the radar sensor is dirty. Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the button.
Or:
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐ terrupted. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed.
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It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in the instrument cluster, refer to page 119. When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary. Changing, maintaining, and storing the speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the sys‐ tem is interrupted to maintain and store the cur‐ rent speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary.
Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐ ring.◀
Speed differences Large differences in speed relative to ve‐ hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen‐ sated by the system for example in the following situations: ▷ When catching up rapidly with a truck. ▷ When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.◀
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set. If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h. Max. adjustable speed: 110 mph/180 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Distance
Selecting a distance Adjust the distance according to the traffic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain the prescribed safety distance.◀
Reduce distance
Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 119, is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Increase distance
Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 119, is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving
Press the button with the system switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again: ▷ When the system is switched off. ▷ When the ignition is switched off.
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Before leaving the vehicle, secure it against rolling.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐ mission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀ The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill. ▷ Green mark in the speedometer during a
brief idle phase: The vehicle ahead of you drives away while the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates without anything having to be done.
▷ Switch to orange of the mark in the speed‐
ometer after approx. 2 sec.: The vehicle ahead of you drives away, while the mark is orange: in order to accelerate, briefly press the gas pedal or press the RES button or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that the vehicle ahead of you has driven off. You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing behind another vehicle:
1.
Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.
2. Release the brake pedal. 3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press the RES button or the rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away.
Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up or‐ ange: the system has been interrupted.
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▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is displayed in the speedometer similarly to the mark for the desired speed.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages, it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met. Distance to vehicle ahead of you The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown. Distance display
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This value is set after the system is switched on. The system has been interrupted or distance control is deactivated be‐ cause the accelerator is being pressed; a vehicle was not detected. Distance control is deactivated be‐ cause the accelerator is being pressed; a vehicle was detected.Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven away.
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Indicator/warning lamps Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lamps do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
The vehicle symbol lights up orange: A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.
The vehicle symbol flashes orange: The conditions are not adequate for op‐ erating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: You are requested to intervene by brak‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver.
System limits Speed range Best results are achieved when using the sys‐ tem on well-developed roads and highways. The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h. The system can also be activated when station‐ ary. Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa‐ tion when using the system.
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the automatic braking capacity are limited. Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected.
Limited detection capacity Because of the limits to the detection ca‐ pacity, you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene actively, if necessary; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Deceleration The system does not decelerate when a sta‐ tionary obstacle is located in the same lane, e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end of traffic congestion. The system also does not respond to: ▷ Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road
users.
▷ Red traffic lights. ▷ Stationary objects. ▷ Cross traffic. ▷ Oncoming traffic.
No warnings A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐ stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
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Cornering
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If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although curves cannot be anticipated in advance. There‐ fore, drive into a curve at an appropriate speed. In tight curves, situations may result due to the restricted detection range of the system in which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be detected at all, or not until after a considerable delay.
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle.
Swerving vehicles If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis‐ tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehi‐ cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if necessary. You must react yourself; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Unexpected lane change
When approaching a curve, the system may re‐ act briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due to the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of the vehicle by the system can be compensated for by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator pedal is released, the system becomes active again and independently controls the speed.
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle, you yourself must react, as the system does not react to stopped vehicles.
Driving away In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or be‐ hind bumps in the road.
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Radar sensor 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: FCC ID: ▷ OAYARS3-A 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. Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐ sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, for example. A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails.
Cruise control The concept The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel. The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐ gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant speed, for instance: ▷ On curvy roads. ▷ In heavy traffic. ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.◀
Controls At a glance
1 System on/off, interrupt 2 Resume speed 3 Store speed 4 Store, maintain/change speed
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control can be used. Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted, actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
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Press the button.
▷ If active: press twice. ▷ If interrupted: press once. The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted. Interrupting the system
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐
onds or released while a gear is not en‐ gaged.
▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
▷ DSC is actively controlling stability. Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐ terrupted. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in the speedometer, refer to page 124.
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When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary. Changing/maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the sys‐ tem is interrupted in order to maintain and store the current speed.
Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐ ring.◀
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set. If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance point and holding it there accelerates or de‐ celerates the vehicle without requiring pres‐ sure on the accelerator. After the rocker switch is released, the vehicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to ac‐ celerate more rapidly.
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Resuming the desired speed
Press the button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained. Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐ ped, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
▷ Signal tones. ▷ Visual display. General information Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors in the bumpers. The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m. An acoustic warning is first given: ▷ By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Desired speed
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐ tion. Check the traffic situation around the vehi‐ cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside of the PDC detection range. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone.◀
Avoid driving quickly with PDC Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active. For technical reasons, the system may other‐ wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
▷ The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up or‐ ange: the system has been interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is displayed in the speedometer similarly to the mark for the desired speed.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages, it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met.
PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind your vehicle are indicated with:
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PDC Park Distance Control
Switching on/off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera, refer to page 126, can be switched on. Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Display Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object. For example, if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker. The shorter the distance to the object becomes, the shorter the intervals. If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded. If objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded. The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds: ▷ If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen‐ sors.
▷ If moving parallel to a wall. The signal tone is switched off: ▷ When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
▷ When transmission position P is engaged. Volume The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted, refer to user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐ ment and Communication. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Dis‐ play before a signal tone sounds. A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control (PDC) is activated.
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The range of the sensors is represented in col‐ ors: red, green and yellow. If the backup camera image was selected last, it again appears on the display. To switch to PDC: "Rear view camera" Select the symbol 1.
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.: ▷ With tow bars and trailer hitches. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷ With low objects. ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. High, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected. False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range: ▷ In heavy rain. ▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
▷ When sensors are covered in snow. ▷ On rough road surfaces. ▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.
▷ In heavy exhaust. ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights.
The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone alternating between the front and rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction due to other ultrasound sources is no longer present, the system is again fully functional.
Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display. PDC has failed. Have the system checked. To ensure full operability: ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and main‐ tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View The concept Surround View includes the following systems: ▷ Backup camera, refer to page 126
▷ Side View, refer to page 131. ▷ Top View, refer to page 129. It assists the driver when parking, maneuvering and on blind driveways and intersections.Backup camera The concept The backup camera provides assistance in park‐ ing and maneuvering backwards. The area be‐ hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. Notes
Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀
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Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. Switch on the backup camera via the iDrive, refer to page 125. Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Display on the Control Display Functional requirement ▷ The backup camera is switched on. ▷ The trunk lid is fully closed. Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be active at the same time. ▷ Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐ played.
▷ Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
At a glance Button in the vehicle
Backup camera
Camera
The camera lens is located in the handle of the trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired by dirt. Clean the lens, refer to page 216.
Switching on/off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running. The backup camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
▷ Can be shown in the backup camera image
when in transmission position R.
▷ Help you to estimate the space required when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
▷ Are dependent on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐ ing wheel movements.
Turning circle lines
▷ Spatially-shaped markings can be shown in
the backup camera image.
Their colored steps match the markings of the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance to the object shown.
Parking using pathway and turning circle lines 1. Position the vehicle so that the turning circle lines lead to within the limits of the parking space.
▷ Can be shown in the backup camera image. ▷ Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.
▷ Only one turning circle line is displayed
when the steering wheel is turned.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning circle line.
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Display settings Brightness With the backup camera switched on: 1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
Select the symbol.
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast With the backup camera switched on: 1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
Select the symbol.
is reached and press the controller.
System limits Detection of objects High, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the backup camera.
Top View The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐ ing. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose. General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera. The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear. In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐ terior mirrors are detected early.
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Notes
Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
At a glance Button in the vehicle
Top View
Cameras
The lenses of the Top View cameras are located at the bottom of the exterior mirror housings. The image quality may be impaired by dirt. Clean the lens, refer to page 216.
Switching on/off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running.
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The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Top View is displayed, switch on the backup camera via the iDrive, refer to page 130. Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display. When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐ tivated. If the backup camera image was selected last, it again appears on the display when reverse gear is selected. To switch to Top View:
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Brightness With Top View switched on: 1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
"Brightness"
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast With Top View switched on: 1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
"Contrast"
is reached and press the controller. Displaying the turning circle and pathway lines ▷ The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned all the way.
▷ The variable, green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space actually needed to the side of the vehicle.
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The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐ rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐ justed with the steering wheel movement.
At a glance Button in the vehicle
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐ tions: ▷ With a door open. ▷ With the trunk lid open. ▷ With an exterior mirror folded in. ▷ In poor light. A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations.
Side View The concept Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected relatively late from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehicle record the traffic situation on each side. Notes The images from both cameras are shown si‐ multaneously on the Control Display.
Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle on blind driveways and intersections with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could re‐ sult from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the Side View cameras.◀
Side View
Cameras
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capture the image. The two camera lenses are located on the sides of the bumper. The image quality may be impaired by dirt. Clean the lens, refer to page 216.
Switching on/off Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.
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Switch the system back on if necessary. Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display.
Head-up Display The concept
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on: 1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
"Brightness"
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast With the Side View switched on: 1. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
"Contrast"
is reached and press the controller.
System limits The cameras capture a maximum range of 330 ft/100 m.
This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed. In this way, the driver can get information with‐ out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐ play is influenced by: ▷ Certain sitting positions. ▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters. ▷ Wet roads. ▷ Unfavorable light conditions. If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐ tings. Switching on/off 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Head-up display"
Switch the Head-up Display ON/OFF as re‐ quired. Display Overview ▷ Speed. ▷ Navigation system.
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▷ Check Control messages. ▷ Collision warning. ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷ Cruise control. ▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster. Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Displayed information" 4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient light. The basic setting can be adjusted manually. 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Brightness" 4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐ tionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer to page 90. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Adjusting the height 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Height" 4. Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the rotation 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Rotation" 4. Turn the controller.
Rotation is set.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Special windshield The windshield is part of the system. The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image. A film in the windshield prevents double images from being displayed. Therefore, have the special windshield replaced by a service center only.
Parking assistant The concept
This system assists the driver in parking parallel to the road. Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle. The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐ sible parking line and takes control of steering during the parking procedure.
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A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 124. Notes
Personal responsibility The parking assistant does not relieve the driver of responsibility for the vehicle during the parking procedure. Watch the parking space and parking procedure closely and intervene if necessary; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident.◀ Changes to the parking space Changes to the parking space after it was measured are not taken into account by the sys‐ tem. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐ dent occurring.◀
Transporting loads Loads that extend beyond the perimeter of the vehicle are not taken into account by the system during the parking procedure. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐ dent occurring.◀
Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehicle may become damaged.◀ An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐ cally when the parking assistant is activated. Requirements For measuring parking spaces ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐ er's side, the corresponding turn signal must be set.
Suitable parking space ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx 4 ft/1.2 m.
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. For parking procedure Closed doors. At a glance Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the wheel arches.
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System status
The status is displayed with symbols.
Gray: parking space search. Blue: the system is activated. A suitable parking space was found.
The parking procedure is active. Steering control has been seized.
Status of the parking space search
To ensure full operability: ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and main‐ tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off Switching on with the button
Press the button. The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display. Activate: symbol in the Control Display. Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows: ▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the
Press the button.
▷ Switch off the ignition. Display on the Control Display Activating/deactivating the system
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available. White: the system is available but not activated. The system is activated.
▷ Gray, arrow 1: parking space search. ▷ Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable.
The vehicle is parked in the parking space if the parking procedure is active.
▷ No display: no parking space search.
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Check the traffic situation as well Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐ cle can drown out the signal tones of the parking assistant and PDC. Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the dan‐ ger of an accident.◀ 1. Switch on the parking assistant and activate
it if necessary. The status of the parking space search is in‐ dicated on the Control Display.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play. To achieve the best possible parking posi‐ tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel movement after the gear change when the vehicle is stationary. The end of the parking procedure is indi‐ cated on the Control Display.
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
Interrupting manually The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time: ▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
▷
Press the button.
Interrupting automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations: ▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the Control Display.
▷ If a turn signal is activated in the opposite direction to the desired side for parking.
▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
▷ On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.
▷ If doors are open. ▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
A Check Control message is displayed. Continuing An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐ tinued if necessary. Follow the instructions on the Control Display to do this. System limits No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assistance in the following situations: ▷ In tight curves. Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ When sensors are dirty or iced over. ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g. in the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷ With tow bars and trailer hitches. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
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▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure,
such as fences.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. High, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected. The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. The parking assistant failed. Have the system checked.
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Climate control Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
Automatic climate control
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 Seat heating, left 48
2 Vent settings 3 Rear window defroster 4 Air flow 5 AUTO program6 Temperature 7 Seat heating, right 48
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Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution
Turn the wheel to select the de‐ sired program or the desired in‐ termediate setting.
The cooling function, refer to page 139, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ gram. Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature.
▷ ▷ ▷
Windows. Upper body region. Windows, upper body region, and foot‐
well.
Footwell.
▷ Defrosting windows and removing condensation Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐ crease the air flow and temperature, and, if nec‐ essary, use the cooling function. Rear window defroster Press the button. The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
Air flow, manual
Press the left or right side of the button: decrease or increase air flow.
The air flow of the air conditioner may be re‐ duced automatically to save battery power. AUTO program
Press the button. Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically. Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences, the air is directed to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐ perature as quickly as possible, if necessary by increasing the cooling or heating output, and then keeps it constant. Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐ perature settings. The automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature. Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.
Press the button. The air is cooled and dehumidified and, depending on the temperature setting, warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is switched on automati‐ cally with the AUTO program. When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 162, develops that exits underneath the vehicle. Recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐ tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐ rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:
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▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of
outside air into the vehicle is permanently blocked.
If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated- air mode and increase the air volume, if neces‐ sary.
Continuous recirculated-air mode The recirculated-air mode should not be used for an extended period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀
Switching the system on/off Switching off
Press the left button for the minimum speed.
Switching on Press any button except ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Seat heating. Microfilter In external and recirculated air mode the micro‐ filter filters dust and pollen out of the air. This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, refer to page 193, of your vehicle.
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
1 Seat heating, left 48
2 Temperature, left 3 AUTO program4 Display 5 Maximum cooling 6 Temperature, right
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7 Seat heating, right 48
8 Cooling function 9 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐lated-air mode
10 Air distribution, right 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity
12 Air distribution, left 13 Rear window defroster 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
clear
sation
Climate control functions in detail Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐ perature as quickly as possible, if necessary by increasing the cooling or heating output, and then keeps it constant. Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐ perature settings. The automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature. AUTO program
Press the button. Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically. Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐ rected to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into the footwell. The cooling function, refer to page 141, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ gram. At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ trols the program so as to prevent window con‐ densation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on, automatic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button: decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control. Maximum cooling
Press the button. The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air mode. Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐ gion. Open them for this purpose. The air is cooled fastest when the engine is run‐ ning. The air flow can be adjusted when the program is active. Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.
Press the button. The air is cooled and dehumidified and, depending on the temperature setting, warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is switched on automati‐ cally with the AUTO program.
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When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 162, develops that exits underneath the vehicle. Automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐ tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐ rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:
▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously. ▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐ trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐ side air and controls the shutoff automati‐ cally.
▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐ manently blocked.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐ ton to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.
Continuous recirculated-air mode The recirculated-air mode should not be used for an extended period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀
Manual air distribution
Press the button repeatedly to select a program:
▷ Upper body region. ▷ Upper body region and footwell. ▷ Footwell. ▷ Windows and footwell: driver's side only. ▷ Windows, upper body region and footwell:
driver's side only.
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Air flow, manual To be able to manually adjust the air flow, switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the button: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control. The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power. Rear window defroster Press the button. The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Press the button. Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front side windows. The air flow can be adjusted when the program is active. If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor. Switching the system on/off Switching off
Press the left button for the minimum speed.
Switching on Press any button except ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Seat heating.
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the micro‐ filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air. This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, refer to page 193, of your vehicle.
