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Driving
Overview
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Start/Stop button
The Start/Stop button is located on the
center console.
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 driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
Drive-ready state cannot be turned on as long
as the charging cable is connected or the
charging socket cover is open.
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 47.
Standby state, refer to page 47.
Charging cable, refer to page 316.
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The state of high-voltage battery charge is
sufficient.
Drive-ready state in detail
Safety information
Warning
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The driver's door is closed.
Charging cable is detached.
The charging socket cover is closed.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Driving
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Turn on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position D, B or R.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
State of charge in strong temperature
fluctuations
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
In the case of strong temperature fluctuations
and a low state of charge of the high-voltage
battery, it may not be possible to start the ve-
hicle again at the beginning of the next trip.
Recharge vehicle with a low state of charge in
time.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
Selector lever positions
Display
2. Depress the brake pedal.
The engaged selector lever position is dis-
played in the instrument cluster and on the
selector lever.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
A signal tone sounds. Drive-ready state is
switched on.
Gear position D
Selector lever position for normal driving.
Display in the instrument cluster
The READY display indicates
that the vehicle is ready for driv-
ing.
The vehicle drives off slowly when the brake
pedal is released.
R reverse gear
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Driving off
N Neutral
Functional requirements
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
drive, for instance in car washes, in selector
lever position N.
Driving is possible when the following prereq-
uisites are met:
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Parking position P
Engaging selector lever positions
Selector lever position for parking the vehicle.
In selector lever position P, the drivetrain is
blocked and the parking brake is engaged.
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.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally in situations such as the following:
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After the drive-ready state is switched off
and selector lever position D, R or B is en-
gaged.
Functional requirements
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Only when the drive-ready state is switched
on and the brake pedal is depressed is it
possible to change from selector lever posi-
tion P to another selector lever position.
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If the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is opened while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D, R,
or B is engaged.
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The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical prerequisites are
met.
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After standby state is switched off, if selec-
tor lever position N is engaged.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure to en-
gage selector lever position P and apply the
parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle may be-
gin to move.
Before shifting out of selector lever position
P, remove the charging cable from the vehi-
cle; otherwise, the gearshift request will not
be executed.
Additional information:
Parking brake, refer to page 131.
Engage selector lever position R, N, D,
B
1. Fasten driver's seat belt.
B, gear position with high energy
recovery
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.
Principle
Selector lever position B is a gear position with
a high energy recovery.
Changing between selector lever position D
and B: pull selector lever to D/B.
General information
Selector lever position B offers the following
characteristics:
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High level of energy recovery when the ac-
celerator pedal is released.
Major deceleration when releasing the ac-
celerator pedal to a standstill of the vehicle.
The vehicle does not drive off when the
brake pedal is released.
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Engaging selector lever position P
Engaging selector lever position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk
of damage to property. Do not switch off
standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,
in a car wash.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Press the button.
2. Turn on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
4. Switch off drive-ready state.
The parking brake is applied and the
transmission lock is engaged.
When stopping the vehicle
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis-
played.
Selector lever position D or R
The vehicle can roll.
On inclines, the system prevents rolling back
against the set driving direction and provides
drive-off support.
Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever
position P is automatically engaged after ap-
prox. 35 minutes.
Selector lever position B
The system prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when the vehicle has come to a standstill
and the accelerator pedal is not pressed.
If the system is not operational, you may not
be able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Driving off
Engage a gear position and step on the accel-
erator pedal to drive off.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
The parking brake is released automatically.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
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.
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.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, secure
the vehicle against rolling away, for instance
with a wheel chock.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three
times without pressing the brake.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
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3. Press the selector lever to position N until
position N is shown on the selector lever.
surrounding traffic closely and actively inter-
vene where appropriate
An appropriate Check Control message is
displayed.
Warning
4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous
area and secure it against rolling away.
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians
and other road users might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropriate
Turning off drive-ready state
Park the vehicle. Noises from the electrical sys-
tem such as for cooling the high-voltage sys-
tem might still be audible.
After stopping the vehicle:
1. Apply brake and engage the parking brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Warning
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
tone sounds.
Without energy recovery, the braking effect
of the electric motor is unavailable. The vehi-
cle could roll further than anticipated. There
is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-
age. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate
The drive-ready state is switched off automat-
ically if the driver's seat belt is not buckled
when the driver's door is opened.
If leaving the vehicle stationary for longer pe-
riods, follow the instructions in the Mobility
chapter.
Additional information:
Accelerator pedal positions,
displays
Service life of the high-voltage battery, long
stationary periods, and taking the vehicle out
of service, refer to page 327.
Driving in detail: eDRIVE
Safety information
Warning
1
Deceleration and recuperative braking
Rolling
The braking effect of the electric motor can
be stronger than for a vehicle with combus-
tion engine. Abrupt braking and slow-down
may confuse other road users. There is a
risk of accident, injury, or property damage.
Carefully release the accelerator pedal. Ad-
just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
2
3
Acceleration or constant speed: ePOWER
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The vehicle is moving.
Deceleration and recuperative
braking
Selector lever position B, D or R is set.
The accelerator pedal is not depressed or
only slightly depressed.
Deceleration
The degree of the deceleration depends on
the selector lever position, the energy recovery
setting and the driving situation.
The energy recovery is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Additional information:
Depending on the degree of the deceleration,
the brake lights will come on without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Power gauge, refer to page 147.
Energy cannot be recovered in the following
situations, for instance:
Deceleration is very pronounced in selector
lever position B.
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Selector lever position N is engaged.
While drive stability control systems are ac-
tive or adjusting the vehicle, even though
this is not indicated by an indicator light.
During the deceleration, energy is recovered
and the high-voltage battery is charged.
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The high-voltage battery is fully charged.
Reduced deceleration
When temperature of the high-voltage bat-
tery is very low or very high.
Warning
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The drive's operating temperature is too
high.
Without energy recovery, the braking effect
of the electric motor is unavailable. The vehi-
cle could roll further than anticipated. There
is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-
age. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate
In winter the energy recovery may be tempora-
rily unavailable after startup.
Driving situations for energy recovery
If deceleration is foreseeable while driving, this
can be used for energy recovery.
In the event of danger such as with locked
wheels, energy recovery and thus deceleration
is reduced in order to prevent unstable driving
situations.
The following driving situations may be suita-
ble for this:
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Decelerating downhill.
Deceleration before a red traffic light.
Energy recovery
Energy recovery is also called recuperation.
Avoid late or strong braking. Instead, deceler-
ate the vehicle using energy recovery.
With energy recovery, the electric motors act
as alternators when decelerating and convert
the kinetic energy of the vehicle to electrical
energy.
Strength of recuperative braking
In selector lever position B, the energy recov-
ery is high and the deceleration is pronounced.
For driving in selector lever position D, the
strength of recuperative braking can be ad-
justed via iDrive.
The high-voltage battery is recharged in part
through energy recovery.
Energy can be recovered if the following condi-
tions are met:
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Adaptive energy recovery: energy recovery
and deceleration are automatically adapted
to the respective driving situation.
Heavily discharged high-voltage
battery
If the high-voltage battery is heavily dis-
charged while driving, the drive power and
some comfort features are reduced incremen-
tally in order to extend the range.
High energy recovery: the vehicle deceler-
ates fast, and more energy is returned to
the high-voltage battery.
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Average energy recovery.
Heated high-voltage battery
Low energy recovery: the vehicle deceler-
ates more slowly, and less energy is re-
turned to the high-voltage battery.
With a stationary vehicle
Additional information:
In isolated cases, when the vehicle is station-
ary, it is possible for the high-voltage battery to
overheat, for instance at extreme outside tem-
peratures and in direct sunlight. Drive-ready
state cannot be turned on if the high-voltage
battery is overheated.
Adaptive recuperation, recuperative braking,
refer to page 309.
Setting the strength of energy recovery
1.
Apps menu
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. "Vehicle"
Another message will indicate when drive-
ready state is available again.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Energy recovery in D"
6. Select the desired setting.
While driving
If the high-voltage battery overheats while
driving, the drive power is reduced incremen-
tally in order to cool down the high-voltage
battery. The ePOWER power gauge in the in-
strument cluster decreases.
What to do if high-voltage battery is
fully charged
If the high-voltage battery is fully charged, the
electric motor will be unable to recover addi-
tional energy when driving off. To maintain the
usual level of deceleration from energy recov-
ery, the vehicle is decelerated by its normal
brake when the accelerator pedal is released.
This can cause the brake to overheat in certain
situations, e.g., when driving downhill or apply-
ing continuous, gentle braking.
If the temperature increases further, park
the vehicle until the high-voltage battery has
cooled down.
If the power gauge falls to 0, the drive-ready
state is switched off and the vehicle comes to a
stop.
iX M60: Launch Control
A Check Control message is displayed.
As such, the driver must apply the brake when
driving on long downhill stretches with a fully
charged high-voltage battery.
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on roads with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
If necessary, adjust your charging strategy,
e.g., do not fully charge the high-voltage bat-
tery before driving downhill.
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General information
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
My Modes
Principle
My Modes influence vehicle handling and the
customizable effects for the overall experience
inside the vehicle.
If used frequently over the service life of the ve-
hicle, the torque from Launch Control will pos-
sibly be reduced in order to reduce component
wear.
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the
situation using the various My Modes.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the following
systems are affected, for instance:
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in
the vehicle.
Additional information:
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Drivetrain.
Break-in, refer to page 304.
Steering.
Chassis.
Driving off with Launch Control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
Cruise control.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Comfort features in the vehicle interior.
BMW IconicSounds.
2. Activate drive mode: "SPORT".
3. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:
"SPORT PLUS".
4. With the left foot, press down forcefully on
the brake.
Overview
5. Engage forward gear.
Button in the vehicle
6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down and hold.
The Launch Control information is dis-
played in the instrument cluster and the ve-
hicle begins to vibrate.
7. Release the brake within a few seconds of
the Launch Control information illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Launch Control stays on as long as the
Launch Control information is displayed
and the accelerator pedal is not released.
My Modes
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More My Modes
Displays in the instrument cluster
Depending on the vehicle equipment, more My
Modes are available that change the ambiance
in the vehicle interior:
If applicable, the driving mode
selected is displayed on the in-
strument cluster.
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Expressive Mode.
Digital Art Mode.
Relax Mode.
My Modes in detail
Silent Mode.
General information
Various My Modes are available depending on
vehicle equipment.
Selecting My Modes
1.
Press the button.
My Modes that influence the handling charac-
teristics are also referred to as driving mode.
2. "Switch mode"
3. Select the desired mode.
Personal Mode
Driving mode for comfort oriented settings.
Configuring My Modes
Some modes can be configured individually.
Sport Mode
Driving mode for increased agility of the vehi-
cle.
1.
Press the button.
Individual settings, e.g., for driving dynamics,
chassis, and drive system, can be configured
as needed.
2. Select mode.
3. "Settings"
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 modes can be set as the start mode.
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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 209.
The set start mode activates when drive-ready
state is turned on.
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Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-
fer to page 210.
1.
Press the button.
Efficient Mode
Drive mode for tuning with optimized energy
consumption and anticipatory display.
2. Select mode.
3. "Settings"
4. "Start mode"
Additional information:
Efficient mode, refer to page 310.
Max Range, refer to page 312.
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My Modes Design
My Programs in detail
Specific depictions of a mode can be shown on
the control display under My Modes Design.
My Pro-
grams
Description
"REAR
This program creates an at-
1.
Press the button.
SEAT VIEW" mosphere that encourages
sleep for children in the rear.
2. "My Modes design"
Activating/deactivating My
Programs
My Programs
1.
Apps menu
Principle
2. "All apps"
Various vehicle functions in the vehicle interior
are adapted to each other in a program.
3. "REAR SEAT VIEW"
When a program is selected, for example, the
interior lighting, climate control, and music se-
lection are adjusted.
Parking brake
Principle
Safety information
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling away when it is parked.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Warning
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
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Set the parking brake.
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.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
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Warning
The parking brake is engaged and transmis-
sion lock is engaged.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function.
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Establishing standby.
Press and hold the parking brake but-
ton. The vehicle brakes hard for as long
as the parking brake button is pressed.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,
and the brake lights illuminate.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle 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.
Overview
Engaging the parking brake
automatically
In some situations, the parking brake is en-
gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic
Hold.
Button in the vehicle
Additionally, the system can be set to auto-
matically engaging the parking brake when the
drive-ready state is turned off.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
Parking brake
6. Select the desired setting.
Setting the parking brake
In selector lever position N, the parking brake
will not be engaged automatically.
With a stationary vehicle
Press the parking brake button.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red.
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Releasing the parking brake
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
Releasing the parking brake manually
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
1. Turn on standby state.
2.
Press the button while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2.
3.
Press the parking brake button.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Press the parking brake button
again after 2 seconds.
The transmission lock remains engaged
until a gear position is selected.
The Check Control messages for the park-
ing brake go out.
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive off.
Possible function-related noises are nor-
mal.
The indicator light indicates that the
parking brake is ready for operation
again.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
Using the parking brake via iDrive
The parking brake can also be engaged or dis-
engaged via iDrive. Additionally, further infor-
mation is displayed.
Automatic Hold
Principle
1.
Apps menu
Automatic Hold assists the driver by automat-
ically applying and releasing the brake, for ex-
ample, in stop-and-go traffic.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is station-
ary.
6. Select the desired setting.
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-
cle from rolling back when driving off.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
General information
The parking brake is automatically engaged
under the following conditions:
A Check Control message is displayed.
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If drive-ready state is turned off.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
The driver’s door is open for more than one
second and no pedal is pressed during this
time.
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If the parking brake is used to brake the
vehicle to a stop while driving.
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In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Automatic Hold
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
Activating Automatic Hold
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
2.
Press the button.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light illuminates green.
Automatic Hold is activated.
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 every vehicle restart, the last se-
lected setting is active.
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Establishing standby.
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle
Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s
door is closed.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
After stopping, the vehicle is automat-
ically secured against rolling away as
soon as the indicator light illuminates
green.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
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.
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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.
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.
Deactivate Automatic Hold
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The indicator light goes out.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
also press on the brake pedal when switching
off.
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