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Operating state of the vehicle

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Operating state of the vehicle

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Vehicle features and options

▷

Set the parking brake.

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.

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.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

General information

Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in

one of the three states:

Warning

▷

Idle state.

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:

Standby state.

Drive-ready state.

▷

Establishing standby.

Idle state

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Principle

When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched

off.

▷

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.

General information

The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening

from the outside and after exiting and locking.

Safety information

Establishing the sleep mode

automatically

The sleep mode is established automatically

such as in the following situations:

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.

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▷

After several minutes, if no operation takes

place on the vehicle.

General information

When the vehicle is shut down for longer than

three months, some special measures are nec-

essary. For more information, contact an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

If the charge state of the vehicle battery is

low.

Depending on the configuration via iDrive:

one or both front doors will be opened after

driving when exiting the vehicle.

Activating/deactivating deep sleep

mode

In some situations, the idle state is not set au-

tomatically, for instance during a phone call or

when the low-beam headlights are switched

on.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Deep sleep mode"

5. Select the desired setting.

Establishing idle state when

opening the front doors

After a trip, the sleep mode can be established

by opening the front doors. For this purpose,

all passengers must exit the vehicle.

Deep sleep mode deactivates automatically

when drive-ready state is turned on.

1.

Apps menu

Access to the vehicle

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. "Turn off after opening door"

Establishing the sleep mode

manually

To establish idle state in the vehicle after com-

pletion of trip:

Press the button on the cargo area to access

the vehicle while in deep sleep mode. Deep

sleep mode remains on in this case.

Press and hold the volume but-

ton on the radio until all displays

go out.

Standby state

Deep sleep mode

Principle

When standby state is switched on, most func-

tions can be used while the vehicle is station-

ary. Desired settings can be adjusted.

Principle

Deep sleep mode is activated to prevent the

vehicle battery from discharging when the ve-

hicle is stationary for several weeks.

General information

The vehicle is in standby state after the front

doors are opened from the outside.

In deep sleep mode, the vehicle functions are

limited to the essentials.

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Manually setting to standby

Safety information

General information

Standby can be switched back on after the ve-

hicle is automatically set to idle state.

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is

insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-

trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain

pollutants which are colorless and odorless.

In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also

accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a

danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and

ensure sufficient ventilation.

Via the volume button

Press the volume button on the

radio. The control display and

the instrument cluster illuminate.

Using the Start/Stop button

Warning

Press the Start/Stop button.

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.

The control display and the instrument

cluster illuminate.

Display in the instrument cluster

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster. Drive-ready state

is turned off and standby state

turned on.

▷

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.

Drive-ready state

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

Principle

Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to

starting the engine.

NOTICE

General information

Repeatedly attempting to start the engine or

repeatedly starting the vehicle in rapid suc-

cession can cause the starter to overheat.

This also results in unburned or inadequately

burned fuel, and can cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat. There is a risk of property

damage. Avoid repeated starting of the vehi-

cle, particularly repeated starting in rapid suc-

cession.

Some vehicle functions can only be used with

the drive-ready state switched on.

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M Steptronic Sport transmission:

Turning on the drive-ready state

1. Engage selector lever position P with the

vehicle stopped.

General information

Drive-ready state is turned on

using the Start/Stop button.

2. Set the parking brake.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off. The vehicle

switches into standby state.

Turning on the drive-ready state

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Manual transmission: step 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 en-

gine starts.

Most of the indicator lights and warning lights

on the instrument cluster illuminate for differ-

ent lengths of time.

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.

Display in the instrument cluster

The activated drive-ready state is indicated

in the instrument cluster, depending on the

equipment, by the display of information re-

quired for driving or the READY display.

Turning off drive-ready state

Manual transmission:

1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the

parking brake.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off. The vehicle

switches into standby state.

3. Shift into first gear or reverse gear.

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