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Vehicle features and options Brake assistant

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.

The brake assistant automatically applies

maximum braking assistance when the brake

pedal is depressed quickly. This reduces the

braking distance to a minimum for full braking.

Additional information:

To make full use of braking assistance, do not

reduce the pressure on the brake pedal during

full braking.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Antilock Braking System

M Setup

Principle

The Antilock Braking System prevents locking

of the wheels during the braking process.

The SETUP button is used to configure various

driving dynamics and drive systems.

You remain able to steer your vehicle even dur-

ing full braking, which increases active driving

safety.

General information

When the drive-ready state is switched on after

the idle state, an efficient vehicle condition is

active by default.

General information

The Antilock Braking System is ready after

each time drive-ready state is turned on.

Overview

Malfunction

Button in the center console

The warning light on the instrument

cluster illuminates.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

The Antilock Braking System is not availa-

ble.

Steerability is limited during full braking.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

SETUP

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Buttons on the steering wheel

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System

"M HYBRID": Hybrid modes of M Hy-

brid, refer to page 133.

Button Function

M1 configuration.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

"Transmission": Switching modes.

M2 configuration.

"DSC": Dynamic Stability Control, re-

fer to page 214, and M Dynamic

Mode, refer to page 216.

Settings

"M Sound": Sound Control, refer to

page 135.

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System

"Drivetrain": Drive, refer to page 134,

programs.

Operation via SETUP

"Energy recovery": Energy recovery

modes, refer to page 121.

General information

The settings from the SETUP button are ap-

plied directly. The settings are not saved.

"Chassis": Programs of Adaptive

M suspension, refer to page 275, and

settings of Integral Active Steering,

refer to page 218.

Configuring M Setup

1.

Press the button.

"Steering": programs of Servotronic,

refer to page 213.

2. Select the desired setting.

Operation via M1/M2

General information

The settings for the driving dynamics and drive

systems can be configured for the M1/M2 but-

tons and retrieved if required.

"Drivelogic": Programs of the

Drivelogic, refer to page 127.

"Brake": programs of brake, refer to

page 214.

"M xDrive": programs of M xDrive, re-

fer to page 217.

With activated M1 or M2 configuration, any

changes to the setting are immediately ap-

plied.

When M1/M2 is deactivated or reset, the driv-

ing dynamics and drive systems are reset to

their default settings.

The following systems can also be configured

for M1/M2:

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Safety information

Disabling M1/M2

Press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel.

Warning

Depending on the setting, Dynamic Stability

Control may be restricted or not available

when the M1 or M2 button is activated. There

is a risk of accidents and risk of property

damage. Note the settings for Dynamic Sta-

bility Control in iDrive and take any necessary

action. Modify your driving style and react, if

necessary.

Resetting M1/M2

1.

Press the button.

2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2

CONFIGURATION"

3. "Reset"

4. "Reset M1 settings."

To cancel resetting: "Cancel"

Configuring M1/M2

Display in the instrument cluster

1.

Press the button.

Icon

Description

2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2

CONFIGURATION"

Icon illuminates: corresponding

configuration is activated.

3. Select the desired setting.

The individual settings are stored for the con-

figuration currently in use.

Alternatively, current system settings can be

directly saved to M1 or M2. To do this, press

and hold the desired button on the steering

wheel until an acoustic signal sounds.

Icon illuminates and "Function

cannot currently be activated."

appears: Configuration cannot

be activated due to current

driving situation.

Activating M1/M2

Press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel:

Reactivate configuration when

the lettering is not illuminated.

▷

Activate M1.

M MODE

▷

Activate M2.

Principle

Driver assistance and collision warning sys-

tems can be adapted to the situation via M

MODE.

"M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2

CONFIGURATION": If DSC OFF or M Dynamic

Mode is set, a message is displayed on the

instrument cluster. This message is confirmed

by pressing the button again.

The display on the instrument cluster and

the Head-up display view change with the se-

lected drive mode.

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General information

Overview

The following driving modes are available:

Button in the vehicle

▷

"ROAD"

"SPORT"

Depending on the equipment: "TRACK"

The view on the instrument cluster changes

depending on the selected drive mode.

Safety information

Warning

M MODE

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk

of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropriate

Driving modes

ROAD drive mode

▷

All available collision warning systems are

switched on.

Warning

▷

All available driver assistance systems are

active.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a

substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.

Due to its limits, the system may not issue

warnings or responses, or these may be is-

sued late or in a manner that is not consis-

tent with their normal use. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

ROAD drive mode is activated after drive-

ready state is switched on.

SPORT drive mode

Depending on the equipment, the following

systems are deactivated:

▷

Lane departure warning.

Side collision mitigation.

Manual Speed Limiter.

Cruise control.

Active Cruise Control with Distance Control.

Steering Assistant.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus.

Lane Change Assistant.

The vehicle automatically switches to ROAD

driving mode when you activate certain sys-

tems.

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TRACK driving mode

In addition to the deactivated systems in

SPORT drive mode, the following systems are

deactivated, depending on vehicle equipment:

Servotronic

Principle

Servotronic is a speed-dependent power

steering function.

▷

Speed Limit Info.

Forward Collision Mitigation.

Active Blind Spot Detection.

Traffic Light And Sign Warning.

Rear-end collision preparation.

Emergency Stop Assistant.

Active Protection.

The system provides the steering force with

more support at low speeds than at higher

ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,

and makes steering firmer when driving at

faster speeds.

Furthermore, the steering force adapts to the

driving mode to convey a firm, sporty feel or a

comfortable steering response.

Hazard flashing with hard braking right be-

fore standstill is deactivated.

▷

Control display is switched off.

Overview

The functions of the entertainment system

are switched off.

Button in the vehicle

Selecting the driving mode

ROAD and SPORT drive modes can only be

enabled when drive-ready state is switched

on.

TRACK drive mode can only be enabled when

the vehicle is stationary or driving at a very low

speed.

SETUP

1.

Press the button.

2. Select the desired setting.

In addition, the collision warning systems can

be adjusted.

Programs

Additional information:

Program

Steering force tuning

Collision warning systems, refer to page 175.

"COMFORT" Low steering forces, good

roadway feedback.

Display

"SPORT"

High steering forces, maxi-

mum roadway feedback.

The display changes according to the drive

mode selected. The view can be configured

individually.

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Selecting a program

Programs

Program

Response characteristics

Using the button

Press the button and select the desired

program on the control display.

"COMFORT" Comfortable.

"SPORT" Direct.

Via iDrive

Servotronic settings can be configured in M

Setup.

Selecting a program

Using the button

Additional information:

Press the button and select the desired

program on the control display.

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Display in the instrument cluster

Via iDrive

Brake settings can be configured in M Setup.

When the display for M Setup is acti-

vated in the instrument cluster, the se-

lected program is displayed.

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 151

Display in the instrument cluster

When the display for M Setup is acti-

vated in the instrument cluster, the se-

lected program is displayed.

Brake

Additional information:

Principle

The sensitivity of the brake pedal motions to

the braking response can be adjusted.

Central display area, refer to page 151

Dynamic Stability Control

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Principle

Dynamic Stability Control helps keep the vehi-

cle on a steady course in critical driving situa-

tions. The drive power is reduced depending

on the situation, and wheels can be braked

individually.

General information

The system detects the following unstable

driving conditions, for instance:

SETUP

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▷

Skidding, which can lead to oversteering.

Activating/deactivating Dynamic

Stability Control

Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which

can lead to understeering.

General information

Dynamic Stability Control is automatically acti-

vated whenever drive-ready state is switched

on.

Safety information

Warning

If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, driv-

ing stability is limited when accelerating and

cornering.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control as soon as possible.

Activating/deactivating the system

1.

Press the button to open the menu.

2. "DSC OFF"

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.

Warning

When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,

the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This

increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in

critical driving situations. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Drive

with roof load only with activated Dynamic

Stability Control.

3.

Press the button again to reactivate

Dynamic Stability Control.

After deactivating Dynamic Stability Control,

the program for M xDrive can be selected di-

rectly.

Dynamic Stability Control settings can be con-

figured in M Setup.

Additional information:

Overview

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Displays in the instrument cluster

View when Dynamic Stability

Control is deactivated.

Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic

Stability Control is deactivated.

Dynamic Stability Control

Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control is regulating the driving and

brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.

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Reduce speed and modify your driving style to

the driving circumstances.

Safety information

Warning

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Sta-

bility Control has failed or is initializing.

Driving stabilization is restricted or has

failed.

When M Dynamic Mode is activated, stabi-

lizing interventions are carried out only to a

reduced extent. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding

traffic closely and actively intervene where

appropriate Do not jerk the steering wheel in

response to a warning.

If the warning light illuminates continuously,

have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

M Dynamic Mode

Overview

Principle

Button in the vehicle

M Dynamic Mode allows a ride with high longi-

tudinal and lateral acceleration but with limited

driving stability.

Only in the absolute limit range does the sys-

tem intervene for stabilization by reducing the

engine power and by brake interventions on

the wheels. In this driving condition, additional

steering corrections may be necessary.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the active

M xDrive mode is: "4WD SPORT" when M Dy-

namic Mode is activated.

Dynamic Stability Control

Activate/deactivate the function

You may find it useful to briefly activate the

system under the following special circumstan-

ces:

1.

Press the button to open the selection

menu.

2. "MDM"

M Dynamic Mode is activated.

▷

When rocking the vehicle free from deep

snow or driving off from loose ground.

▷

With an increased need for dynamics or

longitudinal acceleration, for instance when

driving on a race track.

3.

Press the button again to reactivate

Dynamic Stability Control.

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control.

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Display in the instrument cluster

Overview

Icon

Description

Button in the vehicle

Display active and indicator

light illuminates:

M Dynamic Mode is activated.

Dynamic Stability Control

warning light also flashes:

SETUP

M Dynamic Mode controls the

driving and brake power.

Indicator and warning lights il-

luminate:

Programs

There arethree M xDrive programs available

when the DSC Dynamic Stability Control is de-

activated.

The M Dynamic Mode or the

Dynamic Stability Control has

malfunctioned.

Program

Distribution of driving forces

"4WD"

Front and rear axles.

M xDrive

"4WD

SPORT"

Front and rear axles.

Main component, rear axle.

Principle

"2WD"

Rear axle.

M xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the

vehicle. The M xDrive and the Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control work together to optimize the trac-

tion and driving dynamics. M xDrive variably

distributes the drive forces to the front and rear

axles as demanded by the driving situation

and road condition.

A program is activated automatically in the fol-

lowing situations:

▷

When the drive-ready state is switched on:

"4WD".

When the M Dynamic Mode is activated:

"4WD SPORT".

When Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated: "4WD".

Selecting a program

General information

Changing programs in dynamic driving situa-

tions is not possible.

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ning even when the Dynamic Stability Control

Using the button

is turned off and in M Dynamic Mode, and thus

enables optimum traction in all driving situa-

tions.

Press the button and select the desired

program on the control display.

The driver is responsible adapting his or her

driving style to the situation.

Via iDrive

M xDrive settings can be configured in M

Setup.

Integral Active Steering

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Principle

The Integral Active Steering increases the ma-

neuverability of the vehicle and makes a more

direct steering response possible. Driving sta-

bility is also increased at high speeds.

Display in the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

The indicator light is illumi-

nated and 4WD appears in the

instrument cluster:

General information

Integral Active Steering combines variable

sport steering with active rear-wheel steering.

Program is activated.

The rear-wheel steering acts to increase ma-

neuverability at low speeds by turning the rear

wheels slightly in the opposite direction to the

front wheels.

The indicator light is illumi-

nated and 4WD Sport appears

in the instrument cluster:

Program is activated.

At higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned

in the same direction as the front wheels. For

instance, this results in a harmonious lane

change.

2WD display is active and indi-

cator light illuminates:

Program is activated.

In critical driving situations, integral active

steering can stabilize the vehicle by automat-

ically steering the rear wheels, for example e.g.

when oversteering.

Warning light illuminates:

Setting

The M xDrive system may not

be operational. Have the vehi-

cle checked immediately.

The system offers several different settings.

Using the settings in M setup, you can set the

system to comfortable or dynamic.

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 209.

Active M differential

The active M differential provides for continu-

ously variable locking of the rear axle differen-

tial depending on the driving situation. This

prevents an individual rear wheel from spin-

Using snow chains

In order to guarantee free movement of the

wheels when operating with snow chains,

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rear-wheel steering must be turned off when

snow chains are mounted.

Additional information:

Rear-wheel steering during operation with

snow chains, refer to page 342.

Malfunction

The warning light on the instrument

cluster illuminates.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The steering system may not be operational.

Integral Active Steering assistance may no lon-

ger be provided.

▷

Larger steering movements are required at

low speeds.

The response of the vehicle is more sensi-

tive in higher speed ranges.

Proceed cautiously and practice anticipa-

tory driving.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

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