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Controls Adjustments

Seat heating

3. Press the

button.

The LED in the button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:

the LED goes out.

Call-up

Do not call up the memory while you are

driving; otherwise, unexpected seat

movement could result in an accident.<

Comfort function

Press the button once per temperature level.

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

Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.

on radio readiness, refer to page 61.

To switch off:

2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1

Press button longer.

or 2.

If you continue driving within approx. the next

The adjusting procedure is halted when you

15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically

touch a seat adjustment switch or one of

activated at the previously set temperature.

the memory buttons.

The temperature is lowered or the heating is

switched off entirely to save on battery power.

Safety feature

The LEDs stay lit.

1. Close the driver's door and switch the

ignition on or off, refer to page 61.

2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2

Seat and mirror memory

and keep it pressed until the adjustment

You can store and call up two different combi-

process has been completed.

nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror

If the

button was pressed accidentally:

positions.

Press the button again; the LED goes out.

Settings for the backrest width and lumbar

support are not stored in memory.

Safety belts

Storing

Observe the adjustment instructions on

page 49 to ensure the best possible

personal protection.<

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants

wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the

safety belt as an additional safety device, but

they do not represent a substitute.

1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,

refer to page 61.

2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the

desired positions.

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Adjustments Controls

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

The front passenger's mirror is more con-

vex than the driver's mirror. The objects

seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.

Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind

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

otherwise, there is an increased risk of an

accident.<

Closing

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of

any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-

erly, refer to page 50.

Opening

1. Grasp the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

Adjustments

Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-

Safety belt reminder for front seats

matic curb monitor

The indicator lamps light up and an

Folding mirrors in and out

acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a

The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for

message appears on the Control Dis-

the remote control currently in use. The stored

play. Check whether the safety belt

position is called up automatically when the

has been fastened correctly.

vehicle is unlocked.

The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as

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

Manual adjustment

tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

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

press the edge of the glass.

passenger safety belt has not been fastened, if

there are objects on the front passenger seat or

Folding mirrors in and out

if the driver or front passenger unfasten their

safety belts.

By pressing button 3, you can fold the mirrors in

and out at driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/

Damage to safety belts

20 km/h. This can be beneficial in narrow

If the safety belts are damaged or

streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that

stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-

were folded in by hand back out into their cor-

tem, including any belt tensioners or child

rect positions. Mirrors that have been folded in

restraint systems, replaced and the belt

will fold out automatically at a speed of approx.

anchors checked. Have this work carried out

25 mph/40 km/h.

only at your BMW center. Otherwise correct

operation of this safety equipment is not

guaranteed.<

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Controls Adjustments

Automatic heating

Interior rearview mirror

Depending on the outside temperature, both

exterior mirrors are heated automatically when

the engine is running or the ignition is switched

on.

Passenger side mirror tilt function -

automatic curb monitor

Activating

1. Push the switch to the position for the

driver's side mirror, arrow 1.

Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-

lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.

Interior and exterior mirrors,

automatic dimming feature

2. Shift into reverse or move the selector lever

into the R position.

The glass of the mirror on the passenger

side tilts slightly down. This allows the

The automatic dimming feature of the interior

driver to see the area immediately adjacent

and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo

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

cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo

a parking space.

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

Deactivating

on the back of the mirror.

Push the switch to the position for the passen-

In order to ensure that the system functions

ger side mirror, arrow 2.

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.

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Adjustments Controls

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

movement.<

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seated

position.

3. Swing the lever back up.

Do not use force to swing the lever

back up; otherwise, the mechanism

will be damaged.<

Steering wheel heating

Press the button.

The LED in the button lights up when the steer-

ing wheel heating is switched on.

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Controls Transporting children safely

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

Installing child restraint

systems

In this chapter, all production, country, and

optional equipment that is offered in the model

Observe the child restraint system manu-

range is described. As a result, some equip-

facturer's instructions when selecting,

ment described may not be available in a partic-

installing and using child restraint systems.

ular vehicle, for example due to the options or

Otherwise, the protective effect may be

national-market version selected. This also

diminished. <

applies to safety related functions and systems.

Standard child restraint systems are designed

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

section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly

The right place for children

or improperly installed child restraint systems

Do not leave children unattended in the

can increase the risk of injury to children.

vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger

Always follow the installation instructions for

themselves and/or other persons by opening

the system with the greatest care.

the doors, for example.<

On the front passenger seat

Children should always sit in the rear

After installing a child restraint system on

Accident research has shown that the safest

the front passenger seat, make sure that

place for children is on the rear seat.

the front and side airbags for the front passen-

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-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the

Before installing a child restraint system, move

event of an accident.<

the front passenger seat as far back and up as

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

Children in the 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

traveling on that seat will face a significant risk

1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest

of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even

setting, refer to page 51.

with a child restraint system.<

2. Install the child seat.

For more information on automatic deactivation

of the front passenger airbags refer to page 97.

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Transporting children safely Controls

Child seat security

The lower anchors may be used to attach the

CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child

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

is restrained by the internal harnesses.

Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors

are correctly engaged and that the child

restraint system is resting firmly against the

backrest; otherwise, the protective function of

the seat may be compromised.<

Coupe: rear seats

The rear safety belts and the front passenger

safety belt can be prevented from being pulled

out in order to fasten child restraint systems.

To lock the safety belt

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 mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are

The safety belt is locked.

located behind the labeled protective caps.

To unlock the safety belt

Convertible: rear seats

1. Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the

way.

LATCH child restraint fixing

system

LATCH: lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren.

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are

located at the positions indicated by arrows, in

To install and use the LATCH child

the gap between the seat and the backrest.

restraint system, follow the operating and

safety instructions provided by the manufac-

Installing LATCH child restraint

turer of the system; otherwise, the protective

systems

function of the seat may be compromised.<

Installing child restraint system, refer to the

Mounts for lower LATCH anchors

system operating instructions.

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out

Make sure that both LATCH anchors are

of the area for the child restraint fixing system.

correctly locked in position.

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Controls Transporting children safely

Child restraint system with tether strap

Convertible

For Canadian Customers Only.

The following statement is required by Trans-

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

Direction of travel

secured in the vehicle.

Head restraint

Hook for upper retaining strap

Coupe

Anchor

Use the tether anchors to secure child

restraint systems only; otherwise, the

Rear window shelf

anchors could be damaged.<

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap of child restraint

system

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.

For child restraint systems with tether straps

4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost

there are two additional anchors, see arrows.

position.

Placement of the tether strap

5. Pull the retaining strap taut.

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.<

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Driving Controls

Driving

Before removing the remote control, push it all

Vehicle equipment

the way in to release the locking mechanism.

In this chapter, all production, country, and

> The ignition is switched off if it was on.

optional equipment that is offered in the model

range is described. For this reason, descrip-

Automatic transmission

tions will be given of some equipment that may

not be available in a vehicle, for example due to

You cannot take out the remote control unless

the special options or national-market version

the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

selected. This also applies to safety related

functions and systems.

Start/Stop button

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control into the

ignition lock

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches radio

readiness or the ignition on or off.

Manual transmission: if you press the

Start/Stop button and depress the clutch,

the engine starts.

Insert the remote control all the way into the

Automatic transmission and Sport automatic

ignition lock.

transmission with double clutch: when you

> Radio readiness is switched on.

press the Start/Stop button and depress the

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

brake pedal, the engine starts.<

Comfort Access

Radio readiness

If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

insert the remote control into the ignition lock

The time and the outside temperature are

under special circumstances, refer to page 40.

displayed in the instrument cluster.

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 40

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Controls Driving

Ignition on

All electrical consumers can operate. The

odometer and trip odometer are displayed in

the instrument cluster.

When the engine is off, please switch

off the ignition and any unnecessary

electrical consumers in order to preserve the

battery.<

Radio readiness and ignition off

Manual transmission

All indicator and warning lamps as well as

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with

displays in the instrument cluster go out.

Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to

page 40.

1. Depress the brake.

Starting the engine

2. Depress the clutch and shift into neutral.

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust

gases can cause loss of consciousness and

The starter operates automatically for a certain

death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-

time, and stops automatically as soon as the

oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly

engine has started.

toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle

with the engine running; otherwise, such a

Automatic transmission

vehicle represents a potential safety hazard.

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with

Before leaving the car with the engine running,

Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to

place the transmission in neutral or move the

page 40.

selector lever to position P and forcefully apply

1. Depress the brake.

the parking brake to prevent the car from

moving.<

2. Move the selector lever to position P.

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right

The starter operates automatically for a certain

away, but at moderate engine speeds.

time, and stops automatically as soon as the

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

engine has started.

sion as well as repeated start attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the

Sport automatic transmission with

fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and

double clutch

there is a danger of overheating and damaging

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with

the catalytic converter.<

Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to

page 40.

1. Depress the brake.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine starts independent of the current

transmission position.

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Driving Controls

Switching off the engine

Parking brake

When leaving the vehicle, always take

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-

along the remote control; this precaution

vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it

prevents children from starting the engine, for

brakes the rear wheels.

example.<

Also follow the instructions on page 63, under

When parking, apply the parking brake

Switching off the engine.

forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could

begin to roll. On steep uphill and downhill

Indicator lamp

inclines, also secure the vehicle by turning the

The indicator lamp is lit, and when you

wheels toward the curb, for example.<

drive off a signal sounds in addition.

The parking brake is still applied.

Manual transmission

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

1. With the car at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

Applying

3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

The lever locks in position automatically.

4. Removing the remote control from the

ignition lock, refer to page 61.

Releasing

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.

4. Removing the remote control from the

ignition lock, refer to page 61.

Sport automatic transmission with

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and

double clutch

lower the lever.

1. With the car at a standstill, press the

In exceptional cases, if the parking brake

Start/Stop button.

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

If the transmission is shifted into N when

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

the engine is switched off, you will be

tinuously press the button of the parking brake

notified visually and acoustically of this

lever.

fact.

Otherwise, excessive force on the parking

2. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the

3. Remove remote control from the ignition

rear of the car to swerve.<

lock, refer to page 61. The transmission is

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-

automatically shifted into transmission

ing action, occasionally apply the parking

position P.

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming

to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.

The brake lamps do not light up when the park-

ing brake is applied.<

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Controls Driving

Manual transmission

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is displayed and, in

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press

manual mode, the engaged gear, e.g. M4.

the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,

the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-

Changing selector lever positions

ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<

> With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, the selector lever can be moved

Reverse gear

out of position P.

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

> Before moving the lever away from P or N

When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a

with the vehicle stationary, first depress the

slight resistance has to be overcome.

brake; otherwise, the selector lever will

refuse to move: shiftlock.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping

Automatic transmission with

after you select a driving position,

Steptronic

depress the brake until you are ready to

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can

start.<

also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to

page 65.

Vehicle parking

To prevent the vehicle from rolling,

always select position P and apply the

parking brake before leaving the vehicle with

the engine running.<

Disengaging the remote control

A lock prevents inadvertent shifting into the

In order to remove the remote control from the

selector lever positions R and P. To release the

ignition lock, you must first move the selector

lock, press the button on the front of the selec-

lever to position P and switch off the engine:

tor lever, see arrow.

interlock. Removing the remote control from

the ignition lock, refer to page 61.

P Park

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

Selector lever positions

The transmission locks to prevent the drive

P R N D M/S + -

wheels from turning.

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Driving Controls

R Reverse

Shifting gears via the selector lever

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

Move selector lever from position D toward the

left into the M/S shifting slot:

N Neutral

When you press the selector lever forwards or

backwards, the manual mode is activated and

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

Steptronic changes gear.

The vehicle can roll.

The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the

D Drive, automatic position

instrument cluster.

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

ward gears are selected automatically.

when they will result in a plausible combination

of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-

a downshift that would cause the engine to

sumption is lowest when you are driving in

overrev will not be executed by the system.

position D.

The gear selected is briefly displayed in the

Kickdown

instrument cluster, followed again by the gear

actually in use.

Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum

performance.

Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-

Changing gears using shifting paddles

throttle resistance point.

on steering wheel

The shift paddles allow you to shift gears

Sport program and manual mode M/S

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.

> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using

the shift paddles for a certain amount of

time, the transmission switches back to

automatic mode.

Move selector lever from position D toward the

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear

left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program

plane, manual mode remains active.<

is activated. This position is recommended for a

performance-oriented driving style.

DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.

To deactivate the sport program or manual

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

into position D.

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Controls Driving

> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift

7-gear Sport automatic

paddle +.

transmission with double

> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift

clutch

paddle -.

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

The concept

when they will result in a plausible combination

The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with

of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,

double clutch is an automated manual trans-

a downshift that would cause the engine to

mission with two clutches and secondary gear

overrev will not be executed by the system.

sets in which the clutching and shifting is

The gear selected is briefly displayed in the

handled by an electrohydraulic system.

instrument cluster, followed again by the gear

With the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission

actually in use.

with double clutch, the gears are shifted without

an interruption in driving power.

Overriding selector lever lock

You operate the 7-gear Sport automatic trans-

If the selector lever will not move out of

mission with double clutch using the selector

position P even though the ignition is switched

lever and two shift paddles on the steering

on, the brake is depressed, and the button on

wheel.

the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever

It offers you the following functions:

lock can be overridden:

> Either manual or automatic mode: sequen-

Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

tial mode or drive mode

Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

> Automatic downshifting and protection

until the sleeve is inside out.

against incorrect gear selection, even in

sequential mode

> Acceleration assistant, Launch Control,

refer to page 70

> Automatic intermediate throttle application

System limitations

The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with

double clutch has an overheating protection

that protects the clutch from extreme loads.

Using the screwdriver from the onboard

The indicator lamp lights up in yellow if

vehicle tool kit, refer to page 243, press the

the transmission becomes too warm.

red lever, see arrow, while moving the

Avoid high engine loads and frequent

selector lever to the desired position.

accelerations from zero. If the transmission is

overheated, the indicator lamp lights up in red

and the power flow to the motor is interrupted. It

is only possible to continue driving once the

transmission has cooled down.

Avoid frequent powerful accelerations from

zero and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by

pressing lightly on the accelerator while letting

the clutch slip, as this may cause the transmis-

sion to overheat.

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Driving Controls

Selector lever positions

Shifting into P

P R N D M/S + -

Press the button P.

The selector lever position and the engaged

P Park

gear are displayed, e.g. M4.

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

Engaging selector lever positions

The rear wheels are locked.

> The selector lever can be moved out of

The transmission is shifted into P if, with

position P only with the engine running:

the engine running, you open the driver's

interlock.

door, do not have your safety belt fastened, and

subsequently actuate neither the brake pedal

> Before moving the lever away from P or N

nor the accelerator. Before leaving the vehicle,

with the vehicle stationary, first depress the

make sure that the automatic transmission

brake; otherwise, the desired shift will not

selector lever is in the park position. Otherwise,

be executed: shiftlock.

the vehicle may begin to move.<

Shifting into N, D, R

The transmission is shifted into P as soon

as you switch off the engine, unless the

transmission is in N and the remote control is in

the ignition lock, refer to page 61. As soon as

you remove the remote control from the ignition

lock, then the transmission is shifted into P.<

R Reverse

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired

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

direction, overcoming a resistance point if

The vehicle can roll.

necessary. When shifting out of P or into R,

simultaneously press the button 1.

After the engine is switched off, the trans-

mission remains in N if you leave the

The engaged selector lever position is also

remote control in the ignition lock. You can use

displayed on the selector lever.

this function at a car wash, for example, refer to

When you release the selector lever, it returns

page 240.<

to its center position.

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Controls Driving

D Drive mode

> Shortly before the speed falls below a gear-

dependent minimum speed, the transmis-

In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted

sion automatically downshifts without your

automatically.

intervention.

Kickdown

Quick downshifting: even in sequential mode,

you can skip over several gears in order to

For sudden acceleration maneuvers such as

achieve an optimum acceleration. To do so,

passing, depress the accelerator past the resis-

depress the accelerator past the resistance

tance point. This provides maximum accelera-

point.

tion.

To return to automatic mode, push the selector

Sport program and manual operation

lever to the right.

M/S

Gear shifting

Upshift or downshift using the selector lever or

the shift paddles. You do not need to lift your

foot off the accelerator when doing so.

Using the selector lever

> To upshift, pull the selector lever toward the

rear.

> To downshift, push it toward the front.

Push selector lever toward the left from the

selector lever position D, the Sport program is

Using the shift paddles on the steering

activated. This position is recommended for a

wheel

performance-oriented driving style.

You can also shift manually using two shift pad-

The engaged gear, e.g. S1, is displayed in the

dles on the steering wheel. The shift paddles

instrument cluster.

allow you to shift gears quickly since both

When you press the selector lever forwards or

hands can remain on the steering wheel.

backwards, the manual mode is activated and

> When you use the shift paddles on the

Steptronic changes gear.

steering wheel to shift gears in automatic

The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the

mode, the transmission switches to manual

instrument cluster.

mode.

In the following situations, the 7-gear Sport

> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using

automatic transmission with double clutch

the shift paddles for a certain amount of

does the thinking for you:

time, the transmission switches back to

> Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

automatic mode if the selector lever is in

when they will result in a plausible combina-

position D.

tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for

example, a downshift that could cause the

engine to overrev will not be executed by

the system.

> At a stop, the transmission is automatically

shifted down to the first gear.

Driving Controls

Manually unlocking parking lock

In the event of a power supply interrup-

tion such as a discharged or discon-

nected battery or an electrical malfunction, the

parking lock must be manually unlocked; other-

wise, the rear wheels are immobilized and the

vehicle cannot be towed.<

Only unlock the parking lock manually for

towing and make sure to set the parking brake

forcefully beforehand so that the vehicle cannot

> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift

roll. Lock the parking lock again after the vehicle

paddle +.

is parked.

> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift

paddle -.

Releasing

1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

Driving dynamics control

2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

The driving dynamics control permits you, at

until the sleeve is inside out.

the push of a button, to have your BMW react in

an even more sporty fashion when driving:

> Optimal use is made of the engine's speed

range.

> Gear changes occur more quickly.

> The engine reacts more spontaneously to

accelerator pedal movements.

Activating the system

3. Using the allen wrench from the tool kit,

refer to page 243, rotate the cover until it

reaches the stop, arrow 1, and remove,

arrow 2.

Press the SPORT button.

The LED in the button lights up.

Deactivating the system

> Press the SPORT button again

4. Insert allen wrench into the opening,

> Switch off the engine

arrow 1.

The LED in the button goes out.

Controls Driving

Launch Control

Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-

tion when starting off on a road surface with

good traction.

Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-

erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-

cle will lead to premature component wear.<

Launch Control is ready for use when the

engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after

5. Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the

uninterrupted travel of at least 6.2 miles/10 km.

stop, arrow 2. The parking lock is unlocked.

1. With the engine running, step on the brake

Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo-

with your left foot.

site direction; otherwise, you may

2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),

damage the mechanism.<

refer to page 90.

6. Remove allen wrench from the opening.

3. Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to

After parking the vehicle, lock the parking

page 69.

lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger

4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the

that the vehicle will roll.<

manual mode and select 1^st gear.

5. With your right foot, push the accelerator

Locking

pedal past the resistance point. The engine

1. Press the button, see arrow.

speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag

The parking lock is locked again.

symbol appears in the instrument cluster.

6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-

cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal

floored.

7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long

as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed

past the resistance point.

Launch Control will be ready for use again after

you drive a certain distance.

Launch Control is not available for use during

2. Replace cover again.

the break-in phase, refer to page 124.

3. Clip the selector lever sleeve back into

To maintain driving stability, keep DSC

place.

activated whenever possible.<

4. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

Jump starting and towing, starting on

page 251.

Driving Controls

Turn signals/

3. "Triple turn signal"

headlamp flasher

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

High beams

Headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Wiper system

Do not switch on the wipers if they immo-

Using turn signals

bilized by ice; otherwise, damage to the

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

wiper blades and wiper motor may occur.<

To turn off manually, press the lever to the

Do not use the wipers when the window

resistance point.

glass is dry; otherwise, the wiper blades

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

may experience accelerated wear or damage.<

lamp and the turn signals indicates that

one of the turn signal bulbs has failed.<

Signaling a turn briefly

Press the lever as far as the resistance point for

as long as you wish to signal a turn.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.

The turn signals flash three times.

Switching on wipers

You can activate or deactivate this function.

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

1. "Settings"

Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

2. "Lighting"

rain sensor

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Controls Driving

Switching on wipers

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain

Press the lever upward, arrow 1.

sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

The lever automatically returns to its initial

The LED goes out.

position when released.

Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-

Normal wiper speed

ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do

so could result in damage caused by undesired

Press once.

wiper activation.<

The system switches to operation in the inter-

mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Fast wiper speed

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and

Press twice or press beyond the resistance

the wipers are operated for a short time.

point.

The system switches to normal speed when the

When the vehicle lighting system is switched

vehicle is stationary.

on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and

appropriate intervals.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Do not use the washers if there is any

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the

danger that the fluid will freeze on the

intermittent-wipe time is a preset.

windshield. If you do, your vision could be

obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time

added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.

between wipes is controlled automatically and

Do not use the washers when the washer fluid

depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain

reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage

sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in

the washer pump.<

front of the interior rearview mirror.

Windshield washer nozzles

Activating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-

cally heated with the engine running or the

ignition switched on.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.

Therefore, keep it away from ignition

sources and only store it in the closed original

container that is kept out of reach of children;

otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.

Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the

Comply with the instructions on the

button lights up.

container.<

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn the thumb wheel 5.

Driving Controls

United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is

Cruise control

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid

The concept

dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage

You can use the cruise control feature begin-

instructions on the washer fluid container. Use

ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The car then

BMW's Windshield Washer Concentrate or the

stores and maintains the speed that you specify

equivalent.

using the lever on the steering column.

Do not use cruise control when driving at

Washer fluid filler neck

constant speed is prevented by adverse

Only add washer fluid after allowing the

conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or

engine to cool and close the cover com-

poor road conditions due to, e.g. snow, rain, ice

pletely in order to prevent the washer fluid from

or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose

contacting hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid

control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a

spills or leaks constitute a fire hazard and a risk

result.<

to personal safety.<

One lever for all functions

All washer nozzles are supplied with washer

fluid by the same reservoir.

Storing and maintaining speed or

The recommended minimum filling quantity is

accelerating

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Storing and maintaining speed or

Fill with a mixture of window cleaner concen-

decelerating

trate, tap water and, if required, with a washer

Deactivating cruise control

antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-

Resuming a previously stored speed

mendations.

Do not fill with undiluted window cleaner

Maintaining current speed

concentrate or with pure water since these can

Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly,

result in damage to the wiper system.

arrow 2.

Do not mix window cleaner concentrates from

The car's current speed is stored and main-

different manufacturers since this may clog the

tained. It is briefly displayed in the instrument

washer nozzles.

cluster.

If the engine braking power is insufficient on a

downhill slope, the set speed may be exceeded.

On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the

engine output is insufficient.

Controls Driving

Increasing speed

Resuming a previously stored speed

Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired

Press the button, arrow 4.

speed is reached.

The last stored speed is resumed and

Each time the lever is pressed briefly, the speed

maintained.

is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.

The stored speed is briefly displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Accelerating using the lever

The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is

Press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired speed

switched off.

is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

Display in the instrument cluster

the accelerator pedal. The system stores and

maintains the speed.

Decreasing speed

Repeatedly pull the lever, arrow 2, until the

desired speed is reached.

The functions here are the same as for increas-

ing the speed or accelerating, except that the

speed will be decreased.

Deactivating cruise control

When the speed at which the vehicle is traveling

is stored or when a stored speed is called up,

Push the lever briefly upwards or downwards,

the speed is briefly displayed in the instrument

arrow 3.

cluster.

In addition, the system is automatically

deactivated:

> When the brakes are applied.

> When the clutch of the manual transmission

is engaged or the transmission is shifted

into neutral.

> When the automatic transmission selector

lever is moved into the neutral position N.

> When the selector lever of the sport auto-

matic transmission with double clutch is

moved into the neutral position N.

> When the vehicle travels faster or slower

than the set speed for an extended period,

e.g. when the accelerator is depressed.

> When DSC is intervening.

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