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Driving

Ignition lock

Start/Stop button

Insert the remote control as far as possible into

the ignition lock.

Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several

times switches the radio readiness or the igni-

tion on and off.

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Radio readiness switches on.

Some current consumers are ready for

operation.

Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button

with the brake pedal depressed and the

selector lever in position N starts the engine.<

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The electric steering-wheel lock audibly

unlocks.

Radio readiness

Before moving the vehicle, insert the

remote control into the ignition lock;

otherwise, the electric steering-wheel lock will

not be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be

steered.<

Some current consumers are ready for opera-

tion. The last information of the computer

selected is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Radio readiness is automatically switched off:

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when the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock

Removing remote control from ignition

lock

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with comfort access* by touching the sen-

sitive surface on the door handle, refer to

Locking on page 36

Briefly press in the remote control; it is pushed

out somewhat.

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The ignition is switched off if it was still

switched on.

Ignition on

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The electric steering-wheel lock audibly

locks.

All current consumers are ready for operation.

The odometer and the trip odometer are dis-

played in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 62.

Please switch off the ignition and the cur-

rent consumers which are not required

when the engine is not running to save the bat-

tery.<

Radio readiness and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-

ment cluster go out.

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If the engine does not start, shift back to

the last selector lever position selected,

refer to the instrument cluster display or the

selector lever. Then select the position N.

You cannot start off with the hood open.

When the engine is cold, the exhaust system

has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-

tem design.<

Starting engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,

otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust

gases can cause unconsciousness and death.

The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,

an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.

Never leave an unattended vehicle with the

engine running, as such a vehicle represents a

potential safety hazard.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-

ning, move the selector lever into the N position

and set the handbrake, otherwise the vehicle

can begin to roll.<

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

sion or repeated starting attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and

there is a danger of overheating and damaging

the catalytic converter.<

When starting the engine, do not press the

accelerator pedal.

Special starting conditions

Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it

running while the vehicle remains stationary.

Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder-

ate engine speed.

Depress the accelerator pedal half way when

starting the engine in the following situations:

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The engine fails to start on the first attempt,

e.g. if it is very hot or cold.

>

The engine is started at very low tempera-

tures, below approx. +57/–156, at high

altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.

Switching off engine

Do not remove the remote control from

the ignition lock while the vehicle is roll-

ing, otherwise the steering wheel lock would

engage while steering.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

remote control with you.

When parking on a downhill incline, apply the

handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll

away.<

Do not press the brake pedal as long as

you do not want to start the engine. The

engine starts immediately when you briefly

press the Start/Stop button with the brake

pedal depressed.<

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Place selector lever in position N.

3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.

1. Apply the handbrake.

2. Engage a driving position.

The system responds by automatically engag-

ing the starter for a certain period and automat-

ically disengaging it as soon as the engine

starts.

3. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.

A signal sounds when the position N is

engaged and the handbrake is not set when

switching off the engine.

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Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent

the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes

the rear wheels.

Sequential Manual

Transmission with Drivelogic

The concept

The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission

with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-

mission in which an electrohydraulic system

handles the clutching and gear changes.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig-

nal also sounds when starting off.

The handbrake is applied.

The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper-

ated with the selector lever and two shift pad-

dles on the steering wheel.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

It offers you the following functions:

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Optional manual or automatic operation:

Sequential mode or Drive mode

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

>

Selection option between different driving

programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 57

Releasing

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Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 58

Automatic downshifting and prevention of

incorrect shifting even in Sequential opera-

tion

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Automatic double clutching

Selector lever positions

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and

lower the lever.

If exceptional circumstances should

make it necessary to engage the hand-

brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it

too strongly. In doing so, continuously press the

button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise

excessive pressure can lead to the rear wheels

locking up and loss of traction – fishtailing – at

the rear axle.<

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R: Reverse gear

N: Neutral

Β: Drive position:

> +: manual upshifting

> –: manual downshifting

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-

ing action, occasionally apply the hand-

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming

to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.

The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-

brake is applied.<

> D/S: switch between Drive mode and

Sequential mode

Shiftlock

Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N;

the shift command will not be executed unless

the brake is applied.

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R Reverse

D Drive mode

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted

automatically.

N Idle

Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode:

press selector lever to the right toward D/S.

Always engage before starting engine.

If the driving situation requires, e.g. when down-

shifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequen-

tial Manual Transmission automatically

clutches and then declutches again, i.e. it is not

necessary to engage idling manually.

To switch back into the Sequential mode: press

selector lever to the right again toward D/S or

shift using the shift paddles or the selector

lever.

Kick-down: for rapid acceleration, e.g. when

passing, press the accelerator pedal as far

down as it will go. You achieve maximum accel-

eration.

N is automatically engaged after just a

few seconds when you open the driver's

door or the hood with the engine running and do

not operate either pedals, shift paddles or the

selector lever. In these cases, to start off after

closing the driver's door or the hood, first move

the selector lever into the position N and then

into the drive position.<

Displays in instrument cluster

S Sequential mode

You can shift up and down using the shifting

paddles or the selector lever. You do not need

to remove your foot from the accelerator to do

so.

After every engine start, as soon as the selector

lever is pushed to the right into the drive posi-

tion Β and the brake pedal is pressed, the

Sequential mode is activated.

1

2

Gear 1 to 7, R, N engaged

Selected driving program,

matches the number of illuminated fields,

refer to Drivelogic on page 57

Starting off is also possible on a level road sur-

face in second gear, e.g. in case of ice.

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The currently engaged gear is displayed,

followed by a D in the Drive mode

In the following situations, the Sequential Man-

ual Transmission thinks for you:

A flashing gear display indicates to you

that the driver's door is open with the

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Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

when they will result in a plausible combina-

tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for

example, a downshift that would cause the

engine to overrev will not be executed by

the system.

engine running.

N is automatically engaged after just a few sec-

onds when you open the driver's door or the

hood with the engine running and the vehicle

stopped, and do not operate either pedals, shift

paddles or the selector lever.<

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When the vehicle is stationary, the trans-

mission automatically downshifts into first

gear.

Gear changes

Using selector lever

Shortly before dropping below a gear-

dependent minimum speed, the transmis-

sion downshifts automatically even without

your intervention.

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To upshift, pull the selector lever back.

>

To downshift, push the selector lever for-

ward.

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Using shift paddles on steering wheel

Selecting driving program with button

in center console

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To upshift, briefly pull the right shift

paddle +.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired

driving program is displayed in the instrument

cluster, refer to page 56.

To downshift, briefly pull the left shift

paddle –.

Selecting driving program via button

on steering wheel

Drivelogic

With Drivelogic various driving programs are

available to you.

You can also activate your preferred driving pro-

gram with the

button on the steering wheel,

Each time you change between the Sequential

mode and the Drive mode, the driving program

last selected in the respective mode is active.

Exception: after the first change from the

Sequential to the Drive mode, driving program 3

is active.

refer to MDrive on page 48.

With the ignition switched on you can change

the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

In Drive mode

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Five driving programs, from relaxed 1 to sporty/

highly dynamic 5 are available for selection.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.

In Sequential mode

5. Select "SMG Drivelogic" and press the con-

troller. The first setting is selected.

You can choose from six driving program from

balanced/dynamic 1 to sporty/purist 6.

Each time the engine is started, driving pro-

gram 3 is activated.

The sporty/purist driving program 6 is only

available with the DSC Dynamic Stability Con-

trol deactivated, refer to page 75. When DSC is

activated, the system switches from driving

program 6 to 5.

To maintain vehicle stability, always drive

with the DSC switched on when possi-

ble.<

6. Turn controller to set Drive mode or

Sequential mode.

"Unchanged" retains the current settings

made outside of MDrive.

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7. Press controller to select driving programs.

8. Turn controller to set driving program.

9. Press the controller.

"P 400" program

In the "P 400" program the engine reacts gently

to the movement of the accelerator pedal. This

is, for example, ideal for city driving or driving on

snow. In the process, the fuel consumption is

minimal and the engine output is reduced.

Shift lights

To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a

sporty driving style in the Sequential mode,

shift lights in the Head-Up Display* indicate the

optimum shifting point briefly before reaching

the maximum rpm.

"P 500" program

The "P 500" program provides maximum per-

formance and more spontaneous reaction of

the engine to accelerator pedal movements.

1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to Head-

Up Display on page 80.

"P 500 Sport" program

2. Select display "M View" on Head-Up Dis-

play, refer to Selecting displays on page 80.

In the "P 500 Sport" program the engine reacts

especially spontaneously and uncompromis-

ingly sporty with maximum performance to

accelerator pedal movements.

Selecting program

The current engine speed is highlighted on

the tachometer.

3. When approaching the maximum rpm, yel-

low illuminated fields 1 of the tachometer

consecutively indicate the approaching

upshift point.

Each time the engine is started, the "P 400"

program is activated.

4. Shift at the latest when the red indicator

Press the POWER button to activate the

"P 500" program. Pressing the POWER button

repeatedly switches between the programs

"P 400" and "P 500".

field lights up 2.

When the permissible maximum rpm is

reached, the entire tachometer beings to flash.

When the maximum rpm is exceeded, the fuel

supply is cut off to protect the engine. Always

avoid engine speeds in this range.

You can also activate your preferred program

with the

button on the steering wheel, refer

to MDrive on page 48. You can only activate the

"P 500 Sport" program with MDrive.

For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport"

the LED in the POWER button lights up.

M Engine Dynamic Control

With M Engine Dynamic Control you can influ-

ence how sporty the reaction of your vehicle to

accelerator pedal movements is to be. Three

programs are available for engine control.

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4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

Turn signals/

headlamp flasher

5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and

press the controller.

1

2

3

High beams

Triple turn signaling is activated.

Headlamp flasher

Turn signals

Wiper system

Using turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To turn off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb

needs to be replaced.<

Signaling briefly

Press lever to resistance point and hold for as

long as you wish to signal.

1

2

3

4

5

Switching on wipers

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Activating/deactivating rain sensor

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn

signal flashes three times.

You can activate or deactivate this function.

Switching on wipers

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Pull the lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-

tion when released.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Normal wiper speed

Press once.

The system reverts to operation in the intermit-

tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press twice or press beyond the resistance

point.

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The system reverts to normal speed when the

vehicle is stationary.

antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use

washing mechanisms when the washer fluid

reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage

the washer pump.<

Rain sensor

The wiper operation is controlled automatically

as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen-

sor is located on the windshield, directly in front

of the interior rearview mirror.

Windshield washer nozzles

Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-

cally heated with the engine running or the igni-

tion switched on.

Activating rain sensor

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.

Always keep it well away from sparks and

open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-

tainers well out of the reach of children. Always

observe the instructions for use provided on the

containers.<

Washer fluid reservoir

Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-

ton lights up.

Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level

Turn the knurled wheel 5.

Deactivating rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes

out.

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash. Failure to

do so could result in damage caused by undes-

ired wiper activation.<

All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.

Fill with water and – if required – with a washer

antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

the washer fluid before filling.<

The system sprays washer fluid against the

windshield and activates the wipers for a brief

period.

Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.

When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the

headlamps are simultaneously washed at

appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washers if there is any

danger that the fluid will freeze on the

windshield. If you do so, your vision could be

obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid

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Press the lever beyond the resistance point:

increase speed by 5 mph/10 km/h.

Cruise control

The concept

If, on a downhill grade, the engine's braking

effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can

be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if

the engine output is insufficient.

The cruise control is available for use at speeds

of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The

vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you

set using the lever mounted on the steering col-

umn.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

Do not use the cruise control under driv-

ing conditions that do not permit a con-

stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding

roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions

such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface.

Otherwise you could loose control of the vehi-

cle and cause an accident.<

Pull the lever, arrow 2:

Functions are the same as 1, only the vehicle

speed is reduced.

Interrupting cruise control

Press the lever up or down, arrow 3.

In addition, cruise control is automatically deac-

tivated:

One lever for all functions

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When the brakes are applied

For manual shifting with the shift paddles or

the selector lever

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When the DSC comes on

Resuming stored speed

Press button 4:

The stored speed is resumed and maintained.

1

2

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

accelerating

Deactivating system

When the ignition is switched off, the system is

deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

3

4

Interrupting cruise control

Resuming stored speed

Displays in instrument cluster

Maintaining speed, storing speed,

and accelerating

Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1:

The speed currently being driven is maintained

and stored. The display 1 in the speedometer,

see below, indicates this regulated speed.

Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's

speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h.

1

2

Stored desired speed

Press lever to resistance point for a longer time:

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. The system maintains

and stores your current speed as soon as you

release the lever.

Selected desired speed appears briefly

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