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Rear
1. Press the button 1. 2. Select "Seat heating distribution" and
press the controller.
Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution.
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*
Front
3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribu-
tion. The setting is applied.
Temperature distribution with active seat ventilation The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest. 1. Press button 1. 2. Select "Seat heating distribution" and
press the controller.
1 Seat heating 2 Active seat ventilation Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position. The LED in the respective button lights up. The temperature and ventilation levels are dis- played in bar form on the Control Display. A dis- play of three bars indicates the highest level of seat heating or seat ventilation. The air quantity is reduced and if need be, the ventilation is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit. To switch off: press button 1 or 2 longer.
Temperature distribution without active seat ventilation The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest.
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3. Turn the controller to adjust the distribu-
tion. The setting is applied.
Heated rear seats Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution, refer to page 49.
Active seat*
The seat cushion is actively varied by alter- nately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular ten- sion and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up. The action of the system is reduced and if need be, switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LED remains lit. If you switch off the active seat, it can take up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat cushion have returned to their initial position.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased risk of accident.<
1 Adjusting 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic curb monitor
3 Folding mirrors in and out* Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir- ror and steering wheel memory on page 44.
Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out* Pressing button 3 allows you to fold the mirrors in and out again up to a speed of approx. 12 mph/20 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mirrors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position. Folded in mirrors fold out again at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Before going through a car wash, fold the mirrors in manually, or with button 3, oth- erwise 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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Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror – automatic curb monitor*
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*
Activating 1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
2. Engage transmission position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger side. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park- ing, etc.
Deactivating Slide switch into the passenger side mirror position, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
This feature is controlled by two photocells in the interior rearview mirror, one on the front and one on the back. For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do not attach stickers of any kind to the windshield in front of the mirror, either.
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci- dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
Manual adjustment*
To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi- cles at night, turn the knob.
1. Flip the lever down. 2. Adapt the longitudinal direction and height
of the steering wheel to the seat position.
3. Return the lever back to its locked position.
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Power adjustment*
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions. Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 44.
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position.
Steering wheel heating*
Press the button. When the steering wheel heater is switched on, the LED in the button lights up.
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Transporting children safely
row seats on which the child restraint device is mounted is properly locked. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child in an accident. Do not mount child restraint devices on the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection pro- vided by these child restraint devices may be reduced.< BMW X5: before mounting a child restraint device in the center seat of the 2nd row seats, move the outer seat cushions and backrests into the rearmost positions.
On front passenger seat
After mounting a child restraint device on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passen- ger side are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags are trig- gered.<
Seat position Before installing a child restraint device, move the front passenger seat as far back and as high as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
Backrest width*
The backrest width adjustment of the front passenger seat must be completely open. After installing the child seat, no memory position may be called up; otherwise, the stabil- ity of the child's seat on the front passenger seat is reduced.< 1. Open backrest width adjustment com-
pletely, refer to page 44. Install child's seat.
2.
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.<
Children always in rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only
be transported on the 2nd row seats in child restraint devices which correspond to the age, weight and height of the child. Otherwise there is an increased danger of injury in an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint device can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size.
Children on the front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint device on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags on the passen- ger side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint device.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 107.
Installing child restraint devices
Follow the child restraint device manufac- turer's instructions for selection, installa- tion, and use of child restraint devices. Other- wise, the degree of protection may be reduced.<
BMW X5: for equipment with 3rd row seats*, make sure that the seat of the 2nd
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Child seat security
Before attaching the child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system.
Make sure that the LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the child restraint device is resting snugly against the backrest. Otherwise, the protective action may be reduced.<
The rear safety belts > BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and
3rd* row seats
> BMW X6: all safety belts of the 2nd row
seats
And the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked to prevent extension in order to per- mit attachment of child restraint devices.
Locking safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint device with the
belt.
2. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull taut against the child restraint device. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint device. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren.
Follow the system manufacturer's instructions on installation and use of
LATCH child restraint devices; otherwise, their protective function may be reduced.<
The mounts for the LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by the arrows.
Child restraint device with tether strap Only use the top tether mounting points to secure child restraint devices, other- wise the mounting points could be damaged. Do not mount child restraint devices on the 3rd row seats in the BMW X5; otherwise the protection provided by these child restraint devices may be reduced.<
BMW X5
There are three additional mounting points for child restraint devices with a tether strap on the 2nd row seats, refer to arrows. Fold out before using the center mounting point.
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BMW X6
5 Backrest 6 Tether strap of child restraint device When using the cargo area cover, route the tether strap through between the backrest of the 2nd row seats and the cargo area cover.
For child restraint devices with tether strap, there are two additional attachment points on the back of the rear seat backrests, refer to arrows.
Placement of tether strap
BMW X6
Make sure that the tether strap is not routed over sharp edges and does not
twist on its way to the attachment point; other- wise, the belt cannot properly secure the child restraint device in the event of an accident.<
BMW X5
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether strap hook 4 Mounting point 5 Backrest 6 Tether strap of child restraint device When using the cargo area cover, route the tether strap through between the rear seat backrest and the cargo area cover.
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether strap hook 4 Mounting point
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Attaching tether strap to the backrest of the 2nd row seats BMW X5: On outer seats: 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint brackets.
3. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull tether strap taut. On the center seat when equipped with two rows of seats: 1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2. Guide the tether strap through the opening
in the center armrest.
3. Fold back and engage the center armrest. 4. Hook in tether strap on mounting point. 5. Pull tether strap taut. On the center seat when equipped with three rows of seats:
1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint brackets.
3. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull tether strap taut. BMW X6: 1. Route tether strap over the middle of the
head restraint.
2. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
3. Pull tether strap taut until it compresses the cushion of the head restraint, thus prevent- ing the tether strap from sliding off.
On trips
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: the door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 38, when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Inserting remote control into ignition lock
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the radio readiness or the ignition on and off.
Pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio readiness Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The time and outside tempera- ture are displayed in the instrument panel. Radio readiness is automatically switched off: > When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> With Comfort Access* by touching the sen- sitive surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 36
Ignition on All electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The odometer and the trip odometer are displayed in the instrument panel, refer to page 76.
Please switch off the ignition and the electronic systems/consumers which are not required when the engine is not running to save the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator lamps, warning lamps, and displays in the instrument panel go out.
Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock. Radio readiness switches on. Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation.
Comfort Access* With Comfort Access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock in exceptional cases, refer to page 35.
Removing remote control from ignition lock
Do not pull the remote control out of the ignition lock using force, as otherwise
damage may result.< Before removing the remote control, first press it in as far as possible to release the locking device. The ignition is switched off if it was still switched on.
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The ignition switches off automatically* if the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the ignition back on. For example, the ignition is not switched off in the following situations: > The brakes are actuated > The low beams are switched on
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, 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 engage transmission position N or P and set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine speed.
The engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop
button.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort Access in vehicle, refer to page 35. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engag- ing the starter for a certain period and automat- ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
Diesel engine When the engine is cold and at temperatures below approx. 327/06 the starting process may be somewhat delayed due to automatic preglowing. The preglowing indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up. A message appears on the Control Display.
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth- erwise, the vehicle could roll.<
Procedure 1. Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stationary.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 58.
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps:
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1. With Comfort Access*: insert the remote
control into the ignition lock.
2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake or deactivate
Automatic Hold.
5. Switch off the engine. Transmission position P will be engaged: > Automatically after approx. 30 minutes > If you remove the remote control from the
ignition lock
Parking brake
The concept Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan- ical parking brake. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked. You can use the parking brake in two ways: > Manually, by pulling and pushing the button > Automatically, by activating Automatic
Hold, refer to page 61
With the engine stopped, the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via an electromechanical system. When the engine is running, the park- ing brake acts on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels via the brake hydraulics.
Setting manually
Pull button. The parking brake is set.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red. The parking brake is set.
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Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
The remote control does not have to be inserted into the ignition lock for the parking brake to be set.
While driving If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to set the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, pull on the button longer: The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you pull on the button.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red, a chime sounds and the brake lamps light up. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
As soon as you brake the vehicle almost to a stop, i.e., down to a speed of approx. 2 mph/ 3 km/h or below, the parking brake remains set.
Releasing manually
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from releasing the parking brake, for example.<
Automatic Hold
The concept This function assists you as you drive by auto- matically setting and releasing the parking brake, e.g. when you are stopped at a traffic sig- nal or in stop-and-go traffic. When Automatic Hold is activated, the vehicle is automatically held in place when standing. When driving up inclines, the system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward in an undes- ired way. After the engine is started, the system can be activated and deactivated at any time the driver's seat is occupied until the next time the engine is switched off.
Activating
Press the button. The LED in the button lights up and the indication AUTO H appears in the instrument panel. Automatic Hold is activated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, the indicator light in the instru- ment panel also lights up in green. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Deactivating Press the button again, the LED in the button and the indication AUTO H in the instrument panel go out. Automatic Hold is deactivated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, then press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, refer to page 60, Automatic Hold is automatically deac- tivated.
Driving With Automatic Hold activated, the vehicle is automatically prevented from rolling after it comes to a stop.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up in green.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
If the transmission is in a drive position, simply press on the gas pedal to begin driving. The brake is automatically released and the indica- tor lamp goes out.
Before driving into the car wash, deacti- vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the park-
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 60. 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.<
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For your safety Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated when: > The engine is switched off > The driver's door is open and the safety belt
of the driver is disconnected
> The vehicle is braked to a stop during driv-
ing
In the instrument panel, the indicator lamp changes from green to red and the indication AUTO H goes out. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Releasing 1. Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
area.
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 262, at the releasing point.
3.
Before you start to drive, either release the parking brake manually, refer to page 60, or reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 61.
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 64. 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.< Jump starting and towing, refer to information starting on page 274.
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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 area.
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.<
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 64.
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
The transmission position is indicated and, in manual mode, the gear currently engaged, e.g. M3.
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. A lock prevents the transmission from being inadvertently shifted into position R. To release the lock, press 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 58.<
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 59. 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 position D.
Kickdown The kickdown mode provides maximum accel- eration. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the increased resistance at full throttle.
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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 dis- played in the instrument panel; in the BMW X6, S4 is displayed, for example. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driv- ing style. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The transmission position, e.g. M4, is indicated in the instrument panel. 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
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
active.<
needs to be replaced.<
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"
> 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.
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.
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
the rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
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5 Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sen-
sitivity of rain sensor
Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
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 wipe 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
Deactivating intermittent operation or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
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.<
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.
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1 Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched on automatically
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.<
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.<
Cruise control*
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 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.
1 Maintaining, storing and increasing the
speed
2 Maintaining, storing and reducing the
speed
3 Interrupting and deactivating the system 4 Resuming stored speed
Maintaining, storing and increasing the speed Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. The display 1 in the speedome- ter shows the controlled speed, refer to page 68. Each time the lever is pressed, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
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Press the lever to the resistance point for an extended period: The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the lever, the system maintains and stores the cur- rent speed. Press the lever beyond the resistance point: Increase the speed by a maximum of 5 mph or 10 km/h to the next position on the speedome- ter. Press the lever beyond the resistance point for an extended period: The vehicle accelerates more rapidly.
Maintaining, storing and reducing the speed Pull the lever, arrow 2: The functions are the same as 1, only that the speed is reduced.
Interrupting the system Press the lever up or down, arrow 3: The display 1 in the speedometer change color; refer to page 68. In addition, the system is interrupted: > When the brakes are applied > When transmission position D is disen-
gaged
> When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated
> When DSC is activated
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 cruising speed Press button 4: The stored speed is resumed and maintained.
Deactivating the system > Press the lever up or down twice, arrow 3.
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> Switch off the ignition The stored speed is cleared.
Displays in instrument panel
1 Stored desired speed
> Green: the system is active. > Orange: the system is interrupted.
2 Selected desired speed appears briefly
If --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly in the instrument panel, the conditions nec- essary for operation may currently not be 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 82.
Active cruise control* With active cruise control you can select a desired speed which is then automatically maintained when driving on open roadways and is varied to maintain a selected distance setting to slower moving vehicles ahead. Active cruise control represents a technological
