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Operating state of the vehicle

Safety information

Vehicle features and

options

Warning

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow 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

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in one

of the three states:

▷ Idle state.

Warning

▷ Standby state.

▷ Drive-ready state.

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

Idle state

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

Principle

When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched

off.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

General information

The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening from

the outside and after exiting and locking.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

Automatic idle state

For instance, the idle state is automatically es‐

tablished under the following conditions:

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▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes

place on the vehicle.

Display in the instrument cluster

OFF is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster. The drivetrain is

switched off and standby state

switched on.

▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is

low.

▷ Depending on the setting via iDrive: when

one or both front doors are opened after driv‐

ing when exiting the vehicle.

In some situations, the idle state is not set auto‐

matically, for instance during a phone call or

when the low beams are switched on.

Drive readiness

Principle

Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to

starting the engine.

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, the

driver and front passenger must exit the vehicle.

General information

Some vehicle functions can only be used with

the drive-ready state switched on.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Safety information

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"

DANGER

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.

Manual idle state

To establish idle state in the vehicle after com‐

pletion of trip:

Press and hold the button on the

radio until the OFF indicator on

the instrument cluster goes out.

Warning

Standby state

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Principle

When standby state is switched on, most func‐

tions can be used while the vehicle is stationary.

Desired settings can be adjusted.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

General information

The vehicle is in the standby state after the front

doors are opened from the outside.

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▷ Set the parking brake.

The ignition is activated automatically for a brief

time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

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.

NOTICE

Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or re‐

peated starting of the vehicle in rapid succes‐

sion can cause the starter to overheat. This

also results in unburned or inadequately burned

fuel, and can cause the catalytic converter to

overheat. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Avoid repeated

starting of the vehicle, particularly repeated

starting in rapid succession.

Display in the instrument cluster

The activated drive readiness is indicated in the

instrument cluster, depending on the equipment,

by the display of information required for driving

or the READY display.

Turning off drive-ready state

Manual transmission

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

Turning on drive readiness

Principle

The engine is switched off. The vehicle

switches into standby state.

Drive-ready state is switched on

via the Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐

hicle stopped.

Manual transmission

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

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

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off. The vehicle

switches into standby state.

The ignition is activated automatically for a brief

time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

3. Set the parking brake.

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

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