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Switching on
Press the button once for each ventila‐ tion level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.
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After a short time, the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐ cessive cooling. Switching off Press the button longer. The LEDs go out.
Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. Notes Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts. ▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be
correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
▷ The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for passen‐ gers sitting on the left and right.
▷ The center rear seat belt buckle marked with
the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.
One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Putting on the belt Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐ pact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐ ble objects, or be pinched.◀
Reduction of restraining effect Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the safety belt may be reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt 1. Hold the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the belt buckle. 3. Guide the belt back into its reel. Safety belt reminder for the driver's and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up and a signal sounds. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐ tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐ senger seat. Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage: Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.
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Checking and replacing safety belts Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Front head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐ proximately at ear level. Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Active head restraint In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain severity, the active head restraint automatically reduces the distance from the head.
Reduced protective function ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐
ers.
▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.
▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀
Adjusting the height: manual head restraints
▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Adjusting the height: Electrical* head restraints
Adjusting electrically.
Distance to back of head: manual head restraints
▷ Forward: pull. ▷ Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
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Distance to the back of the head: power* head restraints The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the shoulder support is adjusted. Adjusting the side extensions*
Adjusting the height
Fold forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Removing The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐ proximately at ear level. Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Folding forward
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐ straint forward.
Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐
sible.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
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Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory* General information Front
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐ trieved for each remote control. The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored. Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position.
3.
Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again. The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
Comfort function 1. Open the driver's door. 2. Switch off the ignition. 3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2. The corresponding seat position is performed automatically. The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed. Safety mode 1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat positions is deactivated to save battery power. To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid. ▷ Press a button on the remote control. ▷ Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors Exterior mirrors At a glance
1 Adjusting 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor* 3 Fold in and out*
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General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating distances correctly Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀ The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐ trol currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐ locked via the remote control, the position is au‐ tomatically retrieved if the setting for this function is active. Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror: Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically
The setting corresponds to the direction in which the button is pressed.
Storing positions* Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 51. Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass. Automatic Curb Monitor* When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐ senger side. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for example.
Activating
1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage transmission position R.
Deactivating Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ senger's side mirror position. Fold in and out*
Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. For example, this is advantageous ▷ In car washes. ▷ In narrow streets. ▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐ pending on the width of the vehicle.◀
Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running. Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed. Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear view mirror, refer to page 53. Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect
From behind when driving at night: turn the knob.
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Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature*
Power* steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐ rections.
Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 51. Steering wheel heating* Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. For proper operation: ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel General information
Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀
Manual steering wheel adjustment
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.
3. Fold the lever back.
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Transporting children safely The right place for children Note
Children in the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐ selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in accordance with the age, weight and size of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐ jury in an accident. Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used, due to their age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐ straint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐ tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 86.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint fixing systems Before mounting If the rear seat backrests are adjustable: Before mounting child restraint fixing systems, return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic position. Notes
Manufacturer's information for child re‐ straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing systems, observe the information provided by the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐ tective effect can be impaired.◀
On the front passenger seat After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐ senger side are deactivated. Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐ matically, refer to page 86.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint fixing system.◀
Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the middle po‐ sition to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident. Do not change the seat position and height after this.
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Backrest width* Before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely. Do not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory posi‐ tion.
Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest width must be opened completely. Do not change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be locked against pulling out for mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt 1. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt 1. Unbuckle the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint fixing system. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐ dren. Note
Manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer; oth‐ erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐ ing system is resting snugly against the back‐ rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered may be reduced.◀ Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐ straint fixing system. Without a through-loading system: Position
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐ cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.
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With a through-loading system: Position
Retaining strap guide
Retaining strap Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in the event of an accident.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐ cated behind the indicated covers.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems 1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer to the operating instructions of the system. 2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap Mounting points
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are two outer or three mounting points for child re‐ straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
LATCH mounting eyes Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint. 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Mounting point/eye 5 Rear window shelf 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1. Remove the mounting point cover. 2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the
middle head restraint*.
3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint. Guide it over the head restraint of the middle seat.
4. Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to the
mounting eyes.
5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
6. Lower the head restraint.
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Locking the doors and windows Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the
rear. This locks various functions so that they cannot be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 41.
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Driving Start/Stop button The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine. Automatic transmission*: the en‐ gine starts if the brake is de‐
pressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed. Manual transmission: the engine starts if the clutch is depressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
Ignition on Automatic transmission*: press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time. Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the clutch pedal at the same time. All vehicle systems are ready for operation. Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of time. To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers. The ignition switches off automatically: ▷ When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started.
▷ If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on.
Ignition off Automatic transmission*: press the Start/Stop button again, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time. Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop button again, and do not press on the clutch pedal at the same time. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically. When in an automatic car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀ When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐ matically. Radio ready state Activate radio ready state: ▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.
▷ When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐ main ready for operation. Radio ready state switches off automatically: ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
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Starting the engine General information
Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐ tial source of danger. Before leaving the car with the engine running, set the parking brake and place the transmission in position P or neutral to prevent the car from moving.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting the car and avoid starting the car frequently in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, and there is the danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.◀ Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐ erate engine speeds. Manual transmission Starting the engine 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Press on the clutch and shift to neutral. 3. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts. Automatic transmission* Starting the engine 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.
Engine stop General information
Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot operate the windows and injure them‐ selves.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐ cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, heed the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 274. Manual transmission Switching off the engine 1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Set the parking brake. Automatic transmission* Switching off the engine 1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
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The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐ nal sounds and the brake lamps light up. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set. Releasing
Manual transmission: Press the switch while the brake or clutch is pressed. Automatic transmission*: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission po‐ sition P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking brake is released.
Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀
Automatic Hold* The concept This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake, such as when moving in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle is automatically held in place when it is stationary. On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving away.
Parking brake The concept The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. In cars with automatic transmission*: The parking brake can be set manually or auto‐ matically: ▷ Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch. ▷ Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.
Setting
Pull the switch. The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up in red. The parking brake is set. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐ cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
While driving Use while driving: Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled.
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For your safety Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated and the parking brake is set: ▷ The engine is switched off. ▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled.
▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill
using the parking brake.
The indicator lamp switches from green to red and the letters AUTO H go out. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Before driving away: ▷ Release the parking brake manually. ▷ Reactivate Automatic Hold.
Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐ mission and ensure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Activating This function can be activated when the driver's door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, or while driving.
Press the button. The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up. Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating
Press the button again. The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out. Automatic Hold is deactivated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake, refer to page 60, is set manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐ matically. Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐ matically secured against rolling when it stops.
The indicator lamp lights up in green. Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off. The brake is released automatically. The indicator lamp goes out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Before driving into a car wash Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀
Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐ gine is switched off while the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green to red. The parking brake is not set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐ ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐ vated.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀
Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving it.
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Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher Turn signal Using turn signals
High beams, headlamp flasher
▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Switching on
Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐ sistance point. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐ dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed. Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point. The turn signal flashes three times. The function can be activated or deactivated: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Triple turn signal"
Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Press the wiper levers up. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point. The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
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Switching off and brief wipe
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐ age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐ tion.◀
Rain sensor sensitivity
Press the wiper levers down. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ Brief wipe: press down once. ▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once. ▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice. Rain sensor The concept The time between wipes is controlled automat‐ ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button on the wiper lever. When activated, the wipers move over the wind‐ shield once. The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps*
Pull the lever. The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly. In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐ erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze. Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; otherwise, you could damage the pump.◀
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Windshield washer nozzles The washer jets are automatically heated* whenever the ignition is switched on. Fold-out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example. 1. Switch off the ignition. 2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐ shield.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds, until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down Before switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise, the wipers may become damaged when they are switched on.◀ 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready for operation.
Washer fluid General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition. Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children. Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts. Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐ ommendations. Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio. Capacity Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters
Manual transmission Shifting
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐ vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
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otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driv‐ ing
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐ rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary. After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Press the Unlock button to: ▷ Engage R. ▷ Shift out of P.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* Transmission positions D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are available. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll. When the ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, position P is engaged automatically. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked. P is engaged automatically: ▷ After the engine is switched off, if the car is in radio ready state, refer to page 58, or if the ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, and if position R or D is engaged.
▷ If the ignition is switched off and position N
is engaged.
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position. Engaging the transmission position ▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ gaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
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Engaging P
Press button P.
Sport program and manual mode M/S Activating the sport program
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D. DS is displayed in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a perform‐ ance-oriented driving style.
Activating the M/S manual mode Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D. Push the selector lever forward or backward. Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed. The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, e.g., M1. ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
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engine speed is too high, the transmission does not shift down. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear. Ending the sport program/manual mode Push the selector lever to the right. D is displayed in the instrument cluster. Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission*
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐ mission temporarily switches to manual mode. If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time, the system switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐ tor lever is in D. ▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
