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Driving
CONTROLS
Driving
Overview
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Start/Stop button
Start/Stop button
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button turns drive-
ready state on/off.
Driving off
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress brake pedal.
General information
Drive-ready state turns on when the brake
pedal is pressed while pushing the Start/Stop
button.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
4. Engage the desired selector lever position,
e.g., D or R.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again turns
drive-ready state back off and turns standby
state back on.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. To drive off, release the brake pedal and
press the accelerator pedal.
Drive-ready state cannot be turned on as long
as the charging cable is connected or the
charging socket cover is open.
Acoustic pedestrian protection
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, Acoustic Pedestrian Protection
generates a continuous driving noise in vehi-
cles with electric or electrically assisted drives.
Additional information:
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Drive-ready state, refer to page 45.
Standby state, refer to page 44.
Charging cable, refer to page 330.
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With a stationary vehicle and drive-ready
state turned on, as soon as the selector
lever position P is exited.
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With electric drive up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
environment. As a result, other road users,
for instance pedestrians or cyclists, can better
perceive the vehicle.
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Driving off
Drive-ready state in detail
Safety information
Warning
Functional requirements
Driving is possible when the following prereq-
uisites are met:
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The state of high-voltage battery charge is
sufficient.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
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The driver's door is closed.
Charging cable is detached.
The charging socket cover is closed.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Turn on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position D, B or R.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.
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Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
State of charge in strong temperature
fluctuations
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
In the case of strong temperature fluctuations
and a low state of charge of the high-voltage
battery, it may not be possible to start the ve-
hicle again at the beginning of the next trip.
Recharge vehicle with a low state of charge in
time.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
Selector lever positions
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
A signal tone sounds. Drive-ready state is
switched on.
Display
The engaged selector lever position is dis-
played in the instrument cluster and on the
selector lever.
Display in the instrument cluster
The READY display indicates
that the vehicle is ready for driv-
ing.
Gear position D
Selector lever position for normal driving.
The vehicle drives off slowly when the brake
pedal is released.
R reverse gear
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
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High level of energy recovery when the ac-
celerator pedal is released.
N Neutral
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
drive, for instance in car washes, in selector
lever position N.
Major deceleration when releasing the ac-
celerator pedal to a standstill of the vehicle.
The vehicle does not drive off when the
brake pedal is released.
Parking position P
Selector lever position for parking the vehicle.
In selector lever position P, the drivetrain is
blocked and the parking brake is engaged.
Engaging selector lever positions
General information
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally in situations such as the following:
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear position or reverse gear, main-
tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are
ready to drive off.
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After the drive-ready state is switched off
and selector lever position D, R or B is en-
gaged.
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If the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is opened while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D, R,
or B is engaged.
Functional requirements
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Only when the drive-ready state is switched
on and the brake pedal is depressed is it
possible to change from selector lever posi-
tion P to another selector lever position.
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After standby state is switched off, if selec-
tor lever position N is engaged.
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The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical prerequisites are
met.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure to en-
gage selector lever position P and apply the
parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle may be-
gin to move.
Before shifting out of selector lever position
P, remove the charging cable from the vehi-
cle; otherwise, the gearshift request will not
be executed.
Additional information:
Parking brake, refer to page 146.
B, gear position with high energy
recovery
Engage selector lever position R, N, D,
B
1. Fasten driver's seat belt.
Principle
2. Tilt or pull the selector lever into the desired
direction, past a resistance point, if needed.
The selector lever automatically returns to
the center position when released.
Selector lever position B is a gear position with
a high energy recovery.
General information
Selector lever position B offers the following
characteristics:
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Changing between selector lever position D
and B: pull selector lever to D/B.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Turn on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
4. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis-
played.
The vehicle can roll.
Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever
position P is automatically engaged after ap-
prox. 35 minutes.
Engaging selector lever position P
If the system is not operational, you may not
be able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Unlock the transmission lock electroni-
cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a
hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.
Press the button.
The parking brake is applied and the
transmission lock is engaged.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, secure
the vehicle against rolling away, for instance
with a wheel chock.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three
times without pressing the brake.
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to
roll without its own drive for a short distance,
for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the selector lever to position N until
position N is shown on the selector lever.
Engaging selector lever position N
An appropriate Check Control message is
displayed.
NOTICE
4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous
area and secure it against rolling away.
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of
property damage. Do not switch off standby
if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car
wash.
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Turning off drive-ready state
Park the vehicle. Noises from the electrical sys-
tem such as for cooling the high-voltage sys-
tem might still be audible.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians
and other road users might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate
After stopping the vehicle:
1. Apply brake and engage the parking brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
tone sounds.
The drive-ready state is switched off automat-
ically if the driver's seat belt is not buckled
when the driver's door is opened.
Warning
Without energy recovery, the braking effect of
the electric motor is unavailable. The vehicle
could roll further than anticipated. There is
a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-
age. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate
If leaving the vehicle stationary for longer pe-
riods, follow the instructions in the Mobility
chapter.
Additional information:
Service life of the high-voltage battery, long
stationary periods, and taking the vehicle out
of service, refer to page 341.
Accelerator pedal positions,
displays
Driving in detail: eDRIVE
Safety information
Warning
The braking effect of the electric motor can
be stronger than for a vehicle with combus-
tion engine. Abrupt braking and slow-down
may confuse other road users. There is a
risk of accident, injury, and property damage.
Carefully release the accelerator pedal. Ad-
just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
surrounding traffic closely and actively inter-
vene where appropriate
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Deceleration and recuperative braking
Rolling
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Acceleration or constant speed: ePOWER
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The vehicle is moving.
Deceleration and recuperative
braking
Selector lever position B, D or R is set.
The accelerator pedal is not depressed or
only slightly depressed.
Deceleration
The degree of the deceleration depends on
the selector lever position, the energy recovery
setting and the driving situation.
The energy recovery is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Additional information:
Depending on the degree of the deceleration,
the brake lights will come on without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Power gauge, refer to page 162.
Energy cannot be recovered in the following
situations, for instance:
Deceleration is very pronounced in selector
lever position B.
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Selector lever position N is engaged.
While drive stability control systems are ac-
tive or adjusting the vehicle, even though
this is not indicated by an indicator light.
During the deceleration, energy is recovered
and the high-voltage battery is charged.
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The high-voltage battery is fully charged.
Reduced deceleration
When temperature of the high-voltage bat-
tery is very low or very high.
Warning
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The drive's operating temperature is too
high.
Without energy recovery, the braking effect of
the electric motor is unavailable. The vehicle
could roll further than anticipated. There is
a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-
age. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate
In winter the energy recovery may be tempora-
rily unavailable after startup.
Driving situations for energy recovery
If deceleration is foreseeable while driving, this
can be used for energy recovery.
In the event of danger such as with locked
wheels, energy recovery and thus deceleration
is reduced in order to prevent unstable driving
situations.
The following driving situations may be suita-
ble for this:
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Decelerating downhill.
Deceleration before a red traffic light.
Energy recovery
Energy recovery is also called recuperation.
Avoid late or strong braking. Instead, deceler-
ate the vehicle using energy recovery.
With energy recovery, the electric motors act
as alternators when decelerating and convert
the kinetic energy of the vehicle to electrical
energy.
Strength of recuperative braking
In selector lever position B, the energy recov-
ery is high and the deceleration is pronounced.
For driving in selector lever position D, the
strength of recuperative braking can be ad-
justed via iDrive.
The high-voltage battery is recharged in part
through energy recovery.
Energy can be recovered if the following condi-
tions are met:
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Adaptive energy recovery: energy recovery
and deceleration are automatically adapted
to the respective driving situation.
Heavily discharged high-voltage
battery
If the high-voltage battery is heavily dis-
charged while driving, the drive power and
some comfort features are reduced incremen-
tally in order to extend the range.
High energy recovery: the vehicle deceler-
ates fast, and more energy is returned to
the high-voltage battery.
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Average energy recovery.
Heated high-voltage battery
Low energy recovery: the vehicle deceler-
ates more slowly, and less energy is re-
turned to the high-voltage battery.
With a stationary vehicle
Additional information:
In isolated cases, when the vehicle is station-
ary, it is possible for the high-voltage battery to
overheat, for instance at extreme outside tem-
peratures and in direct sunlight. Drive-ready
state cannot be turned on if the high-voltage
battery is overheated.
Adaptive recuperation, recuperative braking,
refer to page 323.
Setting the strength of energy recovery
1.
Apps menu
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. "Vehicle"
Another message will indicate when drive-
ready state is available again.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Energy recovery in D"
6. Select the desired setting.
While driving
If the high-voltage battery overheats while
driving, the drive power is reduced incremen-
tally in order to cool down the high-voltage
battery. The ePOWER power gauge in the in-
strument cluster decreases.
What to do if high-voltage battery is
fully charged
If the high-voltage battery is fully charged, the
electric motor will be unable to recover addi-
tional energy when driving off. To maintain the
usual level of deceleration from energy recov-
ery, the vehicle is decelerated by its normal
brake when the accelerator pedal is released.
This can cause the brake to overheat in certain
situations, e.g., when driving downhill or apply-
ing continuous, gentle braking.
If the temperature increases further, park
the vehicle until the high-voltage battery has
cooled down.
If the power gauge falls to 0, the drive-ready
state is switched off and the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Launch Control
A Check Control message is displayed.
As such, the driver must apply the brake when
driving on long downhill stretches with a fully
charged high-voltage battery.
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on roads with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
If necessary, adjust your charging strategy,
e.g., do not fully charge the high-voltage bat-
tery before driving downhill.
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The system may provide additional drive
power for a limited time.
General information
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
General information
The Sport Boost function is operated with the
shift paddle on the steering wheel.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in
the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Break-in, refer to page 318.
Driving off with Launch Control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Engage forward gear.
3. Activate drive mode: "SPORT".
4. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:
"SPORT PLUS".
The shift paddle for the Sport Boost function is
located on the steering wheel.
5. With the left foot, press down forcefully on
the brake.
Display in the instrument cluster
6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down and hold.
The Launch Control information is dis-
played in the instrument cluster and the ve-
hicle begins to vibrate.
7. Release the brake within a few seconds of
the Launch Control information illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Launch Control stays on as long as the
Launch Control information is displayed
and the accelerator pedal is not released.
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Arrow 1: The function is active.
Arrow 2: Countdown, the function is active.
Arrow 3: The function is used for maximum
acceleration.
Sport Boost function
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Arrow 4: Display for additional currently
available power.
Principle
The SPORT BOOST function can be used for
upcoming acceleration, for example.
Using the function
1. SPORT BOOST: Pull the shift paddle until
this display appears, arrow 1.
The system prepares the vehicle for the up-
coming acceleration process. The response
characteristics of the accelerator pedal be-
come more sporty.
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The function is active.
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Chassis.
Cruise control.
A countdown is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster, arrow 2.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Comfort features in the vehicle interior.
BMW IconicSounds.
2. Before the countdown changes to 0, press
the accelerator pedal.
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The vehicle accelerates and uses the
additional power provided as necessary.
Overview
BOOST: This display is shown on the
instrument cluster, arrow 3.
The instrument cluster shows how long
the additional power is available, ar-
row 4.
The countdown can be restarted, for example
if the function cannot be used immediately.
To restart the countdown, pull the shift paddle
again.
My Modes
Stopping the function
The function is automatically interrupted if the
countdown has reached 0 or if the function
was used in the acceleration process.
Displays in the instrument cluster
If applicable, the driving mode
selected is displayed on the in-
strument cluster.
Deactivating the function
SPORT BOOST: Pull and hold the shift paddle
until this display goes out.
My Modes
My Modes in detail
General information
Various My Modes are available depending on
vehicle equipment.
Principle
My Modes influence vehicle handling and the
customizable effects for the overall experience
inside the vehicle.
Some My Modes affect vehicle handling. As
such, these are also referred to as drive
modes.
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the
situation using the various My Modes.
Personal Mode
Driving mode for comfort oriented settings.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
systems are affected, for example:
Sport Mode
Driving mode for increased agility of the vehi-
cle.
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Drivetrain.
Steering.
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Individual settings, e.g., for driving dynamics,
chassis, and drive system, can be configured
as needed.
Configuring My Modes
Some My Modes can be configured individu-
ally.
"SPORT PLUS": Under Driving Dynamics, this
setting deactivates Dynamic Stability Control,
thus limiting driving stability.
1.
Press the button.
Additional information:
2. Select the desired mode.
3. "Settings"
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 222.
4. Select the desired settings.
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Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-
fer to page 223.
Changing the start mode
Some My Modes can be set as the start mode.
Efficient Mode
Drive mode for tuning with optimized energy
consumption and anticipatory display.
The set start mode activates when drive-ready
state is turned on.
Additional information:
1.
Press the button.
Efficient mode, refer to page 325.
Max Range, refer to page 327.
2. Select the desired mode.
3. "Settings"
Theater Mode
Mode for a luxurious entertainment experience
for rear-seat occupants.
4. "Start mode"
5. Select the desired mode.
Handling characteristics are set in a comfort-
oriented manner.
My Modes Design
Specific depictions of a mode can be shown on
the control display under My Modes Design.
More My Modes
Depending on the vehicle equipment, more My
Modes are available that change the ambiance
in the vehicle interior:
1.
Press the button.
2. "My Modes design"
Operation in rear
General information
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Expressive Mode.
Digital Art Mode.
Relax Mode.
Silent Mode.
Some modes can be selected in the rear using
BMW Touch Command.
Selecting My Modes
For safety reasons, it is not always possible to
change My Modes, e.g., when drive-off assis-
tance is enabled or if vehicle handling is influ-
enced as a result.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Switch mode"
3. Select the desired mode.
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Overview
Safety information
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
BMW Touch Command is located in the door
handle of the rear doors.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
Selecting My Modes
1.
Tap on the icon.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
2. "My Modes"
3. Select the desired mode.
Additional information:
BMW Touch Command, refer to page 62
My Programs
Functional requirements
Various requirements must be met for these
programs.
Principle
My Programs allows various vehicle functions
to be balanced with one another in the vehicle
interior. For example, the interior lighting, air
conditioning, and music selection can be ad-
justed. This can help the driver to concentrate
when driving, for example.
Vitalize Program:
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Selector lever position D is engaged.
All doors are closed.
An entertainment source is enabled.
The automatic climate control is on.
General information
My Programs can be selected in parallel with
My Modes.
Theater Mode from My Modes is not se-
lected.
Rear Seat View Program:
The following programs are available, depend-
ing on vehicle equipment:
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The vehicle is equipped with an interior
camera.
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Vitalize Program.
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The automatic climate control is on.
Rear Seat View Program.
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My Programs in detail
Driving off
Engage a gear position and step on the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
Program
Description
The parking brake is released automatically.
Vitalize
Program.
This program lasts three mi-
nutes and vitalizes the interior,
e.g., with climate control and
light pulses as well as audio ef-
fects.
Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa-
tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.
Additional information:
Rear Seat This program creates an at-
View Pro- mosphere that promotes sleep
Automatic Hold, refer to page 148.
gram.
for the rear occupants.
Parking brake
Activating/deactivating My
Programs
Principle
1.
Apps menu
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling away when it is parked.
2. "All apps"
3. Select the desired program:
Safety information
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"VITALIZE"
"REAR SEAT VIEW"
Warning
4. Select the desired settings.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
This program may deactivate automatically,
e.g., if the vehicle's operating state is changed
or a functional requirement is no longer being
met.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Drive-off assistant
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Set the parking brake.
Principle
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
On inclines, in selector lever position D or R,
this system prevents the vehicle from rolling
opposite the set driving direction and provides
drive-off support.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Selector lever position B
The system prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when the vehicle has come to a standstill
and the accelerator pedal is not pressed.
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The parking brake is engaged and transmis-
sion lock is engaged.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function.
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Establishing standby.
Press and hold the parking brake but-
ton. The vehicle brakes hard for as long
as the parking brake button is pressed.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,
and the brake lights illuminate.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking brake is engaged and the trans-
mission lock is set when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Engaging the parking brake
automatically
Overview
In some situations, the parking brake is en-
gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic
Hold.
Additionally, the system can be set to auto-
matically engaging the parking brake when the
drive-ready state is turned off.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
Parking brake
6. Select the desired setting.
Setting the parking brake
In selector lever position N, the parking brake
will not be engaged automatically.
With a stationary vehicle
Press the parking brake button.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red.
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Releasing the parking brake
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
Releasing the parking brake manually
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
1. Turn on standby state.
2.
Push the parking brake button while
pressing the brake pedal.
2.
3.
Press the parking brake button.
Press the parking brake button
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
The transmission lock remains engaged
until a gear position is selected.
again after 2 seconds.
The Check Control messages for the park-
ing brake go out.
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive off.
Possible function-related noises are nor-
mal.
The indicator light indicates that the
parking brake is ready for operation
again.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
Using the parking brake via iDrive
The parking brake can be engaged or disen-
gaged via iDrive. Additionally, further informa-
tion is displayed.
Automatic Hold
Principle
1.
Apps menu
Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-
matically applying and releasing the brake,
e.g., when driving off on inclines or in stop-
and-go traffic.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is station-
ary.
6. Select the desired setting.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
General information
The parking brake is automatically engaged
under the following conditions:
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If drive-ready state is turned off.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The driver’s door is open for more than one
second and no pedal is pressed during this
time.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
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If the parking brake is used to brake the
vehicle to a stop while driving.
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In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Automatic Hold
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Set the parking brake.
Activating Automatic Hold
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
2.
Press the button.
The LED illuminates.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
The indicator light illuminates green.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle
Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s
door is closed.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
After stopping, the vehicle is automat-
ically secured against rolling away as
soon as the indicator light illuminates
green.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Automatic parking brake application
The parking brake is automatically set if drive-
ready state is switched off while the vehicle is
being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle
is exited.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set automatically if
the drive-ready state was switched off while
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the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated in this case.
Driving off
Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically and the
indicator light of the parking brake is no longer
illuminated.
The vehicle may roll back slightly when driving
off, depending on the load.
Use the parking brake as needed to prevent
the vehicle from rolling back when driving off.
Deactivate Automatic Hold
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The indicator light goes out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
also press the brake pedal when deactivating.
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