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to the standard position or stored memory setting. This automatic feature is governed by the driver's door and the ignition lock.
Steering wheel heater*
The steering wheel heater operates when the ignition is on. Press the button to activate or deactivate this system. The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation.
Programming button function
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you can assign an individual function to each of the two programmable function buttons* on the steering wheel for each specific key. This feature then provides you with quick access to this function, allowing you to control it without undue distraction from road and traffic conditions. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16: 1. Open the menu 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
3. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and
press the controller
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A list with different functions is dis- played: > "Navigation"
Switching voice instructions on/off
> "Air recirculation on / off"
In this mode, you can block the sup- ply of outside air, refer to AUC Auto- matic recirculated-air control on page 91
> "Mute on / off"
Mutes the audio sources
> "Screen on / off"
Switches the Control Display on/off
> "Next entertainment source"
Next audio source > "Head-Up Display"
Switches the Head-Up Display on/off
> "Horn"*
4. Select the desired function and press
the controller.
5.
If appropriate, select a button and press the controller.
You can select the displayed function using the button.
Transporting children safely
The right place for children
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.
A child sitting in the rear seat and not properly restrained may place his or
her head on or near the airbag, if so equipped. For example, a child — even though belted — may fall asleep with his or her head against the side airbag. It may be difficult for a driver to ensure that children in the rear seat will remain properly posi- tioned at all times and do not place their heads on or near the side airbag. There- fore, we recommend that the rear side air- bags, if provided, be deactivated if you plan to transport children in the rear seat.<
Deactivating the rear seat side airbags The rear seat side airbags may already have been deactivated by a BMW center. Labels in the rear door opening should indi- cate the status of your rear seat side air- bags. If you are uncertain of their status, or wish to have the airbags activated or deac- tivated, please contact your BMW center.
Child-restraint system in the rear
Children under 13 years of age and children less than 5 ft/150 cm tall should always ride in the rear and the restraint systems should be secured with the vehicle's safety belts.< Younger children should be secured in an appropriate forward-facing child-restraint system that has first been properly restrained. We strongly urge you to care- fully read and comply with the instructions
for installation and use provided by the child restraint’s manufacturer whenever you use such a device. All rear sitting positions in your vehicle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an industry-recommended practice for securing child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.
Exception for the front passenger seat
Should it become necessary to use a child-restraint system on the front
passenger seat, the airbags on the passen- ger's side must be deactivated. The pas- senger airbag indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror must light up con- tinuously. Otherwise, the front passenger airbags remain active and there is consid- erable risk of injury to children if the airbags are triggered, even with a child-restraint system. In this case, children should be seated in the rear and the system should be checked at your BMW center.<
Never install a rearward-facing child- restraint system in the front passen-
ger seat of this vehicle if the passenger air- bag is not deactivated. If you do so, the child could be severely injured when the airbag is triggered. Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag supplemental restraint system for the front passenger. 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 air- bag'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.< More information on automatic deactiva- tion of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 83.
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Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following:
Observe the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions for instal-
lation and use. Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced. Following an accident, have all parts of the affected vehicle safety-belt system checked and, if necessary, replaced by a BMW center.< Commercially-available child-restraint sys- tems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi- nation 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 anchor- age points have been provided, refer to the arrows in the illustration. Depending on the location selected for sitting in the rear pas- senger area, attach the tether strap to the corresponding anchorage point to secure the child-restraint system, as shown in the illustration below.
All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child-restraint sys- tems. 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.
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Each sitting position is fitted with a head restraint. Outer seating 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 seating position: Pull the center armrest forward somewhat to guide the tether strap through the open- ing. Then reengage the center armrest.
The installation guide is available at your BMW center. Always observe all
instructions for installation and use pro- vided by the child-restraint's manufac- turer.< 1. Engage the center safety belt into the
belt buckle
2. Pull the belt away from the area of the
child-restraint fixing
Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's
instructions.<
LATCH child-restraint fixing LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren. The rear outer sitting positions are pro- vided with anchors for a LATCH child- restraint fixing.
To fit the LATCH child-restraint fixing, follow the operating and safety
instructions of the manufacturer.<
Access to anchorage points on the basic seat
3. Firmly press the installation guide into the gap between the upholstery on seat and backrest, continuing until the two funnel-shaped guides snap into place in the LATCH support braces in the seat.
Pull the installation guides to remove.
Access to anchorage points on the rear seat with through-loading system
The illustrations show the left rear seat as an example. The outer anchorage points for the LATCH child-restraint fixing are identified by small flags.
Canadian models only: The anchorage points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing are identified by buttons.
Installation guide The installation guide makes it easier to fit the LATCH child-restraint fixing and at the same time protects the surface of the seats.
The illustration shows the right rear seat as an example. The anchorage points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing are located behind the pro- tective caps. Before fitting the child-restraint fixing, remove the LATCH protective caps.
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1. Engage the center safety belt into the
belt buckle
2. Pull the belt away from the area of the
child-restraint fixing.
On journeys
If side airbags are fitted in the rear, make sure that children do not lean
out of the child's seat towards the door panels. Otherwise severe injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered.<
Child safety locks for the rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: The relevant door can now be opened from the outside only.
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Driving
Ignition lock
0 Steering locked The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly until it locks.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: only move the selector lever from
position P with the engine running. To turn the key back to position 0 or to remove it, first place the selector lever in position P: Interlock.<
1 Steering unlocked A slight steering wheel movement often makes it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1. Individual current consumers are ready for operation.
2 Ignition switched on All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
3 Start engine
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of
toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon- sciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine run-
ning, as such a vehicle represents a poten- tial safety hazard.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive immedi- ately at a moderate engine speed. When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal.
Your BMW is equipped with the con- venience starting feature. Here, it is
sufficient to turn the ignition key only briefly to position 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right away. The system responds by auto- matically engaging the starter for a certain period and allowing it to run until the engine starts, after which it then disengages auto- matically. The automatic starting mode will not operate or will be canceled if the bat- tery voltage is low. The engine can be started by jump-starting, refer to page 192.< Press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting if > the engine fails to start on the first
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or cold
> the engine is started at very low tem-
peratures, as of approx. +5 7/–156, at high altitudes over approx. 3,300 ft/ 1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick suc- cession 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 overheat- ing and damaging the catalytic converter.<
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake 2. Gearshift lever in idle position 3. Press the clutch pedal 4. Start the engine.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, place the gearshift
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lever in idle position and apply the hand- brake. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard.<
Automatic transmission 1. Press the brake pedal 2. Place the selector lever in position P
or N
3. Start the engine.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P or N and
engage the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard.<
Sequential manual transmission SMG 1. Press the brake pedal 2. Place the selector lever in the idle posi-
tion N
3. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start, engage the last gear selected, refer to Display
in the instrument cluster, and return the selector lever to the idle position N.<
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, place the selector lever in position N and apply the hand- brake. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard.<
Switching off engine
Do not remove the ignition key while the vehicle is rolling, as otherwise the
steering wheel lock would engage while steering. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and lock the steering. When parking on downward inclines, apply the handbrake.<
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Manual transmission Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Automatic transmission 1. Engage selector-lever position P 2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Sequential manual transmission SMG If the selector lever is in position R or in the sequential mode and you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0, the gear remains engaged automatically. If the selector lever is in the idle position N and you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0, an acoustic signal and the flashing gear indicator in the display reminds you that the vehicle is not secured against roll- ing away. The warning stops sounding after approx. 9 seconds.
When parking on downward inclines, apply the handbrake. Engaging a gear is not sufficient to secure the vehicle from rolling away under certain circumstances.<
Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up with the handbrake applied, and an acoustic signal also sounds when
starting off.
Indicator lamp for Canadian mod- els.
Applying The lever locks into place automatically; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up in ignition key position 2.
Releasing Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the
handbrake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too strongly. In doing so, con- tinuously press the button of the handbrake lever. Strong application of the handbrake can lead to overbraking of the rear axle and associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle rear end. The brake lamps do not light up when the handbrake is applied. Vehicles with manual or SMG transmission: When parking on inclines, apply the hand- brake, as under certain circumstances even engaging the first or reverse gear might not secure the vehicle against mov- ing. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Place selector lever in position P.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally apply the
handbrake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a standstill if the traffic conditions are suitable.<
Manual transmission
While shifting gear in the 5th/6th gear level, make sure that you press the
gearshift lever to the right to prevent inad- vertently selecting a gear in the 3rd/4th gear level. On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with the clutch; use the handbrake. Holding with the clutch causes high clutch wear.<
Reverse gear Select R only when the vehicle is com- pletely stopped. When pressing the gear- shift lever to the left, overcome some resis- tance. The backup lamps automatically come on in ignition key position 2.
Sequential manual transmission SMG*
The concept The Sequential manual transmission SMG is an automated manual transmission in which an electro-hydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes. You operate the SMG using the selector lever in the center console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It provides you with the following functions: > Sequential mode: manual mode > Drive mode: automatic mode > Choice between two drive programs:
Normal, Sport, refer to page 54
> Operating reliability with protection
against incorrect gearshifts
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> Automatic upshifts and downshifts in
the Drive mode
> Automatic downshifts with minimum
engine speed
> Kickdown function in the Drive mode > Acceleration assistant, refer to
page 54.
Selector-lever positions
The current selector-lever position is dis- played on the center console. R: Reverse gear N: Neutral, idle Position for forward driving with one-touch functions: Sequential mode +: manual upshifts —: manual downshifts D: Drive mode. The SMG is operational in ignition key posi- tion 2.
Idle is automatically engaged if the driver's door is opened with the
engine running and neither pedals, shift paddles nor the selector lever are oper- ated. This is signaled by an acoustic signal and the flashing gear indicator. The gear dis- play N appears in the instrument cluster. A driving position can only be selected with the driver's door closed. When the vehicle is unlocked, a buzzing sound in the area of the transmission sig- nals that the system is ready for opera- tion.<
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Shiftlock For your safety a driving position can only be engaged from the selector lever position N with the vehicle stationary with the brake pedal depressed.
Observe the following when driving Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accelerator, but apply the handbrake instead. Otherwise overheating can occur in the area of the transmission.<
R Reverse Select R only when the vehicle is com- pletely stopped.
N Neutral: idle Engage prior to every engine start, refer also to page 50.
Sequential mode After every engine start, as soon as the selector lever is brought into a forward gear position and the brake is pressed, the sequential mode is activated. The gear is changed using the shift paddles or selector lever. Driving off is also possible in second gear, e.g. when there is snow on the roadway.
D Drive mode In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically. To switch from the sequential to Drive mode: briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D. For rapid acceleration, e.g. overtaking, press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will go – kickdown. Kickdown: The kickdown mode provides maximum acceleration. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-throttle resistance point. To return to the sequential mode: briefly press the selector lever back to the right
Display in the instrument cluster
Gear display
towards D or change the current gear using the shift paddles or selector lever.
Gear changes
Using selector lever > To shift up, briefly press the selector
lever towards +
> To shift down, briefly press towards —.
Using shift paddles on steering wheel
> To shift up, pull one of the shift paddles > To shift down, press. You accelerate from higher gears, e.g. when overtaking, by shifting down manu- ally. In the following situations, the SMG in the sequential mode assists you: > 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
> When the vehicle is stopped, the trans-
mission automatically downshifts into first gear
> Shortly before dropping below a gear- dependent minimum speed, the trans- mission downshifts automatically even without your intervention.
R N 1 2 3 4 5 6
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
The gear currently selected, the selected shifting mode and, if applicable, malfunc- tions are displayed in the instrument clus- ter.Malfunctions
Indicator lamp
If the indicator lamp lights up, a malfunction has occurred in the transmission system.
While it will remain still possible to move the selector lever to any desired position, the transmission will revert to operation in its default mode with only a limited number of forward gears. If this happens, avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest BMW center.
Warning tone In case of overheating in the area of the transmission, an acoustic signal indicates that you should stop or start off quickly if possible so that the system can cool down again. Information on jump-starting and towing begins on page 192.
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Dynamic Driving Control With Dynamic Driving Control, you can choose between a standard and a sport program.
Sport program > The engine responds more spontane- ously to accelerator pedal movements > The steering becomes more direct and
provides even better road contact.
In addition, with SMG and an automatic transmission: > The shifting times are shorter > The engine speed range is used opti-
mally in the Drive mode.
Activating the Sport program In ignition key position 2. Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up.
With an automatic transmission: Activating the Dynamic Driving Con-
trol activates the Sport program of the automatic transmission. This makes mov- ing the selector lever form D to M/S unnec- essary.<
Deactivating the Sport program Press the SPORT button again. The LED in the button goes out.
Acceleration assistant with SMG The acceleration assistant enables opti- mized vehicle acceleration at racing car level on road surfaces with good adhesion.
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Do not use the acceleration assistant too often, as otherwise components
will wear prematurely.< 1. Activate the Sport program 2. Press the DSC button, refer to page 79,
for longer than three seconds
3. Press the accelerator pedal down fully – kickdown. The ideal starting-off engine speed is set.
To maintain driving stability, drive with the DSC on whenever possible.<
Information on jump-starting and towing begins on page 192.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* While you can drive as with any conven- tional automatic transmission, you also enjoy the option of shifting manually, refer to page 55. If you move the selector lever from posi- tion D to the left into gearshift gate M/S, this activates the sports-style shift pro- grams of the automatic transmission. As soon as you move the selector lever slightly towards + or –, the Steptronic shifts gear and manual operation is activated. If you wish to use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Selector-lever positions P R N D M/S + –
Possible displays
P R N D DS M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
Changing the selector-lever positions
An interlock prevents inadvertent gear- shifts into selector-lever positions R and P. To cancel the interlock, press the button on the front of the selector lever knob, refer to arrow.
Press the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; the shift command will
not be executed unless the brake is applied: Shiftlock. 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.<
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and engage
the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard.<
P Parking Select P only when the vehicle is com- pletely stopped. The rear wheels are blocked.
R Reverse Select R only when the vehicle is com- pletely stopped.
N Neutral Select N only if your journey is interrupted for a long period.
D Drive – automatic driving position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D.
Kickdown A kickdown provides you with maximum acceleration and the maximum road speed in position D. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-throttle resistance point.
M/S manual operation and Sport program
Shifting from D into M/S activates the Sport program and this is indicated with DS in the gear display. This position is recom- mended if a performance-oriented driving style is desired. The first time the selector lever is even slightly touched, the automatic transmis- sion shifts from the Sport program into manual operation. If you start to move the selector lever towards +, the transmission shifts upwards; moving it towards – it shifts downwards. The gear display shows M1 through M6. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combi- nation 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 selected gear appears briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear.
To obtain maximum acceleration, for passing maneuvers, etc., during operation in the manual mode, use the kickdown or downshift manually.<
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Shifting from M/S to the selector-lever positions P, R and N is only possible by going through D.
Malfunctions
Indicator lamp
If the indicator lamp lights up, a malfunction has occurred in the transmission system.
While it will remain still possible to move the selector lever to any desired position, the transmission will revert to operation in its default mode with only a limited number of forward gears. If this happens, avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest BMW center. Information on jump-starting and towing begins on page 192.
Turn signal indicators/ headlamp flasher
If the flashing indicator lamp and the clicking from the relay are both faster than normal, this indicates that one of the turn signal indicator bulbs is defective.<
Signaling briefly Press the lever up to but not beyond the resistance point. It then returns to the cen- ter position when released.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point; the turn signal indicators flash three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16: 1. Open the menu 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
3. Select "Lighting" and press the control-
ler
4. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and
press the controller.
is displayed when triple turn signal
is activated.
1 High beams: blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher: blue indicator lamp 3 Turn signal indicators: the green indica-
tor lamp flashes, accompanied by a periodic clicking from the turn signal indicator relay
Using turn signal indicators Move the lever beyond the resistance point. It then returns to the center position when released. Press the lever as far as the resistance point to switch off the turn signal indicators.
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Wiper system
1 Normal wiper speed: briefly press once.
The system automatically reverts to operation in the intermittent mode whenever the vehicle stops. Fast wiper speed: briefly press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system automatically reverts to operation in the standard wipe mode whenever the vehicle stops
2 To switch off wipers or for brief wipe 3 To activate/deactivate rain sensor 4 To clean windshield and headlamps 5 To adjust rain sensor sensitivity level The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps* The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are also cleaned at regular and appropriate inter- vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Avoid activating the washer when the reservoir is empty, as damage to the pump could result.<
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are auto- matically heated in ignition key position 2.
Rain sensor The rain sensor controls windshield wipe operation depending on the amount of rain. The rain sensor is located on the wind- shield, directly in front of the interior rear- view mirror.
Activating the rain sensor
As of ignition key position 1, briefly press the button. The indicator lamp in the button lights up. The wipers will always respond by completing at least one sweep of the windshield.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the serrated dial 5.
Deactivating the rain sensor Briefly press the button again. The indica- tor lamp goes out. The rain sensor is automatically deacti- vated when you switch off the ignition. Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car
wash. Failure to do so could result in dam- age caused by undesired wiper activa- tion.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Always keep it well away from sparks
and open flames, and store it in tightly closed containers well out of the reach of
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children. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers.<
One lever for all functions
Washer fluid reservoir
Capacity: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters for the windshield washer system or approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters in conjunction with headlamp washer system. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufac- turer's recommendations.
In order to keep to the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.<
Cruise control*
The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle maintains and stores the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column.
Do not use the cruise control when driving on winding roads, in heavy
traffic or in poor road conditions – e.g. snow, rain, ice, loose road surface – that do not permit a constant speed.<
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1 Maintaining and storing speed, accelerating Press the lever up to the resistance point: The current speed is maintained and stored. The display 1 in the speedometer indicates this regulated speed, refer to page 59. Every time you briefly press the lever, the vehicle's speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h. Press the lever for longer: The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system main- tains and stores your current speed as soon as you release the lever. Press the lever beyond the resistance point: Speed is increased by 5 mph/10 km/h. The vehicle may accelerate beyond the regulated speed on steep downhill stretches where the engine's braking effect alone may not be sufficient to slow the vehicle. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient.
2 Maintaining and storing speed, decelerating Pull the lever up to the resistance point: Functions same as 1, only the vehicle speed is reduced.
3 Interrupting cruise control With the cruise control active, briefly press the lever up or down. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically > when you apply pressure to the brake
pedal
> when you press the clutch or engage position N of the automatic transmis- sion
> when the DSC system is in active oper-
ation.
4 Recalling stored speed Press button 4 briefly: the vehicle acceler- ates to and maintains the last speed stored.
Deactivating system When the ignition is switched off, the sys- tem is deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored desired speed display 2 Digital speed display.
Appears briefly when you select your desired speed.
Active cruise control*
The concept With active cruise control you can select a desired speed which is not only automati- cally maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance setting 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 freeways or other high- speed thoroughfares. Especially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of
driving. Please use it safely and responsi- bly. In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if you do encounter slower vehicles ahead, active cruise control will, within the scope of given possibilities, adjust your vehicle’s speed automatically so that you can flow with the traffic without frequent intervention by the driver. If, for example, while cruising at the selected speed, you begin to approach a slower vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, the system will reduce your vehicle's speed to the same as that of the vehicle ahead to maintain your selected distance setting between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. There are four settings for distance, which is addi- tionally speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system auto- matically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illu- minate to signal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle to downshift to maintain the dis- tance 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 increas- ing the throttle setting and shifting gears as needed.
Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/
warning system.<
Since this active cruise control sys- tem is a new technology and operates differently from conventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the information contained in the Things to know about active cruise control section in this manual beginning on page 62.<
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Displays in the instrument cluster
Operating the active cruise control
1 Stored desired speed display 2 Detected vehicle display. Lights up
when vehicle driving ahead is detected
3 Selected distance to vehicle driving
ahead
4 Digital speed display.
Appears briefly when you select your desired speed.
The system is activated. The display appears as soon as you activate the system and no vehicle is detected driving ahead.
Vehicle detected. The display 2 lights up yellow when a vehicle is detected driv- ing ahead.
The system requests you to intervene by braking or with an evasive maneuver. The dis- play 2 flashes red and a signal sounds. The active cruise con-
trol cannot automatically restore the dis- tance to the vehicle driving ahead. You will find more detailed information on page 64.
Automatic intervention by ABS or DSC, or you actuate the handbrake while driving. The display 2 flashes yellow. The active cruise control now only
intervenes by braking.
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1 Activate system,
store and increase desired speed
2 Activate system,
store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system 4 With system deactivated:
Briefly press the button to recall the stored speed and distance With system activated: Increase desired speed by 5 mph/ 10 km/h with each press of the button
5 Select distance to vehicle driving
ahead. You can choose from four avail- able distance settings. You will find more detailed information on page 62. Adjust your desired speed to the traf- fic conditions and remain ready to
brake at all times. Great differences in speed to the vehicles driving ahead, e. g. when quickly approaching a truck or when another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot be compensated for by the sys- tem.<
Activate system
From approx. 20 mph/30 km/h you can activate the system by pressing the lever forward or pulling it back:
The current driving speed is stored as a desired speed and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, see below.
1 Desired speed store and increase
Press the lever forward: The system adopts and stores your current speed as a desired speed. The speedome- ter indicates this speed. Subsequently pressing forward increases the desired speed to the next 5-mile place/ 10 km/h. Each time the lever is pressed forward again, the desired speed is increased by another 5 mph/10 km/h until a maximum of 110 mph/180 km/h is reached. The speed then displayed is stored and reached on a clear road.
If the system cannot be activated, the display ACC --- mph/km/h briefly
appears in the instrument cluster. The sys- tem may have been automatically deacti- vated, refer to Deactivate system, or a mal- function has occurred. To call up Check Control messages, refer to page 68.<
2 Desired speed store and decrease Pull back the lever: The current driving speed is rounded off to the next 5-mile place/10 km/h, displayed and stored. Each time the lever is pulled back again, the desired speed is decreased by another 5 mph/10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph/30 km/h is reached. The speed then displayed is stored and reached on a clear road.
3 Deactivate system Press the lever up or down while the sys- tem is active. The displays in the instrument cluster disappear. You can use the system again as required. In addition, the system is deactivated auto- matically: > When you apply pressure to the brake
pedal
> When you select the automatic trans-
mission's/SMG's neutral range N
> With the manual transmission idling > When you deactivate the DSC Dynamic
Stability Control
> When you actuate the parking brake
during driving
> When the system reduces the speed to below 20 mph/30 km/h due to a traffic situation.
The system deactivates automatically when the speed is set to below
20 mph/30 km/h. A gong sounds and a message appears on the Control Display. The active intervention of the driver is required.< When you switch off the ignition, the stored desired speed is deleted.
4 Resume to stored desired speed and distance setting Press button 4: The displays appear in the instrument clus- ter. The system is reactivated and uses the last stored desired speed and distance set- ting.
4 Fine adjustment of desired speed In the activated state, the desired speed increases by 1 mph/1 km/h each time button 4 is pressed briefly.
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