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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


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.<


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.


Kickdown Kickdown 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 on the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.


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Shifting gears via the selector lever Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. M1 through M6 are displayed on 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. > 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.<


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 even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and 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


vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.


Turn signals/ headlamp flasher


> 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


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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.


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. 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.


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.


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Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor


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


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 thumbwheel 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.


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.<


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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.<


One lever for all functions


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. The system is deactivated when you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.


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 manual transmission


> When you select the automatic transmis-


sion's neutral position N


> 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 lights up when cruise control is deactivated due to control intervention by the DSC, for example. 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 manual transmission: when you


shift gears very slowly or shift to neutral


> In cars with 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 78.<


Malfunction


The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. A message appears on the Control Display. More


information can be found beginning on page 77.


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 66.


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.


Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. The system is deactivated when you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.


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 city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off- ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering inter- changes, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving situations could result that pose the risk of accidents.<


One lever for all functions


1 Store and increase desired speed 2 Store and decrease desired speed


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