Login- Download PDF Manual
-
you can now change to another field.
Rear
Function as for heated front seats, two temper- ature stages.
Active seat ventilation*
Press once per temperature stage. Three LEDs indicates the highest preset temperature. To switch off: press and hold down the button.
Temperature distribution The temperature distribution between the seat cushion and seat back can be varied. iDrive concept, see page 14.
48
Press once per ventilation stage.
To switch off: press and hold down the button. The highest stage with three LEDs lit is for a rapid cooling effect, e.g. if the car's interior has become very hot. The system auto- matically switches down a stage after a short time to avoid overcooling.<
Active seat*
The seat cushion is actively varied by the right and left halves of the seat cushion being raised and lowered alternately. This helps to avoid muscular strain and signs of fatigue, and thus guards against back pains in the lumbar region. To switch on, press the button; the LED lights up. When you switch off the active seat, it may take up to 1 minute for the two halves of the base cushion to return to their home positions.
Mirrors
Door mirrors The outer sections of the mirrors depict a larger field of view* than the inner sections. In this way, the view to the rear is extended and the blind spot, as it is known, is reduced in size.
The objects seen in the mirrors are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your dis- tance from following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise there is an increased risk of accident.<
1 Adjusting 2 Changing over to the mirror on the other side or to the automatic parking function, see Passenger-side mirror tilt-down on page 50
3 Folding mirrors in and out* To memorise mirror positions, see Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory on page 45.
Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manually by pressing the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out* At speeds up to approx. 30 km/h, approx. 20 mph, you can fold the mirrors in or out by pressing button 3. This can be useful for exam- ple in car washes or narrow streets, or to fold the mirrors back out into the correct position after they have been folded in manually. If the mirrors have been folded in, they automatically fold out again when a speed of approx. 40 km/h, approx. 25 mph, is reached.
Before putting the car through a car wash, fold the mirrors in either manually or by
pressing button 3, otherwise they could be damaged on account of the car's width.<
Automatic heating Both outside mirrors are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
49
Passenger-side mirror tilt-down – Automatic parking function*
Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver-side mirror, arrow 1.
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident may result from any unexpected movement.<
Adjusting manually
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R. The glass in the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. The road surface close to the car, e.g. the kerb, is then brought within the driver's field of view in the mirror, for instance while parking the car.
The parking position function is switched off if you are towing a trailer.<
Deactivating Push the switch to the position for the passen- ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Inside mirror
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
3. Fold the lever back up.
Adjusting electrically*
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions. To memorise steering wheel position, see Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory, page 45.
Electric steering-wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati- cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, see page 56.
To reduce glare from following vehicles after dark, turn the knob. Automatic-dim mirrors* see page 123.
50
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves to its highest position.
Heated steering wheel*
4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
Press the button with the ignition switched on. When the steering wheel heating is on, the LED in the button is lit.
Programmable buttons* on the steering wheel
You can program the buttons with a function of your choice. iDrive concept, see page 14. 1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
A list showing various functions is dis- played: > "Voice output of nav. system"
Spoken instructions for the navigation system*
> "Air circulation on / off"
Permanently shutting off the entry of outside air, see Automatic Air Recircula- tion Control AUC on page 104
> "Mute on / off"
To mute the audio sources
> "Display on / off"
To switch the control display on/off
> "Telephone list"
Show/hide telephone book or last list of saved numbers displayed
> "HDC on / off"
To switch Hill Descent Control HDC* on/off
> "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.
51
g
The chosen function can be operated with the appropriate key. The setting is saved for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Operating a function Press the appropriate button on the steering wheel. If you have programmed "Voice output of nav. system" for one of the buttons: > Switching spoken instructions on/off:
Press and hold down the button.
> Repeating the last spoken instruction:
Press the button.
> With Business navigation system, interrupt-
ing spoken instructions during an announcement: Press the button.
52
Child safety
Important considerations
Do not leave children unattended in the car, as they could otherwise endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.< All the seats in your BMW, except for the driver's seat, are in principle suitable for the installation of universal child restraint systems for all age groups, provided these have been approved for the age group in question.
Always carry children at the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is in the rear seat.
Children under 12 or smaller than 150 cm, approx. 5 feet, should always travel at the rear using suitable child restraint systems, oth- erwise there is a greater risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Exception for the front passenger's seat
If you nevertheless need to fit a child restraint system on the front passenger's
seat, the passenger's front and side airbags must be deactivated, otherwise a child travel- ling on that seat will be at considerable risk of injury if the airbags are triggered, even if it is wearing a child restraint system. BMW Service will be pleased to advise you on this.<
Key switch* for front passenger airbag
You can deactivate and subsequently reactivate the front and side airbags for the front passen- ger by means of a key switch. This is located in the glove box.
Deactivating Use a key to turn the key switch to the OFF position. The airbags for the front passenger are deacti- vated when the switch is in this position. The airbags for the driver remain fully active.
Once the child restraint system has been removed, immediately reactivate the air- bags for the front passenger so that they can deploy correctly in the event of an accident.<
Reactivating Turn the key switch to the ON position. The front passenger's airbags are reactivated and can deploy correctly if the need arises.
53
y
Functional state of front passenger airbag
The layout of the switches and indicator lamps may vary depending on the car's equipment. > The indicator lamp remains on if the front
passenger's airbags have been deactivated. > The indicator lamp does not come on if the
front passenger's airbags have been acti- vated.
Fitting child restraint systems BMW Service can supply suitable child restraint systems for every age and weight category.
When selecting, installing and using child restraint systems, observe the manufac-
turer's instructions, as the protective effect could otherwise be impaired. Following an accident, have all components of the child restraint system and the seat belt that was used to secure it checked and renewed if necessary. Always have this work performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suita- bly trained personnel.<
Touring: comply with the notes on seat belts on page 42, or there may be a risk to
your personal safety.<
On the front passenger's seat
Before fitting a child restraint system on the front passenger's seat, make sure
that the front and side airbags on the front pas- senger side have been deactivated, otherwise the child travelling on that seat will be at consid- erable risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.<
54
Seat height Before fitting a universal child restraint system to the front passenger seat, move the seat up as far as it will go in order to achieve optimal place- ment of the seat belt. Do not adjust the height of the seat with the child restraint system fitted.
Backrest width*
The backrest width adjustment feature of the front passenger's seat must be fully extended. Once the child seat has been fitted, no memory positions may be called up and active backrest width adjustment must be deactivated in order not to restrict the stability of the child seat on the front passenger's seat.< 1. After unlocking the car, sit on the front pas- senger's seat and close the door in order to call up the memory position.
2. Open the backrest adjustment fully, see
page 44.
3. Deactivate active backrest adjustment, see
page 44.
4. Fit the child seat.
ISOFIX* child seat mountings
For details of how to install the ISOFIX child seat, please consult the separate operating and safety instructions supplied by the seat's manufacturer.<
Saloon: rear seats
The ISOFIX child seat mountings are located behind the positions marked by arrows. Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, pull the belt away from the area around the mountings.
Saloon: rear seats with through loading system*
Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, tilt the front seat down fully* and make sure that the back- rest is fully upright, see page 43.
When driving with children
If your car has rear side airbags, do not allow children travelling in child seats to lean out towards the door trim, as serious inju- ries could occur if the side airbags were to be triggered.< You can have the side airbags at the rear disa- bled. BMW Service will be pleased to advise you on this.
Child safety catches in rear doors
The brackets for the ISOFIX child seat mount- ings are located behind the caps as shown. Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, remove the caps and pull the belt away from the area around the child seat mountings.
Touring: rear seats
The brackets for the ISOFIX child seat mount- ings are located behind the caps as shown and are covered again once the child seat has been removed. Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, pull the belt away from the area around the mountings.
Front passenger's seat
Push down the locking lever on the rear doors: The door in question can now only be opened from the outside.
Safety switch for window lifts Press the safety switch for the window lifts, see page 38, if children are travelling on the rear seat.
The ISOFIX child seat mountings are located behind the points marked with arrows.
55
Driving
Ignition lock
Start/stop button
Insert the remote control fully 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 starting off, otherwise 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 briefly, radio readiness or the ignition are switched on or off.
Touching the start/stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers are ready for operation. The time and the outside tempera- ture are displayed in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is switched off automatically: > Immediately when the remote control is
removed from the ignition lock
> When you touch the sensitive panel on the door handle, if the car is fitted with comfort access*, see Locking on page 36
Ignition on Most of the indicator and warning lamps in panel 1 of the instrument cluster, see page 11, 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.
56
Starting the engine
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces, as inhaling the harmful exhaust gas can lead to loss of consciousness with fatal conse- quences. The exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic. Do not leave the car unat- tended with the engine running, as this consti- tutes a hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, select neutral or selector lever position P and apply the handbrake, otherwise the car could roll away.< Do not press the accelerator pedal while start- ing the engine. Do not warm up the engine with the car at a standstill; it is preferable to set off straight away, driving at moderate engine speeds.
Manual gearbox 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Depress the clutch and engage neutral
gear.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button. Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time, and ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 1. Depress the brake. 2. Briefly press the start/stop button. Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time, and ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG* 1. Depress the brake. 2. Select selector lever position N and make sure that this position is also displayed on the instrument cluster.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button. Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time, and ceases 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. Watch the instru- ment cluster display.<
Exceptional starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine. > If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low ambient temperatures of below approx. –156 /57 or at high altitudes of more than about 1,000 m, approx. 3,300 ft, above sea level. Avoid starting, stopping and restarting the engine in rapid succession or
repeated attempts to start the engine if it does not fire, otherwise unburned or only partially combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con- verter, which could overheat and be damaged as a result.<
Diesel engine When the engine is cold and the temperature is below approx. 06/327, starting may be delayed by automatic preheating. The preheat- ing indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster and a message appears on the Check Control at the same time.
57
g
Stopping engine
Releasing
Do not remove the remote control from the ignition lock whilst the car is moving in order to avoid the steering lock engaging during steering. Always take the remote control with you when you leave the car. When parking on an incline, apply the handbrake, otherwise the car could roll away.<
Manual gearbox 1. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
2. Engage first gear or reverse. 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 N is engaged when the engine is switched off, a visual and audible warning will be out- put to indicate this.
Automatic transmission* 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.
Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended for pre- venting a stationary car rolling away, and acts on the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
Raise slightly, press the knob and move the lever down.
If exceptionally it is necessary to use the handbrake while on the move, do not
apply it too firmly. Keep the knob on the lever held in all the time. Too violent an application of the handbrake could overbrake the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to skid.<
To prevent corrosion or an imbalance between the brakes on the right and left side, apply the handbrake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill, provided that it is safe to do so. The brake lights do not come on when the handbrake is applied.<
Manual gearbox
The indicator lamp lights up; a signal will also sound when driving off. The handbrake is applied.
When shifting in 5th/6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Applying The lever engages automatically.
58
Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is standing still. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome. The reversing lights come on automatically when the ignition is switched on.
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG*
Principle The Sequential M Gearbox SMG is an auto- mated gearbox on which clutch operation and gearshifts are performed by an electro-hydrau- lic system. You operate SMG via the selector lever in the centre console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It offers you the following functions: > The choice of manual or automated opera-
tion: Sequential mode or Drive mode
> A choice of two driving programs: Normal or
Sport, see Dynamic Driving Control page 60
> Automatic downshifts and protection
against gearshifting errors, including in the Sequential mode
> Acceleration assistant, see page 61
Selector lever positions
You will see the current selector lever position in the centre console. > R: reverse > N: neutral
> One-touch functions for the Sequential
mode: +: manual upshifting –: manual downshifting
> D: activate/deactivate Drive mode
N is automatically engaged if the driver's door is opened while the engine is run- ning and neither the pedals nor the shift pad- dles or selector lever are being operated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and the flashing N display in the instrument cluster.<
Gear indicator
R N 1 to 6
The current gear is displayed, preceded by a D in the Drive mode.Only the information on this display will tell you whether the required selector
lever position has been engaged.<
Shiftlock Before moving the lever away from N with the car stationary, first depress the brake, other- wise the desired gearshift will not be performed.
R Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is standing still.
Sequential mode Every time the engine is started, the Sequential mode is active when you press the selector lever to the right with the brake depressed. You shift up and down via the shift paddles or the selector lever, without needing to take your foot off the accelerator.
59
g
It is also possible to move off in second gear, e.g. on slippery roads. In the following situations, SMG will take control on your behalf: > Upshifts and downshifts are performed only
at a suitable engine or road speed; for example, the gearbox cannot shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high.
> When you bring the car to a halt, first gear is
selected automatically.
> Shortly before you reach the minimum
speed for the gear that is selected, the gear- box shifts down without any action required on your part.
D Drive mode In the Drive mode, all forward gears are changed automatically. To change over from the Sequential to the Drive mode: press the selector lever to the right, towards D. Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. for over- taking manoeuvres, press the accelerator down fully. You achieve maximum acceleration. To change back to the Sequential mode: press the selector lever to the right again in direction D or change gear using the shift pad- dles or the selector lever.
Drive off quickly when moving off on an uphill gradient. Do not use the accelerator
to prevent the car rolling back down a slope; apply the handbrake, to avoid causing the gear- box to overheat.<
Gear changes
Via the selector lever > To shift up, pull the selector lever back. > To shift down, push it forwards.
60
Via the shift paddles on the steering wheel
> To shift up, pull one of the shift paddles. > To shift down, press one of the shift pad-
dles.
Dynamic Driving Control Dynamic Driving Control allows you to call up an enhanced sports response from your BMW at the push of a button: > The engine responds more spontaneously
to accelerator pedal movements.
> Gear changes are performed more rapidly. > The engine's speed range is exploited to
the full in the Drive mode.
> 6th gear is not engaged in Drive mode. > Cruise control*:
The memorised speed is established more rapidly when called up.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up and the SPORT display appears in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating the system > Press the SPORT button again or > Engage reverse or > Switch off the engine. The LED in the button and the SPORT display in the instrument cluster go out.
Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant permits optimum acceleration of the car from a standstill to motor racing standards on high-grip surfaces.
Do not use the acceleration assistant too frequently, otherwise various compo-
nents could be subjected to premature wear.< 1. Activate Dynamic Driving Control. 2. Deactivate DSC, see page 84. 3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal quickly: kick-down. The optimum engine speed for pulling away is established.
You should reactivate DSC subsequently to maintain vehicle stability.<
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can perform manual gearshifts with the Steptronic, see page 62.
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.
Moving the selector lever > Do not move the selector lever away from position P until the engine is running: inter- lock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the car stationary, first depress the brake, otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
Apply the brake until you are ready to move off; this will prevent the car
creeping when a gear is selected.<
A lock prevents the selector lever being inad- vertently moved to the R or P position. To dis- engage the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.
P Park Engage this gear only when the car is standing still. The driven wheels are locked.
R Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is standing still.
N Neutral You can select this in a car wash, for example. The car will be able to roll.
D Drive, automatic position Use this position for all normal driving. All for- ward gears are selected as necessary.
61
g
Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance: press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full-throttle position; increased resistance will be felt.
Sport program and M/S manual-shift mode
1. Unclip the gaiter of the selector lever. 2. Pull the gaiter up over the selector lever
until the gaiter is inside out.
3. Using the screwdriver from the toolkit, see page 192, press the red section of the lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position at the same time.
Flashing turn indicators/ Headlight flasher
1 High-beam headlights 2 Headlight flasher 3 Flashing turn indicators
Indicating a turn Press the lever beyond the pressure point. To cancel it manually, press the lever as far as the pressure point.
If the indicator lamp flashes more rapidly than usual, a flashing turn indicator bulb
has failed; if towing a trailer, the failed bulb could be on the trailer.<
Move selector lever to the left from position D, into the M/S selection gate: 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 back, the manual mode is activated and Step- tronic changes gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 to M6. Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at a suitable engine or road speed; for example, the transmission will not shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high. The gear selected appears briefly in the instrument clus- ter, followed by the gear actually in use. To return to the automatic mode, move the selector lever right into position D.
Overriding selector lever interlock Should the selector lever be stuck in position P despite the button on the selector lever being pressed, the selector-lever lock can be overrid- den:
62
Indicating a turn briefly Press and hold the lever as far as the pressure point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal Press the lever as far as the pressure point; the flashing turn indicator flashes three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. iDrive concept, see page 14. 1. Call up the start menu. 2. Press the controller to call up the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Light" and press the controller.
5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and
press the controller.
The triple turn signal function is
switched on.
Wiper system
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or flick-wipe 3 Activating/deactivating the rain sensor 4 Cleaning windscreen and headlights
5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity
Switching on wipers The lever returns to the home position when released.
Normal wiper speed Press once. The wipers switch to intermittent wipe as the car comes to a halt.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the pressure point. The wipers switch to normal speed as the car comes to a halt.
Rain sensor The speed of the wipers is regulated automati- cally according to how hard it is raining. The rain sensor is located on the windscreen, directly in front of the inside mirror.
Activating the rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton comes on.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity Turn the knurled wheel 5.
Deactivating the rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic car wash, to prevent the car's wipers
being activated inadvertently and damaged.<
63
g
Cleaning windscreen and headlights* Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed on to the windscreen and the wipers are oper- ated briefly. When the car's lights are switched on, the head- lights are cleaned simultaneously at practical intervals.
Only operate the washer systems and cleaning equipment if you are certain that
the fluid will not freeze to the windscreen and interfere with the view ahead. Screenwash should therefore be added to the fluid, see Washer fluid. Do not run the washer systems if the washer fluid reservoir is empty, or the washer pump will be damaged.<
Windscreen washer jets The windscreen washer jets are heated auto- matically while the engine is running or the igni- tion switched on.
Touring: Rear window wiper
1 Intermittent operation. It operates continu-
ously when reverse gear is engaged
2 Rear window washer
Do not run the washer systems if the washer fluid reservoir is empty, or the
washer pump will be damaged.<
64
Washer fluid
Screenwash for the washer fluid is highly flammable. Keep it away from possible
ignition sources and store it only in the carefully sealed original containers, out of reach of chil- dren. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainers.<
Washer fluid reservoir
When filling with water, to which screenwash has been added if required, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Mix the water and screenwash additive before filling the washer fluid reservoir, to
make sure the correct concentration is main- tained.<
Capacity Saloon: Approx. 3 litres, approx. 5 pints, with headlamp cleaning system* approx. 5 litres, approx. 9 pints. Touring: approx. 5 litres, approx. 9 pints.
Cruise control*
Principle You can activate cruise control once you reach a speed of approx. 30 km/h or 20 mph. The car then memorises and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering col- umn.
Do not use cruise control if adverse con- ditions prevent driving at constant speed, e.g. winding roads, heavy traffic or poor surface conditions such as snow, rain, ice or loose
material. Otherwise you could lose control of the car and cause an accident as a result.<
One lever for all functions
1 Maintaining and memorising speed, accel-
erating
2 Maintaining and memorising speed, decel-
erating
3 Interrupting cruise control 4 Recalling a speed
Maintaining and memorising speed, accelerating Press the lever as far as the pressure point, arrow 1: The car's current speed is maintained and memorised. Display 1 in the speedometer shows this controlled speed, see further below. Each time the lever is pressed, the speed increases by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph. Press the lever as far as the pressure point and hold it there: The car accelerates without the accelerator pedal being pressed. As soon as you release the lever, the speed the car has reached will be maintained and memorised. Press the lever beyond the pressure point: Increase speed by 10 km/h or 5 mph. If engine braking alone is insufficient on a down- hill gradient, the set speed may be exceeded. It may also prove impossible to maintain speed with the available engine power on uphill gradi- ents.
Maintaining and memorising speed, decelerating Pull the lever, arrow 2: Functions as 1, except that the car's speed is reduced instead.
Interrupting cruise control Press the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. In addition, you interrupt the cruise control function automatically: > When braking > When you operate the clutch or engage automatic transmission/SMG position N
> When DSC has cut in
Recalling a speed Press button 4: The memorised speed is recalled and main- tained.
Deactivating the system Whenever the ignition is switched off, the sys- tem is deactivated and the speed stored in the memory is deleted.
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Memorised speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
65
Manual gearbox You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. A shift notice is issued or the system is deactivated when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds.
SMG In the Sequential mode, an instruction to shift gear is issued or the system is deactivated if you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds. In the Drive mode, the SMG behaves in a similar way to an automatic transmission in position D.
When to use it The optimum road speed range on main roads and motorways in good condition is approx. 80 to 140 km/h, approx. 50 to 85 mph. Make sure that you observe the relevant maximum legal speed limit. Ideally, minimum speeds should not under- shoot 30 km/h or 20 mph and maximum speeds not exceed 180 km/h or 110 mph.
Active Cruise Control does not release you from your personal responsibility to
drive safely. Consider road-surface, weather and visibility conditions to decide whether and how the sys- tem should be used. Use the system only when traffic is flowing smoothly and not on roads with loose surfaces or sharp bends, nor when there is road ice, fog, snow or heavy rain. Check the speed you are driving at as well as your stopping distance, and remain in a position to apply the brakes at all times. Otherwise oper- ating conditions which violate the law or consti- tute an accident risk could result.<
Active Cruise Control*
Principle Active Cruise Control enables you to select a speed which the car will then maintain automat- ically, assuming your progress is not obstructed. Subject to reasonable limits, the system auto- matically adjusts the speed of your car if you come up behind a slower vehicle. You can vary the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front. For safety reasons, this distance depends on the speeds in question. To main- tain sufficient distance, the system automati- cally closes down the throttle, applies the brakes if necessary, and speeds up again if the vehicle in front accelerates. As soon as the road ahead becomes clear, it accelerates to your desired speed again. The desired speed is also maintained on downhill gradients. Read and carefully comply with the information on the system's limits starting on page 69 so that you can understand the system's range of applications and use the system appropriately.
Professional navigation system* If there is a navigation DVD in the drive, see page 132, the system will adapt the way the car is accelerated and slowed down to the road you are currently driving along. If the car's position is not known, e.g. because you have left the area covered by the map, the navigation system will cease to have an influ- ence.
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 car your- self in a similar situation. Unaccustomed noises when the car is braked automatically are nor- mal.
66
One lever for all functions
1 Memorising and increasing the desired
speed
2 Memorising and reducing the desired
speed
3 Deactivating the system, see page 68
4 Calling up memorised speed and distance,see page 68
5 Selecting distance from vehicle in front, see
page 67
Maintaining current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull briefly, arrow 2.
The car's current speed is memorised and maintained. It is displayed on the speedometer and appears briefly on the instrument cluster. The controlled speed may be undershot when driving uphill if there is insufficient engine power. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on steep slopes, the system will apply the brakes lightly.
Setting the desired speed
Adapt your desired speed to the traffic conditions and remain ready to apply the brakes at all times, or there is a risk of accidents. The system is not able to compensate marked
differences in speed in relation to vehicles trav- elling in front, e.g. if you get too close to a lorry or if another vehicle swerves into your lane.<
Stepwise increase Briefly press the lever repeatedly up to or beyond the pressure point, arrow 1, until the desired speed appears on the display. > Every time you press the lever as far as the pressure point, the desired speed increases by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph.
> Every time you press the lever beyond the pressure point, the desired speed increases to the next value of ten on the km/h or mph speedo display.
The speed that is then shown is memorised and will be achieved on a clear road.
Stepless increase Briefly press the lever repeatedly up to or beyond the pressure point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The speed that is then shown is memorised and will be achieved on a clear road.
Decreasing Pull the lever repeatedly, arrow 2, until the desired speed appears on the display. Functions analogous to stepwise/stepless increase, except that the speed is decreased.
Selecting distance
> Knurled wheel turned downwards:
To increase the distance.
> Knurled wheel turned upwards:
To reduce the distance.
67
g
The selected distance is displayed in the instru- ment cluster.
> When DSC is intervening or deactivated > When the system does not detect any
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3 When you switch on the system for the first time after starting the engine, this distance is preset. This corresponds to approx. half the numerical value on the km/h or mph speedo display. Distance 4
objects for a lengthy period of time, e.g. on infrequently driven roads without defined boundaries or due to a dirty wheel sensor, see page 69
> When your road speed is less than 30 km/h
or 20 mph due to a traffic situation
When the system is deactivated, you must brake the car yourself and/or
manoeuvre as necessary, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.<
Recalling the memorised desired speed and distance level Press button 4. The displays appear in the instrument cluster. The memorised speed is deleted when the igni- tion is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Adapt the distance chosen from the vehi- cle in front to the traffic and weather con-
ditions, otherwise you may risk committing a traffic offence or causing an accident.<
Deactivating the system
Press the lever up or down. The displays in the instrument cluster go out. The system is also deactivated whenever you brake, shift gears very slowly, place the trans- mission in idle or move the gear selector lever to position N. In addition, the system is automati- cally deactivated: > When DTC is activated
68
1 Memorised desired speed 2 Lights up yellow: vehicle detected ahead Flashes red, a signal sounds: system can- not maintain distance; driver must brake the car Flashes yellow: driving stability control sys- tems are intervening; cruise control is deac- tivated
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The display lights up as soon as the system is activated
4 Memorised desired speed is displayed
briefly
If --- km/h or --- mph appears briefly on the instrument cluster, the system may not be ready for operation. Calling up Check Control messages, see page 76.<
Warning lamps
The display 2 flashes red, a signal sounds. The system instructs you to inter- vene by braking and, if necessary, taking evasive action. Active
Cruise Control is unable to restore the distance between your car and the vehicle in front auto- matically. However, this display does not relieve you of the responsibility to adapt the desired speed and driving style to the traffic conditions.
Display 2 flashes yellow. The prerequisites for operating Active Cruise Control are not met, e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC
System limits
The range of the wheel sensor and the system's capacity for braking the car automatically are limited. It is possible, for example, that two- wheelers in front of you will be detected later than cars.
The system will not brake the car if you approach a stationary obstruction on your
side of the road, e.g. a vehicle standing at red traffic lights or the end of a tailback. You will need to intervene to avoid the risk of an acci- dent.< The system does not respond to oncoming vehicles.
