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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea- tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main- taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW Group
© 2010 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/10, 03 10 500
Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Communications 212 Telephone 224 Contacts 226 BMW Assist
Mobility 234 Refueling 239 Wheels and tires 251 Under the hood 256 Maintenance 258 Care 262 Replacing components 273 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference 280 Technical data 285 Short commands of voice activation
system
292 Everything from A-Z
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic- ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 292.
Using this Owner's Manual
Notes Reporting safety defects
At a glance 10
Cockpit iDrive 16
Letters and numbers 21
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Voice activation systemControls 26 Opening and closing 42
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88Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Controls Overview Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
111 Lamps 116 Climate 124 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips 138 Things to remember when driving
Navigation 148 Navigation system 149 Destination entry 158 Destination guidance 165 What to do if …
Entertainment 168 On/off and tone 171 Radio 174 Satellite radio 179 CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer 187 Music collection 192 External devices 196 DVD system in rear
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About this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.
Additional sources of information If you have additional questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is always happy to advise you. You can find information on BMW, e.g. on tech- nology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa- tion. * Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet avail- able at the time of printing. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions. {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rel- evant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equip- ment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip- ment are marked by asterisks* to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi- cle's equipment. If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom- panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
For your own safety
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte- nance and repair methods. Therefore, have cor- responding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out prop- erly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously 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 defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso- ries 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 vehi- cle, its operation or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW Sports Activity Vehi- cle Centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or simi- lar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer- tified automotive part.<
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California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive 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 accesso- ries 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 BMW is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > 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 operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehi- cle to meet different prevailing operating condi- tions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US. 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 National 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 center, 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.safercar.gov; or write to: administra- tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash- ington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca
At a glance At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1 Rear window safety switch 38
2 Opening and closing windows 37
3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 51
4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 51
Automatic curb monitor* 52Instrument lighting 115
Fog lamps* 114
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Parking lamps 111
Low beams 111
Automatic headlamp control* 111 Adaptive Light Control* 112 High-beam Assistant* 113Head-up Display* 109
Turn signals 65
High beams, headlamp flasher 65
High-beam Assistant* 113
Roadside parking lamps* 113
Time, date, outside temperature, Check Control 76, 84
Computer 78
9 BMW X6: upshifting or downshifting with
automatic transmission 64
10 Instrument panel 12
Windshield wipers 65
Rain sensor 66
14 Buttons on steering wheel
Telephone*: Accepting and ending calls, start dialing* selected phone number, redialing if no phone number is selected
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice acti- vation system* 22
Changing the radio station Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial listNext entertainment source
Recirculated-air mode, 119
Steering wheel heating* 53
Lane departure warning* 104
15 Horn, entire surface
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Steering wheel adjustment 52
Cruise control* 67
BMW X5: rear window wiper 66
Active cruise control* 68
Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 58
18 Releasing hood 251
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13 Ignition lock 58
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Instrument panel
1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Active cruise control* 68
5 Tachometer 77
6 BMW X5: energy control 77BMW X6: engine oil temperature 77 or energy control 77
7 Display for
> Clock/date 76
> Outside temperature 76
> Indicator and warning lamps 83
> Speed of cruise control* 67
> Speed of active cruise control* 71
> BMW X5: reserve display for dieselexhaust fluid 236
8 Display for
> Odometer and trip odometer 76
> Computer 78
> Date and remaining travel distancefor service requirements 79
> Automatic transmission positions 63
> HDC Hill Descent Control 97
> High-beam Assistant* 113
> There is a Check Controlmessage 82
> Adaptive Drive*: sport chassis and sus-
pension tuning 98
9 Fuel gauge 78
10 Resetting trip odometer 76Displaying service requirement 76
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In the case of corresponding urgency, this infor- mation is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up.
Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps indicate that cer- tain functions are activated:
With parking brake set 60
With parking brake set for Canadian models Fog lamps* 114
High beams/headlamp flasher 113
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 96
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions 257Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors. Some lamps are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on the corresponding need to take action can be displayed via the Check Con- trol, refer to page 82.
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Around the center console: controls and displays
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1 Microphone for hands-free mode for tele-
phone* and for voice activation system* 22
2 Initiating an emergency request 273
3 Reading lamps 115
4 Glass sunroof 38, 40
5 Interior lamps 115
6 Passenger airbag status lamp 107
7 Control Display 16Displays for menu navigation
8 Hazard warning flashers 9 Central locking system 27
10 Opening glove compartment 127
11 Automatic climate control with 2-zonecontrol 117
Automatic climate control with 4-zone control* 121Manual air distribution 118
Automatic air distribution and volume 117
Cooling function 119
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Maximum cooling 119
Air volume 118
Residual heat utilization 119
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 118Rear window defroster 118
Seat heating* 49, 50
Active seat ventilation* 50
12 Changing
> Radio station 168
> Track 16813 Selecting radio, CD and CD/DVD changer*
14 Selecting AM or FM waveband
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Opening liftgate 30, 33
Active seat* 51
PDC Park Distance Control* 88
Top View* 90
Rear view camera* 93
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 96HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Side View* 92
16 Controller 16
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions
17 Buttons on the controller 17
Selecting menus directly
18 Automatic Hold 61
19 Parking brake 60
20 Adaptive Drive* 98
21 Programmable memory buttons 20
22 Switching Entertainment sound output on/off and adjusting volume 168
23 Ejecting audio CD
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iDrive
iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu
navigation. The control of the individual func- tions is described in connection with the rele- vant equipment.
Controls
1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Move in four directions, arrow 3
> Turn, arrow 4
> Push, arrow 5To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention, both to your own vehi- cle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.<
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Buttons on the controller
Button MENU RADIO CD NAV TEL BACK OPTION
Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 58, the fol- lowing message is shown on the Control Dis- play:
Function Open the main menu Open the Radio menu Open the CD/Multimedia menu Open the Navigation menu Open the Telephone menu Display the previous menu Open the Options menu
To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu Press The main menu is displayed.
button.
All iDrive functions can be accessed via the main menu.
Selecting a menu item The menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the controller. A new menu is displayed or the function is exe- cuted.
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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. "Set- tings".
Adjusting settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
Changing between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can overlap. Move the controller to the left or right to change between the panels.
3. Press the controller to confirm the setting. The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set-
tings can be selected that are currently not vis- ible.<
Example: setting the clock 1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi- cate that additional windows can be opened.
Opening the Options menu Press the OPTION button. The "Options" menu is displayed.
Another possibility: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu appears. The "Options" menu contains the following: > Screen settings, refer to page 19. > Control options for the selected menu.
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4. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
Sound output is switched off or
display for traffic bulletins*: > "TI":
Traffic bulletins are switched on.
> No display:
Traffic bulletins are switched off.
5. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Other displays: The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or during inputs using the voice activation sys- tem*.
Switching Control Display off/on 1. Press the OPTION button. 2. "Switch off control display"
1 Time 2 Display for:
Reception strength of the wireless network, depends on the mobile phone
> Incoming, outgoing or missed call > SMS* received
3 Display for:
To switch on, press the controller.
Split screen view, Split screen* Additional information, e.g. from the computer, can be displayed on the right side of the split screen. On the split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD/DVD, external devices, TV*
> Telephone*:
Name of the mobile phone paired with the vehicle
Switching split screen view on and off* 1. Press the OPTION button. 2. "Split screen"
The split screen is activated.
Selecting display for split screen content* When the split screen is switched on, you can select the content displayed on the screen.
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1. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen content is selected.
2. Select the display.
Displaying button assignment Touch the button with a finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
Displaying short info
...
Touch button.
The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.
Programmable memory buttons Certain iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destina- tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
Displaying detailed information
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Touch button for an extended
period.
Storing functions 1. Highlight the function via the iDrive. 2.
...
Press the desired button for
longer than two seconds.
Sample use of programmable memory buttons Switch the voice instructions for the navigation on/off. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Select the 4.
symbol using the controller.
Press the desired button for
...
longer than two seconds.
Running function
...
Press button.
The function is run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
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Letters and numbers
Entering letters and numbers 1. Turn the controller: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Symbol
Function Press the controller: delete one letter or number Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers Enter a blank space
Switching between letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers:
Symbol
Function Entering letters
Entering numbers
Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. Destination search: the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. > The only letters offered for entering
addresses are those for which data are available.
> Town/city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages avail- able on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
activation system can respond to com- mands.
2. Say the command.
The command is displayed on the Control Display.
This symbol appears on the Control Display
when you can enter additional commands. If no other commands are possible, then oper- ate the equipment via iDrive.
Terminating or canceling voice activation system Press the or
button on the steering wheel
{Cancel}
In dialogs that call for a text of your choice, the procedure can only be canceled using the but- ton on the steering wheel.
Possible commands The commands available in each case depend on the menu item selected on the Control Dis- play. To have the available commands read aloud:
{Voice commands} or {Help}
For example, if "CD" is selected, the commands for operating CD/Multimedia are read aloud.
The concept The voice activation system allows you to con- trol operation of various vehicle systems with- out ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. This frees you of having to use the controller. The voice activation system transforms your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions. The voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the area of the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 14.
Precondition Using iDrive, set the language that applies for the voice activation system in order to enable identification of the spoken commands. To set the language of iDrive, refer to page 86.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti- vation system.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system 1. Press the
button on the steering wheel. This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal tell you that the voice
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Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected, refer to page 285.
Example: selecting the track of a CD 1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary. 2. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
3. Select the music track, e.g.:
{C D track 4} System says: {{Track 4}}
Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter variant. In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the prompts and responses from the system are abbrevi- ated. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Speech mode:"
> 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 telephone connection.
> Say the commands and numbers smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses. This also applies when spelling out and saying a full word during destination entry.
> When selecting a radio station, use the
common pronunciation of the station name.
> For entries in the voice-activated phone
book, only use names in the language of the voice activation system and no abbrevia- tions.
> Keep doors, windows, and glass sunroof*/ panoramic glass sunroof* closed in order to avoid unpleasant outside noise.
> Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
4. Select a setting:
> "Default" > "Short"
Notes
To operate the phone by voice, refer to page 219.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow- ing:
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Controls Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. Its extensive array of features and accessories, both for driving and for your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.
New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new remote controls with an integrated key are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Personal Profile
The concept You can set a number of functions of your BMW individually according to your preferences. Per- sonal Profile ensures that most of these set- tings are stored for the remote control currently in use without you having to do anything. When the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote control is detected and the settings stored for it are called up and carried out. This means that you will always find your BMW set to your own personal settings even if another person with his/her own remote control and settings has used the vehicle since the last time you drove it. The individual settings are stored for a maximum of four remote controls, for two with Comfort Access*.
Personal Profile settings Details on the settings are provided on the specified pages. > Behavior of the central locking system
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page 28
> Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer topage 30
Opening and closing
Keys/remote control
Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a longer distance with each remote control at least twice a year to keep the battery charged. For Comfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 37. Depending on which remote control is detected by the vehicle during unlocking, different set- tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile, page 26. Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in remote control, page 256.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver's door, refer to page 29
> Floor panel flap in cargo area, refer topage 133
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> Displays on Control Display:
> Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 86
refer to page 168
> Radio:
> Measuring units for consumption, route/
> Display of stored stations, refer to
distances, temperature, and pressure, refer to page 86
> Language on Control Display, refer to
page 86
> 12h/24h clock format, refer to page 85
> Date format, refer to page 85> Lighting settings:
> Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 65
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 111
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 112
> Daytime driving lamps*, refer topage 112
> High-beam Assistant*, refer to
page 113
> PDC Park Distance Control*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page 89
> Top View*: optical warning, refer to
page 91
> Side View*, refer to page 92
> Rear view camera*:> Selecting functions, refer to page 93
> Type of display, refer to page 95> Lane departure warning*: last status, on/
off, refer to page 104
