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Ignition off

M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/

Stop button again without stepping on the brake.

Vehicle features and

options

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button

again without stepping on the clutch pedal.

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, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go

out.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐

tronic systems/power consumers.

Safety measures

When switching off the ignition, the transmission

position P is engaged automatically if the selec‐

tor lever position D or R is engaged.

Start/Stop button

Concept

The ignition is switched off automatically in the

following situations while the vehicle is stationary

and the engine is off:

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off and

starts the engine.

▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the low

beams are switched on.

M double-clutch transmission: the

engine starts with the brake pedal

pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐

pletely, so that the engine can still be started.

Manual transmission: the engine starts with the

clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop button

is pressed.

▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

low beams are switched off.

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

Ignition on

M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/

Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal

at the same time.

The low beams switch to parking lights after

some minutes of no use.

Radio-ready state

General information

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button

without stepping on the clutch pedal.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

In the radio-ready state, certain power consum‐

ers remain ready for operation.

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐

tronic systems/power consumers.

Activating

With the engine running, press the Start/Stop

button.

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If the engine is not running and the ignition is

switched on: the system automatically activates

radio-ready state when the door is opened if the

lights are switched off or the daytime running

lights are switched on.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

The radio-ready state remains active if, for in‐

stance the ignition is automatically switched off

for the following reasons:

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.

▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷ When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

Switching off automatically

The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐

cally in the following situations:

▷ If the ignition is switched off manually with

the Start/Stop button.

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.

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐

pletely, so that the engine can still be started.

Starting the engine

Safety information

DANGER

Gasoline engine

Depending on the motorization, the full drive

power may not be available for approximately

30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case,

the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.

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.

M double-clutch transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a brief

time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

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▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neutral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a brief

time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

M double-clutch transmission

Switching off the engine

Engine stop

Safety information

WARNING

1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a

stop.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

Unattended children or animals can cause the

vehicle to move and endanger themselves and

traffic, for instance due to the following actions:

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.

Auto Start/Stop function

Concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The en‐

gine starts automatically for driving off.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

General information

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

After every start of the engine using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

the last selected state. When the Auto Start/Stop

function is active, it is available when the vehicle

is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.

▷ Set the parking brake.

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▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐

ture.

Engine stop

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically during a

stop under the following conditions:

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐

ing wheel is being turned.

▷ After driving in reverse.

M double-clutch transmission:

▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation

when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position

D.

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷ At higher elevations.

▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

▷ The hood is unlocked.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

Manual transmission:

▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the follow‐

ing conditions:

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

▷ M double-clutch transmission: by releasing

the brake pedal.

▷ Manual transmission: clutch pedal is pressed.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The READY display in the tach‐

ometer signals that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready to

start the engine automatically.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it will

not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐

lowing conditions are met:

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been met.

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied length

of time.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

situations such as the following:

The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop

button.

Functional limitations

▷ In case of a steep downhill grade.

▷ External temperature too low.

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior when

the air conditioning is switched on.

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or

cooled to the required level.

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▷ The steering wheel is turned.

Activating/deactivating the

system manually

▷ Double-clutch transmission: change from se‐

lector lever position D to N, R or D/S.

Using the button

▷ M double-clutch transmission: accelerating

while simultaneously applying the brake.

▷ The vehicle begins rolling.

▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation

when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

▷ Low brake vacuum pressure; this can occur,

for instance if the brake pedal is depressed a

number of times in succession.

Press button.

▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

Preventing an automatic engine

stop with aM double-clutch

transmission

The engine is started during an automatic en‐

gine stop.

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

Concept

▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐

tivated.

To make it possible to drive off very quickly, such

as at an intersection, the automatic engine stop

can be actively prevented.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can

be switched off permanently, for instance when

leaving it.

Preventing an engine stop using the

brake pedal

The engine stop can be actively prevented within

one second after the vehicle comes to a stand‐

still:

M double-clutch transmission:

▷ Immediately after the vehicle comes to a

standstill, briefly press the brake pedal force‐

fully.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

▷ Then press the brake pedal with normal brak‐

ing force.

Selector lever position P is engaged automat‐

ically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission:

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

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3. Set the parking brake.

The indicator light lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Lower light: indicator light in Canadian

models

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,

for instance if no driver is detected.

If for once use during driving is required, engage

the parking brake slightly and hold the button

down.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐

tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically

while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches

off the engine automatically. A Check Control

message is displayed. It is possible to continue

driving. Have the system checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

The brake lights will not light up if the parking

brake is set.

Releasing

Parking brake

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

the lever down.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Turn signal

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

When driving and during operation of the turn

signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in

the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on

the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

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Using turn signals

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

The high beams light up when the low beams

are switched on.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

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:

Washer/wiper system

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.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Lighting"

4. "Exterior lighting"

Safety information

5. "One-touch turn signal"

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

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.

High beams, headlight flasher

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

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Switching on

Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of the

rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain

sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is

preset.

Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0.

Safety information

▷ Intermittent operation or rain sensor, posi‐

tion 1.

NOTICE

▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.

▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.

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.

When travel is interrupted with the wiper system

switched on: when travel continues, the wipers

resume at their previous speed.

Switching off and brief wipe

Activating

Press the lever down.

Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐

tion, arrow 1.

▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it

reaches its standard position.

Wiping is started.

▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the

standard position.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐

tion is deactivated.

The lever automatically returns to its initial

position when released.

Deactivating

Press the lever back into the standard position.

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Setting the frequency or sensitivity

of the rain sensor

Cleaning the windshield

Pull the lever.

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or

sensitivity of the rain sensor.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular

intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched

on.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Windshield washer nozzles

Windshield and headlight

washer system

The washer jets are automatically heated when‐

ever the ignition is switched on.

Safety information

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

The fold-out 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 an accident. Only use the washer

systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use

washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.

General information

Important, for instance when changing the wiper

blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐

tions.

NOTICE

Safety information

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.

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.

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Washer fluid

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.

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐

voir.

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield

washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield

washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be

used.

Folding away the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

2. Press and hold the wiper level down, until the

wipers stop in a close to vertical position.

Safety information

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.

3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

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.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate

or the equivalent is recommended.

WARNING

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐

tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐

jury or risk of damage to property. Only add

washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.

Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐

ervoir.

Folding down the wipers

After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper

system must be reactivated.

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐

shield.

2. Switch on the ignition.

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their

resting position and are ready again for oper‐

ation.

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NOTICE

Manual transmission

Safety information

WARNING

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.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

NOTICE

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

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.

▷ 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.

Overview

NOTICE

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk

of damage to property. When shifting into 5th

or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the

right.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Schematic diagram

Malfunction

The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐

trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐

correct readings at temperatures below

+5 ℉/-15 ℃.

▷ 1 – 6: forward gears

▷ R: reverse

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▷ Automatic downshifting and protection from

misshifting even in sequential mode.

Shifting

General information

▷ Launch Control.

Depending on the engine installation, the engine

speed during a shifting operation is adjusted au‐

tomatically as required for harmonious and dy‐

namic gear shifting.

▷ Low Speed Assistant.

Safety information

WARNING

Reverse gear

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage reverse

gear with a forward shifting movement.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power, for instance in a vehicle wash, or

be pushed.

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

1. Switch on the ignition.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out of a

forward gear or reverse.

3. Release the parking brake.

Selector lever, selector lever

positions

M double-clutch

transmission with

Drivelogic

Overview

General information

The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐

logic is an automatic shift transmission with two

clutches and partial transmissions in which the

gears can be changed without interrupting the

tractive force.

The operation is via the selector lever or two shift

paddles on the steering wheel.

▷ R: reverse gear.

▷ N: neutral.

Functions

▷

Center position, forward position.

▷ Drive mode or Sequential mode.

▷ +: manual upshifting.

▷ Various drive programs, Drivelogic.

▷ -: manual downshifting.

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▷ D/S: switch between drive mode and sequen‐

tial mode.

In 1st and 2nd gear and in reverse, the vehicle

rolls at minimum speed.

Deactivating

Engaging a selector lever position

Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a

stop.

Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the se‐

lector lever in the corresponding direction.

As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐

verts to the center position. In position R, the se‐

lector lever locks.

Flashing display on the selector

lever of the double clutch

transmission

The actually engaged transmission position can

deviate from the selector lever position in some

situations. The display in the selector lever

flashes.

The engaged selector lever position is displayed

in the instrument cluster and on the selector

lever.

If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehicle

may start rolling, after the brake is released, for

instance on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off im‐

mediately after releasing the brake.

Observe the display in the instrument cluster in

these cases.

Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuvering

and during stop-and-go traffic.

D is Drive mode

In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatically

changed.

Low Speed Assistant

Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, for in‐

stance when passing. To do this, depress the ac‐

celerator pedal past the resistance point.

Concept

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at

very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking

speed.

Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the shift

paddles or the selector lever, or push the selec‐

tor lever in the D/S direction.

This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in

the snow. To do this, switch between reverse

gear and forward gear without stepping on the

brakes in the process.

S is Sequential mode

Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to up‐

shift or downshift without letting off the gas.

Safety information

▷ Shortly before falling below a gear-dependent

minimum speed, the transmission is automat‐

ically downshifted.

NOTICE

When using the function and simultaneously

stepping on the brake pedal for a longer time,

the transmission can overheat. There is a risk of

damage to property. When using the function,

do not brake for a longer period.

▷ Upshifting or downshifting is done only if the

rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.

E.g., there is no downshifting if the engine

speed is too high.

▷ Kickdown: the lowest possible gear is se‐

lected by simultaneously operating the kick‐

down and the left shift paddle or selector

lever.

Activating

1. Engage a driving position.

2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.

▷ It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, for

instance on icy roads.

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Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in D/S

direction.

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when the ignition is switched off. There

is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch

ignition off in vehicle washes.

Reverse R

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to

6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, switch between for‐

ward gear and reverse gear without stepping on

the brakes in the process.

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever po‐

sition P is automatically engaged after approx.

15 minutes.

N is Neutral

Displays in the instrument

cluster

The vehicle may roll in selector lever position N,

for instance in vehicle washes, refer to

page 251.

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, for example: P.

P Park

The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

Information

▷ After the engine is switched off, if the vehicle

is in radio-ready state, refer to page 100, or if

the ignition is switched off, refer to page 100,

and if position R or D is set.

When the external temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction is

recognizable at the engaged selector lever posi‐

tion.

▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is set.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

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.

Gear change

General information

Shifting in Sequential mode possible.

A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Sequen‐

tial mode.

Using the selector lever

Engaging selector lever position N

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

1. Start the engine while pressing on the brake

pedal.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Engage selector lever position N.

5. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains switched on,

and a Check-Control message is displayed.

The vehicle may roll.

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Using the shift paddles on the

steering wheel

Selecting driving program using

button in center console

▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

Press the button repeatedly until the

desired driving program is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

Drivelogic

Selecting driving program using

M Drive

Via iDrive:

General information

Various driving programs are available.

After each switch between Sequential mode and

Drive mode, the last program selected is an ac‐

tive.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

3. "Transmission"

Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐

gram 1 is active in Drive mode.

4. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached and press the Controller.

In Drive mode

▷ "D1" to "D3": Drive mode.

▷ "S1" to "S3": sequential mode.

5. Selecting another driving program.

Choice of three driving programs:

▷ D1: efficient driving.

▷ D2: relaxed driving.

▷ D3: sporty driving.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐

ately applied.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel:

In Sequential mode

Choice of three driving programs:

▷

▷ S1: comfortable shifting operations.

▷ S2: sporty, fast shifting operations.

▷ S3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Control.

▷

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3. With the engine running, apply the brake with

the left foot.

WARNING

4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

The starting engine speed adjusts.

Depending on the setting, the DSC may only

be available to a limited extent or may not be

available with activated M drive. There is a risk

of accidents or risk of damage to property.

Heed the settings for DSC in the M drive and

react actively, if necessary. Modify your driving

style and react, if necessary.

5. If necessary, change the starting engine

speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.

6. Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.

Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the

accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

Display in the instrument cluster

Launch Control is available again only after a cer‐

tain distance has been driven.

Selected driving program corre‐

sponds to the number of illumi‐

nated fields.

System limits

This transmission has an overheating protection

mechanism, which protects the clutch from ex‐

treme stress.

Launch Control

Concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

▷ Indicator light lights up yellow: trans‐

mission too hot.

Avoid high engine stress and fre‐

quent starts.

▷ Indicator light lights up red: transmission is

overheating.

General information

Further driving at a moderate pace is possi‐

ble. At the next opportunity, stop the vehicle,

shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐

sion to cool down.

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 197, period.

Avoid fast starts. On uphill grades, do not keep

the vehicle stationary by applying a small amount

of acceleration while riding the clutch, as this

may cause the transmission to overheat.

Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of

at least 6 miles/10 km.

During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use the

Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 112.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Activate Launch Control

1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 157.

2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1.

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Using the button

M Engine Dynamics

Control

Concept

The M Engine Dynamics Control affects the re‐

sponse of the vehicle to accelerator pedal move‐

ments.

Programs

Response behavior options:

Press the button repeatedly until the de‐

sired program is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

▷ "Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maximum

dynamics.

▷ "Sport": sporty, dynamic.

Display in the instrument cluster

▷ "Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal fuel

consumption.

Engine Dynamics Control with selected

program with activated Display of the

system states of the driving dynamics,

refer to page 124.

Ideal, for instance in city traffic or on snow.

Selecting a channel

Via iDrive

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

3. "Engine"

4. Select the desired channel.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐

ately applied.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel:

▷

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