Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
General information
The status field can be found in the upper area of
the Control Display. Status information is displayed
in the form of symbols.
Radio symbols
Symbol /Meaning
HD Radio station is be
Concept
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control
Display. The Control Display can be operated using
the Controller, touchpad, and touch screen.
Overview
Control Display with touchscreen
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a
conventional screw connection.
Fig. 103: Identifying Cover And Screws
REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than
0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an increased
risk of hydroplaning.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than
0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for
winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distribu