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loss. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care- fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Identify damaged tire.
2.
If identification is not possible, con- tact a BMW center.<
3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Changing wheels on page 215.
Run-flat tires* 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run- flat tires, refer to page 201, do not
continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
3.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 94 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
from 4 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not con- tinue driving, but instead contact your BMW center.<
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
The concept TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The system reports when the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid- erably in one or several tires.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure. Always use wheels with TPM electronics, as otherwise fault-free operation of the system is not ensured.
Reset the system again after each correc- tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
TPM cannot announce sudden serious tire damage caused by external influ-
ences.< The system does not function properly if it has not been reset, e.g. a flat tire is reported despite correct tire inflation pressures. The system is inactive and cannot display a flat tire if a wheel has been mounted without TPM electronics, e.g. a compact wheel, or if TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency.
Status display on Control Display The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires. TPM takes the fact that the tire pressure changes during driving into account. A correc- tion is only required if requested by TPM with the color.
Green The tire pressure matches the learned set state. "TPM active" is displayed on the Control Dis- play.
A wheel is yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.
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7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
8. Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After a few minutes of driving, the set tire infla- tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored. Resetting finishes dur- ing driving. The tires are shown in gray on the Control Display and "Status: TPM active" is dis- played again.
If a flat tire is detected during resetting and applying the tire inflation pressures, all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Dis- play. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.<
Message with low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis- play. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care- fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with standard tires or run-flat tires.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 201.<
All wheels are yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display.
Gray The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this can be: > TPM is being reset > Temporary interference due to systems or
devices which use the same radio fre- quency
> Malfunction
Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correc- tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.< Resetting finishes during driving, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, resetting is continued automatically. Do not reset the system when driving with a compact wheel*. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "TPM" and press the controller.
5. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 6. Select "Reset" and press the controller.
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Standard tires 1.
If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden- tify the damaged tire on the vehicle.
2. Replace the damaged wheel or wheels, refer to Changing wheels on page 215.
In contrast to a compact wheel, a spare wheel is equipped with the necessary TPM electronics and also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system. Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop informed on handling TPM which works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Run-flat tires* 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
2.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run- flat tires, refer to page 201, do not
continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
from 4 persons, luggage compartment or cargo area full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while
the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not con- tinue driving, but instead contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning light flashes and then lights up continuously. The tires are shown in gray on the Control Dis-
play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can be detected. A message like this is displayed in the following situations: > In case of a malfunction;
have the system checked.
> If a wheels is mounted without TPM elec-
tronics
> If TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency.
Active steering*
The concept The active steering is a system that actively var- ies the steering angle of the front wheels in rela- tion to the steering wheel movements. When you are driving in the low road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes very direct. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range. In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 87.
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Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Dis- play. The active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds, the vehicle reacts more sen- sitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-promoting intervention can also be deactivated. Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. Have the system checked.
Airbags
Brake force display
Left-hand picture: normal braking. Right-hand picture: heavy braking.
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in front and rear
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head.
The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation, e.g. less severe acci- dents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the air- bag system. This category includes the uphol- stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars along with the sides of the headliner. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been trig- gered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW center
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Operating state of front passenger airbags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat. The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags indicates the operating status of the front and side airbag on the front passenger side depending on the seat occupation. The indica- tor lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint system intended for the purpose is properly detected on the seat. The front and side airbag on the front pas- senger side are not activated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient height is detected on the seat. The front and side airbag on the front pas- senger side are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. However, the front and side airbag on the front passenger side are not activated.
or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer- gency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warnings and information on the airbags is also provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbags The occupation of the seat is detected by eval- uating the impression on the occupied seat sur- face of the front passenger seat. The front and side airbag on the front passenger side are acti- vated or deactivated accordingly by the system. The current status of the front passenger airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front passenger airbags in the following.<
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, observe the safety infor- mation and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely refer to page 54. The front and side airbag on the front passen- ger side can be deactivated for teenagers and adults in certain seat positions; then the indica- tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. In these cases, change the seat position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the seat position, transport the corresponding per- son on the rear seat. Do not fit seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specif- ically recommended by BMW. Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Otherwise a cor- rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<
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Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page 58, the warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag sys- tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up from radio
readiness.
> Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi- ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<
Head-Up Display*
The concept With the Head-Up Display important informa- tion is projected into the driver's field of view, e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road.
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Switching on/off With the engine running or the ignition switched on: Press the button to activate or deactivate the Head-Up Display.
1 Navigation instructions 2 Display
> Cruise control > Active cruise control
3 Speed
Selecting displays iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Head-Up Display" and press the
controller.
5. Select desired information of Head-Up Dis-
play.
6. Press the controller.
The information is shown on the Head-
Up Display.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur- rently in use.
Setting brightness The brightness of the display is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the base setting. With the low beams switched on, the brightness can also be adjusted with the knurled wheel of the instrument lighting. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
5. Move the controller to the left to select
"Head-Up Display".
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head-Up Dis- play is influenced by: > Sunglasses with certain polarization filters > Certain seating positions > Objects on the cover of the Head-Up Dis-
play
> Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting
conditions
If the image is distorted, please have the basic setting checked at a BMW center.
Special windshield The windshield is part of the system. The shape of the windshield complies with the require- ments of the Head-Up Display to enable a pre- cise display. A film in the windshield prevents the double images from being displayed. Windshield replacement should be carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Care instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure.
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Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem- perature compared to the surroundings, or other nearby objects, the visual recognition skills of the driver, weather conditions, and other factors.
Driving hints With the system active, periodically but briefly, glance at the thermal image on the Control Dis- play to notice objects that could be people or larger animals. The glance should be similar to glancing at the rear view mirror. Do not stare at the image for long periods while driving, as this will remove attention from the road. If you notice an object of interest ahead, be prepared to slow down or stop, blow the horn, or take other appropriate action.
System limits The system is designed to supplement but not replace forward vision through the windshield. The driver is responsible for safe driving at night. BMW Night Vision is not designed to be used as a continuous viewing window for driv- ing at night.
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can operate without limitations. BMW Night Vision operation is subject to physical and environ- mental limitations that will reduce the ability of the system to detect and display a clear thermal image. Some of the situations in which these limitations can occur are: > on steep hilltops or depressions and in tight
curves
> in tunnels, as the contrast is inherently low > when the camera lens is dirty
Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Dis- play with a soft, lint-free cloth or with a
display cleaning cloth, otherwise damage may result.<
BMW Night Vision*
The concept BMW Night Vision is a driver assistance system that is designed to provide enhanced vision for certain objects at night. This can be especially helpful for detecting people and larger animals. When objects are detected, the driver may be able to take appropriate action sooner. For example, the driver may identify and detect the presence of persons or animals in the road ahead or off to the sides and can be more alert, slow down or stop, blow the horn etc. The driver can decide which actions are appropriate and then react accordingly. A certain area in front of the vehicle is viewed by an infrared camera and a generated image is shown on the Control Display. The resulting thermal image shows the relative heat radiation of the objects present in the camera's field of view. Warmer objects appear brighter and cooler objects appear darker. Contrast is dependent on the temperature difference between the objects and the background and on the amount of heat radiation of the object itself. As a result, it is quite possible that a per- son is not continually recognizable as a person in shape, since the thermal radiation can be affected by different clothing which blocks heat loss. Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area, or little heat radiation are less noticeable, for example in cold weather.
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> in dense fog, heavy rain or snowfall > when displaying very hot objects such as
transformers, car exhausts etc.
> when the image briefly freezes during nor-
mal system adjustment.
BMW Night Vision's potential benefits can be limited by the driving style of the driver, the size and relative temperature of the detected objects, dirt or contamination on the camera lens, adverse weather like snow, rain or fog, and other factors not mentioned here. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive at a speed and in a manner that recognizes potential hazards and adjust accordingly. BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace- ment for driver responsibility or for accommo- dating the visibility conditions and the traffic sit- uation. The forward view illuminated by the headlamps must always be the basis for making safe driving decisions, otherwise a safety risk will result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision 1. Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3, refer
to page 101.
2. With low beams switched on:
> Press the
button. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the location of the button may differ somewhat.
> Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 53. The image will be displayed on the Control Dis- play after a few seconds. Depending on the last mode selected, either the normal or full screen image will be displayed.
Due to the system's need to adjust periodically, a still image is displayed at certain intervals for fractions of a second. This is normal and not an indication of a problem. To prevent driving without headlamps, at a speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are on.
button.
Deactivating BMW Night Vision > Press the > Press the button on the steering wheel. > Press the > Via iDrive", refer to Selecting settings.
button.
Selecting settings iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Activate BMW Night Vision. 2. Press the controller to display the menu
items.
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To minimize icing, the camera lens is automati- cally heated. However, it may be necessary to clean the camera lens manually under severe weather conditions. When doing so, cautiously remove any debris, ice or snow. To avoid dam- age to the lens, do not use sharp or abrasive instruments to clean ice, snow, or dirt off the lens. When the windshield is cleaned with the head- lamps on, the camera lens area is automatically sprayed as well. Refer to page 65.
3. Select the menu item and press the control-
ler: > "End Night Vision":
Deactivate BMW Night Vision.
> "Zoom":
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed in.
> "Curve mode":
Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the image sections follows the course of the road to some degree.
> "Full screen":
The image is shown on the entire Con- trol Display. > "Contrast":
The contrast of the screen can be adjusted.
> "Brightness":
The brightness of the screen can be adjusted. "Curve mode" can only be activated with the "Zoom" function switched on. With
"Full screen" activated, "Curve mode" and "Zoom" cannot be selected.< The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. To exit the menu: The image will automatically disappear after approx. 5 seconds.
Cleaning camera
The function of the camera may be affected by heavy rain and fog, dirt, snow or ice on the lens. When this occurs, the displayed image on the Control Display may become gray.
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lights off and daytime running lamps* 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps* 2 Low beams 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-
ning lamps*, Adaptive Head Light* and high-beam assistant*
Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 102.
The parking lamps drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for long peri-
ods of time, as otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.<
Low beams The low beams light up in switch position 2 only with the engine running. Otherwise the parking lamps are lit.
Automatic headlamp control* In the switch position 3, the system activates the low beams and switches them on or off in response to changes in ambient light condi- tions, for instance, in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation. Adaptive Head Light* is active. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on.
When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead lighting, switching on of the lights may be delayed. A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on inde- pendent of the ambient lighting condi- tions when you switch on the fog lamps*.< If desired, the light switch can be left in the position 3. The exterior lighting is automatically switched off after switching off the vehicle.
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the sensors cannot detect fog of hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.<
Pathway lighting When you activate the headlamp flasher after parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps, the low beams will come on for a brief period. You can set the duration or deactivate the func- tion via iDrive. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
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4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head- lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
5. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
6. Turn the controller to select the desired
duration.
7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
Daytime running lamps* If desired, the light switch can remain in posi- tion 0, 1 or 3. In position 0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto- matically switched off after the vehicle is switched off. In position 1 the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off. Switch on the parking lamps if required as described under Parking lamps.
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light In switch position 3, the Adaptive Head Light is active and the automatic headlamp control is switched on, refer to page 101. To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, the Adap- tive Head Light is not active when driving in reverse and points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stopped.
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1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. When using this function, comply with national regulations:
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the desired direction 3, past the resistance point.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time, as otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.<
Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direc- tion 3 up to the resistance point.
High-beam assistant*
The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off again. A sensor on the front of the inside rearview mirror controls the process. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation allows. This reduces the strain on you while at the same time providing you with the best pos- sible visibility. Of course, you can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off in the accustomed manner.
Activating high-beam assistant 1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3,
refer to page 101.
2. Press the turn signal lever in the high beam
direction with the low beams switched on.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam assistant is activated. The assistant
automatically switches between high and low beams, whereby the system reacts to oncom- ing traffic and traffic ahead, as well as to suffi- cient lighting, e.g. towns/cities.
Manually switching between high and low beams You can intervene at any time if you wish or the situation requires. > If the high-beam assistant has switched on the high beams, however you nevertheless want to use the low beams, simply switch to the low beams with the turn signal lever. The high-beam assistant is deactivated in the process.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again.
> If the high-beam assistant has switched on the low beams, however you nevertheless want to use the high beams, switch to the high beams in the accustomed manner. The system is deactivated in the process and you must switch to the low beams manually. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again.
> You use the headlamp flasher as usual with
low beams.
System limits
The high-beam assistant cannot replace personal decisions on the benefits of
using the high beams. In situations which require this, you should therefore switch to the low beams manually to avoid a safety risk.< In the following example situations, the system does not operate or only with limitations and a personal reaction may be required: > Under extremely unfavorable weather con- ditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation
> For perceiving road users with poor lighting of their own, e.g. pedestrians, cyclists, peo- ple on horseback, horse-drawn vehicles, with train or ship traffic close to the road and wild animals crossing the road
> In tight curves, on steep crowns or depres-
sions, with cross traffic or partially con- cealed oncoming traffic on the freeway
> In poorly lit places and with highly reflective
signs
> In the low speed range > When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or covered with stickers, vignettes etc. in the area of the inside rearview mirror
> When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on the front side of the inside rearview mir- ror with a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner
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Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps are switched off whenever the high beams are switched on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can control the lighting intensity by using the knurled wheel.
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Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting and courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located in the door handles to illuminate the exterior area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min- utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer to Start/Stop button on page 58.<
Switching interior lamps on and off manually
Press the button. If you want the interior lamps to remain off con- tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for approx. 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
Reading lamps are located in the front and rear adjacent to the interior lamps. Press the button briefly to switch the lamps on and off.
Climate
Automatic climate control
1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
9 Switching cooling function on and off
side windows
manually
2 Air for the upper body region, refer to
10 Temperature, right side of passenger
Front ventilation on page 108
compartment
3 Air to footwell 4 Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment
5 Maximum cooling 6 Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
7 Air volume, manual 8 Switching off automatic climate control
11 Residual heat mode 12 AUTO program 13 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
14 LED for parked car ventilation* 15 Rear window defroster 16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
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The current setting for air distribution is dis- played on the Control Display.
3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the
controller.
A congenial climate The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis- tribution and air volume for virtually all condi- tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature pleasant to you. The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile settings on page 29.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air distribution to the windshield and side windows, in
the direction of the upper body, and in the foot- well, as well as the air volume. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. At the same time, a con- densation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program To meet your individual needs, you can weaken or strengthen the intensity of the automatic cli- mate control. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
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4. Select the desired intensity and press the
controller.
The marked intensity of the automatic
program is switched on.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi- vidually on the driver's and front passenger side. The automatic climate control
adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year, if necessary with the maxi- mum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.
When switching between different tem- perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi- cient time to adjust the set temperature.<
Adjusting temperature in upper body region 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Climate". 3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select the field by moving the controller and turning the controller to adjust the temper- ature.
6. Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa- tion from the windshield and front side windows.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a while.
Air volume, manual
You can adjust the air volume by turning. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.
Manual air distribution You can specify the air distribution. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Climate". 3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller. The driver's and front passenger side can be adjusted separately with the fields on the right or left side.
4. Select the driver's or front passenger side
if necessary. Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver's or front passen- ger side is selected.
5. Select the desired field by moving the con-
troller.
Driver's side: 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Airflow for the upper body 3 Air to footwell Front passenger side: 4 Airflow for the upper body 5 Air to footwell
Pressing the AUTO button cancels the air distribution settings on the Control Dis-
play and vice versa.<
Switching cooling function on and off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as
required, according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is switched on automati- cally with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible from an outside temperature above 327/06 and with the engine running.
The automatic climate control changes over to the lowest temperature and switches into the recirculated-air mode. The maximum air quan- tity only flows out of the vents for the upper
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