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Deactivating DSC
> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi- cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed. 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 lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC is regulating the drive and brak- ing forces. If the indicator lamps are on: DSC is deactivated.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:
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Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster come on.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC is regulating the drive and braking forces. If the indicator lamps are on: DTC has been activated.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
xDrive* xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of xDrive and DSC help to further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive four-wheel-drive system distributes driving power variably to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and road conditions.
Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the LED goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated at speeds greater than approx. 35 mph/60 km/h.
Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in reverse gear. With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in any drive position.
Displays in the instrument cluster*
Hill Descent Control HDC* HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW's handling under these conditions. The vehicle then moves slightly faster than double walking speed without the driver needing to intervene. HDC can be activated as long as you are driving under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h. When driving downhill at a speed of under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is automatically reduced to slightly more than double walking speed and maintained.
Increasing or decreasing speed By accelerating or braking you can change this speed within a range from approx. 3 to 15 mph, approx. 5 to 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range using the cruise control* lever on the steering column.
1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display
Malfunction The HDC display disappears during HDC oper- ation, or does not appear: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to exces- sive brake temperature, or DSC has failed.
Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Drive off without delay after releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards.<
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1 To increase speed 2 To decrease speed
Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED lights up. When the vehicle is being braked automatically, the LED flashes.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
3. "Flat Tire Monitor"
The concept The system does not measure the actual infla- tion pressure in the tires. The system detects a tire pressure loss due to speed comparisons among the individual wheels as you drive. In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum- ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of the affected wheel. The system detects this and reports it as a flat tire.
Functional requirement The system has to have been initialized at the correct inflation pressure; otherwise, a reliable reporting of a flat tire is not assured. Each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor- rected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reinitialize the system.
System limitations
It is impossible to provide advance warn- ing of sudden, severe tire damage caused
by outside influences.< The system will not detect a natural, uniform pressure loss in all four tires. Therefore you should check the inflation pressure regularly. In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface > Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Driving with snow chains*
Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g. whether or not the FTM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
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The status is displayed.
Initialization In the initialization, the set inflation pressures are adopted as reference values for the detec- tion of a flat tire. The initialization is begun by confirmation of the inflation pressures. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Reset"
4. Start the engine – do not drive away. 5. Start the initialization using "Reset". 6. Start driving.
The initialization is completed during driv- ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically.<
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat
tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
What to do in case of a flat tire
Run-flat tires With a damaged tire, is possible to continue driving at speeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 223; continued driving could result in a severe accident.< When continuing to drive with a damaged tire: 1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. 3. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor- rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<
Possible travel distance with complete tire pressure loss: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 94 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
When there is a tire pressure loss, the handling characteristics change, e.g. there will be reduced directional stability during braking, braking distances will be longer, and self-steer- ing response will change.<
Vibrations or loud noises during driving may indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; otherwise, tire components may become detached, which could result in an accident. Do not continue driving; instead, contact your BMW center.<
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
The concept Check the inflation pressure in the four installed tires. The system notifies you if there is a signif- icant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
Functional requirement The system has to have been reset at the cor- rect inflation pressure; otherwise, a reliable reporting of a flat tire is not assured. Always use wheels with TPM electronics to assure a trouble-free function of the system. Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
It is impossible to provide advance warn- ing of sudden, severe tire damage caused
by outside influences.< The system does not function correctly if it has not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be indicated even though the tire inflation pres- sures are correct. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire: > when a wheel without TPM electronics is
installed.
> when other systems or devices that use the
same radio frequency interfere with TPM.
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Status display The current status of the TPM Tire Pressure Monitor can be displayed on the Control Dis- play, e.g. whether or not the TPM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
The status is displayed.
Status indicator on the Control Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. A change in the inflation pressure during driving is taken into account. A correction is only needed if TPM indicates it.
Green The inflation pressure corresponds to the desired state. "TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres- sure in the indicated tire.
All wheels yellow > There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
pressure in several tires.
> The system was not reset after a wheel
change and will thus issue warnings at the last initialized inflation pressures.
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Gray The system cannot detect a puncture. The reasons for this are as follows: > TPM is being reset. > Interference from systems or devices that
use the same radio frequency.
> Malfunction.
Resetting the system Each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor- rected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Reset TPM"
4. Start the engine – do not drive away. 5. Start the initialization using "Reset TPM". 6. Start driving. The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed. After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The resetting is com- pleted automatically as you drive. On the Con- trol Display, the tires are shown in green and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again. You can stop driving at any time. The resetting continues automatically when you resume driv- ing.
If a flat tire is detected during the reset- ting process, all tires are displayed in yellow in the Control Display. The message "Low tire!" is shown.<
Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds.
> There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
pressure.
> The system was not reset after a wheel
change and will thus issue warnings at the last initialized inflation pressures.
Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/ 80 km/h.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 223; continued driving could result in a severe accident.<
Continuing to drive with a flat tire Possible travel distance with complete tire pressure loss: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
When there is a tire pressure loss, the handling characteristics change, e.g. there will be reduced directional stability during braking, braking distances will be longer, and self-steer- ing response will change.<
Vibrations or loud noises during driving may indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; otherwise, tire components may become detached, which could result in an accident. Do not continue driving; instead, contact your BMW center.<
Message for unsuccessful system reset
Yellow warning lamp comes on. A message appears on the Control Display.
The system is not reset, e.g. after a wheel change. Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to page 90.
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continu- ously; the large warning lamp comes on in yellow. The tires appear in gray
in the Control Display. No punctures can be detected. Display in the following situations: > Malfunction
Have the system checked.
> A wheel without TPM electronics has been
installed: Have it checked by your BMW center.
> Interference from systems or devices that
use the same radio frequency: The system automatically becomes active again when the vehicle moves out of the interference zone.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla- tion pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif- icantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should91
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han- dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin- flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys- tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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Active steering*
The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move- ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving. When you are driving in the low road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle is increased, i.e. steering becomes very direct and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced as the speed increases. This improves the handling of your BMW over the entire speed range. In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 86.
Malfunction
The warning lamps light up and a message is displayed on the Control Display. Active steering is malfunc- tioning or is temporarily deactivated.
At low speeds, greater steering wheel move- ments are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-enhancing feature may also be deactivated. Drive cau- tiously and think well ahead.
Deactivation Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini- tialization. A message indicates that the feature is deactivated. Initialization may take several minutes. If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.
Defect If there is a defect, a corresponding text mes- sage appears. Have the system checked.
Servotronic*
The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels relative to the vehi- cle speed. At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering. As the vehicle speed increases, the steering assisting power is reduced.
Malfunction Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control, refer to page 80.
Brake Force Display
On the left: normal braking. On the right: sharp braking.
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The airbags have been designed to not be trig- gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way. Keep the dashboard and windows on the front passenger side clear, i.e. do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments or mobile phones. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
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the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme- diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of BMW with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warning notices and information about the air- bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas- senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air- bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Status of front passenger air- bags below.<
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 51. The front and side airbags can also be deacti- vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer- tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele- vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other- wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags shows the functional status of the front passenger front and side airbags in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child restraint sys- tem is detected, as intended, on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the system, especially child seats
required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi- cle production. After mounting a child seat, ensure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.<
> The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
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Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, refer to page 55, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up at radio
readiness or beyond.
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay; otherwise, there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci- dent occurs.<
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lamps off,
daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-
ning lights, welcome lamps, high-beam assistant* and adaptive light control*
When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto- matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3. Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. When the ignition is switched off and the switch is in position 1, only the outside sections of the rear lamps are illuminated, refer to page 241.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine. It is preferable to switch on the left- hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps, refer to page 99.<
Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The adap- tive light control* is active. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. You can also activate the daytime running lights, refer to page 98. In the situations described above, the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lights to low beams. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on regardless of the ambient lighting condi-
tions when you switch on the fog lamps.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.<
Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when you unlock the vehicle.
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Activating/deactivating welcome lamps 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Welcome light"
Activating/deactivating daytime running lights 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Daytime running lamps"
Welcome lamps are activated and are
stored for the remote control currently in use.
Daytime running lights are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
Setting the duration or deactivating 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway light.:" 4. Set a time of duration, or 0 s to deactivate
the function.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Daytime running lights The daytime running lights light up in switch positions 0, 1 and 3.
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Adaptive light control*
The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Light Control With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 97. Standstill function*: to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive light control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill. Adaptive light control is not active when revers- ing.
Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head- lamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
High beams/roadside parking lamps
You can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to
page 97.
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams are activated. The system automati-
cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic, traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient lighting, e.g. on city streets.
Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish, or when the situation requires, you can intervene: > If the high-beam assistant switches on the high beams, but you would like to drive with the low beams, simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever. This deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.
> If the high-beam assistant switches on the low beams, but you would like to drive with the high beams, switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and the high beams need to be switched off manually, if necessary. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.
> Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the
low beams switched on.
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1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps*
Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked.
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Switching off Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.
High-beam assistant*
The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit- uation allows. It handles this task for you and gives you the benefit of the best possible view.
Fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps are switched off while you acti- vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
System limitations
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg- ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, manually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.< The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary: > In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation
> In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings
> In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways
> In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs
> At low speeds > When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov- ered with stickers, etc.
> If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror using a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Activating via iDrive 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "High beam assistant"
The high-beam assistant is activated and is
stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.
1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis- play, accompanied by the brightness set- ting and scale the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, cargo area lamp and courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 55.<
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button. To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per- manently, press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
3. Push button 1 up or down to select the
desired brightness level.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
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Climate
1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Air to the upper body area Draft-free ventilation 105
3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution, manual 5 Temperature, left side 6 Maximum cooling 7 AUTO program 8 Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO
intensity
9 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/
Recirculated-air mode
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10 Temperature, right side 11 ALL program 12 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
13 Switching cooling function on/off manually 14 Rear window defroster 15 Seat heating*, right side 46
16 Interior temperature sensor, please keepclear
17 Seat heating*, left side 46
Automatic climate control
Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort- able for you. The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 26.
Adjusting air distribution manually
The air distribution can be switched on and off manually. The air is directed to the windshield, to the upper body area and to the
footwell. The automatic air distribution can be switched back on by pressing the AUTO button. The cooling function is switched on automatically and the manual air distribution setting is cleared.
Temperature
Turn to set the desired tempera- ture. The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as
quickly as possible regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if nec- essary, and then maintains it. Avoid rapid switching between different tem- perature settings. The automatic climate con- trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature. Maximum heating power can be obtained with the highest setting, regardless of the outside temperature. The system cools steadily in the lowest setting, regardless of the outside temperature.
Maximum cooling
Press the button. The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air volume and recirculated-air mode.
Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper body region. Open them for this purpose. Air is cooled as quickly as possible: > Above an outside temperature of approx.
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> When the engine is running
AUTO program
Press the button. Air volume, air distribution and temperature are controlled auto-
matically. Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity and outside influences, the air is directed toward the windshield, the side win- dows, the upper body and the footwell. Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function. At the same time, a condensation sensor con- trols the program so as to prevent window con- densation as much as possible. The program is switched off when the air distri- bution is set manually or the button is pressed again.
Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on, auto- matic control of the air volume and air distribu- tion can be adjusted:
Press the left side of the button to reduce the intensity. Press the right side of the button to increase
it. The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
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