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When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Start/Stop button
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Ignition off
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button again, but do not depress the
brake.
Double-clutch transmission:
The engine starts if the brake is
depressed while pressing the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button again, and do not press on the
clutch pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the
clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop
button is pressed.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition on
Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button but do not depress the brake.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/
Stop button, and do not press on the clutch
pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths
of time.
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When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are switched off.
The ignition switches off automatically:
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When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.◀
While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low
beams are switched off.
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
Radio ready state
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Activate radio ready state:
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When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
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After approx. 8 minutes.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Double-clutch transmission
Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Hints
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
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Engine stop
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function
Hints
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Take the remote control with you
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Semi-automatic mode
After every start of the engine, the Auto Start
Stop function is in the last selected state, refer
to page 67. When the Auto Start Stop func‐
tion is active, it is available when the vehicle is
traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx.
5 km/h.
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 205.
Engine stop
Manual transmission
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
Switching off the engine
Manual transmission:
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
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Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
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The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
Double-clutch transmission:
Double-clutch transmission
Switching off the engine
1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to
a stop.
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The selector lever is in transmission posi‐
tion D.
Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐
er's door is closed.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
The display indicates that the
automatic engine start-stop
function is ready for an auto‐
matic engine start.
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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
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The hood was unlocked.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been satis‐
fied.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
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External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
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Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.
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The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.
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The steering wheel is turned.
Double-clutch transmission: Change of the
transmission from D to N, R or D/S.
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The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
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Double-clutch transmission: Accelerating
while simultaneously applying the brake.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
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The vehicle begins rolling.
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After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
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Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐
cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de‐
pressed a number of times in succession.
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with a double-clutch transmission
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Manual transmission:
The concept
The clutch pedal is pressed.
Double-clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐
gine stop can be actively prevented.
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After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
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Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
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Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.
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Then press the brake pedal with normal
braking force.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches of the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Using the button
Parking brake
The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Press the button.
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LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
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Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
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Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator
pedal
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐
erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function:
Automatic release for manual
transmission
Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen‐
gages when the clutch pedal is released.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lamps light
up.
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically released:
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Engine on.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
Gear engaged.
Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Engine power is sufficient to drive off.
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
Inadvertent operation of the clutch pedal
Make sure that the clutch pedal is not
Releasing
operated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehi‐
cle is set in motion when the clutch is released,
and there is a risk of an accident.◀
With the ignition switched on:
Manual transmission: Press the switch
while the brake or clutch pedal is
pressed.
Malfunction
Double-clutch transmission: Press the switch
while pressing on the brake pedal.
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, for example, when
leaving it.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
After a power failure
Automatic Release
Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure
For automatic release, operate the accelerator
pedal.
The parking brake should only be put into op‐
eration again if it was manually released due to
an interruption in the supply of electrical
power. Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that
the parking brake will function properly.◀
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Subject to the following requirements, the
parking brake is automatically released by op‐
eration of the accelerator pedal:
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Engine on.
Drive position engaged.
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Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
2.
Press the switch while the brake is
depressed or transmission position P is
engaged.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
High beams, headlamp flasher
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
Do not fold in the exterior mirror while
driving and when the turn signals/warning
flashers are working, or else the additional
flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐
ger be in the prescribed position and will be
difficult to see.◀
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High beams, arrow 1.
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Using turn signals
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the
wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
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No wiper operation on dry windshield
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To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
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Switching on
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. At temperatures below
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
The wipers switch to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Switching off and brief wipe
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Brief wipe: press down once.
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Rain sensor, sensitivity
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
Turn the thumbwheel.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Washer fluid
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
M double-clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
Washer fluid reservoir
The concept
Adding washer fluid
The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automatic shift transmission with
two clutches and partial transmissions in which
the gears can be changed without interrupting
the tractive force.
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
The operation is via the shift lever or two shift
paddles on the steering wheel.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Functions
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Sequential mode or drive mode.
Various drive programs, Drivelogic.
Upshifting display, Shift Lights.
Automatic downshifting and protection
from misshifting even in sequential mode.
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Launch Control.
Automatic double-clutching.
Low Speed Assistant.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Selector lever, transmission positions
At a glance
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
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R: reverse gear.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
N: neutral.
Center position, forward position.
+: manual upshifting.
-: manual downshifting.
D/S: switch between drive mode and se‐
quential mode.
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Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g.
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐
ator pedal past the resistance point, and pull
the left shift paddle once or push the shift lever
forward once.
Engaging the transmission position
Pull or push lever in the corresponding direc‐
tion.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in
D/S direction.
The engaged transmission position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐
cally changed.
With the transmission position engaged, the
vehicle can be moved very slowly when ma‐
neuvering or in stop and go traffic. To do this,
depress the accelerator briefly while the vehi‐
cle is stationary.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g.
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐
ator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the
selector lever in the D/S direction.
Shift lock
To shift out of neutral, apply the brake while
the vehicle is stationary.
P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to
6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, switch between
forward and reverse gear.
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After the engine is switched off in ignition
off, refer to page 63, if position R or D is
engaged.
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If the ignition is switched off and position N
is engaged.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can then roll.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Sequential mode
S Sequential mode
Use the shift paddles or the shift lever to up‐
shift or downshift without letting off the gas.
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Engaged gear, arrow 1.
Selected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
Automatic Functions:
page 74, arrow 2.
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Upshifting or downshifting is done only if
the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.
For example, there is no downshifting if the
engine speed is too high.
Drive mode
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Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.
Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐
pendent minimum speed, the transmission
is automatically downshifted.
Selected driving program,
Drivelogic, refer to
page 74, arrow 2.
It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, e. g.
on icy roads.
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2: relaxed driving.
3: sporty driving.
Note
When the external temperature is very low, the
display may not work. Current driving direction
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever
position.
In Sequential mode
Choice of three driving programs:
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1: comfortable shifting operations.
2: sporty, fast shifting operations.
Gear change
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.
3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 75.
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Se‐
quential mode.
Selecting driving program using
rocker switch in center console
Using the selector lever
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To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
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To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
Using the shift paddles on the steering
wheel
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Selecting driving program using
M Drive
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Settings"
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Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
3. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
Drivelogic
Various driving programs are available.
4.
Select the symbol.
5. "Mode"
After each switch between Sequential mode
and Drive mode, the last program selected is
an active.
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
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"D": drive mode
Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐
gram 1 is active in Drive mode.
"S": sequential mode.
7. "Shift position"
In Drive mode
Choice of three driving programs:
8. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
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1: efficient driving.
9. Selecting another driving program.
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When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
3. With the engine running, lightly apply the
brakes with the left foot.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
4. While the vehicle is stationary, press the
selector lever forward and hold it.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.
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5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.
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6. If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.
Risk of an accident
Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐
erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and
there is risk of an accident.◀
7. Release brake. When the selector lever is
released, the vehicle accelerates. Keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Display in the instrument cluster
Selected driving program corre‐
sponds to the number of illumi‐
nated fields.
Hints
Launch Control is available only after a certain
distance has been driven.
Did not use Launch Control during the break-
in, refer to page 160, period.
Launch Control
The concept
To maintain driving stability, always activate
DSC if possible.
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
Shift Lights
The concept
Component wear
Shift Lights in the Head-Up Display indicate
the optimum shifting point in Sequential mode,
refer to page 73. Thus, with a sporty driving
style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is
achieved.
Do not use Launch Control too often;
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Activate Launch Control
Display in the Head-up Display
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 118.
2. Select Sequential mode with driving pro‐
gram 3.
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Current engine speed is lightly highlighted
in the display.
Overheating
Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the
transmission may overheat.◀
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐
ment.
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a
stop.
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Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire speed display flashes.
System limits
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect
the engine. Speeds in this range must be
avoided.
This transmission has an overheating protec‐
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch
from extreme stress.
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Indicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
Displaying Shift Lights
Shift Lights can only be displayed in M view,
refer to page 132.
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐
quent starts.
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Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to
page 132.
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,
shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐
sion to cool down.
2. "Settings"
3. "Head-Up Display"
4. "Displayed information"
5. "M View"
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐
wise, the transmission may overheat.
Low Speed Assistant
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at
very low speeds. The vehicle travels at walking
speed and automatically controls the speed of
the engine.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 76.
M Driving Dynamics Control
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the
brakes in the process.
The concept
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal
movements.
Activating
1. Engage a driving position.
2. Briefly tap the accelerator petal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
Programs
Response behavior options:
▷
"Efficient": comfortable. Minimal fuel con‐
sumption.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse gear.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.
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Driving
Controls
▷
▷
"Sport": sporty, dynamic.
Manual transmission
"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics.
Shifting
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
Selecting a channel
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
3.
Select the symbol.
Reverse gear
4. Select the desired channel.
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷
▷
Using the button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster
Engine Dynamics Control with selected
program with activated Display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
refer to page 84.
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