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Driving
CONTROLS
Driving
Start/Stop button
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.
Driving off
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Additional information:
3. Engage the desired selector lever position,
e.g., D or R.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
4. Release the parking brake.
Start/Stop button
5. To drive off, release the brake pedal and
press the accelerator pedal.
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button turns drive-
ready state on/off.
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.
General information
Drive-ready state turns on when the brake
pedal is pressed while pushing the Start/Stop
button.
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With a stationary vehicle and drive-ready
state turned on, as soon as the selector
lever position P is exited.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again turns
drive-ready state back off and turns standby
state back on.
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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.
Additional information:
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Drive-ready state, refer to page 43.
Standby state, refer to page 43.
Overview
Auto Start/Stop function
Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
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Functional limitations
General information
The engine does not switch off automatically in
situations like the following:
The Auto Start/Stop function switches to
standby whenever the engine is started using
the Start/Stop button.
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In case of a steep downhill grade.
The function is activated at low speeds.
Brake pedal was not depressed hard
enough.
Engine stop
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When the ambient temperature is high and
automatic climate control is switched on.
Functional requirements
The engine is switched off automatically when
stopping under the following conditions:
Vehicle interior has not yet been heated or
cooled as desired.
When window condensation is possible and
automatic climate control is switched on.
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi-
tion D.
Engine or other components are not at op-
erating temperature.
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The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is
held by Automatic Hold.
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Engine cooling is required.
Vehicle battery is deeply discharged.
At higher elevations.
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The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-
er's door is closed.
The hood is unlocked.
Manual engine stop
If the engine was not switched off automati-
cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can
be switched off manually:
For stop-and-go traffic.
After driving in reverse.
Without Mild Hybrid technology: Wheels are
at a sharp angle or steering wheel is being
turned.
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Depress the brake pedal forcefully again
from the current pedal position.
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Selector lever position is S or R.
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Engage selector lever position P.
When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,
the engine switches off.
Starting the engine
Functional requirements
The engine starts automatically under the fol-
lowing preconditions:
Air conditioning system when the
engine is switched off
The air flow from the air conditioning system is
reduced when the engine is switched off.
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By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: step on
the accelerator pedal.
Display in the instrument cluster
The display in the instrument
cluster indicates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready for
an automatic engine start.
Driving off
Accelerating as usual after starting the engine.
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Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
Depending on vehicle equipment: Via
iDrive
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Auto Start/Stop"
6. Select the desired setting.
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Hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started using the Start/
Stop button.
Via selector lever position or drive
mode
The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated by
the following:
System limits
Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-
tivated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
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With selector lever position S.
In driving mode: "SPORT".
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Vehicle interior is extremely hot when the
cooling is on.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
If the engine stops automatically, the vehicle
can be parked safely, for example to leave it.
Vehicle interior is extremely cold when the
heating is on.
When window condensation is possible and
automatic climate control is switched on.
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
Without mild hybrid technology:
In case of a steering operation.
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Drive-ready state is switched off.
Standby state is switched on.
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When changing selector lever position from
D or P.
Selector lever position P is engaged au-
tomatically.
In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-
tery.
2. Set the parking brake.
When starting an oil level measurement.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-
sons, for instance if no driver is detected.
Deactivating the system manually
Principle
In certain driving situations, e.g., traffic jams,
it may be helpful to deactivate Auto Start/
Stop manually. The engine will then no longer
switch off automatically.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. You may con-
tinue driving. Have the vehicle checked by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
If this function is deactivated while the engine
is being stopped automatically, the engine will
start.
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P is engaged automatically
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally in situations such as the following:
Principle
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After drive-ready state is switched off, if se-
lector lever position R, D, or S is engaged.
The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's
automatic transmission. With shift paddles, it
offers the option of manual shifting if needed.
After standby is switched off, if selector
lever position N is engaged.
The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is opened while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D, S,
or R is engaged.
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
your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,
e.g., by applying the parking brake.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-
lector lever position P is engaged and the
parking brake is engaged. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle may begin to move.
Additional information:
Parking brake, refer to page 138.
Selector lever positions
Engaging selector lever positions
Gear position D
Selector lever position for normal driving. All
gears for forward travel are activated automat-
ically.
General information
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.
R reverse gear
In certain situations, e.g., to rock free on snow,
it is possible to shift between reverse gear and
gear position D without pressing the brake.
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
drive, for instance in car washes, in selector
lever position N.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible
to change from selector lever position P to an-
other selector lever position.
Parking position P
The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical prerequisites are
met.
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive
in selector lever position P.
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Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Fasten driver's seat belt.
NOTICE
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 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.
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing
on the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, loosen the belt.
3. If necessary, open the door.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Engage selector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
Engaging selector lever position P
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis-
played.
The vehicle can roll.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally after approximately 35 minutes.
If the system is not operational, you may not
be able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Press the button.
The parking brake is applied and the
transmission lock is engaged.
Additional information:
Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,
refer to page 132.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
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.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-
sistance point at the full throttle position.
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S Sport mode
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
Principle
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.
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier han-
dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, secure
the vehicle against rolling away, for instance
with a wheel chock.
Activating the Sport program
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three
times without pressing the brake.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the selector lever to position N until
position N is shown on the selector lever.
An appropriate Check Control message is
displayed.
Pull the selector lever from selector lever posi-
tion D to D/S.
4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous
area and secure it against rolling away.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti-
vated.
Shift paddles
Ending the Sport program
Pull the selector lever to D/S.
Principle
The shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to change gears manually.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Displays in the instrument cluster
General information
The selector lever position is
displayed, for example P.
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and
road speeds.
Even in manual mode, the transmission shifts
automatically in certain situations, e.g., when
speed limits are reached.
Temporary manual mode
In selector lever position D, pulling a shift pad-
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.
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The engaged gear is also displayed in the in-
strument cluster, for instance D1.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
After conservative driving in manual mode
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
paddles for a certain amount of time, the
transmission switches back to automatic
mode.
Advanced mode
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Step-
tronic transmission offers an advanced mode
with adapted shift characteristics.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode:
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Pull and hold the right shift paddle until D is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Automatic downshift to lowest possible
gear.
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In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
If the left shift paddle is pulled and held, the
Steptronic transmission automatically shifts
down to the lowest possible gear.
Continuous manual mode
In Sport program S, pulling a shift paddle
switches to manual mode M permanently.
Avoid automatic upshifting in manual
mode.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance M1.
In manual mode, the Steptronic transmis-
sion does not shift up automatically when
speed limits are reached.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode:
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Pull and hold the right shift paddle until S is
displayed on the instrument cluster.
There is no downshifting for kickdown.
Enabling advanced mode
The advanced mode is enabled in manual
mode when Dynamic Stability Control is disa-
bled.
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
Pull the selector lever to D/S.
When M2 is set manually while the vehicle is
stationary, the transmission will no longer shift
back to M1. This shift behavior is maintained
until M1 is engaged manually or manual mode
M is exited.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the ad-
vanced mode can also be enabled in manual
mode as follows, for example:
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"SPORT PLUS": Setting under Drive in
Sport Mode in My Modes.
Shifting
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Increased driving dynamics enabled.
Launch Control
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on roads with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
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Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.
Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.
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Launch Control stays on as long as the
Launch Control information is displayed
and the accelerator pedal is not released.
General information
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Repeated use during a trip
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
After Launch Control has been used, the trans-
mission must cool down for a short time before
Launch Control can be used again. Launch
Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions
when used again.
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in
the vehicle.
Additional information:
Break-in, refer to page 310.
After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic
Stability Control as soon as possible.
Functional requirement
Launch Control can be used when the engine
is at operating temperature. The engine is at
operating temperature after an uninterrupted
trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF without
Launch Control mode.
Driving off with Launch Control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Engage forward gear.
Sport Boost function
3.
Activate drive mode.
Principle
4. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:
"SPORT PLUS".
The SPORT BOOST function can be used for
upcoming acceleration, for example.
5. With the left foot, press down forcefully on
the brake.
The system prepares the vehicle for the up-
coming acceleration process. The response
characteristics of the accelerator pedal be-
come more sporty.
6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down and hold.
Launch Control information is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
General information
7. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
The Sport Boost function is operated with the
shift paddles on the steering wheel.
8. Release the brake within a few seconds of
the Launch Control information illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting is performed automatically as
long as the Launch Control information is
displayed and the accelerator pedal is not
released.
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To restart the countdown, pull and hold the left
shift paddle again until the countdown is reset.
Overview
Stopping the function
The function is automatically interrupted if the
countdown has reached 0 or if the function
was used in the acceleration process.
Deactivating the function
Pull and hold the right shift paddle until this
display goes out.
The shift paddles for the Sport Boost function
are located on the steering wheel.
My Modes
Display in the instrument cluster
Principle
My Modes influence vehicle handling and the
customizable effects for the overall experience
inside the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the
situation using the various My Modes.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
systems are affected, for example:
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Arrow 1: The function is active.
Arrow 2: Countdown, the function is active.
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Drivetrain.
Arrow 3: The function is used for maximum
acceleration.
Steering.
Chassis.
Cruise control.
Using the function
1. SPORT BOOST: Pull and hold the left shift
paddle until this display appears, arrow 1.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Comfort features in the vehicle interior.
BMW IconicSounds.
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The function is active.
A countdown is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster, arrow 2.
2. Before the countdown changes to 0, press
the accelerator pedal.
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The vehicle accelerates.
BOOST: This display is shown on the
instrument cluster, arrow 3.
The countdown can be restarted, for example
if the function cannot be used immediately.
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Additional information:
Overview
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 214.
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Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-
fer to page 215.
Efficient Mode
Driving mode for a consumption optimized set-
ting with anticipatory display.
Additional information:
My Modes
Efficient mode, refer to page 318.
More My Modes
Depending on the vehicle equipment, more My
Modes are available that change the ambiance
in the vehicle interior:
Displays in the instrument cluster
If applicable, the driving mode
selected is displayed on the in-
strument cluster.
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Expressive Mode.
Digital Art Mode.
Relax Mode.
Silent Mode.
My Modes in detail
Selecting My Modes
General information
Various My Modes are available depending on
vehicle equipment.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Switch mode"
Some My Modes affect vehicle handling. As
such, these are also referred to as drive
modes.
3. Select the desired mode.
Configuring My Modes
Some My Modes can be configured individu-
ally.
Personal Mode
Driving mode for comfort oriented settings.
Sport Mode
Driving mode for increased agility of the vehi-
cle.
1.
Press the button.
2. Select the desired mode.
3. "Settings"
Individual settings, e.g., for driving dynamics,
chassis, and drive system, can be configured
as needed.
4. Select the desired settings.
"SPORT PLUS": Under Driving Dynamics, this
setting deactivates Dynamic Stability Control,
thus limiting driving stability.
Changing the start mode
Some My Modes can be set as the start mode.
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The set start mode activates when drive-ready
state is turned on.
Safety information
Warning
1.
Press the button.
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.
2. Select the desired mode.
3. "Settings"
4. "Start mode"
5. Select the desired mode.
My Modes Design
Specific depictions of a mode can be shown on
the control display under My Modes Design.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
1.
Press the button.
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 design"
My 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.
Functional requirements
Various requirements must be met for these
programs.
Vitalize Program:
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Selector lever position D is engaged.
All doors are closed.
General information
My Programs can be selected in parallel with
My Modes.
An entertainment source is enabled.
The automatic climate control is on.
The following programs are available, depend-
ing on vehicle equipment:
Rear Seat View Program:
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The vehicle is equipped with an interior
camera.
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Vitalize Program.
Rear Seat View Program.
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The automatic climate control is on.
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Additional information:
My Programs in detail
Automatic Hold, refer to page 140.
Program
Description
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.
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling away when it is parked.
Rear Seat This program creates an at-
View Pro- mosphere that promotes sleep
gram.
Safety information
for the rear occupants.
Warning
Activating/deactivating My
Programs
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.
1.
Apps menu
2. "All apps"
3. Select the desired program:
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"VITALIZE"
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
"REAR SEAT VIEW"
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Set the parking brake.
4. Select the desired settings.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
This program may deactivate automatically,
e.g., if the vehicle's operating state is changed
or a functional requirement is no longer being
met.
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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.
Drive-off assistant
Principle
On inclines, in selector lever position D, S, or
R, this system prevents the vehicle from rolling
opposite the set driving direction and provides
drive-off support.
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:
Driving off
Engage a gear position and step on the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
The parking brake is released automatically.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa-
tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,
and the brake lights illuminate.
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"
Parking brake
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
Setting the parking brake
6. Select the desired setting.
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.
Releasing the parking brake
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red.
Releasing the parking brake manually
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
The parking brake is engaged and
transmission lock is engaged.
2.
Push the parking brake button while
pressing the brake pedal.
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
The transmission lock remains engaged
until a gear position is selected.
Press and hold the parking brake but-
ton. The vehicle brakes hard for as long
as the parking brake button is pressed.
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Possible function-related noises are nor-
mal.
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive off.
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
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.
1.
Apps menu
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.
General information
The parking brake is automatically engaged
under the following conditions:
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
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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.
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated.
Safety information
1. Turn on standby state.
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.
2.
3.
Press the parking brake button.
Press the parking brake button
again after 2 seconds.
The Check Control messages for the park-
ing brake go out.
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
the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated in this case.
Overview
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.
Automatic Hold
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Driving
CONTROLS
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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