BMW 2 Series Coupe (2016 year). Manual in english — page 5
Safety Controls
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform
reset".
The status is displayed.
6. Drive away.
Status control display
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
Tire and system status are indicated by the
displayed.
color of the wheels and a text message on the
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
Control Display.
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
All wheels green
completed automatically while driving.
System is active and will issue a warning rela-
The progress of the reset is displayed.
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
After a successfully completed Reset, the
the last reset.
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
One wheel is yellow
active" is displayed.
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
the indicated tire.
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
All wheels are yellow
Low tire pressure message
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
several tires.
Check Control message is displayed.
Wheels, gray
▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a
malfunction.
▷ No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
Status information
based on the tire inflation pressures before
the last reset.
The status control display additionally shows
the current tire inflation pressures. It shows the
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
actual values read; they may vary depending
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
on driving style or weather conditions.
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
Carry out reset
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
Run-flat tires, refer to page 180, are la-
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
beled with a circular symbol containing the
wheel change.
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
Do not continue driving without run-flat
1. "Vehicle info"
tires
2. "Vehicle status"
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
3.
"Perform reset"
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
may result in serious accidents.◀
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
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Actions in the event of a flat tire
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
Normal tires
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ-
1. Identify the damaged tire.
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
four tires.
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma-
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
potholes, etc.
not have been initialized. In this case, initi-
Because the possible driving distance de-
alize the system.
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
If an identification is not possible, please
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon-
contact the service center.
ger depending on the driving speed, road con-
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
Continued driving with a flat tire
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
this case, have the electronics checked at the
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
next opportunity and have them replaced if
needed.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re-
Run-flat tires
duced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
Maximum speed
change.◀
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
Final tire failure
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
Continued driving with a flat tire
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
not continue driving and contact your service
vers.
center.◀
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Required tire inflation pressure check
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
message
the next opportunity.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
following situations
is shown to be correct, it is possible that
the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform
▷ The system has detected a wheel change,
a reset. In that case, carry out a reset.
but no reset was done.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
▷ Inflation was not carried out according to
tire inflation pressure:
specifications.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen below
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv-
the level of the last confirmation.
ing style and road conditions.
In this case:
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▷ Check the tire pressure and correct as
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
needed.
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
change.
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
System limits
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
The system does not function properly if a re-
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
reported though tire inflation pressures are
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
correct.
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
should stop and check your tires as soon as
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
temperature falls again. These circumstances
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef-
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
very sharply.
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
Malfunction
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
even if under-inflation has not reached the
then lights up continuously. A Check
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de-
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi-
tected.
cator to indicate when the system is not oper-
Display in the following situations:
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica-
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc-
have the service center check it if needed.
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by
minute and then remain continuously illumi-
your service center.
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub-
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset.
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
Reset the system again.
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
▷ Interference through systems or devices
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
with the same radio frequency: after leav-
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
ing the area of the interference, the system
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
automatically becomes active again.
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
Declaration according to NHTSA/
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-
System
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
to continue to function properly.
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
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4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
The concept
6. Drive away.
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
The initialization is completed while driving,
on the basis of rotation speed differences be-
which can be interrupted at any time.
tween the individual wheels while driving.
The initialization automatically continues when
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
driving resumes.
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
Indication of a flat tire
detected and reported as a flat tire.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
The system does not measure the actual infla-
Check Control message is displayed.
tion pressure in the tires.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other-
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as-
vers.
sured. Initialize the system after each correc-
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
regular tires or run-flat tires.
every tire or wheel change.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 180, are la-
beled with a circular symbol containing the
Status display
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
Do not continue driving without run-flat
whether or not the FTM is active.
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
1. "Vehicle info"
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
2. "Vehicle status"
may result in serious accidents.◀
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta-
The status is displayed.
bility Control is switched on if needed.
Initialization
System limits
When initializing the once set inflation tire
Sudden tire damage
pressures serve as reference values in order to
detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con-
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
firming the tire inflation pressures.
external circumstances cannot be recognized
in advance.◀
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
On the Control Display:
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
1. "Vehicle info"
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
2. "Vehicle status"
the following situations:
3.
"Perform reset"
▷ When the system has not been initialized.
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▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
surface.
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ-
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
▷ When driving with snow chains.
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma-
Actions in the event of a flat tire
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Normal tires
Because the possible driving distance de-
1. Identify the damaged tire.
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon-
four tires.
ger depending on the driving speed, road con-
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
Continued driving with a flat tire
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re-
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.
duced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
Run-flat tires
change.◀
Maximum speed
Final tire failure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
Continued driving with a flat tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
not continue driving and contact your service
center.◀
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Intelligent Safety
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
The concept
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
the driver assistance system.
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In-
the system.
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys-
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli-
tire inflation pressure:
sion. These systems are active automatically
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
every time the engine is started using the
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv-
Start/Stop button:
ing style and road conditions.
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▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak-
Intelligent Safety button
ing function, refer to page 104.
▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 107.
Camera
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi-
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
traffic conditions.◀
Switching on/off
Be alert
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati-
Due to system limitations, warnings may
cally active after every departure.
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
Press button: the systems are turned
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
off. The LED goes out.
of an accident.◀
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
At a glance
The concept
Button in the vehicle
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi-
nent collision and actuates brakes independ-
ently if needed.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
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The front-end collision warning is available
Be alert
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
avoiding false alarm.
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
General information
Tow-starting and towing
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with
tions of the individual braking systems might
the current driving situation.
lead to accidents.◀
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.
At a glance
Detection range
Button in the vehicle
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
Intelligent Safety button
Hints
Camera
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi-
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
The camera is found near the interior rearview
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
mirror.
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
traffic conditions.◀
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
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Switching on/off
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
Switching on automatically
impending danger of a collision or the distance
The system is automatically active after every
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
driving-off.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Switch off
Press button: the system is switched
Acute warning with braking function
off. The LED goes out.
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
when the vehicle approaches another object at
The LED lights up.
a relatively high differential speed.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
Setting the warning time
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter-
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
vention in a possible risk of collision.
1. "Settings"
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
previous prewarning.
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Braking intervention
Display.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
The selected time is stored for the profile cur-
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak-
rently in use.
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos-
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
Warning with braking function
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
Display
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi-
come to a complete stop.
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru-
Manual transmission: During a braking inter-
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may
Symbol Measure
be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn-
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
ing.
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
Brake and increase distance.
vated.
The vehicle flashes red and an
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn-
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-
ing.
tively moving the steering wheel.
You are requested to intervene by
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
braking or make an evasive maneu-
of the detection range and functional restric-
ver.
tions are to be considered.
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System limits
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
The concept
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is-
The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe-
sued late.
destrians.
E. g. the following situations may not be de-
The system issues a warning in the city driving
tected:
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col-
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
them at high speed.
function.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
controls the system.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
General information
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
In daylight the system warns of possible colli-
sions with pedestrians at speeds from about
Functional limitations
6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h
The system may not be fully functional in the
shortly before a collision the system supports
following situations:
you with a braking intervention.
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-
Under those circumstances it reacts to people
fall.
who are within the detection range of the sys-
▷ In tight curves.
tem.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
Detection range
▷ If the field of view of the camera in the mir-
ror is dirty or obscured.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
ately after vehicle shipment.
▷ If there is constant blinding effects be-
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div-
ided into two areas.
Warning sensitivity
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
vehicle.
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. However, there may also be an ex-
▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
cess of false warnings.
left.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo-
cated within the central area. A warning is is-
sued about pedestrians who are located within
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the extended area only if they are moving in
Intelligent Safety button
the direction of the central area.
Camera
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi-
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The camera is found near the interior rearview
The displays and warnings of the system
mirror.
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Switching on/off
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
Switching on automatically
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
The system is automatically active after every
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
driving-off.
of an accident.◀
Switch off
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Press button: the systems are turned
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
off. The LED goes out.
tions of the individual braking systems might
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
lead to accidents.◀
LED lights up.
At a glance
Warning with braking function
Button in the vehicle
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig-
nal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
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Braking intervention
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-
fall.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak-
▷ In tight curves.
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos-
▷ If the driving stability control systems are
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
▷ If the camera viewing field or the front
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
windshield are dirty or covered.
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter-
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
be shut down.
ately after vehicle shipment.
The braking intervention is executed only if
▷ If there is constant blinding effects be-
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
low in the sky.
vated.
▷ When it is dark outside.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-
tively moving the steering wheel.
Lane departure warning
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
The concept
of the detection range and functional restric-
tions are to be considered.
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
System limits
markings is about to leave the lane. This
speed, depending on the country version, is
Detection range
between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h.
The detection potential of the camera is lim-
ited.
When switching on the system below this
speed, a message is displayed in the instru-
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is-
ment cluster.
sued late.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
E. g. the following situations may not be de-
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
tected:
may vary depending on the current driving sit-
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.
uation.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such
The system does not provide a warning if the
because of the viewing angle or contour.
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than
Hints
32 in/80 cm.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
Functional limitations
for the driver's personal judgment of the
The system may not be fully functional or may
course of the road and the traffic situation.
not be available in the following situations:
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In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer-
Display in the instrument cluster
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi-
▷ Lines: system is activated.
cle.◀
▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
At a glance
issued.
Button in the vehicle
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi-
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
Lane departure warning
▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.
▷ When braking hard.
Camera
▷ When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi-
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow,
mirror.
ice, dirt or water.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
▷ When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
Switching on/off
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Press button.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
ered with stickers, etc.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
ately after vehicle shipment.
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After travel has begun, the system is trained
Brake force display
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
The concept
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷ Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav-
ior.
▷ Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen-
dation to take a break.
▷ During normal brake application, the bot-
Break recommendation
tom brake lights light up.
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
▷ During heavy brake application, the top
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
brake lights light up in addition.
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
Attentiveness assistant
After a break, another recommendation to take
The concept
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi-
mately 45 minutes.
The system can detect increasing lack of alert-
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo-
System limits
notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this
situation, it is recommended that the driver
The function may be limited in the following
takes a break.
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
Note
▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.
Personal responsibility
▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor-
▷ In active driving situations, such as when
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
changing lanes frequently.
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de-
▷ When the road surface is poor.
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷ In the event of strong side winds.
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
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Driving stability control systems
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi-
Vehicle features and options
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
This chapter describes all standard, country-
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi-
specific and optional features offered with the
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
series. It also describes features that are not
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
wheels.
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
Note
systems. The respectively applicable country
Adjust your driving style to the situation
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
Antilock Brake System ABS
even with DSC.
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
braking.
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
The vehicle contains its steering power even
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
during full brake applications, thus increasing
roof load
active safety.
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
ABS is operational every time you start the en-
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
gine.
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv-
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
Brake assistant
of gravity.◀
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
Overview
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis-
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
Button in the vehicle
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept
DSC OFF button
DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
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Indicator/warning lights
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con-
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some-
trols the drive and braking forces.
what limited driving stability.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
failed.
provides maximum traction. Driving stability is
limited during acceleration and when driving in
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
curves.
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
Therefore drive with appropriate caution.
reduced during acceleration and when driving
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
in curves.
under the following special circumstances:
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,
again as soon as possible.
snow-covered roads.
▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or
Deactivating DSC
driving off from loose grounds.
Press and hold this button but not lon-
▷ When driving with snow chains.
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in-
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
Traction Control
The DSC system is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equip-
Activating DTC
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru-
Activating DSC
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Deactivating DTC
Press button again.
Indicator/warning lights
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica-
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis-
tor lamp go out.
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve-
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
DTC Dynamic Traction
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis-
Control
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
The concept
road surface.
The DTC system is a version of the DSC where
forward momentum is optimized.
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Dynamic Damping Control
Servotronic
The concept
The concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo-
The Servotronic varies the steering force re-
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav-
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
eling on uneven road surfaces.
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer-
The system enhances driving dynamics and
ing, low force is required. As the speed in-
comfort fitting road surface and driving style.
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
Programs
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord-
The system offers several different programs.
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con-
Control, refer to page 114.
veyed.
SPORT
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab-
Driving Dynamics Control
sorbers for greater driving agility.
The concept
SPORT+
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab-
tune the vehicle's settings and features. Vari-
sorbers for greater driving agility when driving
ous programs can be selected for this purpose.
with limited driving stabilization.
The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF buttons can each be used to activate a
COMFORT/ECO PRO
program.
Balanced control of the vehicle.
Overview
Variable sport steering
Button in the vehicle
The variable sport steering increases the
steering angle of the front wheels at large
steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or
when parking. Steering becomes more direct.
It also varies the force required to turn the
wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.
This results in a sporty steering response. In
addition, it becomes easier to steer during
parking and maneuvering.
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Operating the programs
Activating SPORT+
Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
Press button
Program
appears in the instrument cluster and
DSC OFF
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
TRACTION
Automatic program change
SPORT+
When activating cruise control, the program
SPORT
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Indicator/warning lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Automatic program change
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
The system may automatically switch to COM-
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
FORT in the following situations:
▷ Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.
SPORT
▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
Depending on the equipment, consistently
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
sporty tuning of the suspension, steering, and
engine control for greater driving agility with
▷ When activating cruise control in TRAC-
maximum driving stabilization.
TION or DSC OFF mode.
The program can be configured to individual
DSC OFF
specifications. The configuration is stored for
the profile currently in use.
When DSC OFF, refer to page 113, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
Activating SPORT
and when driving in curves.
Press button repeatedly until SPORT
TRACTION
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Configuring SPORT
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 113, is
When the display is activated on the Control
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac-
Display, refer to page 116, the SPORT driving
celeration and when driving in curves.
mode can be set to individual specifications.
SPORT+
▷ Activating SPORT.
Sporty driving with optimized suspension and
▷ "Configure SPORT"
adapted engine control with limited driving sta-
▷ Configuring the SPORT driving mode.
bilization.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti-
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
vated:
The driver handles several of the stabilization
1. "Settings"
tasks.
2. "Driving mode"
3. "Configure SPORT"
4. Configure driving mode.
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This configuration is retrieved when the
Displays
SPORT driving mode is activated.
Program selection
COMFORT
Pressing the button displays a
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
list of the selectable programs.
stabilization.
Depending on your vehicle's op-
tional features, the list in the in-
Activating COMFORT
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Press button repeatedly until COM-
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Selected program
In certain situations, the system automatically
The instrument cluster displays
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
the selected program.
program change, refer to page 115.
ECO PRO
ECO PRO, refer to page 159, provides consis-
Display on the Control Display
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for
maximum range with maximum driving stabili-
Program changes can be displayed on the
zation.
Control Display.
Comfort functions and the engine controller
1. "Settings"
are adjusted.
2. "Control display"
The program can be configured to individual
3. "Driving mode info"
specifications.
Activating ECO PRO
Drive-off assistant
Press button repeatedly until ECO
This system supports driving off on inclines.
PRO is displayed in the instrument
The parking brake is not required.
cluster.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.
Configuring ECO PRO
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with-
1. Activate ECO PRO.
out delay.
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
Make the desired settings.
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
For vehicles with respective equipment ver-
Configuring driving program
sions, the possible holding duration amounts
Settings can be made for the following driving
to 2 minutes.
programs in Driving mode:
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
▷ SPORT, refer to page 115.
is used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
▷ ECO PRO, refer to page 160.
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Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv-
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to
roll back.◀
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Driving comfort
Vehicle features and options
Overview
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Buttons on the steering wheel
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
Press button Function
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
System on/off, interrupt
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
Store speed
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Resume speed
Cruise control
rocker switch: change, hold,
store speed
The concept
The system maintains a preset speed via the
Controls
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
Switching on
is insufficient.
Press button on the steering wheel.
General information
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
Depending on the driving settings, the features
current speed.
of the cruise control can change in certain
Cruise control can be used.
areas.
Switch off
Hints
Deactivated or interrupted system
Unfavorable conditions
With deactivated or interrupted system
Do not use the system if unfavorable
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con-
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
stant speed, e.g.:
▷ On winding roads.
Press button.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
▷ If active: press twice.
on a loose road surface.
▷ If interrupted: press once.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi-
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
cle and cause an accident.◀
is deleted.
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Interrupting
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
When active, press the button.
speed.
This is displayed, refer to page 120, in the
The system is automatically interrupted if:
speedometer and briefly in the instrument
▷ The brakes are applied.
cluster.
▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
seconds or released while a gear is not en-
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
gaged.
on if needed.
▷ The gear engaged is too high for the cur-
rent speed.
Changing the speed
▷ Selector lever position D is disengaged.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
▷ DSC is actively controlling stability.
road is clear.
▷ When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
Dynamics Control.
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
1 mph/1 km/h.
speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed
Hints
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi-
Adjusting the desired speed
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Modify desired speed to road conditions
The maximum speed that can be set de-
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
pends on the vehicle.
there is the risk of an accident.◀
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resist-
ance point and holding it accelerates or de-
Maintaining/storing the speed
celerates the vehicle without requiring
Press button.
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
Or:
After the rocker switch is released, the ve-
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in-
terrupted.
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