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Driving
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Driving
▷ If the driver's or front passenger door is
opened when exiting the vehicle, with drive-
ready state switched off manually.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, 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 ob‐
served.
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐
pletely, so that drive-ready state is main‐
tained.
Radio-ready state remains active if, for instance
standby state is automatically switched off for
the following reasons:
▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.
▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
Start/Stop button, drive-ready
state
▷ When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Concept
The following ready states can be
attained by pressing the Start/
Stop button:
Standby state on
Switching on standby state corresponds to
switching on the ignition on conventional vehi‐
cles.
▷ Radio-ready state on/off.
▷ Standby state on/off.
Press the Start/Stop button, but do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
▷ Activate/deactivate drive-ready state.
To activate drive-ready state, you need to press
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.
The drive-ready state cannot be activated as
long as the charging cable is connected, refer to
page 194.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off standby state and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Switching radio-ready state on/off
The radio-ready state is activated by pressing
the Start/Stop button in the following situations:
Information on standby state
If the engine is switched off and standby state is
switched on: the system automatically switches
to radio-ready state when the door is opened if
the lights are switched off or, if installed, the day‐
time running lights are switched on.
▷ When the engine is running.
▷ When drive-ready state is activated.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally:
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stance into a vehicle wash, heed the information
regarding washing in automatic vehicle washes,
refer to page 234.
Standby state off
Press the Start/Stop button again without step‐
ping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
Drive-ready state in detail
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off standby state and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Concept
The following are the different drive-ready state
variants:
Standby state is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is off:
▷ Electric drive-ready state, refer to page 95.
The vehicle is powered by the electric motor.
▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
▷ Starting of combustion engine, refer to
page 95.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐
pletely, so that drive-ready state is main‐
tained. This function is only available when
the low beams are switched off.
The vehicle is powered by the combustion
engine.
Safety information
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
Warning
▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
▷ When the doors are opened if there is no
other person sitting in the front seats.
The low beams switch to parking lights after ap‐
prox. 15 minutes of no use.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off. In or‐
der for the vehicle to be able to roll, for instance
into a vehicle wash, heed the information regard‐
ing washing in automatic vehicle washes, refer to
page 234.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ 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, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Drive-ready state
When drive-ready state is activated, the vehicle is
operational. Activated drive-ready state is the
equivalent of a running engine in conventional
vehicles. Deactivated drive-ready state is equiva‐
lent to switching the engine off.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians and
other traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐
hicle due to the lack of engine noise. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when drive-ready state is switched off. In
order for the vehicle to be able to roll, for in‐
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conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Functional requirements
Electric drive-ready state is possible, if the pre‐
requisites for electric driving, ePOWER, are fulfil‐
led.
Display on the Start/Stop button
General information
Display
READY indicates drive-ready
state.
Drive-ready state is also displayed
through light indicators on the
Start/Stop button.
Combustion engine start
Safety information
Lighting pulses orange
▷ After unlocking and opening the door.
▷ After switching off drive-ready state.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the lighting
becomes more intense.
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐
closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐
late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to
life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐
ficient ventilation.
Lighting lights up steady blue
After drive-ready state is switched on, light turns
blue. The vehicle is ready to drive. The READY
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. In
addition, a signal sounds.
Lighting off
Drive-ready state, standby state and radio-ready
state are switched off. The vehicle is in the idle
state. The charging cable may be connected.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Activating drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
Depending on the conditions, electric driving is
possible or the engine can be started.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Electric drive-ready state
General information
The vehicle is ready for driving without starting
the combustion engine.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
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Electric driving: ePOWER
Safety information
Warning
NOTICE
In the case of repeated starting attempts or re‐
peated starting in quick succession, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐
lytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of
damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in
quick succession.
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians and
other traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐
hicle due to the lack of engine noise. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Functional requirements
The combustion engine is started with Activate
drive-ready state, refer to page 95, under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
General information
In ePOWER, the vehicle is driven by electric
power only. ePOWER works automatically.
▷ The temperature of the hybrid system is too
high.
▷ The charge level or temperature of the high-
voltage battery is too low.
Depending on the charge state of the high-volt‐
age battery, maximum speed and range achieved
can vary.
Driving away
For electrical driving, certain conditions, refer to
page 96, must be satisfied.
1. Activate drive-ready state.
2. Apply the brake and engage the selector
lever in position D, SPORT or R.
The displays for the hybrid system are described
in the Displays chapter.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Drive away.
Functional requirements
▷ State of charge and temperature of the high-
voltage battery is sufficient.
Deactivating drive-ready state
After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises
due to operation of the hybrid system, such as
for cooling of the high-voltage battery.
▷ Selector lever position D or R engaged.
▷ The accelerator pedal is not depressed too
far.
After stopping the vehicle:
▷ The possible maximum speed for electric
driving is not exceeded.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake.
▷ The driver's door is closed.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
sounds. In case of longer idle times, follow the in‐
structions in the Care chapter, refer to page 238.
Auto eDRIVE
General information
Auto eDRIVE is activated by default when the ve‐
hicle is started via the Start/Stop button.
In Auto eDRIVE, the vehicle is driven in hybrid
mode corresponding to the various driving situa‐
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tions, i.e. the drive combines combustion engine
and electric motor. The respectively most effec‐
tive drive type is preferred.
Overview
Maintaining the charge state
Concept
If it is necessary to conserve the electrical range
for a later stage of the trip, for instance, the cur‐
rent charge state of the high-voltage battery can
be maintained with this function.
Activating MAX eDRIVE
Functional requirements
Press the button.
▷ The fuel level is sufficient.
▷ Selector lever position D is engaged.
▷ AUTO eDRIVE driving mode is activated.
▷ LED lights up: max eDRIVE is activated.
▷ LED goes out: max eDRIVE is deactivated.
Switching on/off
Display
1. "My Vehicle"
MAX eDRIVE is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "AUTO eDRIVE"
4. "Hold state of charge"
MAX eDRIVE
Display on the Control Display
General information
The vehicle is driven exclusively by electric
power.
The system can be set so that changes to the
eDRIVE setting are automatically shown on the
Control Display.
Via iDrive:
Notice
1. "My Vehicle"
At low external temperatures, the combustion
engine starts already at lower speeds prior to the
hybrid system reaching its operating tempera‐
ture.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. If necessary, "Pop-ups"
4. "eDRIVE"
If necessary, the speed limit may be deliberately
exceeded with the aid of kickdown, refer to
page 107. The combustion engine is automati‐
cally activated and switched into AUTO eDRIVE
mode.
Acoustic pedestrian protection
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
during electric driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
surroundings.
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As a result, other road users, for instance pedes‐
trians or cyclists, can better perceive the vehicle.
eBOOST
Accelerating quickly, such as when passing, re‐
quires the maximum available power from the
electric motor. To do this, depress the accelera‐
tor pedal firmly.
Driving with the combustion
engine: POWER
Energy recovery: CHARGE
Depending on the operating state, the combus‐
tion engine is automatically switched on:
▷ Selector lever position Sport is engaged.
▷ Speed for electric driving is exceeded.
Concept
The high-voltage battery is recharged in part
through energy recovery. The electric motor acts
as a generator when decelerating and converts
the kinetic energy into electrical energy.
▷ The high-voltage battery has an insufficient
charge.
▷ High-voltage battery is fully charged, for in‐
stance when driving downhill.
General information
Energy cannot be recovered in the following sit‐
uations:
▷ For improved traction, for instance on slip‐
pery roads.
▷ When accelerating heavily or on uphill grades.
▷ Selector lever position N is engaged.
▷ System-related demand from the hybrid
components.
▷ While driving stability control system DSC are
regulating, even if it is not indicated by an in‐
dicator light.
▷ Adapting to the course of the road when des‐
tination guidance is activated.
▷ The high-voltage battery is fully charged.
When reducing speed, the combustion engine is
switched off when the conditions for electric driv‐
ing, refer to page 96, are met.
▷ When temperature of the high-voltage bat‐
tery is very low or very high.
With cold external temperatures, it is possible
that the energy recovery is temporarily un‐
available after startup.
Assistance from the electric
motor
Functional requirements
Energy can be recovered if conditions such as
the following are met:
Concept
Depending on the operating state, the electric
motor provides assistance with additional propul‐
sive power.
▷ The vehicle is moving.
▷ Speed higher than approx. 12 mph/20 km/h.
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position D, R
or S.
ASSIST
▷ The high-voltage battery is not fully charged.
▷ Accelerator pedal is not operated.
During normal vehicle operation, the electric mo‐
tor assists the combustion engine, depending on
the situation.
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Overview
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Parking brake
Setting
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
With a stationary vehicle
▷ Set the parking brake.
Pull the switch.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking
brake is engaged automatically.
In some parking situations, the parking brake is
automatically engaged, when selector lever posi‐
tion P is engaged. In these cases, the parking
brake is released automatically when you leave
the selector lever position P.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
The indicator light lights up red, a signal
sounds and the brake lights light up.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
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 indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter goes out as soon as the parking brake
is ready for operation.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Turn signal
Automatic release
Turn signal in exterior mirror
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
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.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator pedal under
the following conditions:
Using turn signals
▷ Drive-ready state switched on.
▷ Drive mode engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure
the vehicle against rolling before exiting.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐
stance with a wheel chock, after existing the ve‐
hicle.
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the
lever to the resistance point.
After a power failure
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Via iDrive:
Re-activating the parking brake
1. Switch on standby state.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
reactivated. Some mechanical sounds associ‐
ated with this process are normal.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
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5. "One-touch turn signal"
Safety information
6. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
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 light indi‐
cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
NOTICE
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching on
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance
point.
Wiper system
▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
General information
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.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐
tion when released.
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Activating/deactivating
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
Press the lever down.
▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press
down twice.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the
LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: press
down once.
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not
start.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx.
15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically acti‐
vated again.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐
tion when released.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is
preset.
Safety information
Turn the thumbwheel.
With deactivated rain sensor: set the interval.
NOTICE
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sensor
sensitivity.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
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Windshield washer system
Safety information
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐
tions.
Safety information
NOTICE
Warning
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
Cleaning the windshield
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Pull the lever.
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch standby state on and off again.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
2. In frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically
heated while standby state is switched on.
3. Press the wiper lever up past the point of re‐
sistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
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until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
Safety information
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Warning
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful
substances and are flammable. There is a risk
of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
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 container.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
NOTICE
2. Switch on standby state.
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their
resting position and are ready again for oper‐
ation.
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided 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.
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▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Overview
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle opera‐
tion. All gears for forward travel are activated au‐
tomatically.
The reservoir is located under the cover between
the hood and the wiper linkage.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐
correct readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
N Neutral
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without en‐
gine power in selector lever position N, for in‐
stance in vehicle washes, refer to page 234.
When the drive-ready state is switched off, se‐
lector lever position P is engaged automatically.
Steptronic Sport transmission
Parking position P
Concept
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle.
The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐
tions of an automatic transmission with the pos‐
sibility of manual shifting, if needed.
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se‐
lector lever position P.
Safety information
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally in situations such as the following:
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
▷ After the drive-ready state is deactivated in
the radio-ready state, refer to page 93, or
standby state is switched off, refer to
page 94, when selector lever position D, M/S
or R is engaged.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal
is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary
and selector lever position D, M/S or R is en‐
gaged.
▷ 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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▷ After the standby state has been switched off
when selector lever position N is engaged.
selector lever automatically returns to the
center position when released.
On uphill and downhill grades, secure the vehicle
with the parking brake before shifting into selec‐
tor lever position P.
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.
Engaging selector lever position P
Functional requirements
Only when the engine is running, or 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 another selector lever
position.
The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical requirements are met.
Press button P.
Engaging selector lever position D, N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐
tion R.
▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐
sition P into another selector lever position.
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
1. Fasten driver's safety belt.
2. Press and hold the button to release the se‐
lector lever lock.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐
lector lever position N.
5. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
3. Push the selector lever in the desired direc‐
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The
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The vehicle can roll.
The SPORT indication is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The sport program of the vehicle
is activated.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
switch standby state off in vehicle washes.
Ending the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever
position P is automatically engaged after approx.
15 minutes.
Automatic termination
Pressing the Driving Dynamics Control or the
eDRIVE button terminates the vehicle's Sport
program.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 108.
The selector lever automatically moves back into
the original position.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Manual mode M/S
Concept
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐
ance point at the full throttle position.
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐
tor lever position D, arrow 1.
Sport program M/S
Concept
By activating the Sport program, the vehicle is
tuned for sporty driving.
Activating the Sport program
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the selector
lever position is changed. The engaged selector
lever position is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter, for instance M1, and in the Head-up Display,
for instance 1, where applicable.
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D.
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Shifting
Shifting
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automati‐
cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
▷ Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.
▷ Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.
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.
The shift paddles can be used only when Driving
with the combustion engine, refer to page 98.
If Auto eDrive is activated, the combustion en‐
gine starts first.
General information
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Switching into manual mode
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
After a shift paddle is actuated, the system
switches to manual mode.
Switching into automatic mode
General information
The transmission switches back to automatic
mode in the following situations:
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
▷ With selector position D: if there has been no
acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles
within a certain amount of time.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
▷ Keep the right shift paddle pulled until D is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Press the Start/Stop button. Standby state is
switched on.
2. Press and hold down brake pedal.
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3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐
row 1, and press the selector lever into selec‐
tor lever position N, arrow N.
Start with launch control
With the combustion engine running:
Selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
1.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. Engage selector lever position SPORT.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
4. Release the brake.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
5. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control again.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 182, period.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving
away with Launch Control.
Functional requirement
Launch Control is available when the combustion
engine is at operating temperature. The engine
is at operating temperature after an uninter‐
rupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
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