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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 a risk of injury should an acci- dent occur.<
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back.
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Front seats
Height adjustment
system: fold the rear-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 up: Pull the head restraint. Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1.
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. Vehicles equipped with through-loading
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.
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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.
Storing
1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door
opened".
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 49.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3. Press the
button.
The LED in the button lights up.
8. Press the controller.
4. Press the desired memory key 1 or 2.
Manual call-up
The LED goes out.
Automatic call-up You can select when the memorized positions of the driver's seat and exterior mirrors 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. You can program this via iDrive: iDrive concept, refer to page 16.
Do not call up memory while you are driv- ing, as unexpected seat movement could
result in an accident.<
Convenience mode 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 49.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you press 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 49.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
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If the press the button again; the LED goes out.
button was pressed accidentally:
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 39 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 lock marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.
Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any stature as long as they are sitting cor- rectly, refer to page 39.
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. In addition, a message will appear on the Control Display. Check whether the safety
belt has been fastened correctly.
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas- tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger'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 stretched in an accident: have the entire
belt system, including the tensioning mecha- nisms, replaced at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time. Failure to observe this precaution may prevent the safety belts from effectively providing optimal protection when needed.<
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the front passenger's side features a lens with a more convex sur- face than the mirror installed on the driver's side. When estimating the distance between yourself and other traffic, bear in mind that the objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. This means that estimations of the distance to following traffic should not be regarded as precise.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor*
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The positions of the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently used*, refer to Personal Profile, page 29.
Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually, if necessary: 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.
Passenger-side mirror tilt function* – automatic curb monitor
Activating
Interior rearview mirror
Turn the knob underneath the mirror to reduce glare from the headlamps of cars behind you when driving at night. Automatically dimming mirrors, refer to page 107.
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. Push the mirror selector switch to the posi-
tion for the driver's-side mirror 1.
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 park- ing, etc.
Deactivating Push the mirror selector switch to the position for the passenger-side mirror 2.
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.
Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati- cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 49.
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Programmable buttons on the steering wheel You can program the buttons to suit your per- sonal preferences:
These settings are stored for the remote con- trol currently in use. iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
A list showing various functions is dis- played: > "Navigation voice instructions"
Voice messages from the navigation system
> "Air recirculation on / off"
Permanent shut-off of outside air, refer
to Automatic recirculated-air control AUC on page 91
> "Mute on / off"
To mute the audio sources
> "Monitor on / off"
Switching Control Display on/off
> "Telephone list"
Switch between any menu and tele- phone
> "Next entertainment source" To change the audio source
5. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
6. Select a button, if appropriate, and press
the controller.
You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button.
Operating function Briefly press the appropriate button in the steering wheel. Voice instructions of navigation system: > Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button for longer
> To repeat the last voice instruction:
Press the button briefly
> To cancel a voice instruction during an
announcement: Press the button briefly
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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise endan- ger themselves and/or other persons by open- ing the doors, for example.< As a general rule, the front passenger's seat and outer rear seats are suitable for installing universal child-restraint systems for all age groups, provided that they have been approved for the age group in question.
Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat. Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they have outgrown a booster seat that is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
If your BMW is equipped with rear side airbags, do not allow children to lean
towards the door trim, as serious injuries could occur if the side airbags are deployed and chil- dren are too close to the airbags.<
Deactivating rear seat side airbags Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags. If you are uncertain of their status, or wish to have the airbags activated or deactivated, please contact your BMW center.
Child-restraint system in the rear
Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may only be transported in suitable child-restraint systems on one of the outer rear seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- dent.< Younger children should be secured in an appropriate child-restraint system that has been first properly secured to the vehicle.
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All rear seating positions in your vehicle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an indus- try-recommended practice for securing 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 passenger airbags must be deac- tivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will be at considerable risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child-restraint sys- tem. Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint system for the front pas- senger. Because the backrest on any rearward- facing child-restraint system – of the kind designed for infants under 1 year and 20 Ibs./ 9 kg – would be within the airbag's deployment range, you should never mount such a system in the front passenger seat, since the impact of the airbag against the child restraint's backrest could lead to serious or fatal injuries.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 83.
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 passen- ger's seat must be adjusted to its widest
setting.< 1. After unlocking the vehicle, sit down on the
front passenger seat and close the door.
2. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-
ting, refer to page 40. Install the child seat.
3.
Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following:
Observe the child-restraint system man- ufacturer's instructions for installation and use. Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced. After an accident, have all parts of the child-restraint system and of the relevant vehicle safety belt system checked and replaced if necessary. Have this work done only at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.< Commercially-available child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt portion of a combination lap/ shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always read and follow the instructions that come with the system.
Child seat security
To unlock the safety belt Release the buckle, remove the child-restraint system and allow the belt retractor to reel the belt completely in.
Child-restraint system with tether strap
If you use a child-restraint system with a tether strap, three additional tether anchorage points have been provided, refer to the arrows in the illustration. Depending on the location selected for seating in the rear passenger area, attach the tether strap to the corresponding anchor- age point to secure the child-restraint system, as shown in the illustration below.
Placement of the tether strap
All of the rear belt retractors and the front pas- senger safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child-restraint systems. Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each safety belt.
To lock the safety belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the belt somewhat and engage the buckle, then tighten the belt against the child-restraint system. The retraction mechanism is now locked.
Outer sitting positions: Lift the head restraint and pass the tether strap between the head restraint and the seat back. It is recommended to readjust the head restraint into the lowest possible position. Center sitting position: Push the center head restraint upward. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint and the rear seat back. The tether strap must be between the anchorages of the head restraint.
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Then push the center head restraint into the lowest position again.
Rear seat anchorages, without through-loading system
Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions.<
LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren. The rear outer sitting positions are provided with anchors for a LATCH child-restraint fixing system.
To attach a child-restraint system with the LATCH system, follow the operating
and safety instructions of the child-restraint system manufacturer.<
Rear seat anchorages, with through- loading system equipment
The anchorage points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located underneath the identifying symbols. Before attaching the LATCH child-restraint fix- ing system, pull the belt out of the area of the child-restraint fixing system.
On journeys
Child-safety locks for rear doors
The anchorage points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Flip up the corre- sponding caps. Before attaching the LATCH child-restraint fix- ing system, pull the belt out of the area of the child-restraint fixing system.
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 36, 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, as oth- erwise the electric steering wheel lock will not disengage 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 a short 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.
Do not depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will
start.<
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
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 switched off All indicator and warning lamps in the instru- ment cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
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The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents 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 press either the brake pedal or the clutch pedal 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 pedal if the car has auto- matic transmission, or the clutch pedal if the car has manual transmission.<
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Press the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine will not start.<
3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter is operated automatically for a cer- tain time, and operation ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission 1. Press the brake pedal. 2. Move the selector lever to position P or, if
the ignition is switched on, to position N.
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3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter is operated automatically for a cer- tain time, and operation ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
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.
> 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
Do not take the remote control out of the ignition lock while the vehicle is rolling, as
otherwise the steering wheel lock will engage when you turn the steering wheel. Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle. When parking on a downhill incline, apply the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll away.<
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.
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.
Releasing
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. Too violent an application of the handbrake could lock the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to swerve. The brake lamps do not light up when the hand- brake is applied.<
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.<
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.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 52.
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 + –
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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 pedal, otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,
maintain pressure on the brake pedal 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 knob, 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 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.
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
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 briefly press the selector lever in the + or – direction, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument cluster 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 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.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Overriding selector lever lock You can manually override the selector lever lock in case a defect occurs in which the selec- tor lever remains in position P although the but- ton on the selector lever is pressed: 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 screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 187, hold down the red lever and move the selector lever to the desired position in the usual way.
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
needs to be replaced. After switching off the ignition, make sure that the roadside parking lamps are not switched on.<
Signaling for a short time Press and hold 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. iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and
press the controller.
Triple turn signaling is activated.
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
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Wiper system
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
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.
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.
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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.<
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 tightly closed con- tainers well out of the reach of children. Comply with the instructions on the container.<
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.<
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 mem- orizes 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 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.
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 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.
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Increasing desired speed Tap the lever repeatedly to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased to the next multiple of 5 mph or 10 km/h until a maximum of 110 mph or 180 km⁄h is reached.
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: 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 Pull the lever repeatedly to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is reached. > 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 back beyond the resistance point, the desired speed is decreased to the next multiple of 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph/30 km/h is reached.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
If the speed is to be reduced significantly, press the brake pedal; otherwise, decel- eration may be insufficient and dangerous situ- ations 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
engage neutral gear in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's neutral position N
> When you activate the Dynamic Traction
Control DTC
> When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability
Control 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 deactivated by pressing the brake
pedal, engaging the handbrake or as a result of DSC intervening. A message appears on the Control Display.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press button 4 briefly: the stored speed is resumed and maintained. In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving control systems are interven-
ing
> In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or engage neutral gear
> In cars with automatic transmission: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
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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 74.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. A message appears on the Control Display. You can find more information starting on page 73.
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 free- 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 61.<
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 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.
Range of applications The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, and the maximum 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
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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,
