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Climate control Controls

This filter should be replaced during scheduled

Ventilation in the rear

maintenance, refer to page 193, of your vehi-

cle.

Ventilation

Front ventilation

▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and

closing of the vents, arrow 1.

▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar-

row 2.

Toward blue: colder.

Toward red: warmer.

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,

arrow 1.

arrow 3.

▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the

vents continuously, arrows 2.

▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in

Parked-car ventilation

the upper body region, arrow 3.

The concept

Toward blue: colder.

The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi-

Toward red: warmer.

cle interior and lowers its temperature, if

The set interior temperature for the driver

needed.

and passenger are not changed.

The system can be switched on and off at any

external temperature, either directly or by us-

Adjusting the ventilation

ing two preset reel-on times. It remains

▷ Ventilation for cooling:

switched on for 30 minutes.

Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's

Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

interior is too hot.

Switching on/off directly

▷ Draft-free ventilation:

On the Control Display:

Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate comf. ventilation"

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol flashes if the system is switched on.

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Preselecting the reel-on time

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"

4. Set the desired time.

Activating the reel-on time

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti-

vated.

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol flashes when the system has been

switched on.

The system will only be switched on within the

next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti-

vated.

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Interior equipment

Vehicle features and options

Compatibility

If this symbol is printed on the packag-

This chapter describes all standard, country-

ing or in the instructions of the system

specific and optional features offered with the

to be controlled, the system is gener-

series. It also describes features that are not

ally compatible with the universal garage door

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

opener.

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

If you have any questions, please contact:

systems. The respectively applicable country

▷ Your service center.

provisions must be observed when using the

▷ www.homelink.com on the Internet.

respective features and systems.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Universal Integrated Remote

Control

Control elements on the interior

rearview mirror

The concept

The universal garage door opener can operate

up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys-

tems such as garage door drives or lighting

systems. The universal garage door opener re-

places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.

To operate the remote control, the buttons on

the interior rearview mirror must be program-

med with the desired functions. The hand-held

transmitter for the particular system is required

▷ LED, arrow 1.

in order to program the remote control.

▷ Buttons, arrow 2.

During programming

▷ The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re-

During programming and before activat-

quired for programming.

ing a device using the universal garage door

opener, ensure that there are no people, ani-

Programming

mals or objects in the area of the remote-con-

trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in-

General information

jury or damage.

1. Switch on the ignition.

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

held transmitter.◀

2. Initial setup:

Press and hold the left and right button on

Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored

the interior rearview mirror simultaneously

functions for the sake of security.

for approximately 20 seconds until the LED

on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This

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erases all programming of the buttons on

rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then

the interior rearview mirror.

stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system

features an alternating-code system. Flashing

Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys-

and continuous illumination of the LED will re-

tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to

peat for approximately 20 seconds.

8 cm away from the buttons of the interior

rearview mirror. The required distance de-

For systems with an alternating-code system,

pends on the manual transmitter.

the universal garage door opener and the sys-

tem also have to be synchronized.

Simultaneously press and hold the button

of the desired function on the hand-held

Please read the operating manual to find out

transmitter and the button to be program-

how to synchronize the system.

med on the interior rearview mirror. The

Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec-

LED on the interior rearview mirror will be-

ond person.

gin flashing slowly.

To synchronize:

Release both buttons as soon as the LED

flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing

1. Park the vehicle within range of the re-

faster indicates that the button on the inte-

mote-controlled system.

rior rearview mirror has been programmed.

2. Program the relevant button on the interior

If the LED does not flash faster after at

rearview mirror as described.

least 60 seconds, change the distance be-

3. Locate and press the synchronizing button

tween the interior rearview mirror and the

on the system being programmed. You

hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.

have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.

Several more attempts at different distan-

4. Hold down the programmed button on the

ces may be necessary. Wait at least

interior rearview mirror for approximately

15 seconds between attempts.

3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,

Canada: if programming with the hand-

repeat this step up to three times in order

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

to finish synchronization. Once synchroni-

down the interior rearview mirror button

zation is complete, the programmed func-

and repeatedly press and release the

tion will be carried out.

hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec-

onds.

Reprogramming individual buttons

To program other functions on other but-

1. Switch on the ignition.

tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.

2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror

The systems can be controlled using the inte-

button to be programmed.

rior rearview mirror buttons.

3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED

starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held

Special feature of the alternating-

transmitter for the system to be controlled

code wireless system

approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the

If you are unable to operate the system after

buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The

repeated programming, please check if the

required distance depends on the manual

system to be controlled features an alternat-

transmitter.

ing-code system.

Read the system's operating manual, or press

the programmed button on the interior rear-

view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior

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Likewise, press and hold the button of the

proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes

desired function on the hand-held trans-

rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The

mitter.

functions cannot be deleted individually.

Release both buttons as soon as the inte-

rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap-

idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that

Digital compass

the button on the interior rearview mirror

has been programmed. The system can

Overview

then be controlled by the button on the in-

terior rearview mirror.

If the LED does not flash faster after at

least 60 seconds, change the distance and

repeat the step. Several more attempts at

different distances may be necessary. Wait

at least 15 seconds between attempts.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior rearview mirror button

Control button

and repeatedly press and release the

Mirror display

hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec-

onds.

Mirror display

Controls

The point of the compass is displayed in the

mirror when driving straight.

Before operation

Before operating a system using the uni-

Operating concept

versal garage door opener, ensure that there

Various functions can be called up by pressing

are no people, animals, or objects within the

the control button with a pointed object, such

range of movement of the remote-controlled

as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.

system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or

The following setting options are displayed in

damage.

succession, depending on how long the con-

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

trol button is pressed:

held transmitter.◀

▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.

The system, such as the garage door, can be

▷

3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.

operated using the button on the interior rear-

▷

6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.

view mirror while the engine is running or when

the ignition is started. To do this, hold down

▷

9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering

the button within receiving range of the system

setting.

until the function is activated. The interior rear-

▷

12 to 15 seconds: language setting.

view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig-

nal is being transmitted.

Setting the compass zones

Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi-

Deleting stored functions

cle so that the compass operates correctly; re-

Press and hold the left and right button on the

fer to World map with compass zones.

interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap-

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World map with magnetic zones

Procedure

1. Press and hold the control button for ap-

1. Make sure that there are no large metallic

prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the

objects or overhead power lines near the

set compass zone appears in the mirror.

vehicle and that there is sufficient room to

drive around in a circle.

2. To change the zone setting, press the con-

trol button quickly and repeatedly until the

2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.

number of the compass zone that corre-

3. Press and hold the control button for ap-

sponds with your location appears in the

prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears

mirror.

on the display. Next, drive in a complete

The set zone is stored automatically. The com-

circle at least once at a speed of no more

pass is ready for use again after approximately

than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc-

10 seconds.

cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of

the compass.

Calibrating the digital compass

Left/right-hand steering

The digital compass must be calibrated in the

event of the following:

The digital compass is already set for right or

left-hand steering at the factory.

▷ The wrong compass point is displayed.

▷ The point of the compass displayed does

Setting the language

not change despite changing the direction

Press and hold the control button for approx.

of travel.

12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control

▷ Not all points of the compass are dis-

button again to reel between English "E" and

played.

German "O".

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Settings are stored automatically after approxi-

Replace the cover after use

mately 10 seconds.

Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter

socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

Sun visor

Glare shield

Fold the sun visor down or up.

Vanity mirror

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-

hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the

mirror lighting switches on.

The cigarette lighter is located in the center

console.

Ashtray/cigarette lighter

Push in the lighter.

Ashtray

The lighter can be removed as

soon as it pops back out.

Opening

Connecting electrical

devices

Hints

Do not connect charging devices to the

12 volt socket in the vehicle

Raise cover.

Do not connect battery chargers to the fac-

tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as

Emptying

this may damage the vehicle battery due to an

Take out the insert.

increased power consumption.◀

Replace the cover after use

Lighter

Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after

Danger of burns

use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter

Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth-

socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.

Switch off the ignition and take the remote

control with you when leaving the vehicle so

that children cannot use the lighter and burn

themselves.◀

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Sockets

In the trunk

General information

The lighter socket can be used as a socket for

electrical equipment while the engine is run-

ning or when the ignition is switched on.

Note

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 watts at 12 volts.

Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable

The socket is located on the left side in the

connectors.

trunk.

Front center console

USB interface for data

transfer

The concept

Connection for importing and exporting data

on USB devices, e.g.:

▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.

▷ Music collection.

Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.

▷ Importing Trips.

Hints

Rear center console

Observe the following when connecting:

▷ Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB interface.

▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or

lights to the USB interface.

▷ Do not connect USB hard drives.

▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg-

ing external devices.

Remove the cover.

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Without telephone: overview

Ensuring the stability of the child seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat is securely fas-

tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and

headrest of the backrest might need to be ad-

justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that

all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise

the stability of the child seat can be affected,

and there is an increased risk of injury because

of unexpected movement of the seat back-

rest.◀

The USB interface is located in the glove com-

partment.

Opening

1. Pull the lever in the cargo area to release

With telephone: overview

the rear seat backrest.

The USB interface is located in the center arm-

2. The unlocked backrest moves forward

rest.

slightly.

Through-loading system

The concept

The cargo area can be enlarged by folding

down the rear seat backrest.

Hints

Danger of jamming

3. Fold backrest forward.

Before folding down the rear seat back-

rests, ensure that the area of movement of the

Closing

backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo-

Return the rear seat backrest to the upright

cated in or reaches into the area of movement

seating position and engage it.

of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or

damage may result.◀

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Ensure that the lock is securely engaged

Make sure that the lock engages prop-

erly when folding back, otherwise transported

cargo could enter the car's interior during brak-

ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the

vehicle's occupants.◀

To secure cargo, refer to page 160, with nets

or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with

lashing eyes.

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Storage compartments

▷ Storage compartment in the front center

Vehicle features and options

armrest, refer to page 152.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats.

specific and optional features offered with the

▷ Storage compartment in the rear center

series. It also describes features that are not

console, refer to page 153.

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

▷ Storage compartment between the rear

also applies to safety-related functions and

seats, refer to page 153.

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Glove compartment

Front passenger side

Hints

Note

No loose objects in the car's interior

Close the glove compartment again im-

Do not stow any objects in the car's inte-

mediately

rior without securing them; otherwise, they

may present a danger to occupants e.g., during

Close the glove compartment immediately af-

braking and evasive maneuvers.◀

ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc-

cur during accidents.◀

Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash-

board

Opening

Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.

The mat materials could damage the dash-

board.◀

Storage compartments

The following storage compartments are avail-

able in the vehicle interior:

▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger

side, refer to page 151.

Pull the handle.

▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side,

The light in the glove compartment switches

refer to page 152.

on.

▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to

page 152.

Closing

▷ Without Smoker's package: Front storage

Fold cover closed.

compartment, in front of the cupholders,

refer to page 152.

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Locking

Front storage compartment

The glove compartment can be locked with an

integrated key to separately secure the trunk

lid, refer to page 41, e.g.

This prevents access to the glove compart-

ment and to the trunk.

After the glove compartment is locked, the re-

mote control can be handed over, such as at a

hotel, without the integrated key.

Driver's side

A storage compartment is located in the center

armrest in front of the cup holders.

Note

Close the glove compartment again im-

mediately

Center armrest

Close the glove compartment immediately af-

ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc-

Front

cur during accidents.◀

A storage compartment is located in the center

armrest between the front seats.

Opening

Pull the handle.

Fold the center armrest up.

Closing

Fold cover closed.

Repositioning

Center armrest can be pushed forwards or

backwards. It engages in the end positions.

Compartments in the doors

Connection for an external audio

Do not stow any breakable objects

device

Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.

An external audio device, e.g.,

glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is

an MP3 player, can be con-

an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac-

nected via the AUX-IN port or

cident.◀

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the USB audio interface in the center armrest.

Storage compartments in the

trunk

Storage compartment in the

Storage compartment

rear

A storage compartment is located on the left

side.

A storage compartment is located in the center

Located on the right side is a storage compart-

armrest.

ment for the first aid kit, refer to page 205.

Net for storage compartment

Storage compartment

Smaller objects can be stored in the net of

between the rear seats

right storage compartment.

There is a storage compartment between the

rear seats.

Multi-function hook

Lightweight objects only

Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop-

Cupholders

ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth-

erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about

Hints

during braking and evasive maneuvers.

Shatter-proof containers and no hot

Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it

drinks

has been appropriately secured.◀

Use light and shatter-proof containers and do

not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is

the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀

Unsuitable containers

Do not forcefully push unsuitable con-

tainers into the cupholders. This may result in

damage.◀

Front

A multi-function hook is located on each side

of the trunk. The multi-function hooks can be

loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.

Lashing eyes in the trunk

To secure the cargo, refer to page 160, there

are two or four lashing eyes in the cargo area.

Floor net

The floor net can also be used to secure the

Rear

cargo, refer to page 160, and store small

Between the seats.

parts.

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Things to remember when driving

they achieve their full traction potential after a

Vehicle features and options

break-in time.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Drive conservatively for the first

specific and optional features offered with the

200 miles/300 km.

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Brake system

the selected options or country versions. This

Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap-

also applies to safety-related functions and

prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per-

systems. The respectively applicable country

formance between brake discs and brake

provisions must be observed when using the

pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe-

respective features and systems.

riod.

Clutch

Breaking-in period

The function of the clutch reaches its optimal

General information

level only after a distance driven of approx.

300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,

Moving parts need time to adjust to one an-

engage the clutch gently.

other (break-in time).

The following instructions will help accomplish

Following part replacement

a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

The same break-in procedures should be ob-

During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-

served if any of the components above-men-

trol, refer to page 78.

tioned have to be renewed in the course of the

vehicle's operating life.

Engine, transmission, and axle drive

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

General driving notes

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road

speed:

Closing the trunk lid

▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and

Drive with the trunk lid closed

100 mph/160 km/h.

Only drive with the tailgate closed; other-

Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum-

wise, in the event of an accident or braking and

stances.

evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf-

fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en-

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be

ter the vehicle interior.◀

increased.

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

Tires

▷ If the convertible top is closed, close all

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-

windows.

ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;

▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.

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▷ Drive moderately.

surface, ultimately undermining your ability to

steer and brake the vehicle.

Hot exhaust system

Driving through water

Hot exhaust system

Observe water level and speed

High temperatures are generated in the

exhaust system.

Do not exceed the maximum water level

and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's

Do not remove the heat shields installed and

engine, the electrical systems and the trans-

never apply undercoating to them. Make sure

mission may be damaged.◀

that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,

grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot

Drive though calm water only and only if it is

exhaust system while driving, while in idle po-

not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this

sition mode, or when parked. Such contact

height, no faster than walking speed, up to

could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased

3 mph/5 km/h.

risk of serious personal injury as well as prop-

erty damage.

Braking safely

Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,

Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand-

there is a danger of getting burned.◀

ard feature.

Applying the brakes fully is the most effective

Mobile communication devices in the

way of braking in situations needed.

vehicle

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid

Mobile communication devices in the ve-

any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef-

hicle

fort.

It is not recommended to use mobile phones,

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from

such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior

the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its

without a direct connection to an external aer-

active mode.

ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and

In certain braking situations, the perforated

mobile communication devices can interfere

brake discs can cause functional problems.

with each other. In addition, there is no assur-

However, this has no effect on the perform-

ance that the radiation generated during trans-

ance and operational reliability of the brake.

mission will be conducted away from the vehi-

cle interior.◀

Objects within the range of movement

of the pedals

Hydroplaning

No objects in the area around the pedals

Hydroplaning

Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other

When driving on wet or slushy roads, re-

objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the

duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀

function of the pedals could be impeded while

driving and create the risk of an accident.

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

Do not place additional floor mats over existing

mats or other objects.

This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan-

ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete

Only use floor mats that have been approved

loss of contact between the tires and the road

for the vehicle and can be properly attached to

floor.

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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

Corrosion will built up when the maximum

tened again after they were removed for clean-

pressure applied to the brake pads during

ing, e.g.◀

braking is not reached - thus discs don't get

cleaned.

Driving in wet conditions

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re-

When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,

sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.

press brake pedal ever so gently every few

miles.

Condensation under the parked

Ensure that this action does not endanger

vehicle

other traffic.

When using the automatic climate control,

The heat generated in this process helps dry

condensation water develops collecting under-

the brake discs and pads.

neath the vehicle.

In this way braking efficiency will be available

These traces of water under the vehicle are

when you need it.

normal.

Hills

Avoid stressing the brakes

Avoid placing excessive stress on the

brake system. Light but consistent brake pres-

sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes

wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀

Do not drive in neutral

Do not drive in neutral or with the engine

stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.

In addition, steering and brake assist are un-

available with the engine stopped.◀

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

gear that requires least braking efforts. Other-

wise the brakes may overheat and reduce

brake efficiency.

You can increase the engine's braking effect

by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,

if needed.

Brake disc corrosion

Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the

brake pads are favored by:

▷ Low mileage.

▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not

used at all.

▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.

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vehicle and unstable driving situations

Vehicle features and options

may result.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Determine the combined weight of the

Hints

driver and passengers that will be riding in

your vehicle.

Overloading the vehicle

Subtract the combined weight of the driver

To avoid exceeding the approved ca-

and passengers from XXX kilograms or

pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.

YYY pounds.

Overloading can lead to overheating and in-

The resulting figure equals the available

creases the rate at which damage develops in-

amount of cargo and luggage load ca-

side the tires. This could result in a sudden

pacity.

loss of tire inflation pressure.◀

For example, if the YYY amount equals

No fluids in the cargo area

1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs

Make sure that fluids do not leak into the

passengers in your vehicle, the amount of

cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam-

available cargo and luggage load capacity

aged.◀

is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =

400 lbs.

Heavy and hard objects

Determine the combined weight of lug-

Do not stow any heavy and hard objects

gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-

in the car's interior without securing them; oth-

cle. That weight may not safely exceed the

erwise, they may present a danger to occu-

available cargo and luggage load capacity

pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu-

calculated in Step 4.

vers.◀

Determining the load limit

1. Locate the following statement on your ve-

hicle’s placard:

▷ The combined weight of occupants

and cargo should never exceed XXX kg

or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the

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Load

Securing cargo

Lashing eyes in the trunk

The maximum load is the sum of the weight of

the occupants and the cargo.

To secure the cargo there are two or four lash-

The greater the weight of the occupants, the

ing eyes in the cargo area.

less cargo that can be transported.

Floor net

Stowing cargo

The floor net can also be used to secure cargo

and store small parts.

▷

Cover sharp edges and corners on the

cargo.

▷

Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-

ble, directly behind and at the bottom of

the rear passenger seat backrests.

▷

Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not

occupied, secure each of the outer safety

belts in the opposite buckle.

▷

If necessary, fold down the rear backrests

to stow cargo.

Hook the floor net into the fittings in the trunk

▷

Do not stack cargo above the top edge of

floor.

the backrests.

Securing cargo

Stow and secure the cargo as described;

otherwise it may present a danger to the occu-

pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu-

vers.◀

▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re-

taining straps or draw straps.

▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with

cargo straps.

Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or

draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk.

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Saving fuel

Vehicle features and options

Tires

This chapter describes all standard, country-

General information

specific and optional features offered with the

Tires can affect fuel consumption in various

series. It also describes features that are not

ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con-

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

sumption.

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

Check the tire inflation pressure

systems. The respectively applicable country

regularly

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation

pressure at least twice a month and before

starting on a long trip.

General information

Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re-

sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and

Your vehicle contains advanced technology for

tire wear.

the reduction of fuel consumption and emis-

sions.

Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif-

Drive away immediately

ferent factors.

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod-

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving

erate driving style and regular maintenance,

right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

can influence fuel consumption and the envi-

ronmental impact.

This is the quickest way of warming the cold

engine up to operating temperature.

Remove unnecessary cargo

Look well ahead when

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

driving

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

Remove attached parts

By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi-

following use

cle driving ahead of you.

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero-

Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel

dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.

consumption.

Closing the windows

Avoid high engine speeds

Open windows increase air resistance and

As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers

therefore lead to greater fuel consumption.

fuel consumption and reduces wear.

Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start-

ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When

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accelerating, shift up before reaching high en-

Switch off any functions that

gine speeds.

are not currently needed

When you reach the desired speed, shift into

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

the highest applicable gear and drive with the

window defroster require a lot of energy and

engine speed as low as possible and at a con-

reduce the range, especially in city and stop-

stant speed.

and-go traffic.

If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of

Reel off these functions if they are not needed.

the vehicle, refer to page 87.

The ECO PRO driving program supports the

energy conserving use of comfort features.

Use coasting

These functions are automatically deactivated

partially or completely.

When approaching a red light, take your foot

off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to

a halt.

Have maintenance carried

For going downhill take your foot off the accel-

out

erator and let the vehicle roll.

Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve

The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.

optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.

The maintenance should be carried out by

your service center.

Switch off the engine during

Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer

longer stops

to page 193.

Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,

at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic

congestion.

ECO PRO

Auto Start/Stop function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves

automatically switches off the engine during a

on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en-

stop.

gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli-

If the engine is switched off and then restarted

mate control output, are adjusted.

rather than leaving the engine running con-

Under certain conditions the engine is auto-

stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are

matically decoupled from the transmission in

reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec-

the D selector lever position. The vehicle con-

onds of switching off the engine.

tinues traveling with the engine idling to re-

In addition, fuel consumption is also deter-

duce fuel consumption. Selector lever position

mined by other factors, such as driving style,

D remains engaged.

road conditions, maintenance or environmental

In addition, context-sensitive instructions are

factors.

displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con-

sumption driving style.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

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Overview

Coasting

The system includes the following

Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag-

EfficientDynamics functions and displays:

ing the engine and Coasting, refer to

page 165, with the engine idling.

▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 163.

This function is only available in ECO PRO

▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to

mode.

page 164

▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer to

ECO PRO climate control

page 163.

"ECO PRO climate control"

▷ ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to

Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.

page 165.

By making a slight change to the set tempera-

▷ ECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to

ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or

page 166.

cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption

can be economized.

Activate ECO PRO

The mirror heating is made available when out-

Press button repeatedly until ECO

side temperatures are very cold.

PRO is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

ECO PRO potential

Shows potential savings with the current set-

Configuring ECO PRO

tings in percentages.

Via the Driving Dynamics Control

Display in the instrument cluster

1. Activate ECO PRO.

2. "Configure ECO PRO"

ECO PRO bonus range

3. Configure the program.

An adjusted driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

Via the iDrive

This may be displayed as the

1. "Settings"

bonus range in the instrument

cluster.

2. "ECO PRO mode"

The bonus range is shown in the range display.

The bonus range is automatically reset every

1. "Settings"

time the vehicle is refueled.

2. "Driving mode"

3. "Configure ECO PRO"

Configure the program.

ECO PRO Tip

▷ "Tip at:":

Adjust the ECO PRO speed.

▷ "ECO PRO speed warning":

The output is reduced once the set ECO

PRO speed is reached.

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