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Ignition off

Vehicle features and options

M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/

Stop button again without stepping on the

brake.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific 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 using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐

ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.

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

electronic systems/power consumers.

Start/Stop button

Safety measures

When switching off the ignition, the transmis‐

sion position P is selected automatically if the

selector lever position D or R is selected.

Concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

The ignition is switched off automatically in the

following situations while the vehicle is station‐

ary and the engine is off:

M double-clutch transmission:

the engine starts with the brake

pedal pressed when you press the Start/Stop

button.

▷

When locking the vehicle, and when the

low beams are activated.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, 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.

Ignition on

M double-clutch transmission: press the Start/

Stop button, and do not press on the brake

pedal at the same time.

While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

The low beams switch to parking lights after

approx. 15 minutes of no use.

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but‐

ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.

Radio ready state

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Most of the indicator and warning lights in the

instrument cluster light up for a varied length

of time.

General information

In the radio-ready state, certain power con‐

sumers remain ready for operation.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

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WARNING

Activating

With the engine running, press the Start/Stop

button.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

If the engine is not running and the ignition is

switched on, the system automatically acti‐

vates the radio-ready state when the door is

opened if the lights are switched off or the day‐

time running lights are activated.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

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

stance the ignition is automatically switched

off for the following reasons:

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷

Opening or closing the driver's door.

Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

NOTE

In the case of repeated starting attempts

Switching off automatically

The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐

cally in the following situations:

or repeated starting in quick succession, the

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.

The catalytic converter can overheat. There is

a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated

starting in quick succession.◀

▷

After approx. 8 minutes.

When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

M double-clutch transmission

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

Starting the engine

The ignition is activated automatically for a

brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine

starts.

Safety information

DANGER

Manual transmission

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐

tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐

less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐

haust gases can also accumulate outside of

the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the

exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐

tion.◀

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐

tral.

3. 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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M double-clutch transmission

Switching off the engine

Engine stop

Safety information

1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to

a stop.

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Manual transmission

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

▷

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.◀

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

WARNING

Auto Start/Stop function

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

Concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The

engine starts again automatically for driving

off.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

General information

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.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

Before driving into a vehicle wash

So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,

observe instructions for going into an auto‐

matic vehicle wash, refer to page 216.

Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐

ing a stop under the following conditions:

M double-clutch transmission:

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▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

The brake pedal remains depressed while

the vehicle is stopped.

The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

The parking assistant is activated.

Stop-and-go traffic.

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Manual transmission:

▷

Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

▷

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

▷

M double-clutch transmission: by releasing

the brake pedal.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

▷

Manual transmission: clutch pedal is

pressed.

Displays in the instrument cluster

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

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 following 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

the following situations:

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

Functional limitations

▷

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.

▷

The vehicle's interior has not yet been

heated or cooled to the required level.

▷

Excessive warming of the vehicle's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

▷

The steering wheel is turned.

Double-clutch transmission: change from

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

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

▷

M double-clutch transmission: accelerat‐

ing while simultaneously applying the

brake.

▷

After driving in reverse.

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

The vehicle begins rolling.

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▷

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷

LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

Excessive cooling of the vehicle's interior

when the heating is switched on.

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

▷

Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐

cur, for instance if the brake pedal is de‐

pressed a number of times in succession.

LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

Preventing an automatic engine stop

with aM double-clutch transmission

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.

Concept

To make it possible to drive off very quickly,

such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐

gine stop can be actively prevented.

M double-clutch transmission:

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

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

Preventing an engine stop using the

brake pedal

Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐

matically.

The engine stop can be actively prevented

within one second after the vehicle comes to a

standstill:

2. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission:

▷

Immediately after the vehicle comes to a

standstill, briefly press the brake pedal

forcefully.

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

braking force.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Activating/deactivating the system

manually

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Using the button

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐

sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.

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.

Press button.

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Releasing

Parking brake

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

the lever down.

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

Turn signal

Applying

Turn signal in exterior mirror

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

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.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models

Using turn signals

If for once use during driving is required, en‐

gage 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.

The brake lights will not light up if the parking

brake is set.

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

The lever returns into its starting position after

actuation.

To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to

the resistance point.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

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The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

Using iDrive:

Safety information

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐

age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is

a risk of injury or risk of property damage.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off

when the wipers are in the folded away state

and the wipers are folded in when switching

on.◀

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Signaling briefly

NOTE

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

motor can overheat when switching on. There

is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐

shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Switching on

High beams, headlight flasher

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance

point.

▷

Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

▷

High beams on, arrow 1.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation

when the vehicle is stationary.

High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

▷

Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

beyond the resistance point.

Washer/wiper system

Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐

hicle comes to standstill.

General information

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

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.

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Switching off and brief wipe

Activating/deactivating

Press button on the wiper lever.

Wiping is started.

Press the lever down.

▷

To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

down twice.

If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:

LED in wiper lever lights up.

To switch off from normal wiper speed:

press down once.

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐

tion is deactivated.

Brief wipe: press down once.

During trip interruption with the rain sensor

switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐

prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐

cally activated again.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, di‐

rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the

rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper opera‐

tion is preset.

Safety information

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency

or sensitivity of the rain sensor.

NOTE

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

can accidentally start moving in vehicle

washes. There is a risk of property damage.

Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

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Windshield and headlamp washer

system

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

Safety information

The wipers can be folded away from the wind‐

shield in the fold-away position.

WARNING

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐

dow 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 antifreeze, if needed.◀

General information

Important, e.g., when changing the wiper

blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐

tions.

NOTE

Safety information

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not use

the washer system when the washer fluid res‐

ervoir is empty.◀

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐

age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is

a risk of injury or risk of property damage.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off

when the wipers are in the folded away state

and the wipers are folded in when switching

on.◀

Cleaning

NOTE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

motor can overheat when switching on. There

is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind‐

shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

Pull the lever.

Folding away the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

2. With frosty conditions, make sure that the

blades are not frozen to the windshield

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐

lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐

vated.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

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onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly

vertical position

away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐

ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐

erating materials out of reach of children.

4. 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 con‐

tainer.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐

trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀

WARNING

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on

contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of

injury or risk of property damage. 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.

NOTE

2. Switch on the ignition.

Silicon-containing additives in the

washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on

the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐

ing system. There is a risk of property damage.

Do not add silicon-containing additives to the

washer fluid.◀

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

their resting position and are ready again

for operation.

Washer fluid

NOTE

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐

ervoir.

Mixing different windshield washer con‐

centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the

washing system. There is a risk of property

damage. Do not mix different windshield

washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐

serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐

vided on the containers.◀

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield

washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield

washer concentrate containing antifreeze can

be used.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Safety information

WARNING

Some antifreeze agents can contain

harmful substances and are flammable. There

is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the

instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze

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6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the

right.◀

Overview

Shifting

General information

The engine speed during shifting is adjusted

automatically for harmonious and dynamic

gear shifting.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage re‐

verse gear with a forward shifting movement.

Malfunction

The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐

centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead

to incorrect readings at temperatures below

+5 ℉/-15 ℃.

M double-clutch

transmission with Drivelogic

General information

Manual transmission

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.

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

The operation is via the selector lever or two

shift paddles on the steering wheel.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

Functions

▷

Drive mode or Sequential mode.

Various drive programs, Drivelogic.

Upshifting display, Shift point indicator.

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Automatic downshifting and protection

from misshifting even in sequential mode.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

▷

Launch Control.

Low Speed Assistant.

NOTE

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk

of property damage. When shifting into 5th or

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The engaged selector lever position is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐

lector lever.

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐

cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,

e.g., on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off imme‐

diately after releasing the brake.

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐

ing and during stop-and-go traffic.

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Low Speed Assistant

Concept

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at

very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking

speed.

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.

Selector lever, selector lever positions

Overview

Safety information

NOTE

When using the function and simultane‐

ously stepping on the brake pedal for a longer

time, the transmission can overheat. There is a

risk of property damage. When using the func‐

tion, do not brake for a longer period.◀

▷

R: reverse gear.

Activating

N: neutral.

1. Engage a driving position.

2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.

The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.

Center position, forward position.

+: manual upshifting.

-: manual downshifting.

This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐

verse gear.

D/S: switch between drive mode and se‐

quential mode.

Deactivating

Engaging a selector lever position

Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the

selector lever in the corresponding direction.

Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a

stop.

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

verts to the center position. In position R, the

selector lever locks.

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forward gear and reverse gear without step‐

ping on the brakes in the process.

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.

N is Neutral

The vehicle may roll in selector lever posi‐

tion N, e.g., in vehicle washes, refer to

page 216.

Observe the display in the instrument cluster

in these cases.

P Park

The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

D is Drive mode

In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐

cally changed.

▷

After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to

page 64, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 64, and when position R

or D is set.

Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e.g.,

when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐

ator pedal past the resistance point.

Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the

shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the

selector lever in the D/S direction.

▷

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

Displays in the instrument cluster

Drive mode

S is Sequential mode

Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to

upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

▷

Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐

pendent minimum speed, the transmission

is automatically downshifted.

▷

Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to

page 77, arrow 2.

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.

Sequential mode

▷

Engaged gear, arrow 1.

▷

Kickdown: the lowest possible gear is se‐

lected by simultaneously operating the

kickdown and the left shift paddle or selec‐

tor lever.

Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to

page 77, arrow 2.

▷

Gear shift indicator, refer to

page 89

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

e.g., on icy roads.

Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in

D/S direction.

Information

When the external temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction

is recognizable at the engaged selector lever

position.

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

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Gear change

In Sequential mode

Choice of three driving programs:

General information

Shifting in Sequential mode possible.

▷

S1: comfortable shifting operations.

S2: sporty, fast shifting operations.

A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Se‐

quential mode.

S3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐

trol.

Using the selector lever

Selecting driving program using

button in center console

▷

To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

Using the shift paddles on the steering

wheel

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired driving program is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

Selecting driving program using

M Drive

On the Control Display:

▷

Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

1. "Settings"

Drivelogic

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

3.

Select the symbol.

General information

Various driving programs are available.

4. "Mode"

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

After each switch between Sequential mode

and Drive mode, the last program selected is

an active.

▷

"D": drive mode

Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐

gram 1 is active in Drive mode.

"S": sequential mode.

6. "Shift position"

7. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

In Drive mode

Choice of three driving programs:

8. Selecting another driving program.

▷

D1: efficient driving.

D2: relaxed driving.

D3: sporty driving.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐

ately applied.

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Controls

Driving

To activate M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steer‐

ing wheel:

Activate Launch Control

1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer

to page 122.

▷

2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and

driving program 3.

▷

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 property damage.

Heed the settings for DSC in the M drive and

react actively, if necessary. Adapt your driving

style and react, if necessary.◀

A flag symbol appears in the instrument

cluster.

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.

Display in the instrument cluster

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as

the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

Selected driving program corre‐

sponds to the number of illumi‐

nated fields.

Launch Control is available again only after a

certain distance has been driven.

System limits

This transmission has an overheating protec‐

tion mechanism, which protects the clutch

from extreme stress.

Launch Control

Concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

▷

Indicator lamp lights up yellow:

transmission too hot.

Avoid high engine stress and fre‐

quent starts.

General information

▷

Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission

is overheating.

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐

sible. At the next opportunity, stop the ve‐

hicle, shut off the engine and allow the

transmission to cool down.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 164, period.

Requirements

Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐

erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐

wise, the transmission may overheat.

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 75.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

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Driving

Controls

Using the button

M Driving Dynamics Control

Concept

The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the

response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal

movements.

Programs

Response behavior options:

▷

"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal

fuel consumption.

Press button repeatedly until the desired

program is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Ideal, e.g., in city traffic or on snow.

"Sport": sporty, dynamic.

▷

"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐

mum dynamics.

Display in the instrument cluster

Engine Dynamics Control with selected

program with activated Display of the

system states of the driving dynamics,

refer to page 87.

Selecting a channel

Via M Drive

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

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

3.

Select the symbol.

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 steer‐

ing wheel:

▷

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