bmw active hybrid 3 2014 owners manual

Owner's Manualfor Vehicle

The UltimateDriving Machine

THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3.OWNER'S MANUAL.

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ActiveHybrid 3 Owner's Manual for VehicleThank you for choosing a BMW.The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better controlyou 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 contains important information on vehicle operation that will helpyou make full use of the technical features available in yourBMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute tomaintaining the value of your BMW.Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed orIntegrated Owner's Manual are found in the appendix of theprinted Quick Reference for the vehicle.Supplementary information can be found in the additional brochures in the onboard literature.We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride.BMW AG

The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app.For more information, go towww.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide


2014 Bayerische Motoren WerkeAktiengesellschaftMunich, GermanyReprinting, including excerpts, only with the writtenconsent of BMW AG, Munich.US English X/14, 11 14 490Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleachedwithout chlorine, suitable for recycling.


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ADDENDUM TO BMW ACTIVE HYBRID3 OWNERS MANUAL 1402956725We wanted to provide you with someupdates and clarifications with respect tothe printed BMW Owners Manual.These updates and clarifications willsupersede the materials contained inthat document.

1. Where the terms service center,the service center, your servicecenter, service specialist, orservice are used in the OwnersManual, we wanted to clarify thatthe terms refer to a BMW dealersservice center or another servicecenter or repair shop that employstrained personnel that can performmaintenance and repair work onyour vehicle in accordance withBMW specifications.

2. Where the text of the OwnersManual contains an affirmativeinstruction to contact a servicecenter or your service center, wewanted to clarify that BMWrecommends that, if you are facedwith one of the situations addressedby that text, you contact or seek theassistance of a BMW dealersservice center or another servicecenter or repair shop that employstrained personnel that can performmaintenance and repair work onyour vehicle in accordance withBMW specifications.

While BMW of North America LLC,at no cost to you, will pay for repairsrequired by the limited warrantiesprovided with respect to your

vehicle and for maintenance underthe Maintenance Program duringthe applicable warranty andmaintenance coverage periods, youare free to elect, both during thoseperiods and thereafter, to havemaintenance and repair workprovided by other service centers orrepair shops.

3. Where the Owners Manual makesreference to parts and accessorieshaving been approved by BMW,those references are intended toreflect that those parts andaccessories are recommended byBMW of North America LLC. Youmay elect to use other parts andaccessories, but, if you do, werecommend that you make sure thatany such parts and/or accessoriesare appropriate for use on yourvehicle.

4. At page 7, under the warrantysections discussion ofhomologation, where it states thatyou cannot lodge warranty claimsfor your vehicle there, the textshould read that you may not beable to lodge warranty claims foryour vehicle there.

5. At page 7, under the Parts andaccessories section, in the sixthsentence, the word cannot shouldread does not.

6. At page 56, in the Check andreplace safety belts section, the

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text beginning, This should only bedone by your service center . . .should be disregarded and thefollowing text should be read in lieuthereof: BMW recommends havingthis work performed by a servicecenter as it is important that thissafety feature functions properly.

7. At page 96, under the heading:Special windshield, the paragraphbeginning, Therefore, have thespecial windshield . . . should bedisregarded and the following textshould be read in lieu thereof:BMW recommends that you havethe special windshield replaced bythe service center.

8. At page 173 under the heading:Objects within the range ofmovement of the pedals and atpage 226 under the heading:Carpets and floor mats, theparagraph that begins: Only usefloor mats . . . should bedisregarded and the followinglanguage should be read in lieuthereof: The manufacturer of yourvehicle recommends that you usefloor mats that have been identifiedby it as appropriate for use in yourvehicle and that can be properlyfixed in place.

9. At page 190, under the headingTire inflation pressurespecifications, the sentencebeginning, Tire inflation pressurespecifications apply to approved tiresizes . . . . should be disregarded.

10. At page 195, under the heading:Mounting, the paragraph

beginning, Have mounting andbalancing . . . should bedisregarded and the following textshould be read in lieu thereof:BMW recommends that you havemounting and balancing performedby your service center or a tiremounting specialist.

11. At page 195, under the heading:Approved wheels and tires, theterm Approved should bedisregarded and in lieu thereof, theterm Recommended should beread in its place. In addition, thetext of that section should bedisregarded and the following textshould be read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehiclestrongly suggests that you usewheels and tires that have beenrecommended by the vehiclemanufacturer for your vehicle type;otherwise, for example, despitehaving the same official size ratings,variations can lead to body contactand with it, the risk of severeaccidents.

The manufacturer of your vehicledoes not evaluate non-recommended wheels and tires todetermine if they are suitable foruse on your vehicle.

12. At page 196 and 197, under theheading: Fine-link snow chains,the text should be disregarded andthe following text should be read inlieu thereof:

Only certain types of fine-link snowchains have been tested by the

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manufacturer of your vehicle andare determined by the manufacturerof your vehicle to be road safe andare recommended by themanufacturer of your vehicle.

Information about recommendedsnow chains is available from aservice center.

13. At page 199, under the headingHood, the sentence beginning, Ifyou are unfamiliar should bedisregarded.

14. At page 202, under the heading:Approved oil types, the referencesto Approved should be read asSuitable. Where it reads: Youcan add oils with the followingspecifications, that text should bedisregarded, and the following textread in lieu thereof: Add engineoils that meet the following oil ratingstandards: . . .

15. At page 202, under the heading:Alternative oil types, the textpreceding the chart should bedisregarded, and in lieu thereofshould be read as follows: If anengine oil suitable for continuoususe is not available, up to 1 USquart/liter of an engine oil with thefollowing oil rating can be added: . .. The reference to specificationshould be read as rating.

16. At page 202, under the heading:Engine oil change, the text shouldbe disregarded and in lieu thereofshould be read as follows:

BMW recommends that you havethe oil changed at your BMWdealers service center or at anotherservice center that has trainedpersonnel that can perform the workin accordance with BMWspecifications.

17. At page 204, under the heading:Service and Warranty InformationBooklet for US models andWarranty and Service GuideBooklet for Canadian models, thesecond paragraph should bedisregarded and the following textread in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehiclerecommends that you havemaintenance and repair performedby your BMW dealers servicecenter or another service center orrepair shop that employs trainedpersonnel that can performmaintenance and repair work onyour vehicle in accordance withBMW specifications. Themanufacturer of your vehiclerecommends that you maintainrecords of all maintenance andrepair work performed on yourvehicle.

18. At page 207 and page 210, where itreads: Do not perform work/bulbreplacement on xenon headlights,that text should be disregarded andin lieu thereof the following textshould be read: Xenon headlampwork or replacement can causeserious and fatal injuries. In thetext that follows, where it reads:[h]ave any work on the xenonlighting system . . . , the following

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words should be read as precedingthat passage: It is stronglysuggested that you . . . .

19. At page 215, under the Batteryreplacement section, the textshould be disregarded and in lieuthereof the following text should beread:

Use of recommended vehiclebatteries

The manufacturer of your vehiclerecommends that you use vehiclebatteries that it has tested andrecommends for use in your vehicle;otherwise the vehicle could bedamaged and systems or functionsmay not be fully available.

After a battery replacement, themanufacturer of your vehiclerecommends that you have thebattery registered on your vehicleby a service center to ensure that allcomfort functions are fully available,and that any check controlmessages of these comfortfunctions are no longer displayed.

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer topage 232.

6 Notes

At a glance14 Cockpit18 iDrive26 Voice activation system29 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle31 BMW ActiveHybrid

Controls36 Opening and closing52 Adjusting62 Transporting children safely67 Driving80 Displays97 Lights102 Safety124 Driving stability control systems129 Driving comfort150 Climate control156 Interior equipment164 Storage compartments

Driving tips170 Things to remember when driving175 Loading178 Saving fuel

Mobility186 Refueling188 Fuel190 Wheels and tires198 Engine compartment200 Engine oil203 Coolant204 Maintenance206 Replacing components217 Breakdown assistance223 Care

Reference230 Technical data232 Everything from A to Z


NotesThe hybrid system of yourBMWHigh-voltage systemYour BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to thecombustion engine, your vehicle features ahigh-voltage system that consists of an electric motor and a high-voltage battery amongother things.

Using this Owner's ManualOrientationThe fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter.

Updates made after the editorialdeadlineAny updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manuals are found in the appendix of the printed Quick Reference for thevehicle.

User's manual for Navigation,Entertainment, CommunicationThe topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Communication and the short commands of thevoice activation system are described in a separate user's manual, which is also includedwith the onboard literature.

Symbols Indicates precautions that must be followed

precisely in order to avoid the possibility ofpersonal injury and serious damage to thevehicle.

Marks the end of a specific item ofinformation.

Refers to measures that can be taken tohelp protect the environment."..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used toselect individual functions.... Verbal instructions to use with the voiceactivation system.... Identifies the answers generated by thevoice activation system.

Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the

relevant section of this Owner's Manual forinformation on a particular part or assembly.

Indicates, on certain parts or assemblies, thatincorrect use of high-voltage equipment or oforange-colored high-voltage components results in the risk of life-threatening injury fromelectric shock.

Vehicle features and optionsThis Owner's Manual describes all models andall standard, country-specific and optionalequipment that is offered in the model series.Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also describe and illustrate features that are not available in your vehicle, e.g., because of the selected optional features or the country-specificversion.

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This also applies to safety-related functionsand systems.For any options and equipment not describedin this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supplementary Owner's Handbooks.On right-hand drive vehicles, some controlsare arranged differently from what is shown inthe illustrations.

Status of the Owner'sManualBasic informationThe manufacturer of your vehicle pursues apolicy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue toembody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ fromthose in your vehicle.

Updates made after the editorialdeadlineAny updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manuals are found in the appendix of the printed Quick Reference for thevehicle.

For your own safetyWarrantyYour vehicle is technically configured for theoperating conditions and registration requirements applying in the country of first delivery -homologation. If your vehicle is to be operatedin a different country it might be necessary toadapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and permit requirements. Ifyour vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a certain country youcannot lodge warranty claims for your vehiclethere. Further information can be obtainedfrom your Service Centre.

Maintenance and repairsAdvanced technology, e.g., the use of modernmaterials and high-performance electronics,requires suitable maintenance and repair work.Therefore, have this work performed only by aBMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel.If work is not carried out properly, there is adanger of subsequent damage and relatedsafety hazards.

Parts and accessoriesBMW recommends using parts and accessories approved by BMW for this purpose.Your BMW center is the right contact for genuine BMW parts and accessories, other products approved by BMW and related qualifiedadvice.BMW has tested these products for safety andsuitability in relation to BMW vehicles.BMW can assume responsibility for them.However, we cannot assume any responsibilitywhatsoever for parts and accessories that havenot been specifically approved by BMW.BMW cannot evaluate whether each individualproduct from another manufacturer can beused with BMW vehicles without presenting asafety hazard. This guarantee is also not applicable when country-specific government approval has been granted. Testing of this kindmay fail to embrace the entire range of potential operating conditions to which componentsmight be exposed on BMW vehicles. Suchproducts could conceivably fail to comply withBMW's own stringent quality standards.

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California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia laws require us to state the followingwarning:Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects and reproductive harm. In addition,certain fluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain or emitchemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals. Always protectyour skin by washing thoroughly with soap andwater.

Service and warrantyWe recommend that you read this publicationthoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. Federal Emissions System Defect War

ranty. Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. California Emission Control System Lim

ited Warranty.Detailed information about these warranties islisted in the Service and Warranty InformationBooklet for US models or in the Warranty andService Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted anddesigned to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in yourcountry and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicleis operated under those conditions. If you wishto operate your vehicle in another country orregion, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operatingconditions and homologation requirements.You should also be aware of any applicablewarranty limitations or exclusions for suchcountry or region. In such case, please contactCustomer Relations for further information.

MaintenanceMaintain the vehicle regularly to sustain theroad safety, operational reliability and the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.Specifications for required maintenance measures: BMW Maintenance system Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian modelsIf the vehicle is not maintained according tothese specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage isnot covered by the BMW New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.

Data memoryMany electronic components on your vehicleare equipped with data memories that temporarily or permanently store technical information about the condition of the vehicle, eventsand faults. This technical information generallyrecords the state of a component, a module, asystem or the environment: Operating mode of system components, fill

levels for instance.

Status messages for the vehicle and fromits individual components, e.g., wheel rotation speed/vehicle speed, deceleration,transverse acceleration.

Malfunctions and faults in important system components, e.g., lights and brakes.

Responses by the vehicle to special situations such as airbag deployment or engaging the stability control system.

Ambient conditions, such as temperature.This data is purely technical in nature and isused to detect and correct faults and to optimize vehicle functions. Motion profiles overroutes traveled cannot be created from thisdata. When service offerings are used, e.g., repair services, service processes, warrantyclaims, quality assurance, this technical information can be read out from the event andfault memories by the service personnel, including the manufacturer, using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these technical datawith individuals if combined with other information, e.g., an accident report, damage to thevehicle, eye witness accounts possibly withthe assistance of an expert.Additional functions that are contractuallyagreed with the customer - such as vehicleemergency locating - you can transmit certainvehicle data from the vehicle.

Event Data Recorder EDRThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is torecord, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hittinga road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicles systems performed.The EDR is designed to record data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for ashort period of time, typically 30 seconds orless.The EDR in this vehicle is designed to recordsuch data as: How various systems in your vehicle were

operating. Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened. How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal. How fast the vehicle was traveling.These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in whichcrashes and injuries occur.EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if anontrivial crash situation occurs; no data arerecorded by the EDR under normal drivingconditions and no personal data, e.g., name,gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with thetype of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.To read data recorded by an EDR, specialequipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as lawenforcement, that have the special equipment,can read the information if they have access tothe vehicle or the EDR.

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Vehicle identificationnumber

The vehicle identification number can be foundin the engine compartment.The vehicle identification number can also befound behind the windshield.

Reporting safety defectsFor US customersThe following only applies to vehicles ownedand operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW ofNorth America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, your dealer,or BMW of North America, LLC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the VehicleSafety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other in

formation about motor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.safercar.gov.

For Canadian customersCanadian customers who wish to report asafety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call thetoll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can alsoobtain other information about motor vehiclesafety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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At a glanceThese overviews of buttons, switches and

displays are intended to familiarize you with yourvehicle. You will also become quickly acquaintedwith the available control concepts and options.


CockpitVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

All around the steering wheel

1 Roller sunblinds492 Rear window safety reel483 Power windows484 Exterior mirror operation595 Glove compartment on the driver's

side164Driver assistance systems

Active Blind Spot Detection120Intelligent Safety110

Lane departure warning119

6 LightsFront fog lights100

Parking lights97

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Low beams97

Automatic headlight control98Daytime running lights98Adaptive Light Control98High-beam Assistant99Instrument lighting100

7 Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal72

High beams, headlight flasher72High-beam Assistant99

Roadside parking lights98

Computer91

8 Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed135,129

Resume speed137,129

Cruise control on/off, interrupting136Active Cruise Control on/off, interrupting129Reduce distance132

Increase distance132

Cruise control rocker reel137,1319 Instrument cluster8010 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

Voice activation26

Telephone, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment andCommunication

Thumbwheel for selection lists9111 Steering column stalk, right

Wiper73

Rain sensor74

Clean the windshields and headlights74

12 Starting/stopping the engine,switching drive readiness modesand the ignition on/off67

13 Horn, total area14 Steering wheel heating61

15 Adjust steering wheel6116 Unlock hood199

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All around the center console

1 Control Display182 Ventilation1533 Hazard warning system217

Central locking system41

4 Glove compartment1645 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication

6 Climate control1507 Controller with buttons188 Parking brake71

9 PDC Park Distance Control137Rearview camera140Parking assistant145Surround View140

Side View142

10 Driving Dynamics Control126

DSC Dynamic Stability Control124

11 Steptronic transmission selectorlever76

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All around the roofliner

1 Intelligent Emergency Request217

2 Glass sunroof, powered49

3 Indicator lamp, front-seat passenger airbag104

4 Reading lights100

5 Interior lights100

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iDriveVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

The conceptThe iDrive combines the functions of manyswitches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.

Using the iDrive during a tripTo avoid becoming distracted and pos

ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle'soccupants and to other traffic, never attemptto use the controls or enter information unlesstraffic and road conditions allow it.

Control elements at a glanceControl elements

1 Control Display2 Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Control DisplayHints To clean the Control Display, follow the

care instructions. Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display canbe damaged.

In the case of very high temperatures onthe Control Display, e.g. due to intense solar radiation, the brightness may be reduced down to complete deactivation.Once the temperature is reduced, e.g.through shadow or climate control system,the normal functions are re-established.

Switching on1. Switch on the ignition.2. Press the controller.

Switch off1. Press button.2. "Turn off control display"

ControllerThe buttons can be used to open the menusdirectly. The controller can be used to selectmenu items and enter the settings.Some iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller.

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1. Turn.

2. Press.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on controllerPress button FunctionMENU Open the main menu.RADIO Opens the Radio menu.MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu.NAV Opens the Navigation menu.TEL Opens the phone menu.

Press button FunctionBACK Displays the previous panel.OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Controller without navigation systemThe buttons can be used to open the menusdirectly. The controller can be used to selectmenu items and enter the settings.1. Turn.

2. Press.

3. Move in two directions.

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Buttons on controllerPress button FunctionMENU Open the main menu.Audio Open audio menu last listened

to, reel between audio menus.TEL Opens the phone menu.BACK Open previous panel.OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating conceptOpening the main menu

Press button.

The main menu is displayed.All iDrive functions can be called up via themain menu.

Selecting menu itemsHighlighted menu items can be selected.1. Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's ManualIn the Owner's Manual, menu items that can beselected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,"Settings".

Changing between panelsAfter a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", anew panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. Move the controller to the left.

Closes current display and shows previousdisplay.Reopens previous display by pressingBACK button. In this case, the currentpanel is not closed.

Move the controller to the right.Opens new display on top of previousscreen.

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White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.

Display of an opened menuWhen selecting a menu, it generally opens withthe 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 menuPress button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Additional options: move the controller to theright repeatedly until the "Options" menu isdisplayed.

Options menuThe "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 settings1. Select a field.

2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functionsSeveral menu items are preceded by a checkbox. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu itemactivates or deactivates the function.

Function is activated. Function is deactivated.

TouchpadSome iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller:

Selecting functions1. "Settings"2. "Touchpad"3. Select the desired function.

"Speller": enter letters and numbers. "Interactive map": viewing the interac

tive map. "Browser": enter Internet addresses. "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Entering letters and numbersEntering letters requires some practice at thebeginning. When entering, pay attention to thefollowing:

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For the input of upper/lower case lettersand numbers, it may be necessary to reelvia the controller to the corresponding Input mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when thespelling of upper and lower case letters isidentical.

Enter characters as they are displayed onthe Control Display.

Always enter associated characters, suchas accents or periods so that the letter canbe clearly recognized. Possible input depends on the set language. Where necessary, enter special characters via the controller.

To delete a character, slide to the left onthe touchpad.

To enter a blank space, slide to the right inthe center of the touchpad.

To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in theupper area of the touchpad.

To enter an underscore, swipe to the rightin the lower area of the touchpad.

Using interactive map and InternetVia touch-pad move the interactive map in thenavigation system and Internet sites.Function ControlsMove interactive map orInternet sites.

Swipe into respective direction.

Enlarge/shrink interactivemap or Internet sites.

Drag in or out onthe touchpad withfingers.

Display the menu or opena link in the Internet.

Tap once.

Changing settingsYou may change control display settings viatouchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.

Example: setting the clockSetting the clockOn the Control Display:

1. Press button. The main menu is displayed.

2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted, and then press the controller.

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

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" ishighlighted, and then press the controller.

5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is highlighted, and then press the controller.

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6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller.

7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpress the controller.

Status informationStatus fieldThe following information is displayed in thestatus field at the top right: Time. Current entertainment source. Sound output, on/off. Wireless network reception strength. Phone status. Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbolsThe symbols are grouped as follows.

Radio symbolsSymbol Meaning

HD radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbolsSymbol Meaning

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.

Symbol Meaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.

Entertainment symbolsSymbol Meaning

CD/DVD player. Music collection.

Gracenote database. AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.

Additional symbolsSymbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are turned off.

Split screenGeneral informationAdditional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the computer.In the divided screen view, the so-called splitscreen, this information remains visible evenwhen you change to another menu.

Switching the split screen on and off1. Press button.2. "Split screen"

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Selecting the display1. Press button.2. "Split screen"3. Move the controller until the split screen is

selected.4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

content".5. Select the desired menu item.

Programmable memorybuttonsGeneral informationThe iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and menu entries.Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse.

Without navigation system andtelephoneOnly radio stations can be stored on the buttons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication.

Saving a function1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.

2. Press and hold the desired button,until a signal sounds.

Running a functionPress button.The function will work immediately.

This means, e.g., that the number is dialedwhen a phone number is selected.

Displaying the button assignmentTouch buttons with bare fingers. Do not weargloves or use objects.The key assignment is displayed at top edge ofscreen.

Deleting the button assignments1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for

approx. five seconds.2. "OK"

Deleting personal data in thevehicleThe conceptDepending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently deleted through iDrive.

General informationDepending on the equipment package, the following data can be deleted: Personal Profile settings. Stored radio stations. Stored Favorites buttons.

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Travel and computer information. Music collection. Navigation, e.g. stored destinations. Phone book. Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies. Voice notes. Login accounts. RemoteApp smartphone tethering.Altogether, the deletion of the data can take upto 30 minutes.

Functional requirementData can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting dataHeed and follow the instructions on the Control Display.1. Turn on operations.2. "Settings"3. Open "Options".4. "Delete personal data"5. "Continue"6. "OK"

Entering letters and numbersGeneral informationOn the Control Display: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 let

ter or number. Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Switching between cases, letters andnumbersDepending on the menu, you can reel betweenentering upper and lower case, letters andnumbers:Symbol Function

Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or Tip controller up.

Without navigation system Select the symbol.

Entry comparisonEntering names and addresses: choice is narrowed down with every letter entered and letters may be added automatically.Entries are continuously compared with datastored in the vehicle. Only those letters are offered during input

for which data is available. Target search: names of locations may be

entered in languages available throughControl Display.

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Voice activation systemVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

The concept Most functions displayed on the Control

Display can be operated by voice commands via the voice activation system. Thesystem supports you with announcementsduring input.

Functions that can only be used when thevehicle is stationary cannot be used via thevoice activation system.

The system uses a special microphone onthe driver's side.

... Verbal instructions in the Owner'sManual to use with the voice activationsystem.

RequirementsVia the Control Display, set a language that isalso supported by the voice activation systemso that the spoken commands can be identified.Set the language, refer to page 94.

Using voice activationActivating the voice activation system1. Press button on the steering

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

A command that is recognized by the voiceactivation system is announced and displayed in the instrument cluster.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indicates that the voice activation system is active.If no other commands are available, use function via iDrive.

Terminating the voice activationsystem

Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or Cancel.

Possible commandsMost menu items on the Control Display canbe voiced as commands.The available commands depend on the menuthat is currently displayed on the Control Display.There are short commands for many functions.You may select lists such as phone lists viavoice activation. Read these lists out loud exactly as they show in the respective list.

Having possible commands read aloudYou can have available commands read outloud for you: Voice commandsE. g. if the "Settings" menu is displayed, thecommands for the settings are read out loud.

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Executing functions using shortcommandsExecute functions on the main menu via shortcommands. It almost doesn't matter whichmenu item is selected, e.g., Vehicle status.List of short commands for the voice activationsystem, see Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Owner's Manual.

Help dialog for the voice activationsystemCalling up help dialog: HelpAdditional commands for the help dialog: Help with examples: announces informa

tion about the current operating optionsand the most important commands forthem.

Help with voice activation: informationabout the principle of operation for thevoice activation system is announced.

One example: open the tonesettingsVia the main menuThe commands of the menu items are spokenjust as they are selected via the controller.1. Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

2. Press button on the steeringwheel.

3. Radio4. Tone

Via short commandThe desired tone settings can also be startedvia a short command.1. Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

2. Press button on the steeringwheel.

3. Tone

Setting the voice dialogSet system to standard dialog or use a shortversion.The short version of the voice dialog playsback short messages in abbreviated form.1. "Settings"2. "Language/Units"3. "Speech type:"4. Select setting.

Adjusting the volumeTurn the volume button while giving an instruction until the desired volume is set. The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed. The volume is stored for the profile cur

rently in use.

Hints on EmergencyRequestsDo not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change.

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This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 217, close to the interior mirror.

Environmental conditions Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis, and speed.

Always say commands in the language ofthe voice activation system.

Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference.

Avoid making other noise in the vehiclewhile speaking.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicleVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

Integrated Owner's Manualin the vehicleThe Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display. It specificallydescribes features and functions found in thevehicle.

Components of the IntegratedOwner's ManualThe Integrated Owner's Manual consists ofthree parts, which offer various levels of information or possible access.

Quick Reference GuideThe Quick Reference Guide provides information how to operate the car, how to use basicvehicle functions or what to do in case of abreakdown. This information can also be displayed while driving.

Search by imagesImage search provides information and descriptions. This is helpful when the terminology for a feature is not at hand.

Owner's ManualSearch for information and descriptions by entering terms selected from the index.

Select components1. Press button.2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info".3. Press the controller.4. Selecting desired range:

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

Leafing through the Owner's ManualPage by page with link accessTurn the controller until the next or previouspage is displayed.

Page by page without link accessScroll through the pages directly while skipping the links.Highlight the symbol once. Now simply pressthe controller to browse from page to page.

Scroll back.

Scroll forward.

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Context help - Owner's Manual to thetemporarily selected functionYou may open the relevant information directly.

Opening via the iDriveTo move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu:

1. Press button or move the controllerto the right repeatedly until the "Options"menu is displayed.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Controlmessage is displayedDirectly from the Check Control message onthe Control Display:"Display Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and theOwner's ManualTo reel from a function, e. g., radio, to theOwner's Manual on the Control Display and toalternate between the two displays:

1. Press button or move the controllerto 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. Press button again to return to lastdisplayed function.

5. Press button to return to the page ofthe Owner's Manual displayed last.

To alternate permanently between the last displayed function and the Owner's Manual repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display everytime.

Programmable memory buttonsGeneral informationThe Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly.

Storing1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.

2. Press selected button for morethan 2 seconds.

ExecutingPress button.The Owner's Manual is displayed im

mediately.

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BMW ActiveHybridVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

Hybrid systemAt a glance

1 Combustion engine2 Electric motor3 Control-system electronics4 High-voltage cables (orange)5 High-voltage battery6 Auxiliary battery, combustion engine

The conceptThe hybrid system makes it possible to optimize fuel consumption and driving characteristics.An electric motor assists the combustion engine. In certain driving situations, the vehiclecan also be driven using only electric power,thereby reducing fuel consumption.In addition to this, the electric motor acts likean alternator: during braking and coasting, it

converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into electricity. The current is stored in the high-voltagebattery and is used to drive the electric motor.

FunctionsElectric driving: eDRIVEUnder certain conditions, refer to page 70,the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor.

Acceleration boost: ASSIST andeBOOSTDriving off and accelerating require a lot of energy.To optimize acceleration and to reduce fuelconsumption, the electric motor boosts thecombustion engine. To do this, the electricmotor uses the energy saved in the high-voltage battery.The ASSIST acceleration boost is automatically controlled and is not indicated in the instrument cluster.

CoastingThe engine is automatically switched off. Thisdriving condition is referred to as coasting, refer to page 70.

Driving with combustion engine:DRIVEThe combustion engine, refer to page 71,provides the primary performance to move thevehicle. If necessary, the high-voltage batteryis charged at the same time.The hybrid system always starts the combustion engine automatically.

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Energy recovery: CHARGEThe high-voltage battery of the hybrid systemis charged through energy recovery while driving.The electric motor acts as a generator andconverts the kinetic energy of the vehicle intoelectric current.Charging can take place in various situations: When the vehicle is coasting if the acceler

ator pedal is not pressed. During vehicle braking.When exerting gentle pressure on the brakes,the vehicle is only braked by the electric motor.When the brake pedal is depressed further, thebrake system is activated additionally. This iswhy only part of the brake energy is used tocharge the high-voltage battery when exertingfirm pressure on the brake.Foresighted driving and the early reduction ofspeed are important to make full use of the hybrid characteristics of the vehicle.

Auto Start/Stop functionThe Auto Start/Stop function, refer topage 69, switches the combustion engine offwhen coasting, braking and while the vehicle isstopped. Convenience functions such as theautomatic climate control are supplied by thehigh-voltage battery and can remain switchedon.

Auxiliary functions of the automaticclimate controlThe hybrid system makes it possible to operate the automatic climate control prior to driving off and with the combustion engineswitched off.Using the auxiliary air conditioning and residualcooling functions, the vehicle interior can becooled immediately prior to departure and ifthe trip is interrupted. Residual cooling, refer to page 154.

Auxiliary air conditioning, refer topage 154

Adapting to the course of the roadWhen the navigation system destination guidance is active, the hybrid system uses the existing navigation data. Hybrid operation adaptsto the specific route sections. These may be: Steep gradients. Arrival in the destination zone.Pay attention to the notes in Adapting to thecourse of the road, refer to page 83.

DisplayThe displays of the hybrid system, refer topage 81, provide information about the current state of hybrid operation and show thesystem activity in a chart.

Energy-saving drivingTo save energy while driving, read the following information: Saving fuel, refer to page 178. Using the hybrid system efficiently, refer to

page 170 ECO PRO mode, refer to page 179. Adapting to the course of the road, refer to

page 83.

Safety informationRead the information on safe handling of thehybrid system, refer to page 221.

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ControlsThis chapter is intended to provide you with

information that will give you complete control ofyour vehicle. All features and accessories thatare useful for driving and your safety, comfort

and convenience are described here.


Opening and closingVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

Remote control/keyGeneral informationThe vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with integrated key.Every remote control holds a replaceable battery.You may set the key functions depending onthe optional features and country-specific version. For Settings, refer to page 45.The vehicle stores personal settings for everyremote control. Personal Profile, refer topage 37.The remote controls hold information on required maintenance. Service data in the remote control, refer to page 204.

At a glance

1 Unlocking2 Locking

3 Opening the trunk lid4 Auxiliary air conditioning

Panic mode in alarm system

Integrated key

Press button on the back of the remote control, 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 storage compartment contains a reel forseparately securing the trunk lid, refer topage 42.The front passenger glove compartment contains a reel for separately securing the trunklid, refer to page 42.

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Replacing the battery

1. Remove integrated key from remote control.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3. Remove the cover of the battery compart

ment, arrow 2.4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing up.5. Press the cover closed.

Take the used battery to a recyclingcenter or to your service center.

New remote controlsNew remote controls are available from theservice center.

Loss of the remote controlsLost remote controls can be disabled by yourservice center.

Emergency detection of remotecontrolAlso in one of the following situations, the ignition can be switched on, engine started ordrive readiness activated: Interference of radio transmission to re

mote control by external sources e.g., byradio masts.

Empty battery in remote control. Interference from radio transmissions

through mobile devices in close proximityto remote control.

Interference of radio transmission bycharger while charging items such as mobile devices in the vehicle.

A Check Control message is displayed if an attempt is made to reel on the ignition or startthe engine or activate engine readiness.

Starting the engine or activating drivereadiness with emergency detectionof the remote control

Steptronic transmission: if a correspondingCheck Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the markedarea on the steering column and press theStart/Stop button within 10 seconds whilepressing the brake.If the remote control is not recognized: slightlychange the height position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.

Personal ProfileThe conceptIndividual settings in the vehicle are saved inpersonal profiles. Every remote control is assigned the last active profile.Three personal profiles and a guest profile canbe created. Changes to the settings are automatically

saved in the profile currently activated. Unlocking the car activates the profile that

is stored in the remote control.

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Your personal settings will be recognizedand activated even if the vehicle had beenoperated with another remote control.

AdjustingThe settings for the following systems andfunctions are saved in the active profile. Thescope of storable settings is country- andequipment-dependable. Unlocking and locking. Lights. Climate control. Radio. Instrument cluster. Programmable memory buttons. Volumes, tone. Control Display. Navigation. Park Distance Control PDC. Rearview camera Side View. Head-up Display. Driving Dynamics Control. Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi

tion, steering wheel position. Cruise control. Intelligent Safety. Active Blind Spot Detection.

Profile managementOpening profilesRegardless of the remote control in use a different profile may be activated.1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. Select a profile.The activated profile is assigned to the currently used remote control.

Renaming profiles1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. "Options"4. "Rename current profile"

Resetting profilesThe settings of the active profile are reset totheir default values.1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. "Options"4. "Reset current profile"

Exporting profilesMost settings of the active profile and thesaved contacts can be exported.This can be helpful for securing and retrievingpersonal settings, before delivering the vehicleto a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function.The following export options are available: Via BMW Online. Via the USB port to a USB device.

Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support the export.

1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. "Export profile"4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Importing profilesProfiles exported via BMW Online can also beimported via BMW Online.Profiles stored on a USB device can be imported via the USB interface.

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Existing settings and contacts are overwrittenwith the imported profile.1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. "Import profile"4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Using the guest profileThe guest profile is for individual settings thatare saved in none of the three personal profiles.This can be useful for drivers who are usingthe vehicle temporarily and do not have theirown profile.1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. "Guest"The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is notassigned to the current remote control.

Display profile list during startThe profile list can be displayed during eachstart to select the desired profile.1. "Settings"2. "Profiles"3. "Options"4. "Display user list at startup"

Using the remote controlNote

Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside. Always take the remote control with youwhen leaving the vehicle so that the vehiclecan then be opened from the outside.

UnlockingPress button on the remote control.

All doors and the trunk lid are unlocked. Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti

vated. This function is not available, if theinterior lamps were switched off manually.

The welcome lamps are switched on, if thisfunction was activated.

Exterior mirrors folded through convenientclosing are folded open.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.For Settings, refer to page 45.The alarm system, refer to page 46, is disarmed.

Convenient openingPress and hold this button on the remote control after unlocking.

The windows and the glass sunroof areopened, as long as the button on the remotecontrol is pressed.

LockingLocking from the outsideDo not lock the vehicle from the outside

with people inside the car, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without specialknowledge.

Press button on the remote control.

All doors and the trunk lid are locked.The alarm system, refer to page 46, is armed.

Switching on interior lights andcourtesy lights

Press button on the remote control withthe vehicle locked.

This function is not available, if the interiorlamps were switched off manually.

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If the button is pressed again within 10 seconds after vehicle was locked, the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft warning system, refer to page 47, areturned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.

Panic modeYou can trigger the alarm system if you findyourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control forat least 3 seconds.

To reel off the alarm: press any button.

Opening the trunk lidPress button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether thevehicle was previously locked or unlocked.During opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup. Ensure that adequate clearance is availablebefore opening.Depending on the features and the countryversion, it is also possible to have door unlocked. Create the settings, refer to page 45.If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid islocked again as soon as it closes.

Do not place the remote control in thecargo area

Take the remote control with you and do notleave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle whenthe trunk lid is closed.

MalfunctionRemote control detection by the vehicle canamong others be malfunctioning under the following circumstances: Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmit power.

Shielding of the remote control due tometal objects.

Interference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devicesin direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control togetherwith metal objects or electronic devices.In the case of interference, the vehicle can alsobe unlocked and locked from the outside without remote control, refer to page 41.

For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units comply withpart 15 of the FCC/Federal CommunicationCommission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:FCC ID: LX8766S. LX8766E. LX8CAS. LX8CAS2. MYTCAS4.Compliance statement:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: This device may not cause harmful inter

ference, and this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes tothese devices could void the user's authority tooperate this equipment.

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Without remote controlFrom the outside

Locking from the outsideDo not lock the vehicle from the outside

with people inside the car, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without specialknowledge.

Remove the key before pulling the doorhandle

Before pulling the outside door handle, removethe key to avoid damaging the paintwork andthe key.

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the doorlock using the integrated key, refer to page 36.The other doors must be unlocked or lockedfrom the inside.

Alarm systemThe alarm system is not armed if the vehicle islocked with the integrated key.The alarm system is triggered when the door isopened, if the vehicle was unlocked via thedoor lock.In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehiclewith the remote control or reel on the ignition,if needed, through emergency detection of theremote control, refer to page 37.

From the insideUnlocking and locking

Pressing the central locking system buttonlocks or unlocks the vehicle with the frontdoors closed.The vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked. The hazard warningsystem and interior lights come on.

Unlocking and opening

Press the central locking system button tounlock the doors together, and then pullthe door handle above the armrest.

On the door to be opened, pull the doorhandle twice: the first time unlocks thedoor, the second time opens it. The otherdoors remain locked.

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Trunk lidOpeningDuring opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup.Ensure that adequate clearance is availablebefore opening.

Opening from the outside

Press button on the trunk lid. Press button on the remote con

trol for approx. 1 second.As the case may be, the doors are also unlocked. Unlocking with the remote control,refer to page 40.

The trunk lid opens.

Opening from the insideWith the vehicle is stationary, pressthe button in the driver's footwell.

The trunk lid opens.

ClosingHints

Keep the closing path clearMake sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.



Closing

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

Locking separatelyThe trunk lid can be locked separately with thereel in the glove compartment. If the glovecompartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot beopened.

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

row 2.

Slide the reel into the arrow 1 position. Thissecures the trunk lid and disconnects it fromthe central locking system.This is beneficial when the vehicle is parkedusing valet service. The infrared remote control can be handed out without the key.

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Emergency unlocking

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

Comfort AccessThe conceptThe vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket.The vehicle automatically detects the remotecontrol when it is in close proximity or in thecar's interior.Comfort Access supports the following functions: Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. Convenient closing. Open the trunk lid individually. Open trunk lid with no-touch activation. Start 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 re

mote control is in the vehicle.

Unlocking

Grasp the door handle on the driver's or frontpassenger door completely, arrow.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control.

Locking

Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door, arrow, withyour finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems and/or power consumers are turned off before locking the vehicle.

Convenient closingMonitor closingMonitor closing to ensure that no one

becomes trapped.

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Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door, arrow, withyour finger and hold it there without graspingthe door handle.This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button.In addition to locking, the windows and theglass sunroof close and the exterior mirrorsfold in.

Separately unlocking the trunk lidPress button on the exterior of the trunk lid.This corresponds to pressing the remote control button.The situation of the doors does not change.



Open trunk lid with no-touchactivationWith Comfort Access, the trunk lid can beopened with no-touch activation using the remote control you are carrying.Two sensors detect a forward-directed footmotion in the center of the area at the rear ofthe car and the trunk lid opens.

Foot movement to be carried outDo not touch vehicleWith the foot motion, make sure there is

steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. fromhot exhaust system parts.1. Place in the center behind the vehicle,

about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far

under the vehicle as possible and immediately pull it back. With this movement, theleg must pass through the ranges of bothsensors.

OpeningThe trunk lid opens, regardless of whether itwas previously locked or unlocked.During opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup. Ensure that adequate clearance is availablebefore opening.Before the opening, the hazard warning system flashes.

Preventing inadvertent openingIn situations where the trunk lid is not to

be opened with no-touch activation, ensurethat the remote control is located beyond therange of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m fromthe rear of the car.Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inadvertently, for example by an unintentional ormisinterpreted movement of the foot.

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MalfunctionRemote control detection by the vehicle canamong others be malfunctioning under the following circumstances: Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmit power.

Shielding of the remote control due tometal objects.

Interference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devicesin direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control togetherwith metal objects or electronic devices.In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lockthe vehicle using the buttons of the remotecontrol or using the integrated key, refer topage 41.

AdjustingUnlockingThe settings are saved in the active profile, refer to page 37.

Doors1. "Settings"2. "Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4. Select the desired function:

"Driver's door only"Only the driver's door and the fuel fillerflap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the entire vehicle.

"All doors"The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Trunk lidDepending on optional features and countryversion, this setting is not offered in somecases.1. "Settings"2. "Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4. Select the desired function:

"Tailgate"The trunk lid is opened.

"Tailgate + door(s)"The trunk lid is opened and the doorsare unlocked.

Confirmation signals from the vehicleThe settings are saved in the active profile, refer to page 37.1. "Settings"2. "Doors/key"3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir

mation signals. "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" "Flash when lock/unlock"

Automatic lockingThe settings are saved in the active profile, refer to page 37.1. "Settings"2. "Doors/key"3. Select the desired function:

"Lock if no door is opened"The vehicle locks automatically after ashort period of time if no door isopened.

"Lock after start driving"The vehicle locks automatically afteryou drive off.

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Headlamp courtesy delay feature/standing climate controlThe settings are saved in the active profile, refer to page 37.1. "Settings"2. "Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4. Select the desired function:

"Pathway lighting"Headlight courtesy delay feature

"Comfort cooling"Stationary climate control

Retrieving the seat and mirror settingsThe driver's seat and exterior mirror positionsused last are stored for the remote control currently in use.When the vehicle is unlocked, these positionsare automatically retrieved if this function wasactivated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seatIf this function is used, first make sure

that the footwell behind the driver's seat isempty. Otherwise, people might get injured orobjects damaged when the seat is movedback.The adjustment procedure is interrupted: When a seat position reel is pressed. When a button of the seat and mirror mem

ory is pressed.

Activating the setting1. "Settings"2. "Doors/key"3. "Last seat position autom."

Alarm systemThe conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarmsystem responds to: Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid. Movements in the interior. Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towingthe car.

Disconnected battery voltage.The alarm system briefly signals tampering: By sounding an acoustic alarm. By switching on the hazard warning sys

tem. By flashing the daytime running lights.

Arming and disarming the alarmsystemWhen you unlock or lock the vehicle, eitherwith the remote control or via the Comfort Access, the alarm system is disarmed or armed atthe same time.

Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door isopened, when the vehicle is unlocked via thedoor lock.

Trunk lid and armed alarm systemThe trunk lid can be opened even when thealarm system is armed.After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked andmonitored again when the doors are locked.The hazard warning system flashes once.

Panic modeYou can trigger the alarm system if you findyourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control forat least 3 seconds.

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To reel off the alarm: press any button.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearviewmirror

The indicator lamp flashes briefly every2 seconds:The system is armed.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closedproperly, but the rest of the vehicle is secured.After 10 seconds, the indicator lampflashes continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.When the still open access is closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor willbe switched on.

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The indicator lamp flashes after unlockinguntil the engine ignition is switched on, butno longer than approx. 5 minutes:An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensorThe tilt of the vehicle is monitored.The alarm system responds in situations suchas attempts to steal a wheel or when the car istowed.

Interior motion sensorThe windows and glass sunroof must beclosed for the system to function properly.

Avoiding unintentional alarmsThe tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as inthe following situations: In automatic car washes. In duplex garages. During transport on trains carrying vehi

cles, at sea or on a trailer. With animals in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor andinterior motion sensor

Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 seconds and then continues to flash.The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are turned off, until the vehicle is lockedagain.

Switching off the alarm Unlock vehicle with the remote control or

reel on the ignition, if needed throughemergency detection of remote control, refer to page 37.

With Comfort Access: If you are carryingthe remote control on your person, graspthe driver side or front passenger side doorhandle completely.

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Power windowsGeneral information

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

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot operate the power windows and injurethemselves.

Opening Press the button to the resistance

point.The window opens while the reel is held.

Press the reel beyond the resistancepoint.The window opens automatically. Pressingthe reel again stops the motion.

See also: Convenient opening, refer topage 39, via remote control.

ClosingKeep the closing path clearMonitor closing and make sure that the

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

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

Pull the reel beyond the resistancepoint.

The window closes automatically. Pullingagain stops the motion.

See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,refer to page 43.

Pinch protection systemDanger of jamming even with pinch protection

Even with the pinch protection system, checkthat the window's closing path is clear; otherwise, the closing action may not stop in certainsituations, e.g., if thin objects are present.

No window accessoriesDo not install any accessories in the win

dow's range of movement; otherwise, thepinch protection system will be impaired.If closing force exceeds a specific margin as awindow closes, closing is interrupted.The window reopens slightly.

Closing without the pinch protectionsystem

Keep the closing path clearMonitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,injuries may result.E.g. danger from the outside or ice might prevent window from closing properly - proceedas follows:1. Pull the reel past the resistance point and

hold it there.The pinch protection is limited and thewindow reopens slightly if the closing forceexceeds a certain margin.

2. Pull the reel past the resistance point againwithin approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.The window closes without jam protection.

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Safety reelGeneral informationThe safety reel in the driver's door can be usedto prevent children, e.g., from opening andclosing the rear windows using the switches inthe rear.

Switching on and offPress button.The LED lights up if the safety func

tion is switched on.

Safety reel for rear operationPress the safety reel when transporting

children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result if the windows are closed without supervision.

Roller sunblindsRoller sunblind for rear windowGeneral informationIf you are no longer able to move the roller sunblind for the rear window after having activatedit a number of times in a row, the system isblocked for a limited time to prevent overheating. Let the system cool.The roller sunblind for the rear window cannotbe moved at low interior temperatures.

Extending or retracting roller sunblindfor rear window

Press button.

Roller sunblinds for the rear sidewindowsPull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hookit onto the bracket.

Do not open the window while the rollersunblind is tilted

Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personalinjury.

Glass sunroof, poweredGeneral informationThe glass sunroof is operational when the ignition is switched on.


closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

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

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot operate the glass sunroof and injure themselves.

Tilting the glass sunroofPush switch briefly upward. The closed glass sunroof is

tilted. The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in its tiltedposition. The sliding visordoes not move.

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Opening/closing the glass sunroof andsliding visor together

Press the reel in the desireddirection to the resistancepoint and hold it there.Glass sunroof and sliding visor open together as long asthe reel is held down.The glass sunroof closes aslong as the reel is helddown. The sliding visor canbe manually closed.

Press the reel in the desired direction pastthe resistance point.The glass sunroof and sliding visor openautomatically.The glass sunroof closes automatically.The sliding visor can be manually closed.Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.

Additional options: Convenient opening, refer to page 39, via

the remote control. Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer

to page 43.

Comfort positionIf the glass sunroof is not automatically completely opened, the comfort position has beenattained. In this position the wind noises in theinterior are the least.If desired, continue the movement by pressingthe reel.

Pinch protection systemIf the closing force when closing the glass sunroof exceeds a certain value, the closing movement is stopped, beginning at approximatelythe middle of the opening in the roof, or fromthe tilted position during closing.The glass sunroof reopens slightly.

Danger of jamming even with pinch protection

Despite the pinch protection system, checkthat the glass sunroof's closing path is clear;otherwise, the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations, such aswhen thin objects are present.

Closing from the open positionwithout pinch protectionE. g. if there is an external danger, proceed asfollows:1. Press the reel forward beyond the resist

ance point and hold.The pinch protection is limited and theglass sunroof reopens slightly if the closingforce exceeds a certain margin.

2. Press the reel forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass sunroof closes without jam protection. Makesure that the closing area is clear.

Closing from the raised positionwithout pinch protectionIf there is an external danger, push the reel forward past the resistance point and hold it.The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.

Initializing after a power failureAfter a power failure during the opening orclosing process, the glass sunroof can only beoperated to a limited extent.

Initializing the systemThe system can be initialized when the vehicleis stationary and the engine is running.During the initialization, the glass sunroofcloses without jam protection.

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closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

Press the reel up and hold it untilthe initialization is complete: Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is completed when the glass sunroof is completely closed.

The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.

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AdjustingVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related functions andsystems.

Sitting safelyThe ideal seating position can make a vitalcontribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.The seating position plays an important role inan accident in combination with: Safety belts, refer to page 55. Head restraints, refer to page 56. Airbags, refer to page 102.

SeatsHints

Do not adjust the seat while drivingDo not adjust the driver's seat while driv

ing, or the seat could respond with unexpectedmovement and the ensuing loss of vehiclecontrol could lead to an accident.

Do not incline the backrest too far to therear

Also on the front passenger side, do not inclinethe backrest on the front passenger side toofar to the rear while driving, or there is a risk ofslipping under the safety belt in the event of anaccident. This would eliminate the protectionnormally provided by the belt.

Keep the movement area unobstructedWhen changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;otherwise, people might get injured or objectsdamaged.

Manually adjustable seatsAt a glance

1 Forward/backward2 Thigh support3 Seat tilt4 Backrest width5 Lumbar support6 Height7 Backrest tilt

Forward/backward

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desireddirection.

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After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly making sure it engagesproperly.

Height

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seator lift it off, as necessary.

Backrest tilt

Pull the lever and apply your weight to thebackrest or lift it off, as necessary.

Seat tilt

Pull the lever and move the seat to the desiredtilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight

to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seatengages properly.

Electrically adjustable seatsAt a glance

1 Seat and mirror memory2 Backrest width3 Lumbar support4 Backrest tilt5 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt

General informationThe seat setting for the driver's seat is storedfor the profile currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the Function,refer to page 46, is activated for this purpose.

Adjustments in detail1. Forward/back.

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2. Height.

3. Seat tilt.

4. Backrest tilt.

Thigh support

Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjustthe thigh support.

Lumbar supportThe curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and thespine are supported for upright posture.

Press the front/rear sectionof the reel.The curvature is increased/decreased.

Press the upper/lower section of the reel.The curvature is shifted up/down.

Backrest widthChange the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.

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Front seat heating

Switching onPress button once for each temperature level.

The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automatically with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to page 179, is activated, the heater output is reduced.

Switch offPress button longer.The LEDs go out.

Rear seat heating

Switching onPress button once for each temperature level.

The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.

If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automatically with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to page 179, is activated, the heater output is reduced.

Switch offPress button longer.The LEDs go out.

Safety beltsSeats with safety beltThe vehicle has five seats, each of which isequipped with a safety belt.

Number of safety beltsYour vehicle has been fitted with five safetybelts for your and your passengers' safety.However, they can only offer protection whenadjusted correctly.

General informationAlways make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off.For the occupants' safety the belt lockingmechanism triggers early. Slowly guide thebelt out of the holder when applying it.Although airbags enhance safety by providingadded protection, they are not a substitute forsafety belts.The upper shoulder strap's anchorage pointwill be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted. The two outer safety belt buckles,

integrated into the rear seat, are for passengers sitting on the left and right.

The center rear safety belt buckle is solelyintended for the center

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