BMW 228i (2014 year). Manual in english — page 4
Displays Controls
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
Symbol
Function or system
Symbol
Function or system
Airbag system.
Turn signal.
Steering system.
Front fog lamps.
Engine functions.
High beams.
Parking brake.
Brake system.
High-beam Assistant.
In Canadian models
Parking brake.
Parking lamps, headlamp control.
Brake system.
ABS Antilock Brake System.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control: collision warning.
ABS Antilock Brake System in
Pedestrian warning.
Canadian models.
At least one Check Control mes-
Speed limit, adjustable.
sage is displayed or is stored (sym-
bol in display).
Cruise control.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol
Lane departure warning.
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con-
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lamps.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
a fault or the required action, can be called up
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Trac-
via Check Control.
tion Control is activated.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
Tire Pressure Monitor.
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Flat Tire Monitor.
Symbols
Safety belts.
Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.
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▷
Display additional information about
Messages after trip completion
the Check Control message in the
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
▷
"Service request"
switched off.
Contact your service center.
▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Fuel gauge
Contact Roadside Assistance.
The vehicle inclination may
Hiding Check Control messages
cause the display to vary.
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 162.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
Press the onboard computer button on the
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter-
turn signal lever.
rupted to protect the engine.
▷ Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev-
Coolant temperature
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes-
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
sages are displayed consecutively.
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 180.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis-
played again automatically.
▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden
Odometer and trip odometer
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
▷ Odometer, arrow 1.
again later.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. "Vehicle Info"
Resetting the trip odometer
2. "Vehicle status"
Press the knob.
3.
"Check Control"
▷ The odometer is displayed
4. Select the text message.
when the ignition is
switched off.
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▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip
Range
odometer is reset.
After the reserve range is
reached:
▷ A Check Control message is
External temperature
displayed briefly.
▷ The remaining range is
External temperature warning
shown on the onboard com-
If the indicator drops to
puter.
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such
sounds.
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
A Check Control message is
engine is not always ensured.
displayed.
The Check Control message appears continu-
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Ice on roads
Refuel promptly
Even at temperatures above
Refuel no later than at a range of
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
roads.
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in-
creased risk of an accident.◀
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con-
sumption. You can check
Time
whether you are currently driv-
The time is displayed in the in-
ing in an efficient and environ-
strument cluster.
mentally-friendly manner.
Setting the time on the Control
Display, refer to page 87.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
Date
2. "Info display"
The date is displayed in the in-
3. "Additional indicators"
strument cluster.
The bar display for the current fuel consump-
Set the date on the Control Dis-
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
play, refer to page 88.
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Energy recovery
Symbols
The energy of motion of the ve-
Symbols
Description
hicle is converted to electrical
energy while coasting. The vehi-
No service is currently re-
cle battery is partially charged
quired.
and fuel consumption can be re-
duced.
The deadline for service or a
legally mandated inspection is
approaching.
Service requirements
The service deadline has al-
ready passed.
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The driving distance or the time to the next
Entering appointment dates
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
the instrument cluster after the ignition is
switched on.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service
1. "Vehicle Info"
specialist.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
Display
Data regarding the service status or legally
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto-
5. "Date:"
matically transmitted to your service center
6. Adjust the settings.
before a service due date.
7. Confirm.
Detailed information on service
The entered date is stored.
requirements
Automatic Service Request
More information on the scope of service re-
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis-
Data regarding the service status or legally
play.
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto-
matically transmitted to your service center
1. "Vehicle Info"
before a service due date.
2. "Vehicle status"
You can check when your service center was
3.
"Service required"
notified.
Required maintenance procedures and le-
1. "Vehicle Info"
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa-
3. Open "Options".
tion.
4. "Last Service Request"
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Displays Controls
Gear shift indicator
Speed limit detection with
No Passing Information
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel effi-
The concept
cient gear for the current driving situation.
Speed limit detection
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and
the country-specific version of the vehicle, the
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
gear shift indicator is active in the manual
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
mode of the automatic transmission and in the
detected speed limit. The camera at the base
manual transmission.
of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic
signs at the edge of the road as well as variable
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
the instrument cluster.
symbols for wet road conditions, etc. are also
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
detected and compared with vehicle interior
engaged gear is displayed.
data, such as for the rain sensor, and are dis-
played depending on the situation. The system
Manual transmission: displays
takes into account the information stored in
the navigation system and also displays speed
Symbol Description
limits present on routes without signs.
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.
No Passing Information
No Passing Information in the instrument clus-
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.
ter displays the beginnings and ends of no
passing zones detected by the camera. The
system accounts for only the beginnings and
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.
ends of No Passing zones marked by signs.
No display is shown:
▷ In countries where No Passing zones are
Shift into neutral.
primarily identified with road markings.
▷ On routes without signage.
▷ Where there are railroad crossings, high-
Automatic transmission: displays
way markings or other situations where no
signage is present, but passing would not
Example Description
be permitted.
Fuel efficient gear is engaged.
Hints
Personal judgment
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
The system assists the driver and does not re-
place the human eye.◀
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At a glance
No Passing Information
▷ Start of No Passing zone.
Camera
▷ End of No Passing zone.
▷ No Passing Information not
available.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol-
lowing situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
The camera is located near the base of the
▷
When signs are concealed by objects.
mirror.
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
front of you.
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
▷
When the windshield behind the interior
Switching on/off
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
1. "Settings"
ered by a sticker, etc.
2. "Info display"
▷
In the event of incorrect detection by the
3. "Speed limit information"
camera.
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can
▷
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
be displayed on the info display in the instru-
system are incorrect.
ment cluster via the onboard computer. No
▷
In areas not covered by the navigation sys-
Passing Information is displayed together with
tem.
the activated speed limit information.
▷
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in the road net-
Display
work.
The following is displayed in the instrument
▷
When passing buses or trucks with a
cluster.
speed sticker.
▷
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
Speed limit detection
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi-
Current speed limit.
ately after vehicle shipment.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
Speed limit detection is not
available.
The concept
The following can be displayed or operated us-
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
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steering wheel and the display in the instru-
Activating a list and creating the
ment cluster:
setting
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Redial on telephone.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system.
In addition, programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control are displayed.
Display
Instrument cluster
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set-
ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb-
wheel.
Computer
Instrument cluster with enhanced
Calling up information on the info
features
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
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Information at a glance
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
Info display
the period during which the engine is running.
Repeatedly pressing the button
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
on the turn signal lever calls up
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
the following information on the
onboard computer.
info display:
▷ Range.
Average speed
▷
ECO PRO bonus range.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
▷
Average fuel consumption.
calculation of the average speed.
▷
Current fuel consumption.
▷
Average speed.
Resetting average values
▷
Date.
Press and hold the computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷
Speed limit detection.
▷
Time of arrival.
Distance to destination
When destination guidance is activated in
The distance remaining to the destination is
the navigation system.
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi-
▷
Distance to destination.
gation system before the trip is started.
When destination guidance is activated in
The distance to the destination is adopted au-
the navigation system.
tomatically.
▷
Arrow view of navigation system.
Time of arrival
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en-
tered in the navigation system
Adjusting the info display
before the trip is started.
You can select what information from the on-
board computer is to be displayed on the info
The time must be correctly set.
display of the instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
Speed limit detection
2. "Info display"
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
3. Select the desired displays.
to page 83, function.
Speed limit
Information in detail
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
Range
should cause a warning to be issued.
Displays the estimated cruising range available
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
with the remaining fuel.
drops below the set speed limit once by at
It is calculated based on your driving style over
least 3 mph/5 km/h.
the last 20 miles/30 km.
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Displaying, setting or changing the
Display on the Control Display
limit
Display the onboard computer or trip computer
1. "Settings"
on the Control Display.
2. "Speed"
1. "Vehicle Info"
3. "Warning at:"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
5. Press the controller.
speed
1. "Vehicle Info"
The speed limit is stored.
2. "Onboard info"
Activating/deactivating the limit
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
1. "Settings"
4. "Yes"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
Sport displays
4. Press the controller.
In the Control Display, the current values for
Setting your current speed as the limit
power and torque can be displayed.
1. "Settings"
Displaying sport displays in the
2. "Speed"
Control Display
3. "Select current speed"
1. "Vehicle Info"
4. Press the controller.
2. "Sport displays"
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
Settings on the Control
Trip computer
Display
The vehicle features two types of computer.
▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as
Time
often as necessary.
▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an
Setting the time zone
overview of the current trip.
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
Resetting the trip computer
3. "Time zone"
1. "Vehicle Info"
4. Select the desired time zone.
2. "Trip computer"
The time zone is stored.
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
Setting the time
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to
1. "Settings"
a standstill.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
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4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
Language
are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi-
nutes are displayed.
1. "Settings"
7. Press the controller.
2. "Language/Units"
The time is stored.
3. "Language:"
4. Select the desired language.
Setting the time format
The setting is stored for the remote control
1. "Settings"
currently in use.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
Setting the voice dialog
4. Select the desired format.
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
The time format is stored.
Units of measure
Date
Setting the units of measure
Setting the date
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
1. "Settings"
distance and temperature:
2. "Time/Date"
1. "Settings"
3. "Date:"
2. "Language/Units"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
3. Select the desired menu item.
5. Press the controller.
4. Select the desired unit.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
The setting is stored for the remote control
and year.
currently in use.
The date is stored.
Brightness
Setting the date format
Setting the brightness
1. "Settings"
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
2. "Time/Date"
1. "Settings"
3. "Format:"
2. "Control display"
4. Select the desired format.
3. "Brightness"
The date format is stored.
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright-
ness is set.
5. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Lamps
If the driver door is opened with the ignition
Vehicle equipment
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati-
All standard, country-specific and optional
cally switched off at these switch settings.
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip-
Parking lamps
ment is also described that is not available in a
Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
equipment or country variant. This also applies
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe-
for safety-related functions and systems.
riods; otherwise, the vehicle battery may be-
come discharged and it would then be impos-
sible to start the engine.
At a glance
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 91.
Low beams
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps
When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in
1
Rear fog lamps
position
or
: parking and interior lamps
2
Front fog lamps
come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked
3
Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
depending on the ambient light.
Light Control, High-beam Assistant, Wel-
come lamps, Daytime running lights
Activating/deactivating
4
Lamps off, daytime running lights
1. "Settings"
5
Parking lamps, daytime running lights
2. "Lighting"
6
Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam
3. "Welcome lights"
Assistant
The setting is stored for the remote control
7
Instrument lighting
currently in use.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp flasher is switched on after the igni-
headlamp control
tion is switched off
General information
Setting the duration
Switch position: 0,
,
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
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3. "Pathway lighting:"
Roadside parking lamps
4. Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun-
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Switching on
The low beams always stay on when the fog
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
lamps are switched on.
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
Switching off
serve as a substitute for your personal judg-
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
ment in determining when the lamps should be
the opposite direction.
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
Adaptive Light Control
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
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under these conditions.◀
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina-
Daytime running lights
tion of the road surface.
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run-
Depending on the steering angle and other pa-
ning lights light up in position 0,
or
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
the course of the road.
lamps light up in position
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, one of the two front fog lamps is
Activating/deactivating
switched on as a corneringlamp. As a result
In some countries, daytime running lights are
the inside of the curve is better lighted.
compulsory, so it may not be possible to deac-
tivate the daytime running lights.
Activating
1. "Settings"
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on.
2. "Lighting"
The cornering lamps are automatically
3. "Daytime running lamps"
switched on depending on the steering angle
The setting is stored for the remote control
or the use of turn signals.
currently in use.
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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap-
Activating
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv-
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, only the cornering
lamp is active.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
The High-beam Assistant can be activated
when the low beams are switched on.
1. Turn the light switch to
or
Headlamp range control
2. Press the button on the turn signal lever,
With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range
arrow.
of the low beams can be manually adjusted for
The indicator lamp in the instrument
the vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming
cluster lights up.
traffic.
The values following the slash apply to trailer
When the low beams are on, the lights are au-
operation.
tomatically brightened or dimmed.
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage.
The system responds to light from oncoming
1 / 1 = 4 people without luggage.
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
1 / 2 = 4 people with luggage.
2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams. Depend-
ing on the version of the system in the vehicle,
High-beam Assistant
the high beams may not switch off for oncom-
ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the
The concept
areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,
When the low beams are switched on, this sys-
the blue indicator light will stay on.
tem automatically switches the high beams on
and off or suppresses the light in the areas that
blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con-
trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior
rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the
high beams are switched on whenever the traf-
fic situation allows. The driver can intervene at
any time and switch the high beams on and off
as usual.
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Switching the high beams on and off
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
manually
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
ered with stickers, etc.
Camera
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
The camera is located near the base of the
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti-
mirror.
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but-
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
ton on the turn signal lever.
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
System limits
Personal responsibility
Fog lamps
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
Front fog lamps
of when to use the high beams. Therefore,
The low beams must be switched on.
manually switch off the high beams in situa-
tions where this is required to avoid a safety
Press the button. The green indicator
risk.◀
lamp lights up.
The system is not fully functional in situations
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
such as the following, and driver intervention
page 91, is activated, the low beams will come
may be necessary:
on automatically when you switch on the front
fog lamps.
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
Instrument lighting
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
Adjusting
traffic; and at animal crossings.
The parking lamps or low beams
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres-
must be switched on to adjust
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on-
the brightness.
coming traffic on freeways.
Adjust the brightness using the
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
thumbwheel.
presence of highly reflective signs.
▷ At low speeds.
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Interior lamps
Selecting color scheme
1. "Settings"
General information
2. "Lighting"
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
3. "Ambient:"
and courtesy lamps are controlled automati-
4. Select the desired setting.
cally.
If the color scheme of the line is selected and
The brightness of some of these lamps is influ-
the welcome lamps are activated, the welcome
enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument
lamps are displayed in the color of the line
lighting.
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the ambient light can be ad-
justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting or on the Control Display.
1.
"Settings"
2.
"Lighting"
3.
"Brightness:"
1
Interior lamps
4.
Adjust the brightness.
2
Reading lamp
Switching the interior lamps on and
off
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps.
When the interior lamps are switched off per-
manently, the reading lamps cannot be
switched on.
Ambient light
Depending on the equipment, the lighting can
be adjusted in the interior for some lights.
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Safety Controls
Safety
ment is also described that is not available in a
Vehicle equipment
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
equipment that is offered in the model series is
for safety-related functions and systems.
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip-
Airbags
1
Front airbag, driver
4
Side airbag
2
Front airbag, front passenger
5
Knee airbags
3
Head airbag
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
the head.
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade-
quate restraint.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
Side airbags
impact.
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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Protective action
▷ Never modify either the individual compo-
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa-
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
collisions.
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Information on how to ensure the optimal
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
protective effect of the airbags
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
ruled out in certain situations.
▷
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig-
and after triggering of the airbags
gered.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
▷
There should be no people, animals, or ob-
diately after the system has been triggered;
jects between an airbag and a person.
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
▷
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis-
the front passenger side as a storage area.
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
▷
Keep the dashboard and window on the
the service center or a workshop that has the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
necessary authorization for handling explo-
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
sives.
and do not attach holders such as for navi-
Non-professional attempts to service the sys-
gation instruments and mobile phones.
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sit-
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
which could result in injury.◀
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
▷
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
Functional readiness of the airbag
with integrated side airbags.
system
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
When the ignition is switched on, the
jackets, over the backrests.
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
▷
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
away from the side airbag and do not rest
system and the belt tensioner.
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
▷
Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷
Do not remove the steering wheel.
▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
▷
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air-
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
them in any way.
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When there is a malfunction, have the
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
airbag system checked immediately
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
expected in the event of an accident despite
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
corresponding severity of the accident.◀
to be installed on it.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
Automatic deactivation of the front
could press against the seat from below.
passenger airbags
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.
The system determines whether the front pas-
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re-
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
sistance of the human body.
airbags
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated
accordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
passenger seat
bags indicates the operating state of the front
Before transporting a child on the front pas-
passenger airbags.
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in-
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac-
structions under Children on the front passen-
tivated or deactivated.
ger seat.◀
▷ The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
Malfunction of the automatic
seated in a child restraint fix-
deactivation system
ing system intended for that
When transporting older children and adults,
purpose is detected on the
the front passenger airbags may be deacti-
seat or the seat is empty.
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
The airbags on the front
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
passenger side are not acti-
bags lights up.
vated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,
the front passenger airbags are activated and
for example, a correctly seated person of
the indicator lamp goes out.
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
airbags on the front passenger side are ac-
the person sit in the rear.
tivated.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly
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Detected child seats
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that
The concept
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
The system monitors tire pressure in the four
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
mounted tires. The system warns you if there
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
is a significant loss of pressure in one or more
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire
that the child seat has been detected and the
valves measure the tire inflation pressure.
front passenger airbags are not activated.
Hints
Strength of the driver's and front
Tire damage due to external factors
passenger airbag
Sudden tire damage caused by external
The strength with which the driver's and front
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
Pay attention to the other information and indi-
seats.
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
page 166, as well when using the system.
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Con-
Functional requirements
trol Display.
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia-
Calibrating the front seats
ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en-
A corresponding message appears on the
sured.
Control Display.
Reset the system again after each correction
of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire
1. Move the respective seat forward all the
or wheel change.
way.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
ensure that the system will operate properly.
moves forward briefly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
Status display
The calibration procedure is completed when
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni-
the message on the Control Display disap-
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis-
pears.
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
If the message continues to be displayed, re-
1. "Vehicle Info"
peat the calibration.
2. "Vehicle status"
If the message does not disappear after a re-
peat calibration, have the system checked as
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
soon as possible.
The status is displayed.
Unobstructed area of movement
Status display
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
The tire and system status is indicated by the
or damage to objects.◀
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
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All wheels green
Low tire pressure message
System is active and will issue a warning rela-
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
Check Control message is displayed.
the last reset.
▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
One wheel is yellow
▷ No reset was performed for the system.
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
The system therefore issues a warning
the indicated tire.
based on the tire inflation pressures before
the last reset.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
several tires.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
Wheels, gray
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a
regular tires or run-flat tires.
malfunction.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 174, are la-
beled with a circular symbol containing the
Carry out reset
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Reset the system after each correction of the
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
tires
wheel change.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
1. "Vehicle Info"
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
2. "Vehicle status"
may result in serious accidents.◀
3.
"Perform reset"
When a low inflation pressure is indicated,
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
if necessary.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Perform
reset".
Actions in the event of a flat tire
6. Drive away.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
Normal tires
displayed.
1. Identify the damaged tire.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are
four tires.
accepted as reference values. The reset is
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
completed automatically during driving.
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
After a successfully completed Reset, the
not have been initialized. In this case, initi-
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
alize the system.
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
If an identification is not possible, please
active" is displayed.
contact the service center.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.
drive away again, the reset resumes automati-
cally.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys-
tem, may damage the TPM wheel elec-
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tronics. In this case, have the electronics
Continued driving with a flat tire
checked at the next opportunity and have
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
them replaced if necessary.
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
Run-flat tires
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re-
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
Maximum speed
braking distance and altered self-steering
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
properties.◀
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Continued driving with a flat tire
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
vers.
not continue driving, and contact your service
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
center.◀
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
Required inflation pressure check
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
message
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not
A Check Control message is displayed.
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out
that case, carry out a reset.
a reset of the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
In some cases, a wheel was changed without
tire inflation pressure:
having carried out a reset.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
System limits
and the driving style and conditions.
The system does not function properly if a re-
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
possible driving distance is approx.
reported even though the tire inflation pres-
50 miles/80 km.
sures are correct.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
The tire pressure depends on the temperature
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re-
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
due to driving or because of the heat of the
braking distance, and altered self-steering
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.
properties. Adjust your driving style accord-
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv-
temperature falls again. This behavior may
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
Because the possible driving distance de-
fall very sharply.
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
Malfunction
greater depending on the driving speed, road
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
then lights up continuously. A Check
etc.
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