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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

Principle

Pressing the Start/Stop button turns drive-

ready state on/off.

Auto Start/Stop function

General information

Manual transmission: Drive-ready state turns

on when the clutch pedal is pressed while

pushing the Start/Stop button.

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.

M Steptronic Sport transmission: Drive-ready

state turns on when the brake is pressed while

pushing the Start/Stop button.

Pressing the Start/Stop button again turns

drive-ready state back off and turns standby

state back on.

General information

The Auto Start/Stop function switches to

standby whenever the engine is started using

the Start/Stop button.

Additional information:

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Drive-ready state, refer to page 43.

Standby state, refer to page 42.

The function is activated at low speeds.

Engine stop

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically when

stopping under the following conditions:

Manual transmission:

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Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

The total time is automatically reset every time

the vehicle is refueled.

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

er's door is closed.

Functional limitations

The engine does not switch off automatically in

situations like the following:

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

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The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

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In case of a steep downhill grade.

Brake pedal was not depressed hard

enough.

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The brake pedal remains depressed while

the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is

held by Automatic Hold.

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When the ambient temperature is high and

automatic climate control is switched on.

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

er's door is closed.

Vehicle interior has not yet been heated or

cooled as desired.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

Manual engine stop

If the engine was not switched off automati-

cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can

be switched off manually:

When window condensation is possible and

automatic climate control is switched on.

Engine or other components are not at op-

erating temperature.

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Engine cooling is required.

Vehicle battery is deeply discharged.

At higher elevations.

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Depress the brake pedal forcefully again

from the current pedal position.

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Engage selector lever position P.

The hood is unlocked.

When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,

the engine switches off.

For stop-and-go traffic.

After driving in reverse.

Air conditioning system when the

engine is switched off

Wheels are at a sharp angle or steering

wheel is being turned.

The air flow from the air conditioning system is

reduced when the engine is switched off.

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M Steptronic Sport transmission: Selector

lever position in S or R.

Selector lever position is S or R.

Display in the instrument cluster

Starting the engine

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

an automatic engine start.

Functional requirements

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

lowing preconditions:

Manual transmission:

Indications on the control display

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By pressing the clutch pedal.

Total time with switched-off engine

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

The total time for which the Auto Start/Stop

function has switched off the engine is dis-

played in the trip data.

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By releasing the brake pedal.

When Automatic Hold is activated: step on

the accelerator pedal.

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If this function is deactivated while the engine

is being stopped automatically, the engine will

start.

Driving off

Accelerating as usual after starting the engine.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met:

Via button

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The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

▷

Hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied

length of time.

The engine can only be started using the Start/

Stop button.

Press the button.

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LED is illuminated: Auto Start/Stop

function is deactivated.

System limits

Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-

tivated engine starts up automatically in the

following situations:

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LED off: Auto Start/Stop function is ena-

bled.

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Vehicle interior is extremely hot when the

cooling is on.

M Steptronic Sport transmission: via

selector lever position

The Auto Start/Stop function is also disabled

in selector lever position S.

Vehicle interior is extremely cold when the

heating is on.

When window condensation is possible and

automatic climate control is switched on.

Using the M1/M2 buttons on the

steering wheel

The Auto Start/Stop function can be acti-

vated/deactivated using the M1 or M2 buttons

on the steering wheel.

▷

In case of a steering operation.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

When changing selector lever position from

D or P.

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In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-

tery.

Additional information:

M Setup menu, refer to page 183.

When starting an oil level measurement.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

Deactivating the system manually

If the engine stops automatically, the vehicle

can be parked safely, for example to leave it.

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.

Manual transmission:

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

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Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

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Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse gear.

3. Set the parking brake.

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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

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Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

Selector lever position P is engaged au-

tomatically.

NOTICE

2. Set the parking brake.

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive RPM

can damage the engine. There is a risk of

property damage. When shifting into 5th or

6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.

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.

Shift pattern

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.

Manual transmission

Safety information

Warning

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1–6: forward gears.

R: reverse gear.

Shifting

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.

Gear Shift Assistant

When the Gear Shift Assistant is activated, the

rpm will be adjusted automatically during a

shifting operation for a fast gear change.

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

The Gear Shift Assistant can be deacti-

vated/activated via the M Setup menu.

Additional information:

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M Setup menu, refer to page 183.

Safety information

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

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.

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage re-

verse gear with a forward shifting movement.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own drive, for instance in a car wash, or be

pushed.

Overview

Selector lever

1. Turn on standby state.

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

forward gear or reverse.

3. Release the parking brake.

M Steptronic Sport

transmission

General information

The M Steptronic Sport transmission is oper-

ated via the selector lever or the two shift pad-

dles on the steering wheel.

Selector lever functions

Icon

Function

DriveLogic modes.

Reverse gear.

Neutral.

The following functions are available:

▷

Various driving programs: Drive mode or

sequential mode.

R

N

▷

Low Speed Assistant.

Center position, forward posi-

tion.

Various Drivelogic programs.

Launch Control.

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Downshifting, manual.

Upshifting, manual.

Upshifting display, Shift lights.

+

D/S

Drive mode or sequential

mode.

P

Parking.

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Selector lever positions

Engaging a selector lever position

D is Drive mode

General information

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel are activated automatically.

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.

S is Sequential mode

The engaged selector lever position is dis-

played in the instrument cluster and on the

selector lever.

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel must be shifted manually.

R is reverse

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

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.

Functional requirements

N Neutral

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.

In selector lever position N, the vehicle may be

pushed or roll without power, for instance, in

car washes.

P Park

Engaging selector lever position D/S,

N, R

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive

wheels in selector lever position P.

Engage selector lever position P only when the

vehicle is stationary.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally in situations such as the following:

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After the drive-ready state or standby state

is switched off and selector lever position

D/S or R is engaged.

After the standby state has been switched

off when selector lever position N is en-

gaged.

With the driver's seat belt fastened, press on

the brake pedal and pull or push the selector

lever in the required direction. The selector

lever automatically returns to the center posi-

tion when released.

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled, the driv-

er's door is opened, and the brake pedal is

not pressed while the vehicle is stationary

and the selector lever is set to D/S or R.

In selector lever position R, the selector lever

locks.

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In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis-

played.

Engaging selector lever position P

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 button P.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,

refer to page 125.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drive

power in Drive mode.

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.

Engaging selector lever position N

Drive mode D/S

Principle

NOTICE

In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati-

cally changed.

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.

Activating Drive mode

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. If necessary, deactivate Automatic Hold.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 128.

4. If necessary, loosen the belt.

5. If necessary, open the door.

Push the selector lever out of the center posi-

tion in the D/S direction.

6. Depress the brake pedal.

Drive mode is activated. The engaged gear is

displayed in the instrument cluster along with a

D, e.g., 1 D.

7. Engage selector lever position N.

8. Switch off drive-ready state.

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Deactivating Drive mode

Deactivating sequential mode

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode

in the D/S direction. Sequential mode is acti-

vated.

Push the selector lever out of the center po-

sition in the D/S direction. Drive mode is acti-

vated.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, e.g., 1.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster along with a D, e.g., 1 D.

Sequential mode D/S

Gear change

Principle

In sequential mode, it is possible to shift gears

manually using the selector lever or the shift

paddles without letting off the gas.

Manual gear-shifting is possible via the shift

paddles or the selector lever in sequential

mode.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to change gears quickly while keeping

both hands on the steering wheel.

General information

Shortly before falling below a gear-dependent

minimum speed, the transmission is automati-

cally downshifted.

General information

Once the maximum engine speed is attained,

upshifting is not automatically performed in

sequential mode and the kickdown is deacti-

vated.

Shifting

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds; for instance, downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

It is also possible to drive off in 2nd gear;

for instance, on icy roads.

The lowest possible gear is selected by simul-

taneously operating the kickdown and moving

the selector lever forward or actuating the left

shift paddle.

Activating sequential mode

Temporary sequential mode

After a shift paddle is actuated in Drive mode,

the system temporarily switches to sequential

mode.

After conservative driving in sequential mode

without acceleration or shifting via the shift

paddles for a certain amount of time, the

transmission switches back to Drive mode.

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode in

the D/S direction, arrow 1, or shift via the selec-

tor lever, arrows at 2.

Permanent sequential mode

Sequential mode remains permanently active if

it was active before the shift paddle was actu-

ated.

Sequential mode is activated. The engaged

gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, e.g.,

1.

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Switching to Drive mode

Sequential mode

It is possible to switch to Drive mode as fol-

lows: pull and hold the right shift paddle.

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Gear shift indicator, arrow 1.

Engaged gear, arrow 2.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 3.

Switching via the selector lever

▷

Upshifting: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

Notice

▷

Downshifting: press the selector lever for-

ward.

When the outside temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction

is recognizable at the engaged selector lever

position.

A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Se-

quential mode.

Switching via the shift paddles

Low Speed Assistant

Principle

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at

very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking

speed.

General information

Use the Low Speed Assistant for maneuvering

or in stop-and-go traffic.

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Upshift: pull right shift paddle.

Downshift: pull left shift paddle.

The Low Speed Assistant can also be used

for rocking the vehicle free in the snow. To do

this, change over between reverse gear and

forward gear without stepping on the brakes in

the process.

Display on the selector lever

The actually engaged transmission position

can deviate from the selector lever position in

some situations. The display in the selector

lever flashes.

Activating

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

Observe the display in the instrument cluster in

these cases.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. If necessary, deactivate Automatic Hold.

4. Engage selector lever position D/S or R.

5. Release brake.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Drive mode

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

rolls at minimum speed.

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 2.

Deactivating

Decelerate the vehicle to a stop.

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Selecting a DriveLogic program

Drivelogic

Via the rocker switch on the selector lever

Principle

Drivelogic changes the gear-shifting character-

istics of the M Steptronic Sport transmission.

For example, the shifting points are changed in

Drive mode and the shifting times in sequential

mode.

General information

Three Drivelogic programs are available.

Whenever you switch between Sequential

mode and Drive mode, the last program se-

lected is enabled.

Press the rocker switch repeatedly until

the desired DriveLogic program is dis-

played on the instrument cluster.

If drive-ready state is switched on after the ve-

hicle has been idle, DriveLogic program D1 is

enabled in Drive mode.

Via iDrive

The desired DriveLogic program can be con-

figured for buttons M1, M2, or M Setup.

Drivelogic programs

Pro-

gram

Drive mode

Sequential

mode

1.

Press the button.

2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2

CONFIGURATION"

Efficient driving.

Comfortable

shifting opera-

tions.

D1/S1

3. "Drivelogic"

4. Select the desired DriveLogic mode.

Fast driving.

Sporty, fast shift-

ing operations.

D2/S2

D3/S3

The setting is immediately applied with ac-

tive M1 or M2 configuration.

Sporty driving.

Maximum shift-

ing speed,

Launch Control.

To activate the desired configuration with the

selected settings, press the corresponding but-

ton on the steering wheel:

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Additional information:

M Setup menu, refer to page 183.

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Display in the instrument cluster

Launch Control

The DriveLogic program se-

lected corresponds to the num-

ber of illuminated fields.

Principle

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on roads with good traction under dry sur-

rounding conditions.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

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.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in.

Do not steer the steering wheel when driving

off with Launch Control.

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank

the engine.

Additional information:

Break-in, refer to page 253.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-

ing away.

Functional requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine

is at operating temperature. The engine is at

operating temperature after an uninterrupted

trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

must audibly start. Press the Start/Stop

button and hold.

Display in the instrument cluster

3. With your free hand, press and hold the se-

lector lever in selector lever position N, until

selector lever position N is displayed in the

instrument cluster.

A Check Control message is displayed.

4. Release the Start/Stop button and selector

lever.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

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Arrows 1: Function has been activated.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

Arrow 2: Function is being used for maxi-

mum acceleration.

Additional information:

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 310.

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A destination flag is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Starting with launch control

Manual transmission

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

6. The starting engine speed adjusts. With

sufficiently high starting torque, the Launch

Control is active.

2. Activate M Dynamic Mode.

M Dynamic Mode (MDM), refer to

page 190.

An appropriate Check Control message is

displayed.

3. Step on the clutch pedal.

4. Engage first gear.

Now release the brake. The vehicle acceler-

ates.

5. Press the accelerator pedal all the way

down.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as

the destination flag is displayed and the ac-

celerator pedal is not released.

A destination flag is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Preparing Launch Control. An appropriate

Check Control message is displayed.

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control has been used, it is

necessary to drive a certain distance before

Launch Control can be used again. Launch

Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions,

when used again.

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

6. The starting engine speed adjusts. With

sufficiently high starting torque, the Launch

Control is active.

An appropriate Check Control message is

displayed.

After using Launch Control

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control as soon as possible.

Disengage the clutch quickly within approx.

6 seconds. The vehicle accelerates.

7. Observe the Shift lights and upshift on time.

System limits

Manual transmission: if drive-off is delayed,

the Launch Control is automatically terminated

to protect the engine.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

2. Deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control.

The best acceleration figures are reached with

sport tires at operating temperature.

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 188.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

3. Select sequential mode with gear 1 and

Drivelogic program S3.

4. With your left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

Drive-off assistant

5. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throt-

tle position, kickdown.

Principle

The drive-off assistant supports driving off on

uphill grades.

Preparing Launch Control. An appropriate

Check Control message is displayed.

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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

Driving off

1. Hold the vehicle by depressing the brake

pedal.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

2. Release the brake pedal and drive off

quickly.

After the brake pedal is released, the vehicle is

held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

Depending on the vehicle loading, the vehicle

may roll back slightly.

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:

In order to prevent rolling back when driving

off, use the parking brake.

▷

Establishing standby.

1.

Pull and release switch before driv-

Releasing the parking brake.

ing off.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

The parking brake is set.

2. Step on the accelerator pedal sufficiently to

drive off.

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Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

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.

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Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

Setting the parking brake

With a stationary vehicle

Pull the switch.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The LED illuminates.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-

cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away

before you exit.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red.

The parking brake is set.

A Check Control message is displayed.

While driving

Use while driving serves as an emergency

braking function.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-

stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of

the vehicle.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is pulled.

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake operability after

a power interruption, an initialization may be

required.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

1. Turn on standby state.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking brake is engaged when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

2.

Pull the switch while stepping on the

brake pedal or selector lever position P is

set and then push.

Releasing the parking brake

This process may take a few seconds. Some

mechanical sounds associated with this proc-

ess are normal.

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

The indicator light is no longer illumi-

nated as soon as the parking brake is

ready for operation again.

2.

Manual transmission: press the

switch while the brake pedal is depressed.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

press the switch while the brake is de-

pressed or selector lever position P is set.

M Steptronic Sport

transmission: Automatic

Hold

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

Principle

Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-

matically applying and releasing the brake,

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

and-go traffic.

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Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

General information

The parking brake is automatically engaged

under the following conditions:

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.

▷

If drive-ready state is turned off.

If the driver’s door is opened while the vehi-

cle is stationary.

▷

If the parking brake is used to brake the

vehicle to a stop while driving.

NOTICE

Safety information

If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold

engages the parking brake and prevents the

vehicle from rolling in a car wash. There is

a risk of property damage. Deactivate Auto-

matic Hold prior to entering the car wash.

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.

Overview

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

▷

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

Activating Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

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:

2.

Press the button.

The LED illuminates.

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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.

Drive system

After stopping, the vehicle is automat-

ically secured against rolling away as

soon as the indicator light illuminates

green.

Principle

The drive’s response to movement of the ac-

celerator pedal can be adjusted. The intensity

of the drive acoustics changes depending on

the program.

Automatic parking brake application

Overview

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.

Button in the vehicle

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

SETUP

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

The brake is released automatically and the

indicator light of the parking brake is no longer

illuminated.

Programs

The vehicle may roll back slightly when driving

off, depending on the load.

Program

Response characteristics

Efficient, comfortable.

Sporty, dynamic.

"EFFICIENT"

"SPORT"

Use the parking brake as needed to prevent

the vehicle from rolling back when driving off.

"SPORT PLUS Spontaneous, direct. Maxi-

mum dynamics.

Deactivate Automatic Hold

"

Press the button.

The LED goes out.

When Sound Control is on, the SPORT and

SPORT PLUS programs change the intensity

of the drive acoustics.

The indicator light goes out.

Additional information: Sound Control, refer to

page 131.

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Selecting a program

Overview

Using the button

Button in the vehicle

Press the button and select the desired

program on the control display.

Via iDrive

Drive settings can be configured in M Setup.

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 183.

Sound control

Display in the instrument cluster

When the display for M Setup is acti-

vated in the instrument cluster, the se-

lected program is displayed.

Activate/deactivate the function

Additional information:

Using the button

Central display area, refer to page 144

Press button to activate or deactivate

the sound control.

Sound control

Depending on the equipment, a Check Control

message is displayed when the Sound Control

is turned on or an LED will illuminate in the

button.

Principle

The sound control function changes the sound

characteristics of the exhaust system.

Via iDrive

The Sound Control settings can be configured

in M Setup.

General information

When sound control is switched on, the sound

of the exhaust system takes on a sporty na-

ture.

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 183.

When sound control is switched off, the sound

is focused on comfort.

During the engine warm-up phase, sound con-

trol does not have any effect on the sound of

the exhaust system.

Additional information:

High-performance engine, refer to page 252.

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