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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
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Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation M/S
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS is dis- played in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driv- ing style. To use the automatic mode again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Shifting gears via the selector lever When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. M1 through M6 are displayed in the instrument cluster. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru- ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
Shifting gears via shift paddles* on the steering wheel The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly since both hands can remain on the steering wheel.
A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag- ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.
P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are selected automatically. Under normal operating conditions, fuel con- sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi- tion D.
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> 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.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.<
> To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles. > To shift down: press one of the shift pad-
dles.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru- ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden: 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 222, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator
has failed.<
Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
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Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn signals flash three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Triple turn signal"
Triple turn signal activation is activated and is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Wiper system
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers Press the lever upward, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
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Normal wiper speed Press once. The system switches to operation in the inter- mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn knurled wheel 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter- ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
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Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on*.
Sports Wagon: rear window wiper 1 Intermittent operation. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to contin- uous operation.
2 Cleaning the rear window The rear window wiper does not move if the lever is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on. To switch on the rear window wiper: 1. Move the lever to its home position. 2. Reselect the desired position.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.<
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. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainer.<
Washer fluid filler neck
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir. Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering column. In order to maintain the specified speed, the system brakes the vehicle when the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or poor road conditions due to, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces. Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<
Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated.
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One lever for all functions
1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Maintaining current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main- tained. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys- tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Increasing desired speed Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever is pressed to the resis- tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever Accelerating slightly: Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Accelerating significantly:
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Press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores and maintains the speed.
Decreasing speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. > Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Deactivating cruise control Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When you brake the vehicle > When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to neutral in cars with a manual transmis- sion
> When you engage selector lever position N
in cars with an automatic transmission
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC > When DSC or ABS is intervening Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when cruise control has been deactivated by applying the parking brake or as a result of DSC intervention. A message appears on the Control Display.
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Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button, arrow 4. The last stored speed is resumed and maintained. In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> In cars with a manual transmission: when
you switch gears very slowly or shift to neu- tral
> In cars with an automatic transmission:
when you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos- sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 76.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. A message appears on the Control Display. You can find more information starting on page 75.
Active cruise control*
The concept With active cruise control, you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically
maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set- ting as slower traffic is encountered. Active cruise control is a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on high- ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe- cially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly. Within the limits of its capability, the system automatically adapts the car's speed to that of a slower vehicle in front of you. You can specify the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front in four stages. For safety reasons, the distance is speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automat- ically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to sig- nal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle or the driver to downshift, depending on the kind of trans- mission your vehicle is equipped with, to main- tain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Your selected speed will be held when driving downhill, too. Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con- ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 65.
Braking sensation > If you step on the brake pedal while the sys-
tem is braking, pedal sensation will be slightly different from the usual.
> Possible noises during automatic braking
are normal.
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Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated.
One lever for all functions
Range of applications The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, the maximum desired speed is 110 mph or 180 km/h.
As with conventional cruise control sys- tems, active cruise control in no way
diminishes or substitutes for the driver’s own personal responsibility, alertness and aware- ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in
