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Applying your current speed as limit Select "Select current speed" and press the controller. The system adopts your current speed as the limit.
Activating the limit Select "On" and press the controller.
Limit is activated.
Stopwatch iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Call up "Navigation". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
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4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
ler.
until "Language" is selected and press the controller.
Starting, stopping or resetting > Select "Start" and press the controller.
The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.
> Select "Reset" and press the controller.
The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was running beforehand.
> Select "Stop" and press the controller.
This stops the timer.
Taking an interim time reading Select "Interim time" and press the controller. The interim time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count.
All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running. The stopwatch continues operation in the background.<
Altering settings
Language on the Control Display The language of the Control Display can be set. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
4.
selected and press the controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
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5. Select "Text language" and press the con- troller. You can switch to another language for the display texts and navigation mes- sages.
6. Select and activate the desired language by
pressing the controller.
Brightness of the Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. Note, however, that you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
4.
selected and press the controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected and press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached.
Technology for driving comfort and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in either bumper. These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/ 2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm from the corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from the center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth- erwise physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Switching on automatically With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated after approx. 1 sec- ond when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Switching off automatically After approx. 165 ft/50 m of driving or above approx. 20 mph/approx. 30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out.
Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. As the dis- tance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin- uous tone sounds. An interval tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds
> if you remain in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors
> if you are driving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc- tioning. A message appears on the
Control Display. Have the system checked. To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
PDC with visual warning You can also have the system show distances to objects on the Control Display. The contours of distant objects are shown on the Control Dis- play even before the acoustic signal sounds. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens 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
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ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 122.
Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short- est possible braking distance during full brak- ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro- vided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel- erate. The system also recognizes unstable driving conditions, for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi- vidual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks, as this could result in an accident.<
until "PDC" is selected and press the con- troller.
6. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display is shown on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro- vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. The system is also sub- ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with trailer towbars and hitches, thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs, can disappear again from the detection area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. Therefore, always drive cautiously, otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
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Deactivating DSC
> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi- cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed. 328i, 335i: in the same way as with a differential interlock, even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are still performed on the rear axle to enhance drive output if the drive wheels experi- ence a significant loss of traction. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC Press the button again; the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces. If the indicator lamps are on: DSC is deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:
Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster come on.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. If the indicator lamps are on: DTC has been activated.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
xDrive* xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of xDrive and DSC help to further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive four-wheel-drive system distributes driving power variably to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and road conditions.
HDC Hill Descent Control* HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW's handling under these conditions. The vehicle
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then moves slightly faster than double walking speed without the driver needing to intervene. HDC can be activated as long as you are driving under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h. When driving downhill at a speed of under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is automatically reduced to slightly more than double walking speed and maintained.
Increasing or decreasing speed By accelerating or braking you can change this speed within a range from approx. 3 to 15 mph, approx. 5 to 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range using the cruise control* lever on the steering column.
HDC is automatically deactivated in the follow- ing situations: > At speeds above approx. 40 mph or
60 km/h
> After switching off the ignition.
Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in reverse gear. With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in any drive position.
Displays in the instrument cluster*
1 To increase speed 2 To decrease speed
Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED lights up. When the vehicle is being braked automatically, the LED flashes.
Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the LED goes out.
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1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display
Malfunction The HDC display disappears during HDC oper- ation, or does not appear: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to exces- sive brake temperature, or DSC has failed.
Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Drive off without delay after releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place
after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards.<
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving. In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum- ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of the affected wheel. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor- rect tire inflation pressure.
The system must be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden, severe tire damage
caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.< In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface > Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv- ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.<
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens 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 "FTM" is selected and press the con- troller.
6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
9. Start to drive.
Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.
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Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat
tire or substantial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with Run- Flat Tires, refer to page 219, the stan- dard equipment by design, do not continue driving. Otherwise a severe accident could result if you continue driving.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
3.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor- rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load or when towing a trailer:
4 or more persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h, otherwise
there is a risk of an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a
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suitable location. Otherwise parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on in yel- low. A message appears on the Con- trol Display. The Flat Tire Monitor has a malfunction or has failed. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
The concept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla- tion pressures are correct. Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Oth- erwise, the system may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud- den severe tire damage caused by out-
side influences.< The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi- cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre- quency.
Status indicator on the Control Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. TPM takes into account that tire pressures change while the vehicle is being driven. The tire pressures do not need to be corrected unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means of color indicators.
Green The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value. "TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres- sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.
All wheels yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres- sure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display.
Gray The system cannot detect a puncture. Possible reasons for this: > TPM is being reset > Temporary malfunction caused by systems or devices using the same radio frequency
> Malfunction
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.< iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button
The start menu is called up.
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 "TPM" is selected and press the con- troller.
will be adapted
6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
will be adapted
9. Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be inter-
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rupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automatically. On the Control Display, the tires are shown in green and "Sta- tus: TPM active" is displayed again.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is resetting and determining the inflation pressures, all tires on the Control Display are displayed in yellow. The message "Tire low!" is shown.<
Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substan-
tial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
2.
If the car is not equipped with Run- Flat Tires, refer to page 219, the stan- dard equipment by design, do not continue driving. Otherwise a severe accident could result after a tire puncture if you continue driving.< In the event of complete pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics.
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If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continu- ously; the larger warning lamp comes on in yellow. On the Control Display,
the tires are shown in gray and a message appears. No punctures can be detected. his type of message is shown in the following situations: > If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
> If a wheel without TPM electronics has
been mounted
> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
Message for unsuccessful system reset
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message will appear on the Control Display. The system is not reset after a tire has been changed, for example. Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to page 91.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla- tion pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has beenequipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif- icantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han- dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin- flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys- tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Active steering*
The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move- ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving. When you are driving in the low road-speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes
very direct, and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range. In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 87.
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on. Active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at
higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensi- tively to steering wheel movements. The stabil- ity-enhancing feature may also be deactivated. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked.
Brake Force Display
On the left: normal braking On the right: sharp braking
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags, front and rear 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The airbags have been designed to not be trig- gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not spe- cifically approved for seats with integral side air- bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the back- rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod- ify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the uphol- stered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides
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of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme- diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of BMW with correspondingly 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 personal injury.< Warning notices and information about the air- bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas- senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air- bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Status of front passenger air- bags below.
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 52.
The front and side airbags can also be deacti- vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer- tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele- vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other- wise a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated. > The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags shows the functional status of the front passenger's front and side airbags in accor- dance with whether and how the front passen- ger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are acti- vated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child-restraint sys- tem is detected, as intended, on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the system, especially child seats
required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi- cle production. After mounting a child seat, ensure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the
As of radio readiness, refer to page 56, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up at radio
readiness or beyond.
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay, otherwise there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci- dent occurs.<
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lamps off,
daytime running lamps
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run- ning lamps, welcome lamps and Adaptive Head Light*
When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto- matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3. Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. When the ignition is switched off and the switch is in position 1, only the outside sections of the rear lamps are illuminated, refer to page 231.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine. It is preferable to switch on the left- hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps, refer to page 98.<
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Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The Adap- tive Head Light* is active. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. You can also activate the daytime running lamps, refer to page 97. In the situations described above, the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lamps to low beams. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on inde- pendent of the ambient lighting condi- tions when you switch on the fog lamps*.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.<
Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when you unlock the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating welcome lamps iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
5. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
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 "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
7. Turn the controller to select the corre-
sponding duration.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
6. Select "Welcome light" and press the con-
troller.
The welcome lamps are switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps light up in switch positions 0, 1 and 3.
Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after park- ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time. You can adjust the operating period or deacti- vate the function. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens 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-
troller.
Activating/deactivating daytime running lamps 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-
troller.
5. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
6. Select "Daytime running lamps" and press
the controller.
The daytime running lamps are
switched on.
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 96. To avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehi- cles, Adaptive Head Light is not active when the car is driven in reverse, and directs the light to the front passenger's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head- lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
High beams/roadside parking lamps
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps*
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Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked.
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Switching off Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps are switched off while you acti- vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.
8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 56.<
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis- play, accompanied by the brightness set- ting and scale the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button. To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per- manently, press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
3. Push button 1 up or down to select the
desired brightness level.
4. Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, cargo bay lamp and courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
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