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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 vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229.


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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 vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229, 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.


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 vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229.


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 vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229, into the opening provided. Move the pan- orama 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 50.


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 should come between the airbags 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 deploys. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise, serious injuries can result if the airbag deploys.< 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 90.


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 110. 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 danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally 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.<


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


Correctly adjusted 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. 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.<


Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.


Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.


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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 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


Rear seats


Height adjustment


> 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.


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.


Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint.


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Storing


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.<


Heated seats*


Press the button once per 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 posi- tions. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup- port are not stored in memory.


1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,


refer to page 54.


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 the memory while you are driving; otherwise, unexpected seat


movement could result in an accident.<


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


on radio readiness, refer to page 54.


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 54.


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:


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Call-up with the remote control The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can select whether or not the seat is reset to that position automatically.


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.< The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.


Selecting automatic call-up 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Last seat position auto."


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.


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On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.


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 driver's and front passenger seat


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 safety belt is not fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas- senger 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- 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.


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.<


1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic


curb monitor*


3 Folding mirrors in and out* 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.


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Passenger side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor*


Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*


Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the


driver's side mirror, arrow 1.


2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector


lever to position R. 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


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.


Steering wheel


Adjustments


Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move- ment.<


Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head- lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.


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.


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Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism


will be damaged.<


Steering wheel heating*


Press the button. The LED in the button lights up when the steer- ing wheel heating is switched on.


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Transporting children safely


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.<


Seat position Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.


Backrest width*


The backrest width of the front passenger seat must be at its widest possible set- ting. Do not change the setting after installing the child seat. Otherwise, the child seat's stabil- ity on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-


ting, refer to page 43. Install the child seat.


2.


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 90.


Installing child restraint systems


Observe the child restraint system manu- facturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise, the protective effect may be dimin- ished. <


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Child seat security


backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<


Rear seats with through-loading system


The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child restraint systems.


To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the


belt.


2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut


against the child restraint system.


The 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


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.<


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1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Rear window shelf/cargo area 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.


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


Start/stop button


Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on.


Individual electrical consumers can operate.


Comfort Access* If the car is equipped with Comfort 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.


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 Comfort Access*, by touching


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.<


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Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out.


The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.


Starting the engine


Do not run the engine in enclosed areas; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust


gases can cause loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi- cle represents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from mov- ing.<


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 Comfort 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.


Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort 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.


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 54.


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.


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4. Removing the remote control from the igni-


tion lock, refer to page 54.


The brake lamps do not light up when the park- ing brake is applied.<


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.


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.


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Manual transmission


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.<


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 57.


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 54.


Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –


Displays in the instrument cluster


P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.


Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on or the engine


running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P.


> Before moving the lever away from P or N


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