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Driving
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Safety measures
When switching off the ignition, the selector
lever position P is selected automatically if the
selector lever position D or R is selected.
The ignition is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is station‐
ary and the engine is off:
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When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
Start/Stop button
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
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When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are switched off.
Steptronic transmission: the en‐
gine starts with the brake pedal
pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.
While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
Ignition on
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop
button, and do not press on the brake pedal at
the same time.
Radio ready state
General information
In the radio-ready state, certain power con‐
sumers remain ready for operation.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
Activating
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
With the engine running, press the Start/Stop
button.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically acti‐
vates the radio-ready state when the door is
opened if the lights are switched off or the day‐
time running lights are activated.
Ignition off
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop
button again without stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
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The radio-ready state remains active if, for in‐
stance the ignition is automatically switched
off for the following reasons:
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
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Opening or closing the driver's door.
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
NOTE
In the case of repeated starting attempts
Switching off automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally in the following situations:
or repeated starting in quick succession, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is
a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated
starting in quick succession.◀
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After approx. 8 minutes.
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.
Steptronic transmission
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Starting the engine
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
Engine stop
Safety information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
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Set the parking brake.
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WARNING
General information
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/
Stop function is active, it is available when the
vehicle is traveling faster than about
3 mph/5 km/h.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
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Set the parking brake.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Steptronic transmission:
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.
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The brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.
Before driving into a vehicle wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,
observe instructions for going into an auto‐
matic vehicle wash, refer to page 244.
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The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
Displays in the instrument cluster
1. Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
The display indicates that the
Auto Start/Stop function is
ready for an Automatic engine
start.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
Auto Start/Stop function
Concept
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
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External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
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The vehicle's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.
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The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
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After driving in reverse.
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Excessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
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The steering wheel is turned.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
At higher elevations.
Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.
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Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.
The parking assistant is activated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
Selector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.
Excessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.
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Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
Using the button
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Steptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press
the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
Press button.
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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
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LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
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The hood was unlocked.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
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Set the parking brake.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
Steptronic transmission:
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
2. Set the parking brake.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Overview
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Parking brake
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
The LED lights up.
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The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Automatic Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
The indicator light lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
A Check Control message is displayed.
General information
Under the following conditions, Automatic
Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐
ing brake is set:
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
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The engine is switched off.
Releasing
A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.
Releasing manually
With the ignition switched on:
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The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐
still using the parking brake.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or se‐
lector lever position P is set.
The indicator light switches from green
to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
The LED and indicator light go out.
Safety information
The parking brake is released.
WARNING
Automatic release in cars with
Steptronic transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
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Engine on.
Drive mode engaged.
Driver buckled in and doors closed.
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
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NOTE
The LED and the letters AUTO H light up.
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate
Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle
wash.◀
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating
When deactivating, additionally depress the
brake pedal if the vehicle is being held by Au‐
tomatic Hold.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Press button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Driving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐
tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐
ing to a standstill.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
The indicator light lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
Overview
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator light goes out.
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
Automatic Hold
The parking brake is not set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Activating
Automatic Hold remains activated during the
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/
Stop function.
This function can be activated when the driv‐
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
Press button.
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Malfunction
Using turn signals
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to
the resistance point.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Using iDrive:
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
Turn signal
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights
on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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Switching on
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High beams on, arrow 1.
High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance
point.
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Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
Washer/wiper system
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
General information
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Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause
them to become worn more quickly.
Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐
hicle comes to standstill.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Safety information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.◀
Switching off and brief wipe
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀
Press the lever down.
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To switch off from fast wiper speed: press
down twice.
To switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.
Brief wipe: press down once.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di‐
rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper opera‐
tion is preset.
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Safety information
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
washes. There is a risk of property damage.
Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀
Windshield and headlamp washer
system
Activating/deactivating
Safety information
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀
NOTE
Press button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use
the washer system when the washer fluid res‐
ervoir is empty.◀
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:
LED in wiper lever lights up.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐
tion is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐
cally activated again.
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NOTE
Cleaning
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. With frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly
vertical position
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the wind‐
shield in the fold-away position.
Folding down the wipers
General information
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐
tions.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
Safety information
2. Switch on the ignition.
WARNING
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.◀
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Do not add silicon-containing additives to the
washer fluid.◀
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
NOTE
Mixing different windshield washer con‐
centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the
washing system. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not mix different windshield
washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐
serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐
vided on the containers.◀
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Overview
Safety information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐
erating materials out of reach of children.
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 ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead
to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.◀
Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the
functions of an automatic transmission with
the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
NOTE
Silicon-containing additives in the
washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on
the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐
ing system. There is a risk of property damage.
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After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
page 65, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 65, and when selector
lever position R or D is set.
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
If, with the vehicle stationary and the selec‐
tor lever in position D or R, the driver's
safety belt unbuckled, the driver's door is
opened, and the brake pedal is not de‐
pressed.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Engaging selector lever positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
▷
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
Functional requirements
Only when the engine is running and the brake
pedal is depressed is it possible to change
from selector lever position P to another selec‐
tor lever position.
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:
Reverse R
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Unintentional shifting into selector lever
position R.
Neutral N
In selector lever position N, the vehicle may be
pushed or roll without engine power, for in‐
stance in vehicle washes; see the Care chap‐
ter.
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Unintentional shifting from selector lever
position P into another selector lever posi‐
tion.
1. Press and hold the button to release the
selector lever lock.
Parking position P
Selector level position, for instance for parking
the vehicle.
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in
selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally in the following situations:
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2. With the driver's safety belt fastened,
briefly push the selector lever in the de‐
sired direction, past a resistance point, if
needed. The selector lever automatically
returns to the center position when re‐
leased.
Activating the sport program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Engaging selector lever position P
Ending the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual mode M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
mode.
Press button P.
Activating manual mode
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re‐
sistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport program M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driv‐
ing style. The transmission, for instance shifts
up later and the shifting times are shorter.
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐
tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the se‐
lector lever forward or pull it backward, ar‐
row 2.
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Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
Switching into manual mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode perma‐
nently.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, for instance M1.
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode tempora‐
rily.
Shifting
To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
Switching into automatic mode
The transmission continues shifting automati‐
cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
In selector lever position D, 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.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
prevent automatic upshifting in M/S
manual mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:
Shifting
▷
▷
▷
DSC deactivated.
TRACTION activated.
SPORT+ activated.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐
down.
▷
▷
To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.
To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
General information
Shifting
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
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Controls
Driving
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll‐
ing away.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 184, period.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.
Functional requirements
3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐
row 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, ar‐
row N, until selector lever position N is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start with launch control
A Check Control message is displayed.
While the engine is running:
1.
Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Release the selector lever.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmis‐
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, be‐
fore Launch Control can be used again.
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding
conditions, when used again.
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Driving
Controls
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control again.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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