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6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
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Adjustments
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 39.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air- bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, e.g. not resting feet or legs on the instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side or head airbags, other- wise serious injuries could result if the side air- bags suddenly deployed.< Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum- stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi- tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem- porary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 74.
Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Head restraints, refer to page 33.
Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Expectant mothers should also wear the safety belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic area is well down on the hips and does not press against the abdominal region of the body. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. The safety belt should not be twisted and must be positioned firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to the body as possible. It should not pass over hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event of a head-on collision and injure the lower abdo- men. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, other- wise its restraining effect could be impaired.< Safety belts, refer to page 36.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
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ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 33, and on damaged safety belts on page 36.
Seat adjustment
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
Lumbar support*
sonal protection.<
Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop- erly.
Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: push
switch forward or back.
> Shift curvature up or down: push switch up
or down.
Electric seat adjustment*
Comply with the adjusting instructions mentioned above to ensure the best pos-
sible personal protection.<
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Angle
1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest width
4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
Sports seat* On this seat, you can manually adjust the thigh support, the tilt angle and the width of the back- rest.
Thigh support
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat- eral-support pads. Push switch forward or back. Backrest width decreases or increases accord- ingly.
Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back.
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Front seats
Height adjustment
seat backrest slightly forward before pulling out a head restraint.
Folding the center head restraint down and up
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing 1. Pull up all the way. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Rear seats
Height adjustment
Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint. Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold the outer rear head restraints down and up as well.
Note that it is an offense to drive with the rear seats occupied and the rear head
restraints folded down. Fold up the head restraints before allowing passengers to occupy the rear seats.<
Heated seats*
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
The center head restraint is not height-adjust- able.
Removing 1. Pull up all the way. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out. With through-loading system: Fold the rear-
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Press once for each temperature level. Three lamps indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press button longer. If you continue driving within the next 15 min- utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi- nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror positions. Settings for the seat back width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Activating/deactivating automatic call- up Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 42.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3. Press the
button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory key 1 or 2.
The LED goes out. The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Automatic call-up You can select at what occasion the stored positions of the driver's seat and exterior mir- rors are to be called up. > Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked > Call-up when the driver's door is opened. When this Personal Profile function is used, first ensure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.< The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you press a seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons.
2. Press button 2. 3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:
Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
Switch off automatic function.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
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Manual call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv- ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 42.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons.
Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page 42.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the press the button again; the LED goes out.
button was pressed accidentally:
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.< Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.
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Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop- erly, refer to page 31.
Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder for front seats
The indicator lamp comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fas- tened correctly.
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas- tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt is not fastened, if heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas- senger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt sys- tem, including any belt tensioners, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Other-
wise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will function properly.<
Passenger-side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor*
Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's-side mirror, arrow 1.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more convex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; other- wise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor*
3 Folding mirrors in and out* The positions of the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently used*, refer to Personal Profile, page 19.
Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.<
Automatic heating* At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R. The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle, such as a curb, when parking, etc.
Deactivating Push the switch to the position for the passen- ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head- lamps of cars behind you when driving at night. Automatically dimming mirrors, refer to page 99.
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Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident may result from any unexpected movement.<
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati- cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 42.
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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.< The rear center seat is not suitable for installing universal child-restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question.
Children always in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seats.
Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only
in the rear in suitable child-restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth- erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buck- led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child-restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight. All rear seats in your vehicle meet the recom- mendations of the SAE J1819 standard for safely mounting child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child- restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti- vated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will be at an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child-restraint sys- tem. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 74.
Installing child-restraint systems
Observe the child-restraint system man- ufacturer's instructions for selecting, installing and using child-restraint systems. Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin- ished.< Standard child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child-restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care.
On the front passenger's seat
Before installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger's seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat height Before installing a universal child-restraint sys- tem, move the front passenger's seat up as far as it will go to ensure that the safety belt will be ideally positioned. Do not change the seat height afterward.
Backrest width
The backrest width of the front passenger seat must be adjusted to its widest set-
ting, otherwise the stability of the child seat on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-
ting, refer to page 33. Install the child seat.
2.
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Child seat security
Placement of the tether strap
All rear safety belts and the front passenger's safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child-restraint systems.
To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child-restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child-restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle 2. Remove the child-restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
Child-restraint system with tether strap
Fold the anchors upward before using them. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap through the mount-
ing for the head restraint.
3. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren.
When installing a LATCH child seat, com- ply with the system manufacturer's oper-
ating and safety instructions.<
Rear seats with through-loading system
The anchor points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Flip up the corre- sponding caps.
There are three additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
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Rear seats without through-loading system
The anchor points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system can be found at the loca- tions marked by the arrows. They are not visible from the outside.
On journeys
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 28, if children are traveling on the rear seat.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Start/stop button
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
> The electric steering wheel lock disen-
gages audibly.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the vehicle, other- wise the electric steering wheel lock will not dis- engage and you will not be able to steer the car.<
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock Press the remote control in briefly; it is ejected part of the way. At the same time: > The ignition switches off if it was on before-
hand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Each time the start/stop button is pressed, radio readiness or the ignition is switched on or off.
Briefly pressing the start/stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed
starts the engine.<
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the outside temperature are dis- played in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is switched off automatically: > Immediately when the remote control is
removed from the ignition lock
> In cars with convenient access*, by touch- ing the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 26
Ignition on Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the indicator area 1 of the instrument cluster, refer to page 13, light up and remain on for different lengths of time.
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the instru- ment cluster go out.
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Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in idle or move the selector lever to position P and apply the hand- brake to prevent the car from moving.< When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder- ate engine speed.
Do not depress either the brake or the clutch until you are ready to start the engine. The engine is started immediately when you briefly touch the start/stop button and depress the brake if the car has automatic transmission, or the clutch if the car has manual transmission.<
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission 1. Depress the brake. 2. Move the selector lever to position P. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG* 1. Depress the brake. 2. Engage selector lever position N and make
sure that this position is displayed in the instrument cluster.
3. Start the engine. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, depress the brake and push the selector lever to the right, then engage position N. Observe the dis- play in the instrument cluster while doing so.<
Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine: > If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low tempera- tures, below approx. + 57/–156, at high altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m. Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat- alytic converter.<
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
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handbrake, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.<
Releasing
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
3. Shift into first gear or reverse.
Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button. 3. Apply the handbrake.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Engage a drive position. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. If the engine is switched off while N is engaged, this will be signaled visually and acoustically.
Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent 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 handbrake is still applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying The lever locks in position automatically.
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Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the handbrake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, continu- ously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, too violent an application of the handbrake can overbrake the rear axle and cause the rear of the car to swerve.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak- ing action, occasionally apply the hand-
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 hand- brake is applied.<
Manual transmission
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert- ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
The concept The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated transmission in which operation of the clutch and gearshifts are performed by an electro-hydraulic system. SMG is operated via the selector lever in the center console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It offers you the following functions: > Choice of manual or automatic operation:
sequential mode or Drive mode
> Choice of two driving programs: Normal or
Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control, page 46
> Automatic downshifting and prevention of
misshifting in sequential mode as well > Acceleration assistant, refer to page 47
Selector lever positions
The current selector lever position can be seen on the center console. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral, idle > One-touch functions for sequential mode:
+: manual upshifting –: manual downshifting
> D: Drive mode or sequential mode
N is automatically selected when the driver's door is opened while the engine is running, as long as the pedals, shift paddles and selector lever are not operated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and a flashing N in the instrument cluster.<
Gear indicator
R N 1 to 6
The gear currently engaged is displayed, pre- ceded by a D in Drive mode.This indicator is the only way you can confirm whether or not the desired selec-
tor lever position is engaged.<
Shiftlock Before moving the lever away from N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; oth- erwise the desired gearshift will not be carried out.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Gear-change mode The gears can be changed in two different ways. > Sequential mode
Gears are shifted by means of the shift pad- dles or the selector lever.
> D Drive mode
All forward gears are shifted automatically. You can switch from one mode to the other by pressing the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D.
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Sequential mode After every engine start, sequential mode is activated when you press the selector lever towards the right while the brake is depressed. You can shift up or down using the shift paddles or the selector lever. You do not need to lift your foot from the accelerator pedal while doing so. It is also possible to start off in second gear, e.g. on slippery surfaces. SMG assists you in the following situations: > Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina- tion of engine and vehicle speed; for exam- ple, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev cannot be executed by the system.
> The system shifts down into first gear auto- matically when the vehicle comes to a stop. > The system shifts down automatically just
before the engine speed falls below the minimum speed required for a certain gear; the driver does not need to intervene.
Shifting gears via selector lever > Pull the selector lever backwards to shift up. > Push it forward to shift down.
Shifting gears via the shift paddles on the steering wheel
To switch from sequential mode to Drive mode: press the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D. Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. when passing another vehicle, depress the accelera- tor pedal all the way. You will achieve maximum acceleration. To switch back to sequential mode: press the selector lever again towards the right in the direction of D or shift gears via the shift paddles or the selector lever.
On uphill slopes, drive off without delay. Do not hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the accelerator pedal; engage the handbrake instead. Otherwise, the transmis- sion could overheat.<
Dynamic Driving Control Dynamic Driving Control enables you to drive your BMW in an even more performance-ori- ented manner at the touch of a button: > Gears are shifted more quickly. > In Drive mode, the engine speed range is
utilized optimally.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button while the ignition is switched on. The LED in the button lights up.
Deactivating the system > Press the SPORT button again or > engage reverse gear or > switch off the engine. The LED in the button goes out.
> Pull one of the shift paddles to shift up. > Press it to shift down.
D Drive mode In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically.
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Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant provides for optimal, racing-style acceleration when starting off on a non-slippery surface.
Do not use the acceleration assistant too frequently, otherwise components could
wear prematurely.< 1. Activate Dynamic Driving Control. 2. Deactivate DSC, refer to page 68. 3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal all the way: kick-down. The optimal engine speed for pulling away is achieved.
To maintain driving stability, reactivate DSC afterward.<
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 48.
Vehicle parking
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the
handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Disengaging the remote control In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock, you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag- ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, refer to arrow.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
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R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral, idle You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are selected automatically. Under normal operating conditions, fuel con- sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi- tion D.
gear selected appears briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the gear actually in use. To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden: 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
Manual operation and Sport program M/S
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is rec- ommended for a performance-oriented driving style. When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument clus- ter shows M1 through M6. 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
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1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator
has failed. After switching off the ignition, make sure that the roadside parking lamps are not switched on.<
Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate 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. Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:
Brief indication of a turn.
Triple turn signal.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
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 The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
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Normal wiper speed Press once. The system switches to operation in the inter- mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
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 sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press button 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Slide switch 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press button 3 again. 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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Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull lever 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 The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in the tightly closed original container, well out of the reach of chil- dren. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainer.<
Washer fluid 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.<
One lever for all functions
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 conditions are unfavorable for driving at a constant speed. Otherwise you could lose con- trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result. Unfavorable driving conditions include, for example, winding roads, heavy traffic or a poor road surface, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose material.<
Manual transmission/SMG You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated. In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D.
1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Maintaining current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main- tained. It is displayed in 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.
Accelerating using the lever Accelerating slightly: Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Accelerating significantly:
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deactivated by engaging the handbrake or as a result of DSC intervening.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand Briefly press the button, arrow 4. the stored speed is resumed 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 idle posi- tion
> With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
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 66.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. You can find more information starting on
page 136.
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.
Decreasing desired 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.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
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.
If the speed is to be reduced significantly, depress the brake; otherwise, decelera- tion may be insufficient and dangerous situa- tions could result.<
Deactivating cruise control Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer disappear. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When you brake the vehicle > When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC > When DSC or ABS is intervening 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 comes on when cruise control has been automatically
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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 high- ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe- cially 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- 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 con- ventional 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 57.
Braking sensation The system's automatic brake operation results in a braking sensation that is slightly different from what you feel when you brake the vehicle yourself in a similar situation. Possible noises during automatic deceleration are normal.
Manual transmission/SMG You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated. In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D.
Range of applications The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, and 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 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 conditions could result which violate the law or pose a risk of accident.<
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