2006 BMW X5 3 0I Owners Manual

60nTransporting children safely

Remove cover panels by pulling them toward the front. To remount, simply slide into place.

On trips

If the rear is equipped with side airbags, make sure that children

do not lean out of the child's seat towards the door panels. Otherwise severe injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered.<

Child-safety locks of 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 40, when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle.

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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 109.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory

How the system functions You have probably frequently wished that you could configure individual functions of your vehicle meet your own personal requirements. In developing your vehicle, BMW has included several user-defined functions in the vehicle's design. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehi- cle 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 100.

Automatic transmission: Only move the selector lever from

position P with the engine running. To turn the key back to position 0 or to remove it, first place the selector lever in position P: interlock.<

Steering lock disengaged Slightly moving the steering often makes it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1. Individual electrical devices are ready for operation.

Starting engine

Manual transmission: Depress the clutch when starting

the engine. If you do not, a lock pre- vents the engine from starting.<

62nIgnition 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.

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

> Depress the clutch.

If the clutch is not depressed, the engine cannot be started

> Press the footbrake with an auto-

matic transmission.

Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of

toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon- sciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine 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, but do not continue for longer than approx. 20 seconds. Release the ignition key immediately as soon as the engine starts. X5 4.4i, 4.8is: Your BMW is equipped with the conve- nience starting feature. With this fea- ture, it is sufficient 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 oper- ate 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 174.

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 being drained, 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, other-

wise, the steering could lock. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and lock the steering. 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. Automatic transmission: Place the selector lever in the P posi- tion.<

Automatic transmission: The vehicle must be stationary and the selector lever in Park before you can remove the ignition key.

64nHandbrake

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. Otherwise strong application of the handbrake can lead to overbraking of the rear axle and associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle rear end. 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. Automatic transmission: Place the selector lever in Park.<

To prevent corrosion and one- sided braking action, occasionally

apply the handbrake 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 handbrake is applied.

Press the clutch all the way down each time you shift, pressing the gearshift lever into its proper end position. Depress the clutch when starting the vehicle, too. If the clutch is not depressed, the interlock will prevent the engine from starting.

While shifting in the 5th/6th gear slot, press the gearshift lever

toward the right, otherwise, accidental 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 67. 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 in accordance with 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.

66n Automatic transmission with Steptronic*

Range selection > The selector lever can be moved out

of 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, otherwise, the selector lever is blocked: shiftlock. Keep the brake pedal pressed down until you start off. The vehicle will oth- erwise creep when a drive position is engaged.

A lock prevents accidentally shifting into the selector lever positions R and P. To deactivate the lock, 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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Sport Program and manual operation M/S 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. Briefly pressing the selector lever toward the front or rear activates man- ual operation and Steptronic changes gears. The following display 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 and then the current gear will reappear. To return to automatic mode, move the selector lever toward the right into posi- tion 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 parking brake and switch the engine off by turning the 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, but the vehicle will now only drive forward with limited gear selection. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Information on jump starting, tow- starting and towing begins on page 174.

68n Turn 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 light indicates the failure of

a turn signal lamp and when towing a trailer, may indicate the failure of one of the trailer's turn signal lamps.<

Washer/wiper system/rain sensor*

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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 Knurled wheel for control of the wipe

interval or the sensitivity of the rain sensor

Fold-out position The left wiper is partially concealed by the hood. To bring the wipers to roughly a vertical position, which is important when changing the wiper blades or when folding the wipers out during frosty weather, for example, proceed as follows: > 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 roughly vertical,

switch the ignition off.

For changing the wiper blades, refer to page 160.

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 provided in vehicles with rain sen- sor. You can set the wipe interval to four stages with the knurled wheel 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 located on the wind- shield, directly in front of the interior 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 the knurled wheel 7 briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer jets are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

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To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor: Turn the knurled wheel 7. To deactivate the rain sensor: Move the 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
> At appropriate intervals, the head-

lamps will also be cleaned upon actu- ation of the windshield washer func- tion 5 while the vehicle's headlamps are switched on.

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. Use antifreeze to prevent this, refer to page 152. Do not actuate washer systems when the fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise, the washer pump will be damaged.<

Washer/wiper system/rain sensor*

Cruise control*

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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 160.

You can automatically maintain and store any desired vehicle speed above approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. You can use cruise control whenever the system is active while the engine is running. On the sports steering wheel*, there are +/– buttons on the right side of the steering wheel for the cruise control.

Do not use the cruise control when unfavorable conditions do not permit driving at constant speed. Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. These unfavorable conditions include winding roads, heavy traffic or poor road condi- tions, e.g. snow, rain, ice or a loose road surface.<

Rear window wiper 0 Retracted position of the rear window

wiper

1 Rear window wiper in intermittent

mode. When the transmission is shifted into reverse, continuous rear wiper operation is switched on auto- matically

2 Cleaning rear window You can also program the interval: > Switch briefly from position 0 to posi-

tion 1

> Wait the desired interval time and

then switch from position 0 to 1 again to establish the programmed inter- val; max. 30 seconds.

72nCruise control*

Activating system

As of ignition key position 2: Press the button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on, refer to page 22. Cruise control is ready to use.

Deactivating system

Press the button repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is turned to posi- tion 0. The speed stored in the memory is deleted.

Maintaining and storing speed or accelerating

Briefly press button +: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. Every time you briefly press the button, the speed increases by approx. 0.6 mph/1 km/h.

Press and hold button +: The vehicle accelerates without pres- sure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed. On downhill grades, the controlled speed can be exceeded if the engine's braking action is insufficient. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine out- put is insufficient.

Deceleration

Briefly press button –: When cruise control is active, every brief touch of the button reduces the speed by approx. 0.6 mph/1 km/h. Press and hold button –: With the cruise control active, the sys- tem automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system main- tains and stores the current speed.

Interrupting cruise control

When the system is activated, press button 1. The indicator lamp stays on. You can use the cruise control again whenever required by resuming the speed that was stored last. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically: > When you apply pressure to the

brake pedal

> When you apply pressure to the

clutch pedal or when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from Drive to Neutral

> If you exceed or fall below the con-

trolled speed for an extended period, by depressing the accelerator, for example

> When DSC Dynamic Stability Control

is active.

Resuming stored setting

Press the button: The vehicle accelerates to and main- tains the last speed stored.

Odometer, outside temperature display

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1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer 3 Outside temperature display

Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in position 0 by pressing the button in the instrument cluster, refer to arrow. The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle's equipment.

Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the button, refer to arrow, with the ignition key in position 1 or 2.

Outside temperature display The outside temperature appears on the display as of ignition key position 1. You can change the units of measure 7/6 by 1. pressing and holding down the but- ton, refer to arrow, with the ignition key in position 1 and

2. then turning the ignition key to 0.

At the same time the units of mea- surement in the temperature display of the automatic climate control will be changed, refer to page 107.

Refer also to page 80.

Outside temperature warning If the display drops to approx. +37.57/ +36, a signal sounds as a warning and the display flashes for a brief period. There is an increased danger of ice.

Even at temperatures above +37.57/+36 ice can form. Therefore, drive carefully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the shade, as otherwise there is an increased accident risk.<

74nTachometer

Energy control

X5 3.0i, 4.4i Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge, refer to arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is inter- rupted to protect the engine.

X5 4.8is The orange warning sector gradually moves upward as the engine warms to its normal operating temperature. As the engine temperature increases, an increasing number of sectors in this warning panel go out. Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the orange warning sector whenever possible. Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge, refer to arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is inter- rupted to protect the engine.

X5 3.0i, 4.4i Shows the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emis- sions.

Engine oil temperature gauge

Fuel gauge

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X5 4.8is The general operating temperature lies between 1767/806 and 2487/ 1206. Do not exceed the maximum value of 3027/1506.

If the LED comes on and stays on, there are approx. > 2.0 gal./8 liters, 6-cylinder engine > 2.5 gal./10 liters, 8-cylinder engine of fuel still in the tank. Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./ 93 liters. If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Refuel well before the tank is empty, otherwise engine functions will not be ensured. Damage can occur if you drive down to the last drop.<

When you switch on the ignition, the LED lights up briefly to confirm that the system is operational.

76nCoolant temperature gauge

Service Interval Display

Between blue and red zones Normal operating range. The dial may drift up to the red field.

Blue The engine is still cold. Drive at moder- ate engine and vehicle speeds.

Red When you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp* comes on briefly to con- firm that the system is operational. If the warning lamp lights up during driving or the message COOLANT TEMPERATURE appears in the Check Control; the engine is overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. Checking coolant level, refer to page 154.

The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle's equipment.

Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps decreases as the time for your next maintenance visit approaches.

Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSERVICE or INSPECTION. Maintenance is due. Please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter for an appointment.

Red lamp The maintenance deadline has been passed.

Check Control

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Graphic display* The following alerts or status messages are displayed with icons as of ignition key position 2 until the defects are cor- rected: 1 Check low beams 2 Add washer fluid, goes out after

approx. 1 minute

3 Door open 4 Tailgate open 5 Check brake and tail lamps. A defec- tive center brake lamp is indicated by the upper symbol.

When you open the door after stopping, a warning signal sounds without a visual indicator for: > LIGHTS ON > KEY IN IGNITION LOCK.

Alphanumeric display* Text messages are used to alert the driver to system malfunctions as of igni- tion key position 2. The alert is accom- panied by an acoustic signal. 1 Status messages symbol 2 Display 3 CHECK button Messages concerning system defects are differentiated based on two priori- ties:

Priority 1
These defects are immediately indi- cated by an acoustic signal and a flash- ing warning symbol 1. Simultaneous defects will be displayed consecutively. These status messages remain on the display until the defects are corrected. They cannot be deleted by pressing the CHECK button 3: > RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE > COOLANT TEMPERATURE

Temperature too high. Stop the vehi- cle immediately and switch off the engine, refer to pages 76 and 154

> STOP! ENGINE OILPRESS

Oil pressure too low. Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine, refer to pages 19 and 152

78nCheck Control

> CHECK BRAKE FLUID

> TRANSMISS'N OVERHEAT*

> CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV

Level has dropped approx. to mini- mum. Have the brake fluid replen- ished as soon as possible, refer to page 155. Have the reason for the brake fluid loss eliminated by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center

> DSC/4x4 INACTIVE

DSC and/or four-wheel drive system xDrive has failed. The stabilizing interventions of DSC and/or the four-wheel drive system xDrive are no longer available. Drive may be being exerted exclusively via the rear axle. Have the system checked at the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. For additional information, refer to page 94

> SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT*

Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center

> SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT*

MAX. 35 MPH/MAX. 60 KM/H* These messages are displayed con- secutively. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 35 mph/60 km/h. Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center

Reduce speed immediately and stop at a suitable location so that the sys- tem can cool down again. Please contact the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.

> LIMIT*

Display when the programmed road- speed limit is exceeded, refer to page 85.

Priority 2
These displays appear for 20 seconds as of ignition key position 2. The warn- ing symbols remain after the message disappears. You can open the mes- sages again for display by pressing the CHECK button. > TRUNKLID OPEN

This message only appears when starting off

> DOOR OPEN

This message appears after a minimal defined road speed has been exceeded

> FASTEN SEAT BELTS*

In addition, the indicator lamp with the belt symbol lights up and an acoustic signal sounds > WASHER FLUID LOW

Too low, top up at the next opportu- nity, refer to page 152

The oil level is at the absolute mini- mum point. Therefore, have the engine oil replenished as soon as possible, refer to page 152. Until then, do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km.

> CHECK GAS CAP

Check to see whether the fuel filler cap has been closed properly, refer to page 25

> OUTSIDE TEMP. +237/–56

This display is only an example. The current temperature is displayed at outside temperatures of +37.57/ +36 and below, refer also to page 73

> CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS

A lamp has failed or the electrical circuit has a malfunction, refer to page 163 or consult a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center

> CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS

CHECK SIDE LIGHTS CHECK REAR LIGHTS CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT CHECK BACK UP LIGHTS The respective lamp may have failed or the electrical circuit may be defec- tive, refer to page 161 or consult a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center

Check Control

> TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG*

Please consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center, refer to page 67

> CHECK BRAKE LININGS

Have the brake pads inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center, refer to page 140
> CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Coolant too low, top off at the next opportunity, refer to page 154

> ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG

Fault in the engine electronics. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.

Displays after completion of trip All of the malfunctions registered during the trip appear consecutively when the ignition key is turned to position 0. The following displays will appear when appropriate: > LIGHTS ON > KEY IN IGNITION LOCK > CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV

Replenish engine oil at the next opportunity, e.g. while refueling, refer to page 152.

This display appears when you open the driver's door after parking the vehi- cle. A supplementary acoustic signal also sounds. Status messages remain available with the CHECK button 3 for a period of approx. three minutes after the display goes out and the key is removed from the ignition lock. If there are multiple messages, press the CHECK button repeatedly to view them all in sequence.

Checking Check Control Press the CHECK button 3 with the ignition key in position 2: CHECK CONTROL OK appears on the display. No malfunctions are present in the monitored systems.

Computer You can find a description of the com- puter below and on page 85 as well as in the Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer.

You can have the Check Control and computer messages dis-

played in a different language.<

Computer

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Mode selection As of ignition key position 1, you can request information from the computer using the computer button in the turn signal lever. A new function appears each time you briefly press the computer button. The display sequence: > Outside temperature > Average fuel consumption > Cruising range > Average speed. As of ignition key position 1, the last active setting is displayed. The range of available displays varies according to your individual vehicle's equipment.

Computer with alphanumeric display* If your vehicle has Check Control with alphanumeric display, the system's computer is described beginning on page 85 and in the Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer.

80nComputer

Outside temperature and average fuel consumption You can change the units of measure 7/6 for the outside temperature dis- play by 1. pressing and holding the trip odome- ter reset button with the ignition key in position 1 and

2. then turning the ignition key to 0.

At the same time the units of mea- surement in the temperature display of the automatic climate control will be changed, refer to page 107.

Refer also to page 73. The average fuel consumption is calcu- lated for the time during which the engine is running.

Cruising range and average speed Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The fuel level is measured and the range is calculated taking into account the driv- ing style over the last 20 miles/30 km. Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine off are not included in the calcu- lations of average speed.

Canceling display You can hide the computer display by briefly pressing the button in the turn signal lever while the average speed is being displayed.

Restarting calculations If you continue to press the computer button in the turn signal lever, the aver- age values which were just displayed for fuel consumption and speed will be recalculated from that point. The engine must be running in order for this calcu- lation to be executed.

MID Multi-Information Display

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Central display The MID is used for centralized display and operation for the following onboard systems: > Digital clock, e.g. time display, date > Audio systems: radio, cassette, CD > Computer, e.g. fuel consumption,

cruising range

> Telephone, e.g. dialing You will find notes and instructions for operating the digital clock and the com- puter on the following pages. Please refer to the separate Owner's Manuals for operating the audio systems, the telephone and the onboard computer.

Any unrealistic numerical entries will not be accepted.

All stored data will be lost if the power supply is interrupted. Time display, switch-on times for parked car ventila- tion, distance and cruise control speed limit may have to be reset once the power supply has been reestablished.<

1 Function button for audio systems 2 Function button for the telephone 3 LED for parked car ventilation

> remains on if switch-on time is

active

> flashes while operating

4 Function button for the digital clock

and computer

5 Indicator display for the various

onboard systems

6 Display for the entry and request but-

tons. Depending on the operating mode, the functions and options that can be selected with the buttons are displayed here

7 Entry and request buttons for operat-

ing the various onboard systems

82nDigital clock in MID

To avoid endangering yourself or other road users, only make

entries when the vehicle is stationary.<

Displaying time or date

Press the left side of the button. Display shows:

Changing time

Changing date

Press the left side of the button.

Press the left side of the button.

Press the right side of the button: The dots flash on the display. To change the setting:

Press the button.

You can have the time displayed in 12 or 24 hours. To change the display:

Press the left/right side of the button, or hold the button down. To store the entry:

Press the right side of the button: The dots and the DATE display flash. To change the setting:

Press the left side of the button. If the 12-hour time display is in use, AM or PM appears after the time.

Press the right side of the button.

Press the left/right side of the button, or hold the button down. To store the entry:

Press the right side of the button. The clock takes leap years into account and therefore does not have to be reset manually.

Digital clock in MID

Reminder signal You can program a reminder signal – memo – to be heard every hour, so that you are sure not to miss a news broad- cast.

Stopwatch

To start the stopwatch function:

Press the left side of the button.

Press the right side of the button. To take an intermediate time reading:

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Press the left side of the button.

Press the button. Display shows:

Press the button.

Press the button: MEMO OFF appears on the display for entry and request buttons, and the tone symbol will appear in the upper right of the display. A signal is then heard 15 seconds before each hour.

Press the button: The stopwatch display can be seen counting up; the stopwatch continues to run. To halt the stopwatch:

Press the right side of the button.

The stopwatch is halted when the ignition key is turned back to 0,

but starts to run again when the ignition key is turned to 1.<

84nDigital clock in MID

Entering switch-on times for parked car ventilation You can enter two different switch-on times. The ventilation will switch off automati- cally after 30 minutes.

Please follow the instructions for operating the parked car ventila-

tion that start on page 113.<

Press the left side of the button.

Press the left/right side of the button. Display shows:

Press the right side of the button: Display flashes, e.g. TIMER 1.

To enter the time:

Press the left/right side of the button, or hold the button down. To confirm the entry:

Switching parked car ventilation on and off directly

The parked car ventilation function can only be requested in ignition

key position 1.<

Press the left side of the button.

Press the right side of the button. The activated time is marked with an asterisk.

Press the button.

The switch-on times remain stored until new entries are made. You can change switch-on times that have already been stored by making a new time entry as described above. When the switch-on time is active, the LED comes on in the MID. During actual operation of the ventilation, the LED flashes. The LED goes out when the system is switched off. To activate/deactivate the time:

Press the button twice.

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To avoid endangering yourself or other road users, only make

entries when the vehicle is stationary.<

Computer calculations begin at the start of the journey. Information can also be called up on the display by the remote control, refer to page 89.

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Enter the limit by pressing the function buttons. To correct an entry:

Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:

Press the right side of the button.

Speed limit Speed limit entry: You can enter the road speed at which you wish to hear and see a reminder signal: a signal will sound, the word LIMIT will flash, and with the Check Control with alphanumeric display*, the speed limit warning stored in the mem- ory will appear on the instrument clus- ter briefly: limit. The speed limit reminder is only repeated if road speed has fallen at least 3 mph/5 km/h below the preset speed limit since the last time the speed limit reminder was triggered.

Press the right side of the button.

Press the button.

Press the right side of the button. Display shows:

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To adopt the current speed as the speed limit:

Press the right side of the button.

Distance to destination The remaining distance to the destina- tion will be displayed on the screen. Enter the entire distance before starting the journey. To enter:

Press the button.

Press the right side of the button.

Press the right side of the button twice. To deactivate the speed limit:

Press the left side of the button.

To correct an entry:

Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:

Press the right side of the button. To check a stored value: