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Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Also on the passenger side, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally pro- vided by the belt.< Please observe the information on damage to safety belts provided on page 50 and the infor- mation on the active front head restraints* on page 49.
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45.<
1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle
4 Backrest
Adjusting comfort seat* In this seat, you can also adjust:
1 Backrest width 2 Shoulder support 3 Thigh support 4 Lumbar support*, see below Shoulder support: the adjustable upper back- rest also supports the back in the shoulder region. This provides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder mus- cles.
Adjusting lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
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Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: push
switch forward or back.
> Shift curvature up or down: push switch up
or down.
Adjusting active backrest width*
First set a comfortable backrest width, see above. Based on the backrest width set, the lat- eral support is automatically adapted to the cur- rent driving situation. The adaptation of the backrest width and the speed of the adjustment vary depending on the program. You can select from among three pro- grams from comfort to sport. Press program button once: > "Comfort" program: one LED > "Normal" program: two LEDs > "Sport" program: three LEDs To switch off: press button longer.
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width temporarily opens all the way.
You can store and request two different posi- tions for the driver's seat and passenger seat*, external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel. The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing 1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer
to page 58.
2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.
3. Press the
button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem- ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
Convenience mode 1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on radio readiness.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2. The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjustment buttons or one of the memory buttons.
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Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door
opened".
tion on or off.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the press the button again; the LED goes out.
button was pressed inadvertently:
Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver's seat, the exter- nal rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in use. You can choose when the position is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
8. Press the controller. To cancel the request: Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
When using this feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty and unobstructed. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects behind the seat as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.<
Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an accident.<
Front seats: height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically.
Front seats: angle adjustment Swivel the head restraint.
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With the comfort seat, use the shoulder support to set the distance to the back of the head.
Adjusting side extensions in comfort seat
Safety belts
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45.< Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air- bags complement the safety belt as an addi- tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Front head restraints, active* The comfort seats are equipped with an active head restraint. In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers and do not hand objects, e.g. clothes
hangers, on the head restraints or attach any accessories to the seat or head restraint. Other- wise the protective function of the active head restraints will be impaired and personal safety endangered.<
Rear seats: height adjustment
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint downward.
Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Safety belt memory for driver's seat and passenger seat*
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig- nal sounds. A message also appears on the Control Display. Please check
whether the safety belt is correctly positioned. The safety belt memory is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti- vated if objects are placed on the passenger seat.
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Releasing 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel. The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 46. The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right. The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position.
Damage to safety belts
In the event of loads caused by accidents or other damage: replace the belt system including the safety belt tensioner and any child restraint systems, and have the belt anchor points checked. Only have this work carried out at a BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise cor- rect operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
Heated seats*
Front
Temperature distribution The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Seat heater distribution" and press
the controller.
4. Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Driver" or "Passenger".
5. Turn the controller. The adjustment is
applied; the field can be changed.
Rear
Operation as for front seat heating; two temper- ature settings.
The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit. To switch off: press the button longer.
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Active seat ventilation*
Mirrors
The system progresses one step through the control sequence each time you press the but- ton. To switch off: press the button longer.
The highest position with three LEDs is used for rapid cooling, e.g. when the vehi- cle has gotten heated up. After a short time, the system is automatically switched down one position in order to prevent excessive cooling.<
Active seat*
The seat cushion is actively varied by alter- nately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular ten- sion and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up. If you switch off the active seat, it can take up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat cushion have returned to their initial position.
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors, otherwise there is an increased acci- dent risk.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic parking function
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir- ror and steering wheel memory on page 47.
Manual adjustment You can also adjust the mirrors manually by pressing against the outer edges of their mirror glass.
Folding mirrors in and out
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.<
Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated when the motor is running or the ignition is switched on.
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Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror – automatic parking function*
Activating 1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci- dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
2. Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi-
tion R. The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger's side. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park- ing, etc.
Deactivating Slide switch into the passenger side mirror position, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions. Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 47.
Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati- cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 58.
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position.
Steering wheel heater*
To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi- cles at night, turn the knob. Automatically dimming* mirrors, refer to page 125.
Press the button with the ignition switched on. When the steering wheel heater is operating, the LED in the button lights up.
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> "Mute on / off"
Mutes the audio sources
> "Monitor on / off"
Switches the Control Display on/off
> "Telephone list"*
Display/hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers
> "HDC on / off"
Switches HDC Hill Descent Control* on/ off
> "Next entertainment source"
Changes audio source > "Night Vision on / off"
Switches BMW Night Vision* on/off
5. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
6. Select the button if necessary and press the
controller.
Programmable buttons* on steering wheel
You can program the buttons individually. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. 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. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Steering wheel buttons" is selected and press the controller.
A list of different functions appears: > "Navigation voice instructions"
Voice instructions for the navigation system*
> "Air recirculation on / off"
Permanently shutting off outside air, refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 108
You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button.
Operating function Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel. If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for one of the buttons: > To switch voice instructions on/off:
Hold the button down.
> To repeat the last voice instruction:
Press the button.
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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.<
Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the back seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only be transported in the rear in child restraint sys- tems which correspond to the age, weight and height of the child. Otherwise there is an increased danger of injury in an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, size and weight. With the exception of the driver's seat, all seats in your BMW comply with the recommenda- tions of the standard SAE J1819 for the safe securing of child restraint systems in motor vehicles.
Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbag on the passenger side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the air- bags are triggered, even with a child restraint system. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 95.
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Installing child restraint systems
Observe the child restraint system manu- facturer's instructions for selection,
installation and use of the child restraint sys- tems. Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced.<
Backrest width* on front passenger seat
Before mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the backrest
width adjustment must be open completely. After mounting the child's seat, no memory position may be called up and the active back- rest width adjustment must be deactivated, otherwise the stability of the child's seat on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. After unlocking the vehicle, place on the
front passenger seat and close the door to call up the memory position.
2. Completely open the backrest width adjust-
ment, refer to page 46.
3. Deactivate active backrest width adjust-
ment, refer to page 47. Install child's seat.
4.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out to secure child restraint systems.
Locking safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-
pletely.
Child restraint system with tether strap
Sedan
There are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer to arrows. Fold the corresponding mounting point upward before using.
Sports Wagon
Only use the teather-strap mounting points to secure child restraint systems,
as otherwise the mounting points could be damaged.<
Three are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer to arrows, under covers in the cargo area floor. Before using, remove the corresponding cover with a screwdriver.
Placement of tether strap Outer seats: 1. Pull the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap through the bracket
of the head restraint.
3. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
4. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point.
Center seat: 1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
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2. Guide the tether strap through the opening.
with the arrows. They are not visible from the outside. Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child- restraint fixing system.
Sedan: rear seats with through-loading system*
3. Fold back the center armrest. 4. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point.
On the Sports Wagon, also guide the tether strap between the backrest and the roll-up cover on all rear seats.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren.
To attach a LATCH child's seat, follow the operating and safety instructions of the
child's seat manufacturer.<
Sedan: rear seats
The mountings for the LATCH child's seat fix- ing system are located at the points marked
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The anchorage points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Before attaching the child's seat, remove the protective caps and pull the belt out of the area of the child-restraint fixing system.
Sports Wagon: rear seats
The mountings for mounting the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps and are covered again after the child's seat is removed. Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child- restraint fixing system.
On trips
If the vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, make sure that children do not lean out of the child's seat towards the door panels. Otherwise injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered.<
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: the door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 41, when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on.
Some current consumers are ready for operation.
> The electric steering-wheel lock audibly
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several times switches the radio readiness or the igni- tion on and off.
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake or clutch pedal depressed
starts the engine.<
unlocks.
Before moving the vehicle, insert the remote control into the ignition lock;
otherwise, the electric steering-wheel lock will not be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<
Removing remote control from ignition lock Briefly press in the remote control; it is pushed out somewhat. > The ignition is switched off if it was still
switched on.
> The electric steering-wheel lock audibly
locks.
Automatic transmission The remote control can only be removed when the selector lever position P is selected: inter- lock.
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Radio readiness Some current consumers are ready for opera- tion. The time and outside temperature are dis- played in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is automatically switched off: > when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> with comfort access* by touching the sen- sitive surface on the door handle, refer to Locking on page 39
Ignition on All current consumers are ready for operation. The odometer and the trip odometer are dis- played in the instrument cluster, refer to page 74.
Please switch off the ignition and the cur- rent consumers which are not required
when the engine is not running to save the bat- tery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the instru- ment cluster go out.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run- ning, set the selector lever to the idling or the P position and set the handbrake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to roll.< When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder- ate engine speed.
Do not press either the brake or the clutch pedal as long as you do not want to start
the engine. The engine starts immediately when you briefly press the Start/Stop button and press the brake pedal with an automatic transmission* or the clutch pedal with a manual transmission.<
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Depress the clutch pedal and select the
idling position.
3. Briefly press Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engag- ing the starter for a certain period and automat- ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
Automatic transmission* 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Place selector lever in position P or N. 3. Briefly press Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engag- ing the starter for a certain period and automat- ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Engage selector lever position N and make
sure that this position is also indicated in instrument cluster.
3. Briefly press Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engag- ing the starter for a certain period and automat- ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, depress the brake pedal and press the selector lever to the right then engage the position N. Watch the display in the instrument cluster while doing so.<
Special starting conditions Depress the accelerator pedal half way when starting the engine in the following situations: > The engine fails to start on the first attempt,
e.g. if it is very hot or cold.
> The engine is started at very low tempera- tures, below approx. +57/–156, at high altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<
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Switching off engine
Do not remove the remote control from the ignition lock while the vehicle is roll- ing, otherwise the steering wheel lock would engage while steering. When leaving the vehicle, always take the remote control with you. When parking on a downhill incline, apply the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll away.<
Manual transmission 1. Briefly press the Start/Stop button with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Apply the handbrake.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Engage a driving position. 3. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.
If the position N is engaged when the engine is switched off, this is pointed out visually and acoustically.
Automatic transmission* 1. Select the selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.
Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig- nal also sounds when starting off. The handbrake is applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
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Applying The lever locks in position automatically.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the hand-
brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too strongly. In doing so, continuously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise excessive pressure can lead to the rear wheels locking up and loss of traction – fishtailing – at the rear axle.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak- ing action, occasionally apply the hand-
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the hand- brake is applied.<
Manual transmission
While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise accidental shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could result in engine damage.<
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When pressing the gearshift lever to the left, overcome some resistance.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission*
The concept The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission is an automated manual transmission in which an electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes. The SMG is operated with the selector lever and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It offers you the following functions: > Optional manual or automatic operation:
Sequential mode or Drive mode
> You have a choice of two driving programs:
Normal or Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control page 62
> Automatic downshifting and prevention of incorrect shifting even in Sequential opera- tion
> Acceleration assistant, refer to page 63.
Selector lever positions
> R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral > One-touch functions for Sequential mode:
+: manual upshifting –: manual downshifting
> D: activate/deactivate the Drive mode
The transmission automatically shifts into N if the driver's door is opened with the engine running and neither the pedals, the shift paddles nor the selector lever are oper- ated. This is signaled by an acoustic signal and the flashing display N in the instrument cluster; a message appears on the Control Display.<
Gear display
R N 1 to 6
The currently engaged gear is displayed, pre- ceded by a D in Drive mode.It is only possible to recognize whether the desired selector lever position is
engaged with this display.<
Shiftlock Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N; the shift command will not be executed unless the brake is applied.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Sequential mode After every engine start, as soon as the selector lever is pushed to the right and the brake pedal is pressed, the Sequential mode is activated. You can shift up and down using the shifting paddles or the selector lever. You do not need to remove your foot from the accelerator to do so. It is also possible to start off in second gear, e.g. in slippery conditions.
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In the following situations, SMG thinks for you: > Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina- tion 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 stationary, the trans-
mission automatically downshifts into first gear.
> Shortly before dropping below a gear-
dependent minimum speed, the transmis- sion downshifts automatically even without your intervention.
D Drive mode In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically. Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode: press selector lever to the right toward D. Kick-down: for rapid acceleration, e.g. when passing, press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will go. You achieve maximum accel- eration. To switch back into the Sequential mode: press selector lever to the right again toward D or shift using the shifting paddles or the selector lever.
Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accel- erator, but apply the handbrake instead. Other- wise overheating can occur in the transmission region.<
Gear changes
Using selector lever > To upshift, pull the selector lever back. > To downshift, push the selector lever for-
ward.
Using shift paddles on steering wheel
> To upshift, pull one of the shift paddles. > To downshift, press.
Dynamic Driving Control The Dynamic Driving Control makes it possible for your BMW to react in an even more perfor- mance-oriented manner at the push of a button: > The engine responds more spontaneously
to accelerator pedal movements.
> Gearshifts are faster. > The engine speed range is used optimally in
the Drive mode. > Cruise control*:
The stored speed is reached more quickly when it is requested.
Activating system
Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating system Press the SPORT button again. The LED in the button and SPORT in the instru- ment cluster go out.
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Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant enables optimized vehicle acceleration at racing car level on road surfaces with good adhesion when starting off. Do not use the acceleration assistant too often, otherwise components will wear
prematurely.< 1. Activate the Dynamic Driving Control. 2. Deactivate DSC, refer to page 87. 3. Quickly press accelerator pedal all the way
down: kick-down. The ideal starting-off engine speed is set.
To maintain the vehicle stability, reacti- vate DSC afterward.<
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 64.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
Displays in instrument cluster
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is indicated, and in the manual mode the gear currently engaged.Changing selector lever positions > Only move the selector lever from posi-
tion P when the engine is running: interlock. > With the vehicle stopped, press the brake before shifting out of P or N, otherwise the selector lever is blocked: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,
maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents accidentally shifting into the selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selec- tor lever, refer to arrow.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car washes. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are available. Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in posi- tion D.
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Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maximum accel- eration: press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation M/S
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve over the selector lever.
3. Press the lever at the point marked in red
with the screwdriver from the onboard tool- kit, refer to page 211, and move the selector lever into the desired position.
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
needs to be replaced.<
Signaling briefly Press lever to resistance point and hold for as long as you wish to signal.
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS is dis- played in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driv- ing style. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument clus- ter shows M1 through M6. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru- ment cluster, followed by the current gear. To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Deactivating selector lever interlock If the selector lever is blocked in the position P even though the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever interlock can be deactivated:
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Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn signal flashes three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
