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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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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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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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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AG Cleaning windshield and headlamps Pull the lever, arrow 4. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.<
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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Deactivating cruise control
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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-
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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 Cruise Control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceler- ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Your responsibility Your actions have priority at all times. When you press the accelerator pedal while driving with Active Cruise Control, the automatic braking function will be temporarily interrupted. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the desired speed or the selected distance to the vehicle ahead is achieved again.
Do not leave your foot on the accelerator pedal and make sure that no objects such as floor mats are lying on the accelerator pedal. Otherwise, the system may not be able to brake the vehicle.<
Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val- leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec- ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.
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Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures above +377/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Odometer and trip odometer Resetting the trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked If you still want to view the time, outside tem- perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been taken out of the igni- tion lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
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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.
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition
is switched on
> To display the time, outside temperature and odometer briefly while the ignition is switched off
Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 87. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
When the engine is at normal operating temper- ature, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/ 1506. If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes- sage appears on the Control Display.
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.1 US gal/ 61 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 237. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone, a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer. Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/ 50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis- play. With a dynamic driving style, e.g. rapid corner- ing, engine functions are not always assured.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 609 333 - © 08/11 BMW AG Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed. With the trip computer, refer to page 85, you can have the average speed for another trip dis- played. To reset average speed: press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running. You can have the average consumption for another trip displayed, refer to Displays on the Control Display below. To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.
Displays on the Control Display The computer can also be opened via iDrive. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
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Computer
Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever. The following items of information are dis- played in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption > Current fuel consumption > No information To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Units of measure on page 87.
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
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Resetting the trip computer You can reset all values: 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Trip computer" 3. "Reset"
> Cruising range > Distance from destination > Estimated time of arrival if a destination has been entered in the navigation system, refer to page 150.
Displaying "Trip computer":
> Departure time > Trip duration > Trip distance Both displays show: > The average speed and > the average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and speed You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption: 1. Select the respective menu entry. 2. Press the controller to confirm your selec-
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Settings and information
Operating principle
1 Button for:
> Selecting display > Setting values
2 Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
> Calling up computer information 84
3 When the lights are on: instrument lighting
brightness 114
4 Calling up Check Control 92
5 Checking oil level 260
6 Setting the time 90
7 Setting the date 91
8 Viewing service requirement display 87Exiting displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.
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Units of measure You can change the units for fuel consumption, route/distance, temperature and pressure. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired unit. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by
your dealership Service Advisor.< For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 61. 2. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "SERVICE- INFO".
3. Press button 2. 4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
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Possible displays
1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Roadworthiness test
5 Front brake pads 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the next service appointment is shown first.
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Detailed information on service requirements You can call up additional information on the maintenance regimen on the Control Display. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
3. "Service required" Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed. You can request more detailed information on every entry: Select the entry and press the controller. To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man- dated inspection is approaching. The service deadline has already passed.
Entering deadlines for legally required inspections Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 91; otherwise, the effec- tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline. 6. "Date:" 7. Create the settings. 8. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 10. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 264.
Automatic Service Request Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your BMW center prior to a service due date. You can check when your BMW center was notified.
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1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes. 6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. 7. Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Via iDrive 1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
3. "Options" 4. "Last Service Request"
Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 30.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Setting the time format below.
2. "Settings"
Setting the time 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date"
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the hours. 4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
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1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month. 4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. 5. Set the month and the year in the same way. 6. Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
Via iDrive 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Date:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and press the controller.
5. Create the necessary settings for the
month and year. The date is stored.
Setting the date format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:"
5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed, and then press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:" 4. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The time format is stored.
Setting time zone 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Time zone:" 4. Select desired time zone. The time zone is stored.
Date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 30.
Setting the date
In the instrument cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below.
4. Select the desired format. The date format is stored.
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Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored. This type of Check Control message includes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an acoustic signal and text messages at the top of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Supplemental text messages You can call up more information on the Control Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control.
The text of urgent messages is displayed auto- matically. To exit the display: Select "OK" and press the Controller.
Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, you can select from among the following functions in the supplementary text messages.
"Service request"
Contact your BMW center. > "Roadside Assistance"
Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. These Check Control messages can be viewed again later, refer to page 93.
Text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
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Press the button on the turn signal/high beam lever. > Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and remain visible until the malfunction has been rectified. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively.
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They are marked with the symbol shown here.
> Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
Displaying stored Check Control messages
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".
2. Press button 2.
If there are no Check Control messages, then "CHECK OK" is displayed. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp lights up. It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages. 4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
Via iDrive 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
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3. "Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
Speed limit You can enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or 5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.
5. Press the controller. The speed limit is stored.
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Applying your current speed as the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Select current speed"
3. "Language:"
The system adopts your current speed as the limit.
Activating/deactivating the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning"
4. Select the desired language. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Speech mode:" 4. Select the desired dialog.
4. Press the controller.
Settings on the Control Display
Language on the Control Display
Setting the language 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Brightness of the Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting. 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display"
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4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
5. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be clearly visi- ble.
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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.
Switching off automatically After approx. 55 yd/50 m of driving or above approx. 20 mph/approx. 30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out.
Switching on manually When parking in the forward direction, the sen- sors must be switched on manually to enable them to signal an approach to an object in front of or behind the vehicle.
Park Distance Control PDC
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 in front of or 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 front sensors and rear corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from the rear center sen- sors.
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. one second when you shift into reverse or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
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Press the button; the LED lights up.
Switching off manually Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. For exam- ple, if an object is detected behind the vehicle, the signal tone sounds from the rear. 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.
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The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. PDC is malfunctioning. Have the sys-
tem 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 1 ft/30 cm.
Manual operation The LED above the button also flashes.
PDC with visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object is shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Dis- play before a signal tone sounds. The display appears 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. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.<
Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
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 140.
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 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.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 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
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Deactivating DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up and DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed. In the same way as with a differential interlock, even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are still performed to enhance drive output if the drive wheels experience a significant loss of traction. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC Press the button again; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: the DSC controls the driving and braking forces. If the indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC have failed.
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