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1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 221.
2.
Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.
3. Remove the control unit. 4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
5.
Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 221, into the
Opening and closing the sunroof and sliding visor at the same time Press the switch twice in quick succession beyond the resistance point. Pressing the switch again stops the operation.
After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the sunroof 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 sunroof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc- tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, push the switch 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:
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opening provided. Move the panorama glass roof in the desired direction.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
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Adjustments
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 53.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air- bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, e.g. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front air- bag is triggered. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side or head airbags, other- wise serious injuries could result if the airbags suddenly deployed.< Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum- stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi- tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem- porary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 95.
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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 46.
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 115. Otherwise the safety belt will have no restraining effect.< Safety belts, refer to page 49.
Seats
Backrest
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 46, and on damaged safety belts on page 50.
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 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.
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 45 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
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> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat- eral-support pads. Press the front or rear end of the switch. Backrest width decreases or increases accord- ingly.
Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<
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.
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1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat backrest slighly 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
Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint. Sedan: 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.<
Front seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
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:
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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.
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 57.
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.
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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 57.
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 57.
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.< 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. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
5.
troller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press the controller.
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 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.
6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
8. Select "After unlocking" or "After door
opened".
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 45.
9. Press the controller.
Switching off automatic call-up Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
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 lamp comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a message will appear on the Control Display. 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
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not fastened, if heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas- senger unfasten their safety belts.
Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
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.<
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more convex 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; other- wise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
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 by hand or with button 3, to prevent them from being damaged due to the width of the vehicle.<
Automatic heating* At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition 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* The settings for the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently in use*, refer to Personal Profile, page 28. The stored positions are called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
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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.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Interior rearview mirror
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*
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.
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.<
Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati- cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 57.
Programmable buttons on the steering wheel You can program the buttons to suit your per- sonal preferences:
These settings are stored for the remote con- trol currently in use.
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iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
5. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
This opens the start menu.
6. Select a button, if appropriate, and press
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
the controller.
You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button.
Operating a function Briefly press the appropriate button on the steering wheel. If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for one of the buttons: > Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press the button for a longer period > To repeat the last voice instruction:
Press the button briefly
> To cancel a voice instruction during an
announcement: Press the button briefly
4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
A list showing various functions is dis- played: > "Navigation voice instructions"
Voice messages from the navigation system*
> "Air recirculation on / off"
Permanent shut-off of outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control AUC on page 103
> "Mute on / off"
To mute the audio sources
> "Monitor on / off"
To switch the Control Display on/off
> "Telephone list"*
To show/hide the phone book or last dis- played list of stored phone numbers
> "Next entertainment source" To change the audio source
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Transporting children safely
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's seat
Before installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger's seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front pas- senger 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 46. 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 universal 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. The rear seats in your vehicle meet the recom- mendations of the SAE J1819 standard for safely mounting child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.
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. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 95.
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Child seat security
Child-restraint system with tether strap
Sports Wagon
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.
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.
Sedan
There are three additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
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Placement of the tether strap Sports Wagon:
Sedan:
1 Forward driving direction 2 Head restraint 3 Attaching clip 4 Child restraint anchor fitting 5 Rear window shelf/cargo bay floor 6 Seat backrest 7 Tether strap Fold the anchors upward before using them. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
3. Use the hook to clip the tether strap to the
anchor.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the tether strap taut.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren.
When installing and using LATCH child- restraint systems, comply with the sys-
tem manufacturer's operating and safety instructions.< Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
Rear seats with through-loading system
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protec- tive caps.
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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.
Make sure that the two lower LATCH anchors are properly engaged and that the child-restraint system rests firmly against the seat backrest.<
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 39, if children are traveling on the rear seat.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Start/stop button
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
> The electric steering wheel lock disen-
gages audibly.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the vehicle, other- wise the electric steering wheel lock will not dis- engage and you will not be able to steer the car.<
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock Press the remote control in briefly; it is ejected part of the way. At the same time: > The ignition switches off if it was on before-
hand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Each time the start/stop button is briefly pressed, radio readiness or the ignition is switched on or off.
Briefly pressing the start/stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed
starts the engine.<
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the outside temperature are dis- played in the instrument cluster, refer to page 72. 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 37
Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate. The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster, refer to page 72.
When the engine is off, please turn off the ignition and any unnecessary electrical consumers in order to preserve the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out.
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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, place the transmission in idle or move the selector lever to position P and apply the park- ing brake to prevent the car from moving.< When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine speed.
Do not depress either the brake or the clutch until you are ready to start the
engine. The engine is started when you briefly press the start/stop button and depress the brake if the car has automatic transmission, or the clutch if the car has manual transmission.<
Manual transmission 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
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Automatic transmission 1. Depress the brake. 2. Move the selector lever to position P or N. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine: > If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low tempera- tures, below approx. + 57/–156, at high altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m. Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat- alytic converter.<
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the parking brake, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.<
Manual transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button. 3. Apply the parking brake.
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, too violent an application of 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
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 60.
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.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
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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: 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.<
R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral, idle 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.
Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
Manual operation and Sport program M/S
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is rec- ommended for a performance-oriented driving 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. The instrument clus- ter shows M1 through M6.
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, refer to arrow.
P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
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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 automatically switches to manual mode.
> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using
the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission automatically switches back to automatic mode.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.<
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 221, 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 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.
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.
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