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With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil- dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.
Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear, otherwise
unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
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Sedan: glass roof*, electric
To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof while closing it.
Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass roof is raised and the slid-
ing visor opens slightly.
> The open glass roof automatically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.
> Press the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
You can close the glass roof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 27 or 29.
After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof
for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur- ing closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would con- tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point. The roof closes without pinch protection.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass roof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 222.
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2.
Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.
it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
3. Remove the control unit. 4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
5.
Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 222, into the opening provided. Move the glass roof in the desired direction.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
Sports Wagon: Panorama glass roof*
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the panorama glass roof and keep
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Raising Press the switch. The closed roof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, as this
would damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
Sliding visor The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep- arately when the roof is in the closed or raised position. > Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point. The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position.
> Tap the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point. The sliding visor opens automatically. Tap- ping the switch again stops the operation.
You can close the sliding visor in a similar man- ner by pressing the switch forwards.
Panorama glass roof When the sliding visor is open, proceed as described under Sliding visor. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 28 or 29.
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Opening and closing the roof and sliding visor at the same time Tap the switch twice in quick succession beyond the resistance point. Tapping the switch again stops the operation.
Convenience functions > With the roof open, press the switch twice:
The roof is raised.
> With the roof open, tap the switch twice in
the direction for opening: The roof is opened fully.
Comfort position In the comfort position, the roof is not com- pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi- tion. If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch.
After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system If the panorama glass roof or the sliding visor encounters an obstruction while closing from a position about two-thirds closed, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the panorama glass roof and the sliding visor are opened again slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would con- tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without pinch protection.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the panorama glass roof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 222.
2.
Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.
3. Remove the control unit.
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4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
5.
Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 222, into the opening provided. Move the panorama glass roof in the desired direction.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
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Adjustments
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 49.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air- bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, e.g. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front air- bag is triggered. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side or head airbags, other- wise serious injuries could result if the airbags suddenly deployed.< Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum- stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi- tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem- porary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 88.
Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Head restraints, refer to page 43.
Safety belt 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. Your vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag- ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it sits as snugly as possible against the lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other- wise the belt could slide over your hips and injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, otherwise its restraining effect could be impaired. Sports Wagon: if the rear center safety belt is used, the wider backrest must be locked in place, refer to page 107. Otherwise the safety belt will have no restraining effect.< Safety belts, refer to page 46.
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Seats
Backrest
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 43, and on damaged safety belts on page 46.
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop- erly.
Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
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Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Tilt*
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Thigh support*
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
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1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle
4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: press the
switch at the front or rear, respectively.
> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat- eral-support pads. Press the front or rear end of the switch. Backrest width decreases or increases accord- ingly.
Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<
Front active head restraints In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers that could impair the function of the active head restraint. Otherwise, the protective func- tion of the active head restraint will not be ensured and its full potential in reducing the risk of injury in the event of a rear collision may not be realized. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or
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triggering of the active head restraints, have the testing, repair and removal executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord- ing to repair procedures of BMW with corre- spondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in per- sonal injury.<
For technical reasons, the head restraint cannot be removed.<
Front seats
Height adjustment
Removing Sedan: Only with through-loading system: 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out.
Only remove the head restraints if no pas- sengers will be sitting in the rear. Reinstall head restraints before transporting passengers in the rear.<
Folding head restraints down and back up
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Rear seats
Height adjustment
Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint. Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold down the outer rear head restraints as well.
Only fold the head restraints down if no passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold up the head restraints before transporting pas- sengers in the rear.<
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
The center head restraint is not height-adjust- able.
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Heated seats*
Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press button longer. If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature. The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi- nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror positions. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup- port are not stored in memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 53.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3. Press the
button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the
LED goes out. The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv- ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 53.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.
Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page 53.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the Press the button again; the LED goes out.
button was pressed accidentally:
Call-up with the remote control The driver's seat position last stored is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can select the occasion on which the seat is reset to that position. > Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked. > Call-up when the driver's door is opened. When this Personal Profile function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.<
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The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.
Selecting automatic call-up iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Last seat position auto."
et
The function for automatically calling up
the last seat position is switched on and is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Switching off automatic call-up Deactivate "Last seat position automatic".
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal 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. On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.
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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 42.
Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder for front seats
The indicator lamps light up and an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a message appears on the Control Dis- play. Check whether the safety belt
has been fastened correctly. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas- tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt is not fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-
tem, including any belt tensioners or child- restraint systems, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
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respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will func- tion properly.<
Rear center safety belt With through-loading system*: Before using the center rear seat, release the latch plate from the fixture on the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
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 acci- dent.<
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use*. The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out* At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/ 20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by pressing button 3. This can be beneficial in nar- row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors manually or
with button 3 to prevent them from being dam- aged, depending on the width of the vehicle.<
Automatic heating* 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.
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor*
3 Folding mirrors in and out*
2. Shift to reverse or engage selector lever
position R.
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The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into a parking space.
Deactivating Push the switch to the position for the passen- ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, otherwise there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move- ment.<
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*
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
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.
The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors* is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror. In order to ensure that the system functions 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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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.< The rear center seat is not suitable for installing child-restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question.
Children always in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only
in the rear in suitable child-restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth- erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buck- led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child-restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child- restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas- senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child-restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 88.
Installing child-restraint systems
Observe the child-restraint system man- ufacturer's instructions when selecting,
installing and using child-restraint systems. Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin- ished.<
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 or improperly installed child-restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care.
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front passen- ger are deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Backrest width*
The backrest width of the front passen- ger's seat must be at its widest possible setting. Do not change the setting after install- ing the child seat. Otherwise the child seat's stability on the front passenger's seat is lim- ited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-
ting, refer to page 43. Install the child seat.
2.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger's safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child-restraint systems.
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To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child-restraint system with the
Rear seats with through-loading system
belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child-restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 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 CHil- dren.
To install and use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and
safety instructions provided by the manufac- turer of the system, otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system. 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.<
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protec- tive caps.
Rear seats without through-loading system
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Child-restraint system with tether strap
Use the top tether anchors to secure child-restraint systems only, otherwise
the anchors could be damaged.<
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Sedan
Sedan
There are three additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
Sports Wagon
Sports Wagon
There are three additional anchors under a cover for child-restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
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.<
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Rear window shelf/cargo bay floor 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap of child-restraint sys-
tem
Fold the anchors and, if necessary, the head restraints* upward before use. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint holders.
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3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to
the anchor.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap taut.
On journeys
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear door: The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 36, if children are traveling on the rear seat.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Convenient access* If the car is equipped with convenient access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock under special circumstances, refer to page 34.
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause
damage.< Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism. > The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Start/stop button Pressing the start/stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off.
Manual transmission: the engine is started when you press the start/stop
button and depress the clutch. Automatic transmission: the engine is started when you press the start/stop button and depress the brake.<
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the outside temperature are dis- played in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is switched off automatically: > When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> In cars with convenient access*, by touch- ing the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 34
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 electri-
cal consumers in order to preserve the bat- tery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running,
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place the transmission in neutral or engage selector lever position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion as well as repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con- venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 34. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.
3. Press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con- venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 34. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Move the selector lever to position P. 3. Press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engine When the engine is cold and temperatures are below approx. 327/06, the starting process may take a little more time due to automatic preheating. The preheating indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on; at the same time a message appears on the Control Display.
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Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force- fully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Manual transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 53.
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 igni-
tion lock, refer to page 53.
Parking brake The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The parking brake is still
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
applied.
Applying The lever locks in position automatically.
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Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con- tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force on the parking brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to swerve.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak- ing action, occasionally apply the parking 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.<
Manual transmission
Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 56.
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 In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock, you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock. Removing the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 53.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert- ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.55
