BMW 135i Convertible (without iDrive) (2010 year). Manual in english — page 2

> If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after

Opening and closing

driving in the rain, water may drip into the

Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,

cargo area. If necessary, remove items from

refer also to page 20.

the cargo area beforehand to avoid water

As of radio readiness, refer to page 47:

stains or soiling.

If possible, conserve the battery by only

At temperatures below +147/-106, do

operating the convertible top when the

not move the convertible top as this could

engine is running.

result in damage.

Before closing the convertible top, remove all

Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-

foreign objects from the windshield frame as

ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet;

these could prevent the hardtop from closing

otherwise, the moisture may cause damage.

properly.<

Do not place objects on the convertible top, as

otherwise they may fall off when you operate

the convertible top and cause damage or injury.

Never move the convertible top when the roll-

over protection system is in the activated posi-

tion.

Always fully complete a convertible top move-

ment. Driving with the convertible top incom-

pletely opened or closed can result in damage

or injury.

Do not reach into the mechanism during the

Push button: close convertible top

opening or closing procedure. Keep children

away from the opening/closing path of the con-

Push button: open convertible top

vertible top.

LEDs

For safety reasons, only move the convertible

The side windows move down when the

top when the vehicle is stationary, if possible.<

convertible top is opened.<

The convertible top swings upward when

opening and closing. When operating the

Operation while driving

convertible top in a garage, under a bridge, etc.,

You can open or close the convertible top while

ensure that there are at least 6 ft 7 in/2 m of

driving, as long as the car is not moving faster

headroom; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam-

than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

aged.<

If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while

the convertible top is moving, the procedure is

Before opening and closing

interrupted.

> Comply with the safety precautions

When operating the convertible top while

described above.

driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to

> Ensure that the cargo area partition is

avoid an accident. If possible, do not move the

folded down and engaged on both sides,

convertible top while driving in reverse gear,

refer to page 91; otherwise, it will not be

because your view to the rear is severely limited

possible to open the convertible top.

during the procedure. Do not operate the con-

> Ensure that the cargo does not press

vertible top while driving in windy conditions.

against the cargo area partition from below.

Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; other-

> Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.

wise, damage to the vehicle can occur.<

LEDs

Before closing

> While the convertible top is being operated,

Open the trunk lid.

the left LED lights up green. It goes out as

Take the screwdriver out of the onboard

soon as the top is fully opened or closed.

vehicle tool kit, refer to page 124.

> If the right-hand LED flashes red when you

release the button, the opening or closing

action has not yet finished.

> If the right-hand LED lights up red when the

button is pressed, the cargo area partition is

raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a

malfunction. The convertible top cannot be

moved.

Interruption

If the convertible top is locked, release the

The automatic sequence of movements is

two button in the cargo area, arrows 1,

interrupted if the button for the convertible top

using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all

operation is released. The sequence can be

the way out. The convertible top box cover

continued in the desired direction by pushing or

is unlocked.

pulling the buttons.

Close the trunk lid. After manually releasing

If the opening or closing procedure is inter-

the convertible top box cover, it is no longer

rupted for an extended period, the convertible

possible to open the trunk lid.

top remains in the raised position for approx.

10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable

Closing

position.

Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.

A convertible top that is not fully opened

or closed is a safety hazard.<

Slowly and smoothly open the convertible

top box cover all the way, arrow 3.

If the convertible top is not fully opened or

closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened

and the windows cannot be moved.<

Convenient operation with remote

control or via door lock

Refer to pages 20 and 22.

Closing manually

Only close the convertible top manually if

it is absolutely necessary, and never open

The locking pins must have engaged com-

it manually. The convertible top box cover can-

pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-

not be locked if there is an electrical defect and

vertible top box cover as far as necessary

would then open while the vehicle is in motion.

until the locking bolts engage audibly, then

Incorrect handling can result in damage.<

slowly open the cover. During this process,

Closing the convertible top manually should be

performed by two people. The rear seats must

not be occupied.

do not close the convertible top box cover

Take the Allen wrench out of the onboard

completely.

literature pouch.

8. Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the

Allen wrench and insert the wrench into the

opening provided.

Lift out the front part of the convertible top,

arrows 4, on both sides and swing it for-

ward. At the same time keep the convertible

top box cover from closing, e.g. using your

9. Turn the Allen wrench all the way to the left,

shoulder.

arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame

is locked to the windshield frame. The rear

convertible top frame is automatically

pressed down onto the convertible top box

cover and is sealed tight under tension.

The closing procedure must be fully com-

pleted; otherwise, injury or damage may

occur.<

Please contact your BMW center to have the

cause of the malfunction eliminated.

Position the rear convertible top frame

upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible

Wind deflector*

top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear

The wind deflector keeps air currents in the

convertible top frame.

passenger compartment at a low level when the

convertible top is down and provides for an

even more pleasant journey at higher speeds.

Installation

1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-

tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.

6. Together with another person, press down

the front convertible top frame from the out-

side and on both sides as far as possible.

7. Carefully remove the cover in the center of

the front convertible top frame using a

pointed object.

2. Press together the top and bottom parts of

Folding

the wind deflector until the catch engages,

arrow 2.

3. Position both locking pins of one side at the

openings provided for them.

Slide the red release lever towards the middle of

the wind deflector and push the two halves

apart.

4. Press the wind deflector into the openings,

arrows 3, overcoming the tension in the

springs, and push the free locking pin in the

same direction, arrow 4.

5. Position the free locking pins at the corre-

sponding openings and let the spring ten-

sion lock the wind deflector in place, arrow

6. Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-

tor, arrow 6.

With the wind deflector installed: do not

recline the front-seat backrests too far if

the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this

would damage the wind deflector.<

Removing the wind deflector

Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-

lation.

Adjustments

Sitting safely

Head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-

risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-

Adjust the head restraint in such a way

junction with the safety belts, the head

that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

restraints and the airbags, the seated position

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the

has a major influence on your safety in the event

event of an accident.<

of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-

tems operate with optimal efficiency, we

Head restraints, refer to page 37.

strongly urge you to observe the instructions

contained in the following section.

Safety belt

For additional information on transporting chil-

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants

dren safely, refer to page 44.

wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the

safety belt as an additional safety device, but

Airbags

they do not represent a substitute.

Always maintain an adequate distance

Your vehicle has four seats, each of which is

between yourself and the airbags. Always

equipped with a safety belt.

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your

Never allow more than one person to

hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,

wear a single safety belt. Never allow

to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or

infants or small children to ride in a passenger's

arms in the event of the airbag being triggered

lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits

off.

low across the hips and does not press against

No one and nothing should come between the

the abdomen.

airbags and the seat occupant.

The safety belt must not rest against the throat,

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the

run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-

front passenger side as a storage area. Make

ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt

sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly,

so that it sits as snugly as possible against the

i.e. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard;

lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other-

otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air-

wise, the belt could slide over your hips and

bag deploys.

injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal

Make sure that passengers keep their heads

collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and reg-

away from the side airbag and do not lean

ularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut;

against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise,

otherwise, its restraining effect could be

serious injuries can result if the airbag

impaired.<

deploys.<

Safety belts, refer to page 41.

Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries

resulting from contact with airbags cannot be

fully excluded, depending on the circum-

Seats

stances. The ignition and inflation noise may

provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-

Note before adjusting

tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-

Never attempt to adjust your seat while

porary.

the vehicle is moving. The seat could

For airbag locations and additional information

respond with unexpected movement, and the

on airbags, refer to page 71.

ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

Backrest

On the front passenger seat as well, do not

incline the backrest too far to the rear while the

vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a

danger in the event of an accident of sliding

under the safety belt, eliminating the protection

normally provided by the belt.<

Comply with the instructions on head restraint

height on page 37, and on damaged safety

belts on page 41.

Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back-

Manual adjustment

rest or lift it off, as necessary.

Observe the adjustment instructions

above to ensure the best possible per-

Tilt*

sonal protection.<

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat

Longitudinal direction

or lift it off, as necessary.

Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired

Thigh support*

position.

After releasing the lever, move the seat gently

forward or back to make sure it engages prop-

erly.

Height

Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or

lift it off, as necessary.

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-

ward or back.

Electrical adjustment*

Observe the adjustment instructions

above to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch

at the top or bottom, respectively.

Backrest width*

Longitudinal direction

Height

Angle

You can change the width of the backrest to suit

your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-

eral-support pads.

Press the front or rear end of the switch.

Backrest width decreases or increases accord-

ingly.

Backrest

The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer

to Head restraints on page 37.

Lumbar support*

To move the front seats forward or backward

from outside or from one of the rear seats: with

the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end

2 of the switch.

Head restraints

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest

Correctly adjusted head restraint

to obtain additional support in the lumbar

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

region.

risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-

Adjust the head restraint in such a way

plementary support to help you maintain a

that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

relaxed, upright sitting position.

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the

event of an accident. Only remove a head

> Increase or decrease curvature: press the

restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in

switch at the front or rear, respectively.

question. Reinstall the head restraint before

transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise,

the passenger will be without protection from

the head restraint.<

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

approximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is

as close as possible to the back of the head.

> To raise: pull up.

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

Front seats

slide the head restraint down, arrow 2.

Height adjustment

Removing

> To raise: pull up.

1. Pull it up as far as it will go.

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

slide the head restraint down.

restraint all the way out.

Removing

Coupe: folding head restraint down and

1. Pull it up as far as it will go.

up*

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint all the way out.

Rear seats

Coupe: height adjustment

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may

contain foldable head restraints.

Folding down:

Press the button, arrow 1.

Folding up:

Pull the head restraint.

> To raise: pull up.

Only fold down the head restraints if there

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

are no passengers in the rear. Fold up the

slide the head restraint down.

head restraints again before transporting pas-

sengers in the rear.<

Convertible: raising and lowering

Only lower the head restraints if there are

no passengers in the rear. Raise all low-

ered head restraints before transporting pas-

sengers in the rear.<

Seat with manual longitudinal

1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.

adjustment

2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the

seat has moved into the desired position.

Previous position

Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat

automatically stops in its previous position, and

fold the backrest back. If you release the switch

before the previous seat position is reached,

the seat will stop at its current position.

When sliding the seat backward, make

sure no one is injured and no objects are

Easy entry

damaged.

The easy entry feature includes a memory func-

Before driving off, engage both seats and back-

tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-

rests so that they are locked in place. Other-

rest angle.

wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-

1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.

pected movement.<

2. Push the seat forward.

Previous position

Heated seats*

Push the seat backward and swing the backrest

back.

When pushing the seat into its rearmost

position, make sure that no one is injured

and that no objects are damaged.

Before driving off, engage both seats and back-

rests so that they are locked in place. Other-

wise, there is a risk an accident due to unex-

pected movement.<

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, press

Seat with electrical longitudinal

one of the buttons labeled 1 or 2 here.

adjustment

Press the button once per temperature level.

Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.

To switch off:

Press button longer.

If you continue driving within approx.

15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically

activated at the previously set temperature.

The temperature is lowered or the heating is

switched off entirely to save on battery power.

The LEDs stay lit.

Easy entry

The easy entry feature includes a memory func-

tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-

rest angle.

Seat and mirror memory*

Safety feature

1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-

You can store and call up two different combi-

tion on or off, refer to page 47.

nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror

2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2

positions.

and keep it pressed until the adjustment

Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-

process has been completed.

port are not stored in memory.

If the

button was pressed accidentally:

Press the button again; the LED goes out.

Storing

Call-up with the remote control

The driver's seat position last set is stored for

the remote control currently in use.

You can select whether or not the seat is reset

to that position automatically.

When this Personal Profile function is

used, first make sure that the footwell

behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.

Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or

1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,

damage to objects as a result of a rearward

refer to page 47.

movement of the seat.<

2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the

The adjusting procedure is halted when you

desired positions.

touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the

3. Press the

button.

memory buttons.

The LED in the button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the

Activating/deactivating automatic call-

LED goes out.

1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator

Call-up

lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-

Do not call up the memory while you are

bol appears in the display accompanied by

driving; otherwise, unexpected seat

the word "SET".

movement could result in an accident.<

Comfort function

1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch

on radio readiness, refer to page 47.

2. Lightly push the desired memory button 1

or 2.

The adjusting procedure is halted when you

touch a seat adjustment switch or one of

the memory buttons.

2. Press button 2.

3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator

lever down repeatedly until the symbol

appears in the display.

The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of

any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-

erly, refer to page 35.

Opening

1. Grasp the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

Press button 2.

"Fasten safety belts" reminder for front

Use button 1 to select:

seats

The indicator lamps light up and an

acoustic signal sounds. Check

Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.

whether the safety belt has been fas-

tened correctly.

Call-up when the driver's door is

The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is issued as

opened.

long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas-

tened. The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is

Switch off automatic function.

also issued above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h if the

Press button 2.

front passenger safety belt has not been fas-

The setting is stored.

tened, if there are objects on the front passen-

ger seat or if the driver or front passenger

unfasten their safety belts.

Safety belts

Damage to safety belts

Observe the adjustment instructions on

page 35 to ensure the best possible per-

If the safety belts are damaged or

stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-

sonal protection.<

tem, including any belt tensioners or child

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants

restraint systems, replaced and the belt

wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the

anchors checked. Have this work done only by

safety belt as an additional safety device, but

your BMW center or at a workshop that works

they do not represent a substitute.

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is

not guaranteed that the safety devices will func-

tion properly.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

The front passenger's mirror is more con-

vex than the driver's mirror. The objects

Closing

seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind

the belt buckle.

you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;

otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci-

dent.<

Passenger-side mirror tilt function -

automatic curb monitor*

Activating

1. Push the switch to the position for the

driver's side mirror, arrow 1.

Adjustments

Switching to the other mirror or automatic

curb monitor*

Folding mirrors in and out*

The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for

the remote control currently in use*. The stored

2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector

position is called up automatically when the

lever to position R.

vehicle is unlocked.

The glass of the mirror on the passenger

side tilts slightly down. This allows the

Manual adjustment

driver to see the area immediately adjacent

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into

press the edge of the glass.

a parking space.

Folding mirrors in and out*

Deactivating

At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/

Push the switch to the position for the passen-

20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by

ger-side mirror, arrow 2.

pressing button 3. This can be beneficial in nar-

row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors

Interior rearview mirror

that were folded in by hand back out into their

correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are

folded out automatically at a speed of approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

Automatic heating

Depending on the outside temperature, both

exterior mirrors are heated automatically when

the engine is running or the ignition is switched

on.

Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-

lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.

Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic

Do not use force to swing the lever

dimming feature*

back up; otherwise, the mechanism

will be damaged.<

Steering wheel heating*

The automatic dimming feature of the interior

and exterior mirrors* is controlled by two photo

cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo

cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is

Press the button.

on the back of the mirror.

The LED in the button lights up when the steer-

In order to ensure that the system functions

ing wheel heating is switched on.

correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not

cover the area between the interior rearview

mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive

labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield

directly in front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

Do not adjust the steering wheel position

while the car is in motion; otherwise, there

is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move-

ment.<

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seated posi-

tion.

3. Swing the lever back up.

Transporting children safely

or improperly installed child restraint systems

The right place for children

can increase the risk of injury to children.

Do not leave children unattended in the

Always follow the installation instructions for

vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger

the system with the greatest care.

themselves and/or other persons by opening

the doors, for example.<

On the front passenger seat

After installing a child restraint system on

Children always in the rear

the front passenger seat, make sure that

Accident research has shown that the safest

the front and side airbags for the front passen-

place for children is on the rear seat.

ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an

Children under the age of 13 or smaller

increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<

than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only

in the rear in suitable child restraint systems

Seat position

appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth-

Before installing a child restraint system, move

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the

the front passenger seat as far back and up as

event of an accident.<

possible to obtain the best possible position for

Children 13 years of age or older must be buck-

the belt. Do not change the seat position after

led in with a safety belt as soon as there no

this.

longer is any child restraint system that is

appropriate for their age, size and weight.

Backrest width*

The backrest width of the front passenger

Exception for front passenger seat

seat must be at its widest possible set-

Should it be necessary to use a child

ting. Do not change the setting after installing

restraint system on the front passenger

the child seat. Otherwise, the child seat's stabil-

seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas-

ity on the front passenger seat is limited.<

senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child

1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-

traveling on that seat will face a significant risk

ting, refer to page 37.

of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even

2. Install the child seat.

with a child restraint system.<

For more information on automatic deactivation

Child seat security

of the front passenger airbags refer to page 71.

Installing child restraint

systems

Observe the child restraint system manu-

facturer's instructions when selecting,

installing and using child restraint systems.

Otherwise, the protective effect may be dimin-

ished. <

The rear safety belts and the front passenger

Standard child restraint systems are designed

safety belt can be prevented from being pulled

to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt

out in order to fasten child restraint systems.

section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly

To lock the safety belt

Coupe: rear seats

1. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.

3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut

against the child restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt

1. Open the belt buckle.

The anchor points for the lower LATCH

2. Remove the child restraint system.

anchors are located behind the labeled protec-

3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the

tive caps.

way.

Convertible: rear seats

LATCH child restraint fixing

system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-

dren.

To install and use the LATCH child

restraint system, follow the operating and

safety instructions provided by the manufac-

turer of the system; otherwise, the protective

The anchor points for the lower LATCH

function of the seat may be compromised.<

anchors are located at the positions indicated

by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

backrest.

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out

of the area for the child restraint fixing system.

Upper LATCH retaining strap

Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors

are correctly engaged and that the child

Convertible

restraint system is resting firmly against the

For Canadian Customers Only.

backrest; otherwise, the protective function of

The following statement is required by Trans-

the seat may be compromised.<

port Canada.

This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready

tether anchorages. As such neither a child

restraint system, nor a booster cushion, requir-

ing the use of a tether strap can be properly

secured in the vehicle.

Coupe

Use the top tether anchors to secure child

restraint systems only; otherwise, the

anchors could be damaged.<

4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost

position.

5. Pull the retaining strap taut.

For child restraint systems with tether straps

there are two additional anchors, see arrows.

Placement of the tether strap

Coupe

Make sure the upper retaining strap does

not run over sharp edges and is not

twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other-

wise, the strap will not properly secure the child

restraint system in the event of an accident.<

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Hook for upper retaining strap

Anchor

Rear window shelf

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap of child restraint sys-

tem

If necessary, fold the head restraints upward

before use.

1. Push the head restraint upward.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the head restraint holders.

3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to

the anchor.

Driving

Ignition lock

Start/stop button

Insert the remote control into the

ignition lock

Pressing the start/stop button switches radio

readiness or the ignition on or off.

The engine is started when you press the

Insert the remote control all the way into the

start/stop button and depress the clutch if

ignition lock.

the car has manual transmission, or the brake if

> Radio readiness is switched on.

the car has automatic transmission.<

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Radio readiness

Comfort Access*

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only

The time and the outside temperature are dis-

insert the remote control into the ignition lock

played in the instrument cluster.

under special circumstances, refer to page 26.

Radio readiness is switched off automatically:

Removing the remote control from the

> When the remote control is removed from

ignition lock

the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out

> In cars with Comfort Access*, by touching

of the ignition lock as this may cause

the surface above the door lock, refer to

damage.<

Locking on page 26

Before removing the remote control, push it all

Ignition on

the way in to release the locking mechanism.

All electrical consumers can operate. The

> The ignition is switched off if it was on.

odometer and trip odometer are displayed in

the instrument cluster.

Automatic transmission

When the engine is off, please switch off

You cannot take out the remote control unless

the ignition and any unnecessary electri-

the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

cal consumers in order to preserve the bat-

tery.<

Radio readiness and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-

plays in the instrument cluster go out.

Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;

Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to

otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust

page 26.

gases can cause loss of consciousness and

1. Depress the brake.

death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly

2. Move the selector lever to position P.

toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle

3. Press the start/stop button.

with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-

The starter operates automatically for a certain

cle represents a potential safety hazard.

time, and stops automatically as soon as the

Before leaving the car with the engine running,

engine has started.

place the transmission in neutral or move the

selector lever to position P and forcefully apply

the parking brake to prevent the car from mov-

Switching off the engine

ing.<

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the

Always take the remote control with you

vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right

when you leave the vehicle.

away, but at moderate engine speeds.

When parking, apply the parking brake force-

fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

sion as well as repeated start attempts in

Manual transmission

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and

1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/

there is a danger of overheating and damaging

stop button.

the catalytic converter.<

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4. Removing the remote control from the igni-

tion lock, refer to page 47.

Automatic transmission

1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-

tor lever to position P.

2. Press the start/stop button.

3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

Manual transmission

4. Removing the remote control from the igni-

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with

tion lock, refer to page 47.

Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to

page 26.

Before driving into a car wash

1. Depress the brake.

The vehicle is able to roll when you perform the

2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-

following steps:

tion.

1. Insert the remote control, even with Com-

3. Press the start/stop button.

fort Access, into the ignition lock.

The starter operates automatically for a certain

2. Depress the brake.

time, and stops automatically as soon as the

3. Move the selector lever to position N.

engine has started.

4. Switch off the engine.

Parking brake

Manual transmission

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-

vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it

brakes the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp is lit, and when you

drive off a signal sounds in addition.

The parking brake is still applied.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press

the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,

Applying

the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-

The lever locks in position automatically.

ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<

Releasing

Reverse gear

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a

slight resistance has to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic*

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can

also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and

page 50.

lower the lever.

In exceptional cases, if the parking brake

Vehicle parking

has to be used to slow or stop the car, do

To prevent the vehicle from rolling,

not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con-

always select position P and apply the

tinuously press the button of the parking brake

parking brake before leaving the vehicle with

lever.

the engine running.<

Otherwise, excessive force on the parking

brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the

Disengaging the remote control

rear of the car to swerve.<

In order to remove the remote control from the

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-

ignition lock, you must first move the selector

ing action, occasionally apply the parking

lever to position P and switch off the engine:

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming

interlock. Removing the remote control from

to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.

the ignition lock, refer to page 47.

The brake lamps do not light up when the park-

ing brake is applied.<

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + -

Displays in the instrument cluster

R Reverse

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

You can select this in a car wash, for example.

The vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-

ward gears are selected automatically.

P R N D DS M1 to M6

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-

The selector lever position is displayed, or the

sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi-

current gear in the manual mode.

tion D.

Changing selector lever positions

Kickdown

> With the ignition switched on or the engine

Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum

running, the selector lever can be moved

performance.

out of position P.

Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-

throttle resistance point.

> Before moving the lever away from P or N

with the vehicle stationary, first depress the

Sport program and manual operation

brake; otherwise, the selector lever will

M/S

refuse to move: shiftlock.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping

after you select a driving position,

depress the brake until you are ready to

start.<

Move selector lever from position D toward the

left into the M/S shifting slot:

The sport program is activated and DS is dis-

played on the instrument cluster. This position

is recommended for a performance-oriented

A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag-

driving style.

ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel

To deactivate the sport program or manual

the lock, press the button on the front of the

mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right

selector lever, see arrow.

into position D.

P Park

Shifting gears via the selector lever

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

Move selector lever from position D toward the

The drive wheels are locked.

left into the M/S shifting slot:

When you press the selector lever forwards or

backwards, the manual mode is activated and

Steptronic changes gear. M1 through M6 are

Overriding selector lever lock

displayed on the instrument cluster.

Should the selector lever refuse to move out of

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

position P even though the ignition is switched

when they will result in a plausible combination

on, the brake is depressed and the button on

of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,

the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever

a downshift that would cause the engine to

lock can be overridden:

overrev will not be executed by the system. The

1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru-

2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in

until the sleeve is inside out.

use.

Shifting gears via shift paddles* on the

steering wheel

The shift paddles allow you to shift gears

quickly since both hands can remain on the

steering wheel.

> When you use the shift paddles on the

steering wheel to shift gears in automatic

mode, the transmission switches to manual

mode.

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard

> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using

vehicle tool kit, refer to page 124, press the

the shift paddles for a certain amount of

red lever, see arrow, while moving the

time, the transmission switches back to

selector lever to the desired position.

automatic mode.

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear

Turn signals/

plane, manual mode remains active.<

headlamp flasher

> To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.

> To shift down: press one of the shift pad-

High beams

dles.

Headlamp flasher

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

Turn signals

when they will result in a plausible combination

of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,

Using turn signals

a downshift that would cause the engine to

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

overrev will not be executed by the system. The

To turn off manually, press the lever to the

gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru-

resistance point.

ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in

use.

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