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Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 50, and on damaged safety belts on page 54.
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 48 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Angle
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
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Lumbar support
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Pull the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 48 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: press the
switch at the front or rear, respectively.
> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width
1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle
4 Backrest 5 Convertible: head restraints Coupe: the head restraints are adjusted manu- ally, refer to Head restraints below.
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.
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For technical reasons, the head restraint cannot be removed.<
Coupe: front seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
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Adjustments
Longitudinal adjustment from outside/behind
To move the front seats forward or backward from outside or from one of the rear seats: with the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end 2 of the switch.
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident.<
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front active head restraints In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers that could impair the function of the active
head restraint. Do not hang any items, e.g. clothes hangers, directly on the head restraints. Attach only BMW approved accessories to the seat or head restraint.
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Convertible: front seats
Height adjustment
Coupe: rear seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: press the button upward. > To lower: press the button downward.
Adjusting the distance to the back of the head
> Forward: pull up. > Back: press the button and push the head
cushion toward the rear.
Do not insert objects behind the head cushion; otherwise, the head restraint
may not function properly.<
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out.
Entering the rear seats
Coupe: seat with manual longitudinal adjustment
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Easy entry The easy entry feature includes a memory func- tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back- rest angle. 1. Pull the lever and swing the backrest for-
ward.
2. Push the seat forward.
Previous position Push the seat backward and swing the backrest back.
When pushing the seat into its rearmost position, make sure that no one is injured
and that no objects are damaged. Before driving off, engage both seats and back- rests so that they are locked in place. Other- wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex- pected movement.<
Seat with electrical longitudinal adjustment
Coupe
Convertible
Seat backrest warning lamp: Lights up when a seat backrest is not engaged. In addition, a message
appears on the Control Display.
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Easy entry The easy entry feature includes a memory func- tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back- rest angle. 1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward. 2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat automatically stops in its previous position, and fold the backrest back. If you release the switch before the previous seat position is reached, the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make sure no one is injured and no objects are
damaged. Before driving off, engage both seats and back- rests so that they are locked in place. Other- wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex- pected movement.<
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Press the button once per temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press button longer. If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature. The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory You can store and call up two different combi- nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup- port are not stored in memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 61.
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2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3. Press the
button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
the LED goes out. The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up the memory while you are driving; otherwise, unexpected seat
movement could result in an accident.<
Comfort function 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 61.
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 61.
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:
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 48 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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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 48.
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 carried out
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only at your BMW center. Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guar- anteed.<
Coupe: belt hand-over
The concept The belt hand-over makes it easier for you to fasten your safety belt. When you close the door and switch on radio readiness or the igni- tion, the belt hand-over extends automatically and presents the in a position that is convenient for fastening it around you. After you have fas- tened your safety belt, the belt hand-over retracts to its original position.
Even if you have not yet fastened your safety belt, the belt hand-over will retract if you: > Wait for more than approx. one minute > Open the corresponding door > Start driving. Closing the respective door reactivates the belt hand-over if the ignition or radio readiness is on.
Front passenger seat The belt hand-over will extend only if the seat is occupied and after the front passenger door is closed.
Pinch protection system If the belt hand-over encounters resistance on moving in or out, it moves back slightly in the opposite direction and stops in this position. To reactivate the belt hand-over: open and close the door or switch the ignition off and on.
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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.<
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rors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions. Mirrors that have been folded in fold out automatically at a speed of approx. 24 mph/40 km/h.
Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors manually or
with button 3 to prevent them from being dam- aged, depending on the width of the vehicle.<
Automatic heating Depending on the outside temperature, both exterior mirrors are heated automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Passenger side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor
Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's side mirror, arrow 1.
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic 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 narrow streets, for example, or for moving mir-
2. Shift into reverse or engage the selector
lever- or transmission 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.
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Interior rearview mirror
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.
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.<
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Steering wheel heating
Press the button. The LED in the button lights up when the steer- ing wheel heating is switched on.
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Transporting children safely
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. As a result, some equip- ment described may not be available in a partic- ular vehicle, for example due to the options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
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.<
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.
Children in the 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 107.
Convertible: key switch for passenger belt
The passenger safety belt can be locked with a key switch so that it is prevented from being pulled out. The key switch is situated on the side surface of the passenger-side dashboard.
Locking the passenger belt Lock the passenger belt to install a child restraint system. Insert key and push in. Keep key pushed in and turn it until reaching the stop at the position. Pull key out at this stop.
After removing the key, make sure that position; other- the switch is in the
wise, the locking action on the safety belt is not guaranteed.<
Unlocking the passenger belt If no child restraint system is fastened to the front passenger seat, unlock the passenger belt; otherwise, the freedom of movement of the upper body is limited. Insert key and push in.
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Keep key pushed in and turn it until reaching the stop at the position. Pull key out at this stop.
Make sure that the passenger belt is unlocked; otherwise, the front passenger
1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-
ting, refer to page 49. Install the child seat.
2.
may become trapped by the safety belt.<
Child seat security
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. < 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.<
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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.<
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Coupe
Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise,
the anchors could be damaged.<
Mounts for lower LATCH anchors Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system. Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are correctly engaged and that the child
restraint system is resting firmly against the backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Installing LATCH child restraint systems 1 Installing child restraint system, refer to the
system operating instructions.
2 Make sure that both LATCH anchors are
correctly locked in position.
Child restraint system with tether strap
Convertible For Canadian Customers Only. The following statement is required by Trans- port Canada. This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready tether anchorages. As such neither a child restraint system, nor a booster cushion, requir- ing the use of a tether strap can be properly secured in the vehicle.
For child restraint systems with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
Coupe
Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other- wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Rear window shelf 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint sys-
tem
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If necessary, fold the anchors 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.
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Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip- tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism. > The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness is switched on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
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 38.
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.<
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off.
Manual transmission: when you press the Start/Stop button and depress the clutch,
the engine starts. Automatic transmission and Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: when you press the Start/Stop button and depress the brake pedal, the engine starts.<
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 39
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Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate. The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.
When the engine is off, please switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electri-
cal consumers in order to preserve the bat- tery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in 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 vehicle with the engine run- ning, always shift into neutral or selector lever/ transmission position P and apply the parking brake forcefully to prevent the vehicle from roll- 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.
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Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 38. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift into neutral. 3. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 38. 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.
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 38. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The engine starts independent of the current transmission position.
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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 61.
Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 61.
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 1. With the car at a standstill, press the Start/
Stop button. If the transmission is shifted into N when the engine is switched off, you will be notified visually and acoustically of this fact. 2. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 3. Remove remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 61. The transmission is automatically shifted into transmission position P.
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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. The brake lamps do not light up when the park- ing brake is applied.<
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Manual transmission
Displays in the instrument cluster
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert- ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
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 65.
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 61.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
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The selector lever position is displayed and, in manual mode, the engaged gear, e.g. M4.
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.
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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 mode M/S
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. DS is displayed in the instrument cluster. To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Shifting gears via the selector lever Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot:
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When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed again by the gear actually in use.
Changing gears using shifting paddles on 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.<
> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift
paddle +.
> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift pad-
dle –.
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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 instrument cluster, followed again 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. Switch off ignition. 2. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 3. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 270, press the red lever and with the button pressed, simultaneously move the selector lever to the desired position.
7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch
The concept The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch is an automated manual trans- mission with two clutches and secondary gear
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sets in which the clutching and shifting is han- dled by an electrohydraulic system. With the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch, the gears are shifted without an interruption in driving power. You operate the 7-gear Sport automatic trans- mission with double clutch using the selector lever and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It offers you the following functions: > Either manual or automatic mode: sequen-
tial mode or drive mode
> Automatic downshifting and protection against incorrect gear selection, even in sequential mode
> Acceleration assistant, Launch Control,
refer to page 70
> Automatic intermediate throttle application
System limitations The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch has an overheating protection that protects the clutch from extreme loads.
The indicator lamp lights up in yellow if the transmission becomes too warm. Avoid high engine loads and frequent accelerations from zero. If the transmission is overheated, the indicator lamp lights up in red and the power flow to the motor is interrupted. It is only possible to continue driving once the transmission has cooled down. Avoid frequent powerful accelerations from zero and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by pressing lightly on the accelerator while letting the clutch slip, as this may cause the transmis- sion to overheat.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
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Shifting into P
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The selector lever position and the engaged gear are displayed, e.g. M4.
Press the button P.
Engaging selector lever positions > The selector lever can be moved out of position P only with the engine running: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the desired shift will not be executed: shiftlock.
Shifting into N, D, R
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, overcoming a resistance point if nec- essary. When shifting out of P or into R, simul- taneously press the button 1. The engaged selector lever position is also dis- played on the selector lever. When you release the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
The transmission is shifted into P if, with the engine running, you open the driver's door, do not have your safety belt fastened, and subsequently actuate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the automatic transmission selector lever is in the park position. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.<
The transmission is shifted into P as soon as you switch off the engine, unless the
transmission is in N and the remote control is in the ignition lock, refer to page 267. As soon as you remove the remote control from the ignition lock, then the transmission is shifted into P.<
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.
After the engine is switched off, the trans- mission remains in N if you leave the
remote control in the ignition lock. You can use this function at a car wash, for example, refer to page 267.<
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D Drive mode In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically.
Kickdown For sudden acceleration maneuvers such as passing, depress the accelerator past the resis- tance point. This provides maximum accelera- tion.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Push selector lever toward the left from the selector lever position D, the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. The engaged gear, e.g. S1, is displayed in the instrument cluster. When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster. In the following situations, the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch does the thinking for you: > Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina- tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that could cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system.
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> At a stop, the transmission is automatically
shifted down to the first gear.
> Shortly before the speed falls below a gear- dependent minimum speed, the transmis- sion automatically downshifts without your intervention.
Quick downshifting: even in sequential mode, you can skip over several gears in order to achieve an optimum acceleration. To do so, depress the accelerator past the resistance point. To return to automatic mode, push the selector lever to the right.
Gear shifting Upshift or downshift using the selector lever or the shift paddles. You do not need to lift your foot off the accelerator when doing so.
Using the selector lever > To upshift, pull the selector lever toward the
rear.
> To downshift, push it toward the front.
Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel You can also shift manually using two shift pad- dles 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 position D.
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Manually unlocking parking lock
In the event of a power supply interrup- tion such as a discharged or discon-
nected battery or an electrical malfunction, the parking lock must be manually unlocked; other- wise, the rear wheels are immobilized and the vehicle cannot be towed.< Only unlock the parking lock manually for tow- ing and make sure to set the parking brake forcefully beforehand so that the vehicle cannot roll. Lock the parking lock again after the vehicle is parked.
Releasing 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 allen wrench from the tool kit, refer to page 270, rotate the cover until it reaches the stop, arrow 1, and remove, arrow 2.
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> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift
paddle +.
> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift pad-
dle –.
Driving dynamics control The driving dynamics control permits you, at the push of a button, to have your BMW react in an even more sporty fashion when driving: > Optimal use is made of the engine's speed
range.
> Gear changes occur more quickly. > The engine reacts more spontaneously to
accelerator pedal movements.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up and SPORT appears in the info display.
Deactivating the system > Press the SPORT button again. > Switch off the engine. The LED in the button goes out and SPORT disappears from the info display.
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4.
Insert allen wrench into the opening, arrow 1.
Launch Control Launch Control enables an optimum accelera- tion when starting off on a road surface with good traction.
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth- erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
cle will lead to premature component wear.< Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con- tinuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km. 1. With the engine running, step on the brake
5. Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the
with your left foot.
2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),
refer to page 98.
3. Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to
page 69.
4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the
manual mode and select 1st gear.
5. With your right foot, push the accelerator
pedal past the resistance point. The engine speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi- cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal floored.
7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after you drive a certain distance. Launch Control is not available for use during the break-in phase, refer to page 138.
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC activated whenever possible.<
stop, arrow 2. The parking lock is unlocked. Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo- site direction; otherwise, you may
damage the mechanism.<
6. Remove allen wrench from the opening.
After parking the vehicle, lock the parking lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger
that the vehicle will roll.<
Locking 1. Press the button, see arrow.
The parking lock is locked again.
2. Replace cover again. 3. Clip the selector lever sleeve back into
place.
4. Forcefully apply the parking brake. Jump-starting and towing, starting on page 279.
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1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signal
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.<
Signaling a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to signal 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"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently 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.
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Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automati- cally heated with the engine running or the igni- tion switched on.
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.<
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Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn 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.<
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drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.
One lever for all functions
1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a previously stored speed
Maintaining current speed Briefly press 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.
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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
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Accelerating using the lever Accelerating slightly: Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Accelerating significantly: 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.
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.
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.
Resuming a previously stored speed Press the button, arrow 4. The last stored speed is resumed and main- tained. In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
intervening.
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 Briefly press the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When the brakes are applied. > When the manual transmission is shifted
very slowly or shifted into neutral.
> When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved into the neutral position.
> When the selector lever of the Sports auto-
matic transmission with double clutch is moved into the neutral position.
> When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated.
> When DSC or ABS is intervening.
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> 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.
> In cars with Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: when you engage selec- tor lever position N.
> When the ignition is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
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Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. The cruise control is malfunctioning.
You can continue your journey. Have the sys- tem checked.
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 highways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Especially 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-
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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 conventional 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 80.
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
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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 3 Deactivate system, refer to page 77
4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-tance, refer to page 78
5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 77
Storing current speed Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or pull the lever, arrow 2, at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
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The car's current speed is stored. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instru- ment cluster.
Increasing desired speed Press or briefly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is displayed. > Each time the lever is briefly pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h. > Each time the lever is briefly pressed
beyond the resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
Decreasing desired speed Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. The other functions work analogously to those described under Increasing desired speed.
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> Press downward: Increase distance.
> Press upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru- ment cluster.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This is always the preset dis- tance when you use the system for the first time after starting the engine.Use good judgment to select the appro- priate following distance given road con- ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec- ommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, an accident risk could result.<
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When the brakes are applied. > The speed is reduced to below 20 mph or
30 km/h due to a traffic situation.
> When the manual transmission is shifted
very slowly or shifted into neutral.
> When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved into the neutral position.
> When the selector lever of the Sports auto-
matic transmission with double clutch is moved into the neutral position.
> When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.
> When Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
deactivated.
> When DSC or ABS is intervening. > The system does not recognize any objects for a longer time, e.g. on infrequently trav- eled roads without a shoulder or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 78.
> The parking brake is engaged.
When the system is deactivated, you must brake the vehicle yourself and/or maneuver as necessary; otherwise, there is a risk of accidents.<
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Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up when Active Cruise Control has been automatically deactivated, for exam-
ple due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h or a DSC intervention. A message appears on the Control Display.
Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed and distance are regained 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.
> In cars with Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: when you engage selec- tor lever position N.
> When the ignition is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys- tem is activated.
4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis-
played
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 93.<
Warning lamps
The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Active Cruise
Control cannot automatically restore the dis- tance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed and driving style to prevailing driving conditions.
The indicator 2 flashes in yellow. The prerequisites for operating Active Cruise Control are not met, e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC interventions. Active Cruise Con- trol is deactivated. You can reactivate the sys- tem, if desired, by briefly pressing or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not possible to resume a stored speed.
Radar sensor
1 Stored desired speed 2 Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis- tance; driver must brake the vehicle Flashes in yellow: driving stability control systems are intervening; cruise control is deactivated
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The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt,
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For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following: FCC ID: NF3 ACC2SCU 003YK04001 0000
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful inter-ference, and
> this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. The Active Cruise Control is malfunc-
tioning. Have the system checked.
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System limitations
Always remember that the range and abil- ity of the system does have physical limi- tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi- cle, stopped vehicle, or stationary object ahead of you, for example at a traffic light or when approaching a parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. The system may also not detect smaller moving objects such as motorcycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the system will nei- ther automatically brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alertness.<
Active Cruise Control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning
system.< If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi- cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating.
Be certain to deactivate the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway off-
ramp.<
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Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
While Active Cruise Control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when
you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys- tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.< Active Cruise Control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
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When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, Active Cruise Control will not recognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle.
When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to maintain the selected distance automatically. This also applies to great differences in speed between you and vehicles ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truck. There is a risk of collision. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehi- cle yourself. Take action yourself; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident.<
Behavior in curves
In approaching a curve, it is possible that Active
