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ing brake will be automatically set after stop- ping and the vehicle can no longer roll.<
Parking If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and you switch off the motor, the parking brake is automatically set.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel changes from green to red.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
The parking brake is not set if you have already switched off the engine while the
vehicle is rolling to a stop. Automatic Hold is deactivated.< You can manually release the parking brake even after switching off the motor as long as the remote control remains in the ignition lock, refer to page 61. Use this function in car washes, for example.
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from releasing the parking brake, for example.<
For your safety Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated when: > the engine is switched off > the driver's door is open and the safety belt
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> the vehicle is braked to a stop during driving
In the instrument panel, the indicator lamp changes from green to red and the indication AUTO H goes out. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Before you start to drive, either release the parking brake manually, refer to page 61, or reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 62.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, shift the selector lever into posi- tion P of the automatic transmission and make sure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.<
Malfunction If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock, if you leave the vehicle.
Releasing parking brake manually In the event of an electrical power loss or elec- trical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually.
Before manually releasing the parking brake and each time you park the vehicle
without setting the parking brake, make sure that the automatic transmission is in position P, refer to page 65. Be sure to pay attention to the information in the instrument panel. In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a danger that the vehicle could roll if parked on a steep slope.< If it becomes necessary to also release the transmission lock of the automatic transmission manually, follow this sequence: 1.
If necessary, start by releasing the parking brake manually.
2. Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to page 66.
Jump starting and towing, refer to information starting on page 262.
Releasing 1. Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
bay.
2. Remove the first-aid kit * and warning trian- gle* if necessary. Close the bracket of the warning triangle. Insert the releasing tool, contained in the onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer to page 250, at the releasing point.
3.
4. Firmly pull the releasing tool upward against
the mechanical resistance, refer to arrow, until a considerable increase in force is felt and the parking brake is then clearly heard to release.
5. Stow the releasing tool, warning triangle*
and first-aid kit* and close the left side panel in the cargo bay.
Only have a malfunction corrected by the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. If the parking brake has been released manually in response to a malfunction, only technicians can return it to operation.<
Following manual release, the actual sta- tus of the parking brake may deviate from
that displayed by the indicator lamp.<
Operation after interruptions in power supply
The parking brake can only be used again if it was manually released due to an inter- ruption in the supply of electrical power. Other- wise the operation of the parking brake is not ensured and there is a danger of the vehicle roll- ing despite the parking brake being set.<
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Procedure 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation again. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
> With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise the shift command will not be executed: 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.<
Shifting into D, R, N
Any noises which occur are normal. Startup may take several seconds.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 65.
Transmission positions P R N D M/S + –
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, main- tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.<
Displays in instrument panel
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if neces- sary. When shifting out of P or into R, simulta- neously push the unlock button 1. The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released.
Engaging P
P R N D, DS*, S1* through S6*, M1 through M6
The transmission position and the currently engaged gear are displayed.Engaging transmission position > You can only engage transmission posi-
tions D, R or N when the engine is running.
Press button P. Also observe the additional information on the automatic transmission.
The transmission automatically shifts into park if you release the driver's safety belt and open the driver's door with the engine run- ning while in reverse or drive.<
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R Reverse Select only with the vehicle stationary. An interlock prevents inadvertent gearshifts into transmission position R. To release the lock, push the unlock button 1.
P Park Select only with the vehicle stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
P is engaged automatically as soon as you switch off the engine unless N is
engaged and on vehicles with comfort access the remote control is inserted in the ignition lock, refer to page 59.<
N Neutral Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car washes. The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged even after the engine is switched off whenever you leave the
remote control in the ignition lock. This function is used, for example, in a car wash, refer to page 60. After approx. 30 minutes P is auto- matically engaged.<
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.
Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maximum accel- eration. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the increased resistance at full throttle.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Press selector lever out of transmission position D toward the left: The sport program is activated and DS is displayed in the instrument cluster; in the BMW X6, S1 through S6 are displayed. This position is recommended for a performance- oriented driving style. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument panel 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 panel, followed by the current gear. To use the automatic function again, press the selector lever to the right into position D.
BMW X6: changing gears using shifting paddles on steering wheel The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly change gears since both hands can remain on the steering wheel. > In automatic mode D, if you shift using the shifting paddles on the steering wheel, then the system switches into manual mode.
> If, after a certain amount of time, you neither
shift with the shifting paddles nor acceler- ate, then the system switches back into automatic mode D.
With the transmission position M/S selected, the manual mode remains
active.<
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Releasing 1. Slide back the cover of the cup holder and
remove the floor mat on the bar between the cup holders, arrow 1.
2. Open the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder with the releasing tool from the onboard tool kit, page 250, refer to arrow 2. If necessary, unlock the lock* with the inte- grated key of the remote control, refer to page 26, and remove it. Insert the releasing tool into the opening, arrow 3.
3.
4.
5. Turn the releasing tool as far as possible,
arrow 4, and then press downward and leave it in. The transmission lock is released.
Engage the transmission lock after park- ing the vehicle at its destination. Other- wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
> Upshifting: pull on one of the shifting pad-
dles, arrows +.
> Downshifting: press on one of the shifting
paddles, arrows –.
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 panel, followed by the current gear.
Manually releasing and engaging transmission lock
In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery is drained or disconnected, or an
electrical malfunction, the transmission lock must be manually released, as otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed.<
Step on the brake when manually releas- ing the transmission lock; otherwise,
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.< The transmission lock should only be released for towing. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination. If it also becomes necessary to manually release the parking brake, follow this sequence: 1. Secure the vehicle against rolling. 2. Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page 63.
3. Manually release the transmission lock of
the automatic transmission.
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Locking
1. Pull out the releasing tool.
The transmission lock is engaged again. If necessary, insert the lock* and lock it. 2. 3. Close the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder and lay in the mat again.
4. Close the cover of the cup holder and stow
the releasing tool.
Information on jump starting and towing, from page 262.
Signaling briefly Press lever to resistance point and hold for as long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever up to the resistance point. The turn signal flashes three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Triple turn signal"
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams
Triple turn signal activation is activated and is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Washer/wiper system
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To switch off manually, press the lever up to the resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
needs to be replaced.<
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 5 Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor*
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Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undes- ired wiper activation.<
Normal wiper speed Press once. The system reverts to operation in the intermit- tent mode with the vehicle stationary.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system reverts to normal speed with the vehicle stationary.
Intermittent operation or rain sensor* With the rain sensor, the wiper operation is con- trolled automatically as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rear- view mirror.
Activating intermittent operation or rain sensor
Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4. The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are also cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automati- cally heated with the engine running or the igni- tion switched on.
BMW X5: rear window wiper
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton lights up.
Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel 5.
1 Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched on automatically
Deactivating intermittent operation or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
2 Cleaning the rear window
Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other-
wise you will damage the washer pump.<
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Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For this reason, keep it away from ignition sources and store only in the closed original container out of reach of children. Otherwise, there is the danger of bodily injury. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only add washer fluid with the engine cooled down to exclude contact with hot engine components. Otherwise there is a dan- ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.<
the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade.
Do not use the cruise control under driv- ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.<
One lever for all functions
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser- voir. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
1 Storing speed and maintaining or increas-
ing
2 Storing speed and maintaining or decreas-
ing
3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming stored speed
Maintaining current speed Briefly press, arrow 1, or briefly pull, arrow 2 lever. The speed currently being driven is stored and maintained. It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument panel. The controlled speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade, the system lightly brakes the vehicle.
The concept The cruise control with a braking function is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/ 30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column. To keep the specified speed constant, the system brakes if
Increasing speed Repeatedly press the lever up to or beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is set. > Each time the lever is pressed to the resis-
tance point, the speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
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> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed increases by a maximum of 5 mph or 10 km/ h.
The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed.
Accelerating with lever Accelerate slightly: Press the lever up to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Accelerate more rapidly: Press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed.
Reducing speed Repeatedly pull the lever up to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. > Each time the lever is pulled up to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed decreases by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is decreased by a maximum of 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is reached.
The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed.
Deactivating cruise control Briefly press the lever up or down, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer go out. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > when braking > when transmission position N is engaged > when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated
> when HDC is activated
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> when the parking brake is set > when driving stability control systems inter-
vene
Accelerating does not deactivate the cruise control. After releasing the accelerator pedal, the stored speed is reached and maintained again.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up if the cruise control has been deactivated automatically, e.g. by a control inter- vention of the DSC. A message appears on the Control Display.
Resuming stored speed Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed is resumed and maintained. With the ignition switched off, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be resumed again.
Displays in instrument panel
1 Stored desired speed 2 Selected desired speed appears briefly
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument panel display, it is possi- ble that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up if the sys- tem has failed. A message appears on the Control Display. Detailed informa-
tion is provided from page 77.
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Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
Retrieving date
1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Time, outside temperature, and date 3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument panel > With ignition switched on
Press knob: Resetting trip odometer Press the knob for approx. 5 seconds: Displaying service requirements, refer to page 74
> With ignition switched off
Press knob: Briefly displaying time, outside temperature and odometer
Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 80. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Time, date, outside temperature From radio readiness the outside temperature and the time are displayed. Setting the time, refer to page 79.
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the date appears. To set the date, refer to page 80. Pressing the button upward or downward sev- eral times changes the display between clock, outside temperature, date, and Check Control messages, refer to page 78.
Outside temperature warning If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. There is an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/ +36 ice can form. Therefore, drive care- fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the shade, otherwise there is an increased accident risk.<
Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: Press knob 1 in the instrument panel with the ignition switched on.
When vehicle is parked To briefly display the time, outside temperature and mileage after the remote control has been removed from the ignition lock: Press knob 1 in the instrument panel.
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Tachometer
Engine oil temperature*
When the engine is at operating temperature, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 1707/806 and approx. 2507/1206. When the engine oil temperature is too high, a warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel.
Energy control*
Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge, refer to arrow. At high revs in this range, the flow of fuel is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature Should the coolant, and with it the engine become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. Checking coolant level, refer to page 243.
Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 22.5 US gal/ 85 liters. You will find information on refueling on page 224. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached, a message briefly appears on the Control Display; the remaining range is shown in the computer. Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument panel
The following information is displayed: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption > BMW X6: Dynamic Performance Control,
refer to page 90
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is projected based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/ 30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine stopped are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset average speed: press the BC button on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running. To reset average fuel consumption: Press the BC button on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
For different routes You can display the average speed and average consumption for two different routes on the Control Display, refer to the following and to Trip computer*.
To display the information, press the BC button on the turn signal lever.
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Displays on Control Display You can also access the computer using iDrive. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Onboard info":
> Cruising range > Distance from destination > Estimated time of arrival if:
> Entering a distance manually in the com-
puter, see below.
> A destination was entered in the naviga-
tion system*, refer to page 141.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
Both displays show: > The average speed and > the average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and speed You can reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption: 1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. To confirm your selection, press the con-
troller again.
Resetting the Trip computer You can reset all values: 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Trip computer" 3. "Reset"
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on. To determine the extent of maintenance required, you can also display the remaining distance or the service date individually in the instrument panel.
> Departure time > Trip duration > Trip distance
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1. With the ignition switched on, press the
knob in the instrument panel, refer to page 71, for approx. 5 seconds until the service requirements are displayed.
2. Press the knob repeatedly to display the
individual service requirement items.
Displaying service requirements
1 Knob for selecting display 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Legally mandated inspections* 5 Front brake pads 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid
The sequence of the displayed maintenance items can vary. First the data for the next main- tenance are displayed.
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1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Service required"
More information
Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service required can be displayed on the Control Dis- play. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
3. "Service required" Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed. You can request more detailed information on every entry. Select the entry and press the controller. To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man- dated inspection is approaching. Please
arrange a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline. 6. "Date:" 7. Create the settings. 8. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 10. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 244.
Entering deadlines for legally mandated inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 80; otherwise, the effec- tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.
Automatic Service Notification* Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center prior to a service due date.
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You can check when your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center was notified. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
means that a Check Control message has been generated. The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time. The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later, also refer to page 78.
Explanatory text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps. For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond; refer to the information provided below.
3. "Options" 4. "Last Service Request"
Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and issues a message if there is a mal- function in the monitored systems. This kind of Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster, and if necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. Exit the displayed information: Move the controller to the left.
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors.
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Hiding Check Control messages
Displaying stored Check Control messages 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Check Control"
Press the button in the turn signal lever up or down. Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If a number of malfunctions occur simultaneously, they are displayed in succession. Other messages are automatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
Displaying stored Check Control messages
1. Press the button on the turn signal lever
downward. "CHECK OK" or the stored Check Control messages appear in the dis- play. "CHECK OK" is shown if no messages are present. Check Control messages are accompanied by text messages on the Control Display.
2. Press the button to display additional mes- sages, the time and outside temperature, or the date.
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4. Select the text message.
Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message indicates when you have reached this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting, or changing speed 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller. The speed limit is stored.
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Applying your current speed as limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Select current speed"
Settings on Control Display
Setting the time The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. 1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
4. Press the controller. The system applies your current speed as the limit.
Activating/deactivating the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning"
2. "Settings"
3. "Time/Date"
4. Press the controller.
The limit warning is switched on.
4. "Time:" 5. Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed, and then press the controller. 6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed, and then press the controller.
The time is stored.
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Setting time format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:" 4. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The time format is stored.
Setting date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Date:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and press the controller.
5. Create the necessary settings for the
month and year. The date is stored.
Setting the date format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:"
Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting. 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display" 3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
5. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be clearly visi- ble.
Setting the units of measure You can change the units of measure for con- sumption, distances, temperature and pres- sure. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
4. Select the desired format. The date format is stored.
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3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired unit. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Language on Control Display
set language 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Language:"
Volume of warning tones You can raise or lower the volume of the warn- ing signals, e.g. the safety belt reminder, in rela- tion to the entertainment sound output. The warning tones have a specified minimum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded. 1. "Settings" 2. "Tone" 3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired language. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Speech mode:" 4. Select the desired dialog.
> "Speed volume": adaptation of the vol-
ume as a function of vehicle speed
> "PDC": volume of the PDC* signal tone in comparison to entertainment sound output
> "Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g. for the safety belt reminder, in compari- son to entertainment sound output
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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