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46nPower seat adjustment*
> Increase or decrease curvature: push
switch forward or backward.
> Shift curvature up or down: push
switch up or down.
Seat adjustment 1 Angle 2 Backward/forward adjustment 3 Cushion height 4 Backrest angle Adjust the head restraint manually, refer to page 47.
Comply with the adjustment instructions on page 43. Failure
to do so could result in diminished per- sonal safety.<
Comfort seat* adjustment This seat allows you to make additional adjustments for 1 Lumbar support 2 Shoulder support 3 Head restraint height Lumbar support: You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Power seat adjustment*
Head restraints
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Front passenger's seat adjusted for relaxed traveling: 1. Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position
2. Tilt the backrest down to a slightly
more horizontal angle
3. Bring the upper backrest section for-
ward until your shoulders are well supported.
Make corrections in the forward/ backward adjustment of the seat
to ensure that the safety belt still fits firmly against your body. If you do not do this, the protection provided by the safety belt may be reduced.<
Head restraint height: Move the switch in the desired direc- tion.
Adjustments To adjust the angle of the front head restraints, tilt the head restraint to the desired angle. To adjust the height of the front or rear head restraints, pull the head restraint up or push it down. Power height adjustment, refer to page 46.
Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraints so that their center is approx. at ear level.<
Shoulder support: Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to adjust the tilt angle of the shoulder support. You can use the adjustable upper back- rest for supplementary support in the shoulder region. This provides a relaxed sitting position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles. For optimum adjustment the following is recommended: Driver and front passenger: 1. Adjust the upper backrest section to
its extreme rear position
2. Adjust for the optimal sitting position
as described on page 43
3. Bring the upper backrest section fur- ther forward until your shoulders are well supported.
48nHead restraints
Power rear-seat backrest adjustment*
From the cargo area: the switches are located on both sides of the cargo area.
Removal – front 1. Pull the head restraint upward to the
stop
2. Press the button, refer to arrow, and
remove the head restraint.
Installation – front 1. Press the button, refer to arrow, and
insert the head restraint into the guides
2. Adjust the head restraint for your
personal comfort.
Removal and installation – rear To remove the head restraint, pull it outward with a firm movement. To install it, press it down firmly.
You can make separate adjustments of the backrest tilt angle on the right and left sides. You can select a comfortable sitting position and also increase the capacity of the cargo area by moving the back- rests into their most upright position. From the rear seats: press the corre- sponding switch.
You can prevent adjustments of the power rear-seat backrest from the rear passenger area with the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 40.<
Safety belts
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In the back, the middle safety belt buckle is provided for use exclu-
sively by the middle passenger. If it is not possible to extract the center belt, this indicates that the larger back- rest is not securely locked, refer to page 126.<
Safety belt memory for front seat Indicator lamp flashes or lights up. In addition, a signal sounds and, depending on the equip-
ment, a message* appears in the Check Control. Please check safety belts for correct placement. The belt memory is activated when the safety belt on the driver's side has not yet been fastened. The belt memory is also active from a speed of approx. 5 mph/8 km/h when the passenger belt has not yet been fastened, heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat or passengers sitting in the front remove their safety belts.
Safety belt height adjustment You can adjust the safety belts to fit your own physical dimensions by using the safety belt height adjustment: Slide the button up or down as required. Also observe the instructions on adjust- ing the seats on page 43.
Comply with the instructions on page 43. Failure to do so could result in diminished personal safety.<
For every trip, use the safety belts on all occupied seats. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a sub- stitute.
Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Unlocking 1. Press the red button in the belt
buckle
2. Hold the belt firmly 3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
50nSafety belts
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: have the
entire belt system, including the ten- sioning mechanisms, replaced at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with corre- sponding trained personnel. Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time. Failure to observe this precaution may prevent the safety belts from effectively provid- ing optimal protection when needed. If a child-restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident, consult the manufacturer's instructions regarding replacement.<
You can store and call up three different seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel positions. The illustration shows the buttons on the seat for making these position adjustments.
The adjustment of the lumbar sup- port is not stored in the memory.<
Storing 1. Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 2
2. Adjust the desired positions for the
seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel
3. Press the MEMORY button: the indi-
cator lamp in the button comes on 4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
desired: the indicator lamp goes out.
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
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Calling up a stored setting
Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is mov-
ing. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
You can have your vehicle pro- grammed to automatically dial in
your own individual adjustment settings for the seat, mirrors and steering wheel whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle.<
Convenience function: 1. Open the driver's door after unlock- ing the vehicle or place the ignition key in position 1
2. Briefly press memory button 1, 2
or 3, as desired. Movement stops immediately when one of the seat-adjustment or mem- ory buttons is activated during the adjustment process.
Security function: 1. With the driver's door closed and the
ignition key either removed or in position 0 or 2
2. Maintain pressure on the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed.
If you press the MEMORY button accidentally: press the button a
second time – the indicator lamp goes out.<
If you make use of this adjust- ment, be sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is unobstructed before unlocking the vehicle. If you fail to do so, any persons or objects behind the seat could be injured or damaged by a rearward movement of the seat.<
Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt function Automatic curb monitor Activating: 1. Select the driver's mirror with the
mirror selection switch
2. When you engage reverse gear or
selector-lever position R, the exterior mirror glass on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.
Deactivating: Slide the mirror selection switch to the passenger's side position.
52nHeated seats*
Steering wheel
Rear The operating concept is the same as for the front heated seats. You can select between two heating modes.
Front The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in posi- tion 2. You can call up different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the button. You can also switch the higher heating modes off directly: Press the button and hold it slightly longer.
Adjustments The steering wheel can be moved in any of four directions. Adjust the steer- ing wheel by moving the control lever in the desired direction.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There
is a risk of accident from unexpected movement.<
To store the steering wheel setting, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 50.
Steering wheel
Steering wheel heater*
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Automatic steering wheel adjustment only in conjunction with seat, mirror and steering wheel memory In order to make it easier to get into and out of the vehicle, the steering wheel automatically moves into the top posi- tion and returns to the driving or mem- ory position. This automatic feature is controlled by the position of the ignition key and by the driver's door.
Steering wheel heater functions in igni- tion key position 2. Press the button to activate or deacti- vate this system. The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation. If your vehicle is not equipped with steering wheel heater, the button for the recirculated-air mode is located here, refer to page 23.
54nMirrors
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. This means that estimations of the dis- tance to following traffic should not be regarded as precise. The same is true for the outer part of both mirrors.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the
automatic parking function* 3 Folding mirrors in and out* To store the mirror settings, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 50.
Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manu- ally if need be: press at the outer edges of the mirror glass.
Folding mirrors in and out Pressing button 3 allows you to fold mirrors in and out up to a speed of 6 mph/10 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in narrow streets or for bringing mirrors that have been manu- ally folded-in back into the correct posi- tion.
Before going through a car wash, manually, or with button 3 fold the exterior mirrors inward, otherwise they could be damaged, depending on the width of the car wash system.<
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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In order to change the zone setting, keep pressing the adjustment button until the display indicates the number of the compass zone that corresponds to your location, refer to the world map below, with compass zones. The compass will be operational again after approximately 10 seconds. For automatic dimming action, refer to Interior and exterior mirrors, automati- cally dimming.
Mirrors
Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night, tilt the mirror by turning the button.
Compass interior rearview mirror* with automatic dimming action 1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the direction you are currently driving. The compass zone must be set accord- ing to where you and your vehicle are located. To do so, press the adjustment button on the bottom edge of the inte- rior rearview mirror for approximately 3 – 4 seconds. The display indicates the number of the current compass zone.
56nMirrors
Airbags
1 Front airbags for driver and front pas-
senger
2 Side Impact Head Protection System
for front and rear
3 Side airbags for front and rear*
Protective action
Comply with the instructions on page 43. Failure to do so could result in diminished personal safety.<
The front airbags supplement the safety belts by helping to provide additional protection for the front-seat occupants in the event of a severe frontal impact in which the protection afforded by the safety belts alone may no longer be suf- ficient. The head airbag and side airbag help provide protection in the event of
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a side impact. The side airbag is designed to help support the body at the side of the chest region. The Side Impact Head Protection System pro- tects the head. The airbags are intentionally not trig- gered in every impact situation, e.g. in minor accidents, certain rollover situa- tions or rear-end collisions. For information on the correct sitting position, refer to page 43.
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 restraint system from the vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system. These include the padded steering wheel hub, the instru- ment panel, the side trim panels, the doors and the roof pillars or the sides of the headliner. Do not remove or dis- mantle the steering wheel yourself. Do not touch the individual components directly after the system has been trig- gered, as otherwise there is a danger of burns. In case of faults, decommis- sioning or after triggering of the airbag restraint system, only commission a
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with corre- spondingly trained personnel and is equipped with the required explosives permits for testing, repair, dismantling or scrapping of the airbag generators. 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.<
At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropri- ate child-restraint systems; larger chil- dren and adults using the safety belts. Never let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious injury. Please note that the word Airbag imprinted on the door trim panel indi- cates the airbag's location. Accident research shows that the saf- est place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. If your vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, do not allow children to lean towards the door trim, as serious injuries could occur if the side airbags were deployed and children are too close to the airbags.
58nAirbags
Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags. If you are uncertain of their sta- tus, or wish to have the airbags acti- vated or deactivated, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter.<
Airbag warning information is also pro- vided on both sun visors.
This is the right way a child should sit in a child-restraint device when rear side airbags, refer to arrow, are provided.
This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the safety belt when rear side airbags, refer to arrow, are provided.
Airbags
Transporting children safely
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Operational readiness of airbag system
As of ignition key position 1, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a short time,
thus indicating the operational readi- ness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
A fault has occurred in the air- bag system:
> Warning lamp does not light up as of
ignition key position 1
> Warning lamp lights up permanently.
Have the airbag system checked immediately if a malfunction
occurs, as otherwise there is a danger of the system failing to respond in the expected manner to an impact occur- ring within its normal response range.<
The right place for children Children always in the rear: Accident research shows that the saf- est place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat. Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they have out- grown a booster seat that is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
If your vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, do not allow
children to lean towards the door trim, as serious injuries could occur if the side airbags were deployed and chil- dren are too close to the airbags.<
Deactivate rear side airbags: Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags. If you are uncertain of their sta- tus, or wish to have the airbags acti- vated or deactivated, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter.
Child-restraint systems 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 prop- erly restraint.<
Younger children should be secured in an appropriate child-restraint system that has been first properly secured to the vehicle. All rear sitting positions in your vehi- cle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an industry-recommended practice for securing child-restraint sys- tems in motor vehicles.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it become necessary to use a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front passen- ger airbags must be deactivated. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will be happy to advise you on this sub- ject.<
60nTransporting children safely
Never install a rearward-facing child-restraint system in the front
passenger seat of this vehicle if the passenger airbag is not deactivated. If you do so, the child could be severely injured or killed when the airbag is trig- gered. 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 airbag's deploy- ment 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 injuries.<
Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint sys- tem or child seat, read the following:
Observe the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using the child- restraint systems. Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced. After an accident, have all parts of the child- restraint system and of the relevant vehicle safety belt system checked by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center and replaced if necessary.<
Commercially-available child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt por- tion of a combination 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-restraint system security All of the rear belt retractors and the front passenger's safety belt can be locked for mounting and securing child- restraint systems. Information regarding this is located near the buckle latch of each safety belt.
Locking 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 retrac- tion mechanism is now locked.
Transporting children safely
Unlocking safety belt Unlock the safety belt, remove the child-restraint device and allow the belt retractor to reel the belt completely in.
Each sitting position is fitted with a head restraint. The figure shows the fastening of the tether strap in the outer seating posi- tions.
Child-restraint system with tether strap If you use a child-restraint system with a tether strap, three additional tether anchorage points have been provided, refer to the arrows in the illustration. Depending on the location selected for seating in the rear passenger area, attach the tether strap to the corre- sponding anchorage point to secure the child-restraint system, as shown in the illustration below.
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62nTransporting children safely
The figure shows the fastening of the tether strap in the center seating posi- tion. Routing of the tether strap: Route the tether strap through the cen- ter between the head restraint and the rear backrest. When using the cargo area roll-up cover, also route the tether strap between the rear backrest and the cas- ing of the roll-up cover.
Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufac-
turer's instructions.<
LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren. The rear outer seating positions are provided with anchors for a LATCH child-restraint fixing system. The figure shows the left rear seat as an example. The mounts for attachment of the LATCH child-restraint fixing system are located behind the cover panels: Remove cover panels by pulling them toward the front. To remount, simply slide into place.
Follow the manufacturer's operat- ing and safety instructions for
attachment of the LATCH child-restraint fixing system.<
Child-safety locks of rear doors Slide the safety lever on the rear doors downward: The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 40, when chil- dren ride on the back seat
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Examples for Key Memory: > Automatic adjustment of the driver's
seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel with settings stored in the memory for the individual driver when the vehicle is unlocked, refer to page 51
> Calling up customized settings for the automatic climate control when unlocking the vehicle, refer to page 112.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
How the system functions You have probably frequently wished that you could configure individual functions of your vehicle to reflect your own personal requirements. In engi- neering your vehicle, BMW has included several user-defined func- tions in the vehicle's design. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center can make these settings for you. There are vehicle and person-related adjustments: Vehicle Memory and Key Memory. You can have up to four differ- ent basic positions configured for four different persons. The only requirement is that each person uses his or her own remote control key. When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote control, the vehicle recognizes the individual user by means of a data exchange with the key, and makes adjustments accordingly. In order for you to distinguish between the master keys with remote control, color-coded decals are supplied together with the keys.
What the system can do Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter can provide you with details on the capabilities of the Vehicle Memory and Key Memory systems.
You will see this symbol through- out the Owner's Manual. It is to
remind you at appropriate places of the settings that are available to you.<
Following configuration of the memory functions, vehicle opera- tion may differ from the description in the Owner's Manual. Should you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to have the memory func- tions reset to the default state.<
Examples for Vehicle Memory: > Various signals that can serve as acknowledgment for locking and unlocking the vehicle, refer to pages 31, 33
> Deactivating/activating the Pathway lighting function, refer to page 103.
64nIgnition lock
Ignition key positions 0 Steering lock engaged 1 Steering lock disengaged 2 Ignition on 3 Starting engine
Steering lock engaged The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. After removing the key, turn the steer- ing wheel slightly to the left or right until you hear the lock engage. If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal sounds after the driver's door is opened.
Vehicles with automatic transmis- sion:
Only move the selector lever from posi- tion 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.<
Steering lock disengaged Slightly moving the steering often makes it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1. Individual current consumers are ready for operation.
Starting engine
Vehicles with manual transmis- sion:
Depress the clutch pedal when starting the engine. If you do not, a lock pre- vents the engine from starting.<
Starting engine
Before starting > Engage the handbrake > Be sure that the gearshift lever is in
Neutral or the selector lever in Park if the vehicle is equipped with an auto- matic transmission
> Press the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine cannot be started
> In vehicles with automatic transmis-
sions, depress the footbrake.
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, as otherwise the inhaling
of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monox- ide, 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. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select neutral or the position P and engage the handbrake before leav- ing the vehicle with the engine run- ning.<
When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal.
Starting engine
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moderate engine speed. X5 3.0i: Do not end the starting procedure too soon, however at the latest after approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni- tion key immediately as soon as the engine starts. X5 4.4i, 4.8is: Your BMW is equipped with the conve- nience starting feature. Here, it is suffi- cient to turn the ignition key only briefly to position 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right away. The starter actuation continues to operate automatically for a certain period of time and is stopped automatically as soon as the engine has started. The automatic starting mode will not operate or will be canceled if the bat- tery voltage is insufficient. The engine can be jump started, refer to page 171.
Switching off engine
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Should the engine fail to start on the first attempt, if it is very hot or cold, for instance: > Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at altitudes above 3,300 ft/ 1,000 meters and at very low tempera- tures, from approx. +57/–156: > For the initial starting attempt, allow the starter to remain engaged some- what longer, approx. 10 seconds.
Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system. Increased speeds at startup are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required. To prevent the battery from discharg- ing, always switch off electrical devices that are not in use. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven.
Extended starting attempts, char- acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter engaged, can lead to damage of the catalytic converter.<
Manual transmission: 1. Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse. Automatic transmission: 1. Shift into selector lever position P. 2. Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0.
Do not remove the ignition key when the vehicle is moving, as
otherwise the steering could lock. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and lock the steering. Vehicles with manual transmission: Always engage the handbrake when parking on slopes and inclined sur- faces. Even placing the gearshift lever in 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Place the selector lever in Park.<
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be stationary and the selector lever in Park before you can remove the ignition key.
66nHandbrake
Manual transmission
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, continuously press the but- ton of the handbrake lever. Excessive pressure can lead to over- braking and loss of traction – fishtailing – at the rear axle. The brake lamps do not light up when the handbrake is applied. Vehicles with manual transmission: Always engage the handbrake when parking on slopes and inclined sur- faces. Even placing the gearshift lever in 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Place the selector lever in Park.<
To avoid corrosion, apply the hand- brake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill at a traffic signal, for instance, provided that it is safe to do so.
Press the clutch pedal all the way down each time you shift, pressing the gear- shift lever into its proper end position. Depress the clutch when starting the vehicle, too, otherwise, the interlock will prevent the engine from starting if the clutch is not depressed.
While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the selector lever
toward the right, as otherwise acciden- tal shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could result in engine damage.<
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Engaging The lever engages automatically when you pull it up and the indicator lamp comes on in the instrument cluster in ignition key position 2, refer to pages 19, 21.
Releasing Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button and lower the lever.
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
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Reverse Select only when the vehicle is station- ary. Press the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the resistance. As you do this, the backup lamps will turn on automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.
In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 69. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S
The transmission range display varies according to the equipment of your vehicle.
Starting engine The engine can only be started in the selector lever position Park or Neutral.
D Drive, automatic driving position This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions. All forward gears are available.
Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maxi- mum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full- throttle position.
68nAutomatic transmission with Steptronic*
Range selection > The selector lever can be removed from the P position with the ignition switched on or the engine running: interlock
> With the vehicle stationary, press the
footbrake before shifting out of P or N, as otherwise the selector lever is blocked: shiftlock. Hold the footbrake down until starting off. The vehicle will otherwise creep when a drive position is engaged.
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.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is station- ary. The transmission locks to prevent the rear wheels from turning.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is station- ary.
N Neutral, idle For example, engage in automatic car washes. The vehicle can roll.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
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M/S manual operation and Sport Program Shift selector lever from position D toward the left into the shifting slot M/S: the Sport Program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a perfor- mance-oriented driving style. When you briefly press the selector lever in the + or – direction, manual operation is activated and Steptronic changes the gear The following appears in the instrument cluster depending on the model > 1 to 5 or 1 to 6
> M1 to M5 or M1 to 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 gear selected will appear briefly in the instrument cluster followed by the cur- rent gear. In order to go back to using automatic, move the selector lever toward the right into position D.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up or the message TRANS.FAILSAFE PROG appears in the Check
Control. A malfunction has occurred in the transmission system. Avoid heavy loads. Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the transmission selector lever to P. Set the handbrake and switch the engine off, ignition key to position 0. Wait a few seconds, then start the engine. If the indicator lamp goes out after a few seconds, normal transmission per- formance has been restored. You may continue to drive as usual. If the indica- tor lamp does not go out, you can place the selector lever in all positions. How- ever, the vehicle will now only drive for- ward with limited gear selection. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Information on jump starting, tow-start- ing and towing begins on page 171.
70nTurn signals/headlamp flasher
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Signaling briefly Press lever to resistance point and hold for as long as you wish to signal.
Atypically rapid flashing of the turn signal indicator light indicates the
failure of a turn signal lamp and when towing a trailer, indicates the failure of one of the trailer's turn signal lamps. After switching off the ignition, make sure the roadside parking lamps have not been left on.<
Washer/wiper system/rain sensor*
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Fold-out position The left wiper is partially concealed by the hood. In order to bring the wipers to roughly a vertical position, this is impor- tant for changing the wiper blades or to fold the wipers out during frosty weather, for example: > With the lever in position 1, switch off
the ignition as soon as the wipers come to a stop.
If equipped with a rain sensor: 1. Switch on the wipers with the lever in
position 1, 2 or 4
2. When the wipers are approx. vertical,
switch the ignition off.
For changing the wiper blades, refer to page 158.
Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield before you turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 2 again. If you do not, they could be damaged.<
Intermittent mode Not on vehicles with rain sensor. You can set the wipe interval to four stages with serrated dial 7. In addition, the wipe interval is varied automatically depending on road speed.
Rain sensor The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper operation as a function of the rain intensity. It is positioned on the windshield, directly in front of the inte- rior rearview mirror. To activate the rain sensor: Move the lever to position 1 as of igni- tion key position 1. The wipers travel once across the windshield, regardless of the weather conditions. You can leave the lever permanently in position 1. It is then only necessary to activate the rain sensor as of ignition key position 1. To do this, turn serrated dial 7 briefly.
0 Wipers retracted 1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor 2 Normal wipe 3 Fast wipe 4 Brief wipe 5 Windshield washing 6 Special wash program* 7 Serrated dial for control of the wipe interval or the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer jets are warmed automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.
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To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen- sor: Turn serrated dial 7. Deactivating the rain sensor: Move lever to position 0.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car
wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Normal wipe The system switches automatically to intermittent mode when the vehicle is stationary, not on vehicles with rain sensor.
Fast wipe The wipers operate at normal speed when the vehicle is not moving, not on vehicles with rain sensor.
Windshield washing The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period.
Special wash program* As with 5; several additional wash cycles are carried out and the head- lamps are cleaned*. This program is recommended after you have driven on extremely dirty roads.
Headlamp washing* > With the special wash program 6
> With every actuation of clean thewindshield 5 when the vehicle's light- ing is switched on, the headlamps will be cleaned at 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. There- fore use antifreeze, refer to page 150. Do not actuate washer systems when the fluid reservoir is empty, as other- wise the washer pump will be dam- aged.<
Washer/wiper system/rain sensor*
73n
Programming is deleted: > approximately 10 seconds after the
lever is placed in position 0 or
> after the engine is switched off. For changing the wiper blade, refer to page 158.
Rear window wiper 0 Retracted position of the rear window
wiper
1 Rear window wiper in intermittent
mode. When reverse gear is engaged, continuous operation is switched on automatically
2 Cleaning rear window You can also program the interval: > Switch briefly from position 0 to posi-
tion 1
> The time until reactivation, from posi- tion 0 to 1, is the programmed inter- val; max. 30 seconds.
