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Controls Adjusting

Adjusting

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi-

tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Steering wheel heating

Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

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Transporting children safely

vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen-

Vehicle equipment

ger airbags, refer to page 97.

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

Note

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip-

Deactivated front passenger airbags

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

If a child restraint fixing system is used in

equipment or country variant. This also applies

the front passenger seat, the front passenger

for safety-related functions and systems.

airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there

is an increased risk of injury to the child when

the airbags are triggered, even with a child re-

straint fixing system.◀

The right place for children

Note

Children in the vehicle

Installing child restraint

Do not leave children unattended in the

fixing systems

vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them-

selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the

Before mounting

doors.◀

Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,

ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.

Children should always be in the rear

Hints

Accident research shows that the safest place

for children is in the back seat.

Manufacturer's information for child re-

straint fixing systems

Transporting children in the rear

To select, mount and use child restraint fixing

Only transport children younger than

systems, observe the information provided by

13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in

the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro-

the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro-

tective effect can be impaired.◀

vided in accordance with the age, weight and

size of the child; otherwise, there is an in-

Lock the rear seat backrests in position

creased risk of injury in an accident.

Before installation of child restraint sys-

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a

tems on the rear seat backrest, set a backrest

safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint

tilt at which the childseat rests firmly against

fixing system can no longer be used, due to

the backrest and securely latch all backrests.

their age, weight and size.◀

Otherwise, the stability of the child seat is lim-

ited, and there is an increased risk of injury be-

Children on the front passenger seat

cause of unexpected movement of the rear

seat backrest.◀

Should it ever be necessary to use a child re-

straint fixing system in the front passenger

seat, make sure that the front, knee and side

airbags on the front passenger side are deacti-

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On the front passenger seat

Child seat security

Deactivating airbags

After installing a child restraint fixing system in

the front passenger seat, make sure that the

front, knee and side airbags on the front pas-

senger side are deactivated.

Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto-

matically, refer to page 97.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

The rear safety belts and the front passenger

If a child restraint fixing system is used in

safety belt can be locked against pulling out for

the front passenger seat, the front passenger

mounting the child restraint fixing systems.

airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there

is an increased risk of injury to the child when

the airbags are triggered, even with a child re-

Locking the safety belt

straint fixing system.◀

1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

2. Secure the child restraint fixing system

Seat position and height

with the belt.

Before installing a child restraint fixing system,

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

move the front passenger seat as far back as

pull it taut against the child restraint fixing

possible and adjust its height to the highest

system. The safety belt is locked.

position to obtain the best possible position for

the belt and to offer optimal protection in the

Unlocking the safety belt

event of an accident.

1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.

Do not change the seat position and height af-

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

ter this.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-

pletely.

Backrest width

Adjustable backrest width: before installing a

child restraint fixing system in the front pas-

LATCH child restraint fixing

senger seat, open the backrest width com-

pletely. Do not change the backrest width

system

again and do not call up a memory position.

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil-

Backrest width for the child seat

dren.

Before installing a child restraint fixing

system in the front passenger seat, the back-

Note

rest width must be opened completely. Do not

Manufacturer's information for LATCH

change the adjustment after this; otherwise,

child restraint fixing systems

the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint

fixing systems, observe the operating and

safety information from the system manufac-

turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be

reduced.◀

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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

Child restraint fixing system with a

The lower anchors may be used to attach the

tether strap

CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child

and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child

Mounting points

is restr- ained by the internal harnesses.

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an-

chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have

properly engaged and that the child restraint

fixing system is resting snugly against the

backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection

offered may be reduced.◀

Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix-

There are two mounting points for child re-

ing system, pull the belt away from the child

straint fixing systems with a tether strap.

restraint fixing system.

Note

Mounting eyes

Only use the mounting eyes for the up-

per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix-

ing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes

could be damaged.◀

Retaining strap guide

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo-

Retaining strap

cated behind the indicated covers.

Make sure that the upper retaining strap

is not routed over the head restraints or sharp

Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing

edges and is free of twisting on its way to the

systems

upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can-

1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re-

not properly secure the child restraint fixing

fer to the user's manual of the system.

system in an accident.◀

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop-

erly connected.

Direction of travel

Head restraint.

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Hook for upper retaining strap

Mounting point/eye

Rear window shelf

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

the mounting point

1. Remove the mounting point cover.

2. Raise the head restraint.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the mounting eye.

5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

6. Lower and lock head restraints as needed.

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Driving

Vehicle equipment

Note

If the engine is switched off and the ignition is

All standard, country-specific and optional

switched on, the system automatically

equipment that is offered in the model series is

switches to the radio ready state when the

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip-

door is opened if the lights are switched off or

ment is also described that is not available in a

the daytime running lights are switched on.

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

Ignition off

for safety-related functions and systems.

Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button again, but do not depress the brake.

Start/Stop button

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/

Stop button again, and do not press on the

The concept

clutch pedal at the same time.

All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go

Pressing the Start/Stop button

out.

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

Automatic transmission: The

electronic systems/power consumers.

engine starts if the brake is de-

pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.

Transmission position P with the ignition

Manual transmission: the engine starts if the

off

clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop

When ignition is switched off, selector lever

button is pressed.

position P is engaged automatically. When in

an automatic car wash, for example, ensure

that the ignition is not switched off acciden-

Ignition on

tally.◀

Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button but do not depress the brake.

The ignition automatically cuts off while the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/

Stop button, and do not press on the clutch

▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the

pedal at the same time.

low beams are activated.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the

started. This function is only available

instrument cluster light up for varying lengths

when the low beams are switched off.

of time.

▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if

To save battery power when the engine is off,

the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

low beams are switched off.

electronic systems/power consumers.

▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if

the driver's door is open and the low

beams are switched off.

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When the ignition is switched off, by opening

Repeated starting in quick succession

or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the

Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to

driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains

start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several

active.

times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel

is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing

Radio ready state

a risk of overheating and damage to the cata-

Activate radio ready state:

lytic converter.◀

▷ When the engine is running: press the

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

Start/Stop button.

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at

Some electronic systems/power consumers

moderate engine speeds.

remain ready for operation.

The radio ready state switches off automati-

Automatic transmission

cally:

Starting the engine

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen-

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

tral locking system.

The ignition is activated automatically for a

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en-

completely, so that the engine can still be

gine starts.

started.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

Hints

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu-

Enclosed areas

tral.

Do not let the engine run in enclosed

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may

lead to loss of consciousness and death. The

The ignition is activated automatically for a

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en-

odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.◀

gine starts.

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

Engine stop

the engine running; doing so poses a risk of

danger.

Hints

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-

Take the remote control with you

ning, set the parking brake and place the trans-

Take the remote control with you when

mission in selector lever position P or neutral

leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam-

to prevent the vehicle from moving.◀

ple, cannot start the engine.◀

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Set the parking brake and further secure

Certain vehicle components may experience

the vehicle as required

additional wear as a result of this system.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth-

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

Automatic mode

and downward inclines, further secure the ve-

The Auto Start/Stop function is operational af-

hicle, for example, by turning the steering

ter each engine start.

wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀

This function is activated at speeds faster than

about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

Before driving into a car wash

In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a

Engine stop

car wash, pay attention to the information re-

The engine is switched off automatically dur-

garding Washing in automatic car washes, re-

ing a stop under the following conditions:

fer to page 199.

Manual transmission:

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

Automatic transmission

not pressed.

▷ The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-

Switching off the engine

er's door is closed.

1. Engage transmission position P with the

vehicle stopped.

Automatic transmission:

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷ The selector lever is in transmission posi-

tion D.

The engine is switched off.

▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

The radio ready state is switched on.

vehicle is stopped.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷ The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-

er's door is closed.

Manual transmission

The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Displays in the instrument cluster

Start/Stop button.

The READY display in the tach-

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

ometer signals that the Auto

3. Set the parking brake.

Start/Stop function is ready to

start the engine automatically.

Automatic Engine Start/Stop

The display indicates that the

Function

conditions for an automatic en-

gine stop have not been satis-

The concept

fied.

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic

Note

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The

The engine is not switched off automatically in

engine starts again automatically for driving

the following situations:

off.

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▷

External temperature too low.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

▷

The external temperature is high and auto-

matic climate control is running.

Note

▷

The passenger compartment has not yet

Even if driving away was not intended, the de-

been heated or cooled to the required

activated engine starts up automatically in the

level.

following situations:

▷

The engine is not yet at operating temper-

▷

Excessive warming of the passenger com-

ature.

partment when the cooling function is

▷

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

switched on.

steering wheel is being turned.

▷

The steering wheel is turned.

▷

After driving in reverse.

▷

Automatic transmission: the transmission

▷

Fogging of the windows when the auto-

position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.

matic climate control is switched on.

▷

Automatic transmission: the transmission

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

position is changed from P to N, D, R or

▷

The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

M/S.

▷

The parking assistant is activated.

▷

The vehicle begins rolling.

▷

Stop-and-go traffic.

▷

Fogging of the windows when the auto-

▷

The transmission selector lever is in posi-

matic climate control is switched on.

tion N or M/S.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

▷

Excessive cooling of the passenger com-

partment when the heating is switched on.

Starting the engine

▷

Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc-

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de-

lowing conditions:

pressed a number of times in succession.

▷ Manual transmission:

Activating/deactivating the system

The clutch pedal is pressed.

manually

▷ Automatic transmission:

By releasing the brake pedal.

Using the button

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met.

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lamps light up for varying

Press the button.

lengths of time.

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▷ LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is

The indicator lamp lights up red. The

deactivated.

parking brake is set.

The engine is started during an automatic

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

engine stop.

models

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

Releasing

▷ LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is

activated.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, e.g., when

leaving it.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

is deactivated.

the lever down.

Transmission position P is engaged auto-

Hints

matically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Use while driving

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

If on a rare occasion it is necessary to

use the parking brake while driving, do not use

Automatic deactivation

excessive force when applying it. When using

it, keep the button on the lever depressed.

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-

Otherwise, using excessive force when apply-

sons, such as when the driver is detected to be

ing the parking brake may cause the rear

absent.

wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀

To prevent corrosion and braking control on

Malfunction

one side only, lightly apply the parking brake

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions

switches of the engine automatically. A Check

permit.

Control message is displayed. It is possible to

The brake lamps will not light up if the parking

continue driving. Have the system checked.

brake is engaged.

Parking brake

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

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Turn signal, high beams,

High beams, headlamp flasher

headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Do not fold in the exterior mirrors

Do not fold in the exterior mirror while

driving and when the turn signals/warning

flashers are working, or else the additional

flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon-

ger be in the prescribed position and will be

▷ High beams, arrow 1.

difficult to see.◀

▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

Using turn signals

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief

wipe

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

Do not switch on the wipers if they are

frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the

wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

may be damaged.◀

To switch off manually, press the lever to the

No wiper operation on dry windshield

resistance point.

Do not use the windshield wipers if the

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

windshield is dry, as this may damage the

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

wiper blades or cause them to become worn

more quickly.◀

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

Switching on

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated:

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

Press the wiper levers up.

to flash.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

sition when released.

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▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.

Activating/deactivating

The wipers switch to intermittent operation

when the vehicle is stationary.

▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

The wipers switch to normal speed when

the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off and brief wipe

Press the button on the wiper lever.

The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip-

ing operation is started. If there is frost, wiper

operation is not started.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash; otherwise,

damage could be caused by undesired wiper

Press the wiper levers down.

activation.◀

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

sition when released.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

the rain sensor

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Intermittent operation or rain sensor

The concept

Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the

wiper operation is preset.

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

Turn the thumbwheel.

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind-

shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir-

ror.

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Clean the windshield, headlamps

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

Fold the wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the

wipers back down to the windshield; other-

wise, the wipers may become damaged when

they are switched on.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are

Pull the wiper lever.

ready for operation.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu-

Washer fluid

lar intervals when the vehicle lights are

switched on.

General information

Do not use the washer system at freezing

Antifreeze for washer fluid

temperatures

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause

Do not use the washers if there is any danger

injury if it is used incorrectly.

that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth-

Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni-

erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this

tion.

reason, use antifreeze.

Only keep it in the closed original container

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is

and inaccessible to children.

empty; otherwise, you could damage the

Follow the notes and instructions on the con-

pump.◀

tainer.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is

Windshield washer nozzles

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

The windshield washer nozzles are automati-

states; do not exceed the allowable washer

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the

usage instructions on the washer fluid con-

Fold-out position of the wipers

tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-

Required when changing the wiper blades or

centrate or the equivalent.◀

under frosty conditions, for example.

Washer fluid reservoir

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the

Adding washer fluid

wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind-

Only add washer fluid when the engine is

shield.

cool, and then close the cover completely to

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

avoid contact between the washer fluid and

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec-

hot engine parts.

onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly

Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk

vertical position.

to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

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Automatic transmission with

Steptronic

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-

ward gears are available.

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res-

R is Reverse

ervoir.

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con-

centrate and tap water and - if required - with a

N is Neutral

washer antifreeze, according to the manufac-

Use in automatic car washes, for example. The

turer's recommendations.

vehicle can roll.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain

When the ignition is switched off, refer to

the correct mixing ratio.

page 63, position P is engaged automatically.

Do not add windshield washer concentrate and

antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure

P Park

water; this could damage the wiper system.

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The

Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif-

drive wheels are blocked.

ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can

P is engaged automatically:

result in clogging of the windshield washer

nozzles.

▷ After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to

Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US

page 64, or when the ignition is switched

gal/1 liter.

off, refer to page 63, and when position R

or D is engaged.

Manual transmission

▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is en-

gaged.

Shifting

▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's

door is opened, and the brake pedal is not

Shifting into 5th or 6th gear

pressed while the vehicle is stationary and

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push

transmission position R or D is engaged.

the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad-

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi-

vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could

tion P of the automatic transmission is en-

lead to engine damage.◀

gaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to

roll.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Kickdown

To overcome the resistance move the selector

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

lever in a dynamic movement to the left and

performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond

engage the reverse gear.

the resistance point at the full throttle position.

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Engaging the transmission position

Engaging P

▷ Transmission position P can only be disen-

gaged if the engine is running and the

brake pedal is pressed.

▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;

otherwise, the shift command will not be

executed: shift lock.

Depress the brake until you start

driving

Press button P.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

you select a driving position, maintain

pressure on the brake pedal until you are

Sport program and manual mode

ready to start.◀

Activating the sport program

Engaging D, R and N

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans-

mission position D.

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di-

rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.

The sport program of the transmission is acti-

vated.

After releasing the selector lever, it returns to

its center position.

Activating the M/S manual mode

1. Push the selector lever to the left out of

transmission position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, e.g., M1.

Press unlock button, in order to:

Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S

▷ Engage R.

manual mode is automatically upshifted as

needed.

▷ Shift out of P.

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Switching to manual mode

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are

used to shift gears in automatic mode, the

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for-

transmission temporarily switches to manual

ward.

mode.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-

If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle

wards.

is not accelerated for a certain time, the sys-

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

tem switches back into automatic mode if the

and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos-

selector lever is in transmission position D.

sible if the engine speed is too high.

▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

Sport automatic transmission: prevent

and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos-

automatic upshifting in M/S manual

sible if the engine speed is too high.

mode

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis-

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

sions, automatic shift operations are not per-

formed, at maximum engine speed for exam-

Displays in the instrument cluster

ple, if one of the following conditions is met:

The transmission position is dis-

▷ DSC deactivated.

played, e.g.: P.

▷ TRACTION activated.

▷ SPORT+ activated.

In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.

Sport automatic transmission: Launch

Ending the sport program/manual

Control

mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

The concept

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

Shift paddles

Hints

Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often;

otherwise, this may result in premature wear of

components due to the high stress placed on

the vehicle.◀

Did not use Launch Control during the break-

in, refer to page 148, period.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

again as soon as possible.

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

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Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving

of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

Press button or select with the

Driving Dynamics Control Sport+.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF

lights up.

2. Engaging the transmission position S

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full

throttle position.

A flag symbol appears in the instrument

cluster.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

Before using Launch Control, allow the trans-

mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.

Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding

conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used

again.

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Displays Controls

Displays

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-

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

Speedometer

Electronic displays

Indicator/warning lamps

Fuel gauge

Tachometer

Display/reset miles

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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features

Speedometer

Electronic displays

Indicator/warning lamps

Fuel gauge

Tachometer

Display/reset miles

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Electronic displays

Overview, instrument cluster

Messages, e.g., Check Control

Miles/trip miles

Time

Computer

Date

ECO PRO bonus range 155

External temperature

Transmission display

Selection lists

Gear shift indicator

Service requirements

Status, Driving Dynamics Control

112

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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features

Fuel gauge

Computer

Miles/trip miles

Speed Limit Information

External temperature

ECO PRO bonus range 155

Time

Transmission display

Date

Current fuel consumption

Selection list, e.g., radio

Energy recovery

Service requirements

Messages, e.g. Check Control

Navigation display, see user's manual for

Navigation, Entertainment and Communi-

cation.

Check Control

In addition, an acoustic signal may be output

and a text message may appear on the Control

Display.

The concept

The Check Control system monitors functions

Indicator/warning lamps

in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions

in the monitored systems.

The indicator and warning lamps in the instru-

ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi-

A Check Control message is displayed as a

nations and colors.

combination of indicator or warning lamps and

text messages in the instrument cluster.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper

functioning and light up temporarily when the

engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

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