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Driving

Start/Stop button

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Driving off

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

Additional information:

3. Engage the desired selector lever position,

e.g., D or R.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

4. Release the parking brake.

Start/Stop button

5. To drive off, release the brake pedal and

press the accelerator pedal.

Principle

Pressing the Start/Stop button turns drive-

ready state on/off.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Acoustic Pedestrian Protection

generates a continuous driving noise in vehi-

cles with electric or electrically assisted drives.

General information

Drive-ready state turns on when the brake

pedal is pressed while pushing the Start/Stop

button.

▷

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.

▷

With electric drive up to approx.

20 mph/30 km/h.

A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the

environment. As a result, other road users,

for instance pedestrians or cyclists, can better

perceive the vehicle.

Additional information:

▷

Drive-ready state, refer to page 42.

Standby state, refer to page 42.

Overview

Auto Start/Stop function

Principle

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic

lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.

The engine starts automatically for driving off.

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Functional limitations

General information

The engine does not switch off automatically in

situations like the following:

The Auto Start/Stop function switches to

standby whenever the engine is started using

the Start/Stop button.

▷

In case of a steep downhill grade.

The function is activated at low speeds.

Brake pedal was not depressed hard

enough.

Engine stop

▷

When the ambient temperature is high and

automatic climate control is switched on.

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically when

stopping under the following conditions:

Vehicle interior has not yet been heated or

cooled as desired.

When window condensation is possible and

automatic climate control is switched on.

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

Engine or other components are not at op-

erating temperature.

▷

The brake pedal remains depressed while

the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is

held by Automatic Hold.

▷

Engine cooling is required.

Vehicle battery is deeply discharged.

At higher elevations.

▷

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-

er's door is closed.

The hood is unlocked.

Manual engine stop

If the engine was not switched off automati-

cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can

be switched off manually:

For stop-and-go traffic.

After driving in reverse.

Without Mild Hybrid technology: Wheels are

at a sharp angle or steering wheel is being

turned.

▷

Depress the brake pedal forcefully again

from the current pedal position.

▷

Selector lever position is S or R.

▷

Engage selector lever position P.

When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,

the engine switches off.

Starting the engine

Functional requirements

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

lowing preconditions:

Air conditioning system when the

engine is switched off

The air flow from the air conditioning system is

reduced when the engine is switched off.

▷

By releasing the brake pedal.

When Automatic Hold is activated: step on

the accelerator pedal.

Display in the instrument cluster

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

an automatic engine start.

Driving off

Accelerating as usual after starting the engine.

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Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met:

Depending on vehicle equipment: Via

iDrive

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

▷

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Auto Start/Stop"

6. Select the desired setting.

▷

Hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied

length of time.

The engine can only be started using the Start/

Stop button.

Via selector lever position or drive

mode

The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated by

the following:

System limits

Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-

tivated engine starts up automatically in the

following situations:

▷

With selector lever position S.

In driving mode: "SPORT".

▷

Vehicle interior is extremely hot when the

cooling is on.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

If the engine stops automatically, the vehicle

can be parked safely, for example to leave it.

Vehicle interior is extremely cold when the

heating is on.

When window condensation is possible and

automatic climate control is switched on.

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

Without mild hybrid technology:

In case of a steering operation.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

▷

When changing the selector lever position

from D or P to R.

Selector lever position P is engaged au-

tomatically.

In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-

tery.

2. Set the parking brake.

When starting an oil level measurement.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-

sons, for instance if no driver is detected.

Deactivating the system manually

Principle

In certain driving situations, e.g., traffic jams,

it may be helpful to deactivate Auto Start/

Stop manually. The engine will then no longer

switch off automatically.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches off the engine automatically. A Check

Control message is displayed. You may con-

tinue driving. Have the vehicle checked by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

If this function is deactivated while the engine

is being stopped automatically, the engine will

start.

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P is engaged automatically

Steptronic transmission

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally in situations such as the following:

Principle

▷

After drive-ready state is switched off, if se-

lector lever position R, D, or S is engaged.

The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's

automatic transmission. With shift paddles, it

offers the option of manual shifting if needed.

After standby is switched off, if selector

lever position N is engaged.

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is opened while the vehicle is

stationary and selector lever position D, S,

or R is engaged.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,

e.g., by applying the parking brake.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-

lector lever position P is engaged and the

parking brake is engaged. Otherwise, the vehi-

cle may begin to move.

Additional information:

Parking brake, refer to page 144.

Selector lever positions

Engaging selector lever positions

Gear position D

Selector lever position for normal driving. All

gears for forward travel are activated automat-

ically.

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear position or reverse gear, main-

tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are

ready to drive off.

R reverse gear

In certain situations, e.g., to rock free on snow,

it is possible to shift between reverse gear and

gear position D without pressing the brake.

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without

drive, for instance in car washes, in selector

lever position N.

Functional requirements

Only when the drive-ready state is switched on

and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible

to change from selector lever position P to an-

other selector lever position.

Parking position P

The selection lever position P cannot be

changed until all technical prerequisites are

met.

General information

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive

in selector lever position P.

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Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Fasten driver's seat belt.

NOTICE

2. Tilt or pull the selector lever into the desired

direction, past a resistance point, if needed.

The selector lever automatically returns to

the center position when released.

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of

property damage. Do not switch off standby

if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car

wash.

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

2. If necessary, loosen the belt.

3. If necessary, open the door.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

5. Engage selector lever position N.

6. Switch off drive-ready state.

Engaging selector lever position P

In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis-

played.

The vehicle can roll.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally after approximately 35 minutes.

If the system is not operational, you may not

be able to change the selector lever position.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Press the button.

The parking brake is applied and the

transmission lock is engaged.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,

refer to page 137.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance.

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to

roll without its own drive for a short distance,

for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-

sistance point at the full throttle position.

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S Sport mode

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

Principle

General information

Unlock the transmission lock electroni-

cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a

hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.

The shifting points and shifting times in the

Sport program are designed for sportier han-

dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up

later and the shifting times are shorter.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, secure

the vehicle against rolling away, for instance

with a wheel chock.

Activating the Sport program

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three

times without pressing the brake.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Press the selector lever to position N until

position N is shown on the selector lever.

An appropriate Check Control message is

displayed.

Pull the selector lever from selector lever posi-

tion D to D/S.

4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance S1.

The sport program of the transmission is acti-

vated.

Shift paddles

Ending the Sport program

Pull the selector lever to D/S.

Principle

The shift paddles on the steering wheel are

used to change gears manually.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

The selector lever position is

displayed, for example P.

Shifting

The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and

road speeds.

Even in manual mode, the transmission shifts

automatically in certain situations, e.g., when

speed limits are reached.

Temporary manual mode

In selector lever position D, pulling a shift pad-

dle switches into manual mode temporarily.

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The engaged gear is also displayed in the in-

strument cluster, for instance D1.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

After conservative driving in manual mode

without acceleration or shifting via the shift

paddles for a certain amount of time, the

transmission switches back to automatic

mode.

Advanced mode

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Step-

tronic transmission offers an advanced mode

with adapted shift characteristics.

It is possible to switch into automatic mode:

▷

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until D is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷

Automatic downshift to lowest possible

gear.

▷

In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,

pull the left shift paddle.

If the left shift paddle is pulled and held, the

Steptronic transmission automatically shifts

down to the lowest possible gear.

Continuous manual mode

In Sport program S, pulling a shift paddle

switches to manual mode M permanently.

Avoid automatic upshifting in manual

mode.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance M1.

In manual mode, the Steptronic transmis-

sion does not shift up automatically when

speed limits are reached.

It is possible to switch into automatic mode:

▷

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until S is

displayed on the instrument cluster.

There is no downshifting for kickdown.

Enabling advanced mode

The advanced mode is enabled in manual

mode when Dynamic Stability Control is disa-

bled.

In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,

pull the left shift paddle.

Pull the selector lever to D/S.

When M2 is set manually while the vehicle is

stationary, the transmission will no longer shift

back to M1. This shift behavior is maintained

until M1 is engaged manually or manual mode

M is exited.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the ad-

vanced mode can also be enabled in manual

mode as follows, for example:

▷

"SPORT PLUS": Setting under Drive in

Sport Mode in My Modes.

Shifting

▷

Increased driving dynamics enabled.

Launch Control

Principle

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on roads with good traction under dry sur-

rounding conditions.

▷

Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.

Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.

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Launch Control stays on as long as the

Launch Control information is displayed

and the accelerator pedal is not released.

General information

Using Launch Control causes premature com-

ponent wear since this function represents a

very heavy load for the vehicle.

Repeated use during a trip

Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off

with Launch Control.

After Launch Control has been used, the trans-

mission must cool down for a short time before

Launch Control can be used again. Launch

Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions

when used again.

Do not use Launch Control when breaking in

the vehicle.

Additional information:

Break-in, refer to page 318.

After using Launch Control

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control as soon as possible.

Functional requirement

Launch Control can be used when the engine

is at operating temperature. The engine is at

operating temperature after an uninterrupted

trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF without

Launch Control mode.

Driving off with Launch Control

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

2. Engage forward gear.

Sport Boost function

3. Activate drive mode: "SPORT".

4. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:

"SPORT PLUS".

Principle

The SPORT BOOST function can be used for

upcoming acceleration, for example.

5. With the left foot, press down forcefully on

the brake.

The system prepares the vehicle for the up-

coming acceleration process. The response

characteristics of the accelerator pedal be-

come more sporty.

6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way

down and hold.

Launch Control information is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

7. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait

briefly until the engine speed is constant.

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

General information

The Sport Boost function is operated with the

shift paddles on the steering wheel.

8. Release the brake within a few seconds of

the Launch Control information illuminating.

The vehicle accelerates.

Upshifting is performed automatically as

long as the Launch Control information is

displayed and the accelerator pedal is not

released.

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To restart the countdown, pull and hold the left

shift paddle again until the countdown is reset.

Overview

Stopping the function

The function is automatically interrupted if the

countdown has reached 0 or if the function

was used in the acceleration process.

Deactivating the function

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until this

display goes out.

The shift paddles for the Sport Boost function

are located on the steering wheel.

My Modes

Display in the instrument cluster

Principle

My Modes influence vehicle handling and the

customizable effects for the overall experience

inside the vehicle.

The vehicle can be adapted depending on the

situation using the various My Modes.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the following

systems are affected, for example:

▷

Arrow 1: The function is active.

Arrow 2: Countdown, the function is active.

▷

Drivetrain.

Arrow 3: The function is used for maximum

acceleration.

Steering.

Chassis.

Cruise control.

Using the function

1. SPORT BOOST: Pull and hold the left shift

paddle until this display appears, arrow 1.

Display in the instrument cluster.

Comfort features in the vehicle interior.

BMW IconicSounds.

▷

The function is active.

A countdown is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster, arrow 2.

2. Before the countdown changes to 0, press

the accelerator pedal.

▷

The vehicle accelerates.

BOOST: This display is shown on the

instrument cluster, arrow 3.

The countdown can be restarted, for example

if the function cannot be used immediately.

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Additional information:

Overview

▷

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 220.

Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-

fer to page 221.

Efficient Mode

Driving mode for a consumption optimized set-

ting with anticipatory display.

Additional information:

Efficient mode, refer to page 326.

My Modes

Theater Mode

Mode for a luxurious entertainment experience

for rear-seat occupants.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Handling characteristics are set in a comfort-

oriented manner.

If applicable, the driving mode

selected is displayed on the in-

strument cluster.

More My Modes

Depending on the vehicle equipment, more My

Modes are available that change the ambiance

in the vehicle interior:

My Modes in detail

▷

Expressive Mode.

Digital Art Mode.

Relax Mode.

General information

Various My Modes are available depending on

vehicle equipment.

Silent Mode.

Some My Modes affect vehicle handling. As

such, these are also referred to as drive

modes.

Selecting My Modes

1.

Press the button.

Personal Mode

2. "Switch mode"

Driving mode for comfort oriented settings.

3. Select the desired mode.

Sport Mode

Configuring My Modes

Some My Modes can be configured individu-

ally.

Driving mode for increased agility of the vehi-

cle.

Individual settings, e.g., for driving dynamics,

chassis, and drive system, can be configured

as needed.

1.

Press the button.

"SPORT PLUS": Under Driving Dynamics, this

setting deactivates Dynamic Stability Control,

thus limiting driving stability.

2. Select the desired mode.

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3. "Settings"

Overview

4. Select the desired settings.

Changing the start mode

Some My Modes can be set as the start mode.

The set start mode activates when drive-ready

state is turned on.

1.

Press the button.

BMW Touch Command is located in the door

handle of the rear doors.

2. Select the desired mode.

3. "Settings"

4. "Start mode"

Selecting My Modes

5. Select the desired mode.

1.

Tap on the icon.

2. "My Modes"

My Modes Design

3. Select the desired mode.

Additional information:

Specific depictions of a mode can be shown on

the control display under My Modes Design.

BMW Touch Command, refer to page 59

1.

Press the button.

2. "My Modes design"

Operation in rear

General information

My Programs

Principle

My Programs allows various vehicle functions

to be balanced with one another in the vehicle

interior. For example, the interior lighting, air

conditioning, and music selection can be ad-

justed. This can help the driver to concentrate

when driving, for example.

Some modes can be selected in the rear using

BMW Touch Command.

For safety reasons, it is not always possible to

change My Modes, e.g., when drive-off assis-

tance is enabled or if vehicle handling is influ-

enced as a result.

General information

My Programs can be selected in parallel with

My Modes.

The following programs are available, depend-

ing on vehicle equipment:

▷

Vitalize Program.

Rear Seat View Program.

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Safety information

My Programs in detail

Program

Description

Warning

Vitalize

Program.

This program lasts three mi-

nutes and vitalizes the interior,

e.g., with climate control and

light pulses as well as audio ef-

fects.

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.

Rear Seat This program creates an at-

View Pro- mosphere that promotes sleep

gram.

for the rear occupants.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Activating/deactivating My

Programs

1.

Apps menu

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

2. "All apps"

3. Select the desired program:

▷

"VITALIZE"

"REAR SEAT VIEW"

4. Select the desired settings.

This program may deactivate automatically,

e.g., if the vehicle's operating state is changed

or a functional requirement is no longer being

met.

Functional requirements

Various requirements must be met for these

programs.

Vitalize Program:

Drive-off assistant

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

All doors are closed.

Principle

An entertainment source is enabled.

The automatic climate control is on.

On inclines, in selector lever position D, S, or

R, this system prevents the vehicle from rolling

opposite the set driving direction and provides

drive-off support.

Theater Mode from My Modes is not se-

lected.

Rear Seat View Program:

Driving off

Engage a gear position and step on the accel-

erator pedal to drive off.

▷

The vehicle is equipped with an interior

camera.

▷

The automatic climate control is on.

The parking brake is released automatically.

Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa-

tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.

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Additional information:

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 146.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

Parking brake

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling away when it is parked.

Overview

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Parking brake

▷

Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

Setting the parking brake

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

With a stationary vehicle

Press the parking brake button.

The LED illuminates.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red.

The parking brake is engaged and

transmission lock is engaged.

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:

While driving

Use while driving serves as an emergency

braking function.

▷

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.

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The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is engaged and the trans-

mission lock is set when the vehicle is station-

ary.

Using the parking brake via iDrive

The parking brake can be engaged or disen-

gaged via iDrive. Additionally, further informa-

tion is displayed.

Engaging the parking brake

automatically

In some situations, the parking brake is en-

gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic

Hold.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Parking brake"

Additionally, the system can be set to auto-

matically engaging the parking brake when the

drive-ready state is turned off.

6. Select the desired setting.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-

cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away

before you exit.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Parking brake"

6. Select the desired setting.

A Check Control message is displayed.

In selector lever position N, the parking brake

will not be engaged automatically.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-

stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of

the vehicle.

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.

Push the parking brake button while

pressing the brake pedal.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

2.

3.

Press the parking brake button.

The transmission lock remains engaged

until a gear position is selected.

Press the parking brake button

again after 2 seconds.

The Check Control messages for the park-

ing brake go out.

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Possible function-related noises are nor-

mal.

▷

Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

The indicator light indicates that the

parking brake is ready for operation

again.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

Automatic Hold

Principle

Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-

matically applying and releasing the brake,

e.g., when driving off on inclines or in stop-

and-go traffic.

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:

When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle

is automatically held in place when it is station-

ary.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

General information

The parking brake is automatically engaged

under the following conditions:

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

▷

If drive-ready state is turned off.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

The driver’s door is open for more than one

second and no pedal is pressed during this

time.

▷

If the parking brake is used to brake the

vehicle to a stop while driving.

In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is

temporarily deactivated.

Overview

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

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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Activating Automatic Hold

Deactivate Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

Press the button.

The LED goes out.

2.

Press the button.

The indicator light goes out.

The LED illuminates.

The indicator light illuminates green.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

also press the brake pedal when deactivating.

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s

door is closed.

After stopping, the vehicle is automat-

ically secured against rolling away as

soon as the indicator light illuminates

green.

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.

Driving off

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

The brake is released automatically and the

indicator light of the parking brake is no longer

illuminated.

The vehicle may roll back slightly when driving

off, depending on the load.

Use the parking brake as needed to prevent

the vehicle from rolling back when driving off.

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