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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equipment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the future, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment.
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors so that the turn signal lamps on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Flashing
Press the lever past the resistance point.
One-touch signaling
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The one-touch signaling duration can be adjusted.
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Exterior lighting"
If necessary, "Additional settings"
"One-touch turn signal"
Select the desired setting.
Brief flashing
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher
Press the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams illuminate when the low beams are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the high beams are turned on.
Automatic High Beam Assistant
Principle
The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects other road users early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending on the traffic situation.
General information
The Automatic High Beam Assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on, whenever the traffic situation allows. In the low speed range, the high beams are not switched on by the system.
The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ambient lighting, for instance in towns and cities.
The high beams can be switched on and off manually at any time.
Functional requirements
Automatic headlight control is activated.
Low beams are switched on.
Activating Automatic High Beam Assistant
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the low beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically changed between low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the system switches on the high beams.
Interruption of the journey with activated Automatic High Beam Assistant: the Automatic High Beam Assistant remains activated when continuing the journey.
The Automatic High Beam Assistant is deactivated when manually switching the high beams on and off.
To reactivate the Automatic High Beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever.
Deactivating Automatic High Beam Assistant
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam Assistant
General information
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam Assistant can be adjusted.
Safety information
Do not blind oncoming traffic
Functional requirements
Setting at standstill only.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
Light is turned off.
Increasing sensitivity
Push the turn signal lever to the front for approximately 10 seconds.
A Check Control message is displayed. The system responds more sensitively.
Resetting the sensitivity
Push the turn signal lever to the front again for approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-ready state.
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam Assistant is reset to the factory settings.
System limits
The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot replace the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. When appropriate, dim the high beams manually.
The system may not be fully operational in the following situations, and driver intervention may be necessary:
In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation.
When detecting poorly-lit road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings.
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways.
In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the presence of highly reflective signs.
When the windshield in front of the interior mirror is fogged up, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
Exterior lighting
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
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Exterior lighting off. Daytime driving lights. |
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Parking lights. |
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Automatic headlight control. Adaptive lighting functions. |
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Low beams. |
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Instrument lighting. |
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Right roadside parking light. |
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Left roadside parking light. |
Buttons on the vehicle key
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Interior lighting. Parts of the exterior lighting. |
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Pathway lighting. |
Automatic headlight control
Principle
The low beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be turned on.
If the low beams are switched on manually, the automatic headlight control is deactivated.
Activate automatic headlight control
Press the button on the light switch.
The LED in the button illuminates.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the low beams are switched on.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot replace your personal judgment of lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn the lights on manually.
Parking lights, low-beams and roadside parking lights
General information
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off after a period of time.
Parking lights
General information
The parking lights can only be switched on in the low speed range.
Turning on parking lights
Press the button on the light switch.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended periods; otherwise, they might drain the vehicle battery and it would then be impossible to switch on drive-ready state.
Turning off parking lights
The following options are available to turn off the parking lights:
Press the button on the light switch.
Turn on drive-ready state.
After the drive-ready state is switched on, the automatic headlight control will be activated.
Low beams
Turning on low beams
Press the button on the light switch.
The low beams illuminate when drive-ready state is switched on.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
Press the button again to switch on the low beams when the standby state is switched on.
Turning off low beams
Depending on the national-market version, the low beams can be turned off in the low speed range:
Press the button on the light switch.
Roadside parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided roadside parking light can be switched on.
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Right roadside parking light on. |
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Left roadside parking light off. |
Switching off the roadside parking light:
Press the button on the light switch or turn on drive-ready state.
Welcome lights
Principle
The welcome light turns on automatically for a limited period of time when approaching or unlocking the vehicle.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating welcome light
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Exterior lighting"
If necessary, "Additional settings"
Depending on the equipment, select the following setting:
"Welcome and goodbye"
When unlocking the vehicle, individual lighting functions are turned on.
Turning on the welcome light
Automatically on approach.
During unlocking.
Press the button on the vehicle key with the vehicle locked.
Depending on the settings, the interior lighting and parts of the exterior lighting will be turned on.
The function is not available for the first 10 seconds after locking.
Pathway lighting
Principle
For the pathway lighting, the exterior lighting turns on for a certain period of time after leaving the vehicle in order to illuminate the area surrounding the vehicle.
Switching pathway lighting on
After switching off the drive-ready state, briefly push the turn signal lever forward.
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Setting the duration
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Exterior lighting"
If necessary, "Additional settings"
"Pathway lighting"
Select the desired setting.
Daytime driving lights
General information
The daytime driving lights illuminate when drive-ready state is switched on.
Activating/deactivating daytime driving lights
In some countries, daytime driving lights are mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactivate the daytime driving lights in front.
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Exterior lighting"
If necessary, "Additional settings"
Depending on vehicle equipment or national-market version:
"Daytime driving lights"
"Rear daytime driving lights"
Adaptive lighting functions
Principle
Adaptive lighting functions enable dynamic illumination of the road.
General information
The adaptive lighting functions may consist of one system or multiple systems, depending on the equipment version:
Adaptive Light Control.
Cornering light.
Activating the adaptive lighting functions
Press the button on the light switch.
The LED in the button illuminates.
The adaptive lighting functions are active when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Adaptive Light Control
General information
Depending on the steering-wheel angle and other parameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the opposite lane when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Cornering light
Principle
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous roads or when turning, an additional cornering light is switched on that illuminates the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.
General information
The cornering light is automatically switched on depending on the steering-wheel angle or, where applicable, the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering-wheel angle.
Adaptive headlight range control
The adaptive headlight range control feature balances out acceleration and braking processes as well as the vehicle load conditions in order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
Laser high beams
Principle
The headlight range of the high beams is increased and provides better illumination of the road.
General information
The laser high beams are integrated into the headlights and emit from there.
When the high beams are turned on, starting with a speed of approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, the laser high beams are automatically turned on in addition to the LED high beams.
Depending on the national-market version, additional information can be taken from the laser sign on the headlight.
Safety information
The respective info label is located in or on the headlight and is visible from the outside or when the hood is open.
Laser radiation.
Do not look into the beam.
Laser class 2.
Instrument lighting
Functional requirement
The brightness can only be adjusted when the parking lights or low beams are turned on.
Setting the brightness
Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel.
Interior lighting
General information
Depending on the equipment version, interior lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient lighting, and speaker lighting are automatically controlled.
Overview
Reading lights
Interior lights
Turning interior lights on/off
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle can be switched on and off independently. The button is located in the rear headliner.
Turning reading lights on/off
Press the button.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the reading lights are located next to the interior lights in the front and rear.
Ambient light
General information
Depending on the equipment version, lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the car's interior.
Activating/deactivating ambient light
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Interior lighting"
If necessary, "Ambience"
"Ambient lighting"
Turning ambient light on/off
The ambient light is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the vehicle is locked.
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive, it will not be turned on when the vehicle is unlocked.
Selecting the color
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Interior lighting"
If necessary, "Ambience"
"Color"
Select the desired setting.
Setting the brightness
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Interior lighting"
If necessary, "Ambience"
"Brightness"
Select the desired setting.
Dynamic light
Individual actions, for example incoming calls or opened doors, are indicated by light effects. If the ambient light is disabled, the light effects are still displayed.
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Interior lighting"
If necessary, "Ambience"
"Dynamic light"
Select the desired setting.
Reduced for night drive
Some lights of the interior lighting are reduced when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Interior lighting"
If necessary, "Ambience"
"Reduced for night driving"
Window wiper system
Safety information
Folding in windshield wipers before turning on the vehicle
Do not use the windshield wipers when the window is dry
Defrost the windshield prior to using the wipers
Turning on window wiper system
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
Resting position of the wipers, position 0.
Rain sensor, position 1.
Normal wiper speed, position 2.
Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When the journey is interrupted with the window wiper system turned on: when the journey continues, the wipers resume at their previous speed.
Turning off the window wiper system and flick wipe
Press the lever down.
Turning off: press the lever down until it reaches the 0 position.
Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0 position.
The lever automatically returns to its 0 position when released.
Rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper operation depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior mirror.
Safety information
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Activating rain sensor
Press lever up once from the 0 position, arrow 1.
Wiping operation is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not start.
Deactivating rain sensor
Press lever back into the 0 position.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.
Windshield washer system
Safety information
Ensure sufficient antifreeze
Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
The washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield directly in front of the wiper blade when the wiper moves upward.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded out from the windshield, which is important, for instance, when changing the wiper blades or for folding away under frosty conditions.
Safety information
Fold in wipers before turning on the vehicle
Defrost the windshield prior to using the wipers
Folding out the wipers
Turn on standby state.
Press and hold the wiper lever down until the wipers stop in a nearly vertical position.
Fold the wipers all the way out from the windshield.
Folding in the wipers
Fold the wipers back in onto the windshield.
Switch on standby state and press and hold the wiper lever down again.
Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again for operation.
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