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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.

Driving off

1. Close the driver's door.

2. Depress brake pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

General information

Drive-ready state turns on when the brake

pedal is pressed while pushing the Start/Stop

button.

4. Engage the desired selector lever position,

e.g., D or R.

Pressing the Start/Stop button again turns

drive-ready state back off and turns standby

state back on.

5. Release the parking brake.

6. To drive off, release the brake pedal and

press the accelerator pedal.

Drive-ready state cannot be turned on as long

as the charging cable is connected or the

charging socket cover is open.

If necessary, the combustion engine starts

automatically.

Additional information:

Acoustic pedestrian protection

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Drive-ready state, refer to page 46.

Standby state, refer to page 45.

Charging cable, refer to page 316.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Acoustic Pedestrian Protection

generates a continuous driving noise in vehi-

cles with electric or electrically assisted drives.

▷

With a stationary vehicle and drive-ready

state turned on, as soon as the selector

lever position P is exited.

▷

With electric drive up to approx.

20 mph/30 km/h.

A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the

environment. As a result, other road users,

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for instance pedestrians or cyclists, can better

perceive the vehicle.

Functional requirements

Electric driving

▷

The high-voltage battery charge is suffi-

ciently high.

Functions while driving

▷

The high-voltage battery temperature is not

too low and not too high.

General information

The drive power is a combination of the inter-

nal combustion engine and the electric drive.

If required, the high-voltage battery is charged

at the same time. The hybrid system starts the

combustion engine automatically.

▷

Selector lever position D or R engaged.

The accelerator pedal is not pressed with

too much force.

▷

The possible maximum speed for electric

drive is not exceeded.

With electric drive, the vehicle is powered by

the electric motor.

Automatic starting of the combustion

engine while driving

Depending on vehicle configuration, the com-

bustion engine is automatically started when

driving under conditions such as the following:

For electric drive and driving with the combus-

tion engine, the corresponding requirements

must be met.

Driving off and accelerating require a lot of en-

ergy. To optimize acceleration and to reduce

fuel consumption, the electric motor boosts the

combustion engine.

▷

When accelerating heavily or on uphill

grades.

▷

By pressing the accelerator pedal beyond

the resistance point at the full throttle posi-

tion, kickdown.

Depending on the charge state of the high-

voltage battery, maximum speed, the vehicle's

capacity to accelerate, and range can vary.

▷

The charge state of the high-voltage bat-

tery is insufficient.

System performance is reduced if the charge is

low. Acceleration capacity may change notice-

ably.

High-voltage battery temperature is too

high or too low.

Safety information

▷

Selector lever position S is engaged.

During manual gear-shifting using the shift

paddles.

Warning

▷

For system-related demand from hybrid

components.

When driving in electric mode, pedestrians

and other road users might pay less attention

to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate

Automatic switching-off of the

combustion engine while driving

Depending on the driving situation, the com-

bustion engine is shut off if the requirements

for electric drive are met.

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electric motor. To do so, press the accelerator

pedal firmly.

Energy recovery

Principle

With energy recovery, also called recuperation,

the electric motor acts as an alternator and

converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into elec-

trical energy when braking and coasting.

Boost Control function

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Boost

Control function can be used for upcoming ac-

celeration, for example.

This recovered energy charges the high-volt-

age battery. If necessary, this stored electrical

energy is output to the electric motor.

The system may provide additional drive

power for a limited time.

General information

Depending on the M Setup menu settings:

The high-voltage battery is charged at differ-

ent speeds, and the vehicle is decelerated at

different forces while coasting.

General information

The Boost Control function is operated using

the shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Setting Description

Overview

"MIN"

"MID"

Setting for low energy recovery.

Setting for medium energy recov-

ery.

"MAX" Setting for maximum energy recov-

ery.

Energy recovery settings can be configured in

the M Setup menu. Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 209.

The shift paddles for Boost Control are located

on the steering wheel.

Functional requirements

Conditions such as the following prerequisites

must be met to recover kinetic energy:

▷

The vehicle is moving.

Selector lever position D/S is set.

The high-voltage battery is not fully

charged.

Support from the electric motor

During normal driving, the electric motor as-

sists the combustion engine, depending on the

situation.

Accelerating quickly such as when passing re-

quires the maximum available power from the

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Display in the instrument cluster

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.

The following functions are available:

▷

Various driving programs: Drive mode or

sequential mode.

▷

Arrow 1: Function has been activated.

Arrow 2: Function is available as long as

the bar with BOOST appears.

▷

Low Speed Assistant.

Various Drivelogic programs.

Launch Control.

▷

Arrow 3: Function is being used for maxi-

mum acceleration.

Upshifting display, Shift lights.

Using the function

1. Pull and hold the left shift paddle until

BOOST is displayed.

Safety information

Warning

▷

The function is active.

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.

A countdown is displayed as a bar in the

instrument cluster.

2. Before the countdown has finished, de-

press the accelerator pedal.

▷

BOOST is displayed on the instrument

cluster.

Selector lever positions

Stopping and restarting the function

D is Drive mode

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel are activated automatically.

The function is automatically interrupted if the

countdown has finished or if the function was

used in the acceleration process. Once this

function has been stopped, it can only be re-

started after waiting 30 seconds.

S is Sequential mode

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel must be shifted manually.

To restart the countdown, pull and hold the left

shift paddle again until the countdown is reset.

R is reverse

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

Deactivating the function

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until this

display goes out.

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N Neutral

In selector lever position N, the vehicle may be

pushed or roll without power, for instance, in

car washes.

Engaging selector lever position D/S,

N, R

P Park

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.

With the driver's seat belt fastened, pull or

push the selector lever in the desired direction,

past the resistance point as necessary. The

selector lever automatically returns to the cen-

ter position when released.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally in situations such as the following:

▷

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.

Engaging selector lever position P

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.

Engaging a selector lever position

General information

Press the button.

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.

The parking brake is applied and the

transmission lock is engaged.

The engaged selector lever position is dis-

played in the instrument cluster and on the

selector lever.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

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.

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

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.

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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

Push the selector lever out of the center posi-

tion in the D/S direction.

Drive mode is activated. The engaged gear is

displayed in the instrument cluster along with a

D, e.g., 1 D.

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 132.

4. If necessary, loosen the belt.

5. If necessary, open the door.

Deactivating Drive mode

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode

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

vated.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, e.g., 1.

6. Depress the brake pedal.

7. Engage selector lever position N.

8. Switch off drive-ready state.

Sequential mode D/S

In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis-

played.

Principle

In sequential mode, it is possible to shift gears

manually using the selector lever or the shift

paddles without letting off the gas.

The vehicle can roll.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally after approximately 35 minutes.

General information

Shortly before falling below a gear-dependent

minimum speed, the transmission is automati-

cally downshifted.

If the system is not operational, you may not

be able to change the selector lever position.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Once the maximum engine speed is attained,

upshifting is not automatically performed in

sequential mode and the kickdown is deacti-

vated.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,

refer to page 128.

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

for instance, on icy roads.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drive

power in Drive mode.

Activating sequential mode

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode in

the D/S direction.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-

sistance point at the full throttle position.

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Sequential mode is activated. The engaged

Switching to Drive mode

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

1.

It is possible to switch to Drive mode as fol-

lows: pull and hold the right shift paddle.

Deactivating sequential mode

Push the selector lever out of the center po-

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

vated.

Switching via the shift paddles

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

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

Gear change

Principle

In sequential mode, gears can be shifted man-

ually using the shift paddles.

▷

Upshift: pull right shift paddle.

Downshift: pull left shift paddle.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to change gears quickly while keeping

both hands on the steering wheel.

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.

General information

Shifting

Observe the display in the instrument cluster in

these cases.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds; for instance, downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The lowest possible gear is selected by simul-

taneously performing a kickdown and using

the left shift paddle.

Drive mode

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

Temporary sequential mode

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 2.

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.

Sequential mode

▷

Gear shift indicator, arrow 1.

Engaged gear, arrow 2.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 3.

Permanent sequential mode

Sequential mode remains permanently active if

it was active before the shift paddle was actu-

ated.

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Drive mode and the shifting times in sequential

mode.

Notice

When the outside temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction

is recognizable at the engaged selector lever

position.

General information

Three Drivelogic programs are available.

Whenever you switch between Sequential

mode and Drive mode, the last program se-

lected is enabled.

Low Speed Assistant

Principle

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

hicle has been idle, DriveLogic program D1 is

enabled in Drive mode.

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at

very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking

speed.

Functional requirement

The vehicle must be in one of the following

hybrid modes:

General information

Use the Low Speed Assistant for maneuvering

or in stop-and-go traffic.

▷

"HYBRID"

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.

Depending on vehicle equipment:

"DYNAMIC"

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment:

"DYNAMIC PLUS"

Drivelogic programs

Activating

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

Program

Drivelogic require-

ments

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.

“COMFORT”

Comfortable shifting

operations.

“SPORT”

Sporty gear shifting.

“SPORT PLUS”

Performance-based

gear shifting.

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

rolls at minimum speed.

Selecting a DriveLogic program

Deactivating

Decelerate the vehicle to a stop.

Via iDrive

The desired DriveLogic program can be con-

figured for buttons M1, M2, or M Setup.

Drivelogic

Principle

Drivelogic changes the gear-shifting character-

istics of the M Steptronic Sport transmission.

For example, the shifting points are changed in

1.

Press the button.

2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2

CONFIGURATION"

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3. "Drivelogic"

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.

4. Select the desired DriveLogic mode.

The setting is immediately applied with ac-

tive M1 or M2 configuration.

A Check Control message is displayed.

To activate the desired configuration with the

selected settings, press the corresponding but-

ton on the steering wheel:

4. Release the Start/Stop button and selector

lever.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

▷

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

▷

Additional information:

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 377.

Additional information:

M Setup menu, refer to page 209.

Launch Control

Display in the instrument cluster

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.

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

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.

Additional information:

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank

the engine.

Break-in, refer to page 306.

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.

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Launch Control can be used again. Launch

Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions,

when used again.

Display in the instrument cluster

After using Launch Control

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control as soon as possible.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

▷

Arrows 1: Function has been activated.

Arrow 2: Function is being used for maxi-

mum acceleration.

Drive-off assistant

Starting with launch control

Principle

On inclines, in selector lever position D, S, or

R, this system prevents the vehicle from rolling

opposite the set driving direction and provides

drive-off support.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

2. Deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control.

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 214.

Driving off

Engage a gear position and step on the accel-

erator pedal to drive off.

3. With your left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

The parking brake is released automatically.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throt-

tle position, kickdown.

Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa-

tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

A specific display is activated on the instru-

ment cluster.

If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.

Additional information:

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 132.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. With

sufficiently high starting torque, the Launch

Control is active.

Parking brake

Now release the brake. The vehicle acceler-

ates.

Principle

Upshifting is performed automatically as

long as the specific display is active and the

accelerator pedal is not released.

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling away when it is parked.

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control has been used, it is

necessary to drive a certain distance before

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Safety information

Overview

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.

Setting the parking brake

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

With a stationary vehicle

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

Press the parking brake button.

The LED illuminates.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red.

Warning

The parking brake is engaged and

transmission lock is engaged.

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:

While driving

Use while driving serves as an emergency

braking function.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Press and hold the parking brake but-

ton. The vehicle brakes hard for as long

as the parking brake button is pressed.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

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.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking brake is engaged and the trans-

mission lock is set when the vehicle is station-

ary.

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Engaging the parking brake

automatically

In some situations, the parking brake is en-

gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic

Hold.

Using the parking brake via iDrive

The parking brake can be engaged or disen-

gaged via iDrive. Additionally, further informa-

tion is displayed.

1.

Apps menu

Additionally, the system can be set to auto-

matically engaging the parking brake when the

drive-ready state is turned off.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Parking brake"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

6. Select the desired setting.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Parking brake"

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-

cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away

before you exit.

6. Select the desired setting.

In selector lever position N, the parking brake

will not be engaged automatically.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-

stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of

the vehicle.

Releasing the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake operability after

a power interruption, an initialization may be

required.

2.

Push the parking brake button while

pressing the brake pedal.

1. Turn on standby state.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

The transmission lock remains engaged

until a gear position is selected.

2.

3.

Press the parking brake button.

Press the parking brake button

again after 2 seconds.

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

The Check Control messages for the park-

ing brake go out.

Possible function-related noises are nor-

mal.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The indicator light indicates that the

parking brake is ready for operation

again.

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▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

Automatic Hold

Principle

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-

matically applying and releasing the brake,

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

and-go traffic.

Warning

When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle

is automatically held in place when it is station-

ary.

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:

General information

The parking brake is automatically engaged

under the following conditions:

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

▷

If drive-ready state is turned off.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

The driver’s door is open for more than one

second and no pedal is pressed during this

time.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

▷

If the parking brake is used to brake the

vehicle to a stop while driving.

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.

In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is

temporarily deactivated.

Safety information

Overview

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:

▷

Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

Automatic Hold

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Activating Automatic Hold

Deactivate Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

Press the button.

The LED goes out.

2.

Press the button.

The indicator light goes out.

The LED illuminates.

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.

M Hybrid

After stopping, the vehicle is automat-

ically secured against rolling away as

soon as the indicator light illuminates

green.

Principle

The behavior of the hybrid system can be ad-

justed.

General information

Different settings for the hybrid system are

provided.

Automatic parking brake application

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.

Mode

Behavior of hybrid system

"HYBRID"

The vehicle is moved in hy-

brid mode, i.e., it is driven by

a combination of combustion

engine and electric motor.

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.

"ELECTRIC"

The vehicle is driven electri-

cally.

The combustion engine is

only started in certain situa-

tions, e.g., kickdown.

Driving off

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

The brake is released automatically and the

indicator light of the parking brake is no longer

illuminated.

The vehicle may roll back slightly when driving

off, depending on the load.

Use the parking brake as needed to prevent

the vehicle from rolling back when driving off.

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Additional information:

Mode

Behavior of hybrid system

Driving on a racetrack, refer to page 310.

"eCONTROL" Hybrid mode to prepare the

vehicle for maximum per-

formance, e.g., for driving on

a racetrack.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

With hybrid drive, the vehicle

is driven with reduced overall

power. The temperature of

the combustion engine and

high-voltage battery as well

as the high-voltage battery

charge are adjusted for high-

performance driving. A bar in

the M Hybrid menu shows

the progress. A longer driving

distance may be necessary.

The bar also shows the po-

tential power of the drive for

other drive settings.

M HYBRID

The combustion engine is not

shut off in this mode.

Selecting a mode

Using the button

"DYNAMIC"

Depending on vehicle equip-

ment: Hybrid mode for driv-

ing on a race track.

Press the button and select the desired

mode on the control display.

The vehicle is driven in hybrid

mode.

Via M1/M2

The desired mode can be configured for the M1

or M2 button on the steering wheel.

This mode is designed for

driving several laps with bal-

anced system performance.

Additional information:

The combustion engine is not

shut off in this mode.

M Setup, refer to page 209.

"DYNAMIC

PLUS"

Depending on vehicle equip-

ment: Hybrid mode for driv-

ing on a race track.

Drive system

The vehicle is driven in hybrid

drive.

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.

This mode is designed for

short drives with full system

performance.

The combustion engine is not

shut off in this mode.

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Driving

CONTROLS

Overview

Display in the instrument cluster

When the display for M Setup is acti-

vated in the instrument cluster, the se-

lected program is displayed.

Button in the vehicle

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 151

Sound control

Principle

Sound Control changes the sound characteris-

tics of the exhaust system.

SETUP

General information

When Sound Control is turned on, the exhaust

system sounds sporty and emotive.

Programs

Program

Response characteristics

When sound control is switched off, the sound

is focused on comfort.

"COMFORT"

"SPORT"

Comfortable.

The sound characteristics are changed during

the engine warm-up phase.

Sporty, dynamic.

"SPORT

PLUS"

Spontaneous, direct. Maxi-

mum dynamics.

Additional information:

High-performance drive, refer to page 304.

When Sound Control is on, the SPORT and

SPORT PLUS programs change the intensity

of the drive acoustics.

Activate/deactivate the function

Via iDrive

The Sound Control settings can be configured

in M Setup.

Additional information: Sound Control, refer to

page 135.

Selecting a program

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Using the button

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 209.

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