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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 car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

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.

P when the ignition is switched off

Start/Stop button

P is engaged automatically when the ig‐

nition is switched off. When in an automatic car

wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not

switched off accidentally.◀

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

The ignition automatically cuts off while the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

M Double-clutch transmission:

The engine starts if the brakes

are stepped on while pressing 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. This function is only available

when the low beams are turned off.

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 turned off.

Ignition on

M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/

Stop button without stepping on the brake.

While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐

ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.

The low beams switch to parking lights after

approx. 15 minutes of no use.

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.

Radio ready state

Activate radio-ready state:

▷

When the engine is running: press the

Start/Stop button.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

Some electronic systems/power consumers

remain ready for operation.

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The radio-ready state switches off automati‐

cally:

Repeated starting in quick succession

Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐

edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,

posing a risk of overheating and damage to the

catalytic converter.◀

▷

After approx. 8 minutes.

When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at

moderate engine speeds.

The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,

the ignition is automatically switched off for the

following reasons:

M double-clutch transmission

▷

Opening or closing the driver's door.

Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

The ignition is activated automatically for a

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐

gine starts.

If the engine is switched off and the ignition is

switched on, the system automatically

switches to the radio-ready state if the lights

are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,

the daytime running lights are activated.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

Starting the engine

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

tral.

Hints

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Enclosed areas

The ignition is activated automatically for a

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐

gine starts.

Do not let the engine run in enclosed

areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may

lead to loss of consciousness and death. The

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Engine stop

Unattended vehicle

Hints

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running; doing so poses a risk of

danger.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not start the engine.◀

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐

mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may

begin to move.◀

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

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and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the

direction of the curb.◀

is available when the vehicle is traveling faster

than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐

ing a stop under the following conditions:

Before driving into a car wash

So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐

serve instructions for going into an automatic

car wash, refer to page 200.

M double-clutch transmission:

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

M double-clutch transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to

a stop.

Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Manual transmission:

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

▷

Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The display indicates that the

Auto Start/Stop function is

ready for an Automatic engine

start.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been met.

Auto Start/Stop function

The 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.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

▷

External temperature too low.

The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

Semi-automatic mode

After every start of the engine using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

the last selected state, refer to page 67.

▷

The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it

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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.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

Stop-and-go traffic.

Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

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Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐

cur, e.g., if the brake pedal is depressed a

number of times in succession.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

Preventing an automatic engine stop

with aM double-clutch transmission

▷

M double-clutch transmission:

By releasing the brake pedal.

Manual transmission:

The concept

▷

To make it possible to drive off very quickly,

such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐

gine stop can be actively prevented.

The clutch pedal is pressed.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

Preventing an engine stop using the

brake pedal

The engine stop can be actively prevented

within one second after the vehicle comes to a

standstill.

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met.

▷

The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷

Immediately after the vehicle comes to a

standstill, briefly press the brake pedal

forcefully.

▷

The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied

length of time.

▷

Then press the brake pedal with normal

braking force.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷

Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

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Activating/deactivating the system

manually

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.

Using the button

Parking brake

The concept

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐

cle from rolling when it is parked.

Overview

Press button.

▷

LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

Parking brake

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, e. g., when

leaving it.

Setting

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the

direction of the curb.◀

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

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

P is engaged automatically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Take the remote control with you

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not release the parking brake.◀

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated automatically for safety reasons

as if the driver were absent.

Pull the reel.

The LED lights up.

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The indicator lamp lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

▷

Drive mode engaged.

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Automatic release in cars with manual

transmission

Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen‐

gages when the clutch pedal is released.

While driving

Use as emergency brake while driving:

Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes

hard while the reel is being pulled.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐

nal sounds and the brake lights light

up.

Under the following conditions, the parking

brake is automatically released:

▷

Engine on.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Gear engaged.

If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed

of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is

set.

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Engine power is sufficient to drive off.

Inadvertent operation of the clutch pedal

Make sure that the clutch pedal is not

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

operated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehi‐

cle is set in motion when the clutch is released,

and there is a risk of an accident.◀

Manual transmission: Press the switch

while the brake or clutch pedal is

pressed.

Malfunction

M double-clutch transmission: Press the

switch while pressing on the brake pedal.

In the event of a failure or malfunction of the

parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is released.

After a power failure

Automatic release in cars with

M double-clutch transmission

Putting the parking brake into

operation

1. Switch on the ignition.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator

pedal

Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐

erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is

set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

2.

Press the reel while stepping on the

brake pedal or transmission position P is

set.

It may take several seconds for the brake to be

put into operation. Any sounds associated with

this are normal.

For automatic release, step on the accelerator

pedal.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster goes out as soon as the parking

brake is ready for operation.

The parking brake is automatically released

when you step on the accelerator:

▷

Engine on.

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High beams, headlight flasher

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

Turn signal

Using turn signals

▷

High beams, arrow 1.

Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Washer/wiper system

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

Switching the wipers on/off and brief

wipe

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Hints

Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐

shield

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

On the Control Display:

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen

to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades

and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀

Do not activate wipers on dry windshield

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.◀

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Switching on

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

Push wiper lever up.

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The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

Activating/deactivating

▷

Normal wiper speed: push up once.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation

when the vehicle is stationary.

▷

Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐

hicle comes to standstill.

Press button on the wiper lever.

Switch off and brief wipe

Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped

with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.

When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper

operation is deactivated.

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.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Push wiper lever down.

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐

intentional wiping can cause damages.◀

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

▷

Single wipe: press down once.

To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

▷

To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Interval mode or rain sensor

The concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐

shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐

ror.

Turn the thumbwheel.

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Folding wipers back down

Clean the windshield, headlights

Before switching the ignition on, fold the

wipers back down to the windshield; other‐

wise, the wipers may become damaged when

they are activated.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to

their resting position and are ready again

for operation.

Pull the wiper lever towards you.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Washer fluid

Hints

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐

lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐

vated.

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause

injury if it is used incorrectly.

Do not use the washer system at freezing

temperatures

Therefore, keep it away from possible sources

of ignition.

Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze

onto the windshield which might impede your

viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.

Only keep it in the closed original container

and inaccessible to children.

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐

tainer.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is

empty; operation might damage pump.◀

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 ratios limits that apply. Follow the

usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐

tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐

centrate or the equivalent.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Fold wipers back when you want to change the

blades or with pending low temperatures.

Adding washer fluid

Only add washer fluid when the engine is

cool, and then close the cover completely to

avoid contact between the washer fluid and

hot engine parts.

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. With icy conditions make sure that blades

are not frozen to the windshield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐

onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly

vertical position.

Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to

personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

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▷

Various drive programs, Drivelogic.

Washer fluid reservoir

Upshifting display, Shift point indicator, re‐

fer to page 94.

▷

Automatic downshifting and protection

from misshifting even in sequential mode.

▷

Launch Control.

Low Speed Assistant.

Selector lever, selector lever positions

At a glance

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐

ervoir.

Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐

centrate and tap water and – if required – with a

washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐

turer's recommendations.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the

right mixture.

Do not add windshield washer concentrate and

antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure

water; this could damage the wiper system.

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R: reverse gear.

Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐

ferent manufacturers because they can clog

the windshield washer nozzles.

N: neutral.

Center position, forward position.

+: manual upshifting.

-: manual downshifting.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐

tial mode.

M double-clutch

Engaging a selector lever position

Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the

selector lever in the corresponding direction.

transmission with Drivelogic

General information

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.

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

verts to the center position. In position R, the

selector lever locks.

The engaged selector lever position is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐

lector lever.

The operation is via the selector lever or two

shift paddles on the steering wheel.

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 immedi‐

ately after releasing the brake.

Functions

▷

Drive mode or Sequential mode.

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Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐

ing and during stop-and-go traffic.

Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the

shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the

selector lever in the D/S direction.

Low Speed Assistant

S Sequential mode

Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to

upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.

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, reel between reverse

gear and forward gear without stepping on the

brakes in the process.

▷

Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐

pendent minimum speed, the transmission

is automatically downshifted.

Upshifting or downshifting is done only if

the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.

Activating

For example, there is no downshifting if the

engine speed is too high.

1. Engage a driving position.

2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.

The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.

▷

Kickdown: the lowest possible gear is se‐

lected by simultaneously operating the

kickdown and the left shift paddle or selec‐

tor lever.

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

verse gear.

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

e. g. on icy roads.

Overheating

Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the

transmission may overheat.◀

Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in

D/S direction.

Deactivating

R is Reverse

Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a

stop.

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, reel between for‐

ward gear and reverse gear without stepping

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

Use in automatic car washes, e.g. The vehicle

can then roll, refer to page 200.

Observe the display in the instrument cluster,

refer to page 74, in these cases.

P Park

The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

D 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 63, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 63, 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.

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▷

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

Using the shift paddles on the steering

wheel

If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's

door is opened, and the brake is released

while the vehicle is stationary and position

D or R is set.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Drive mode

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

▷

Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

▷

Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to

page 74, arrow 2.

Drivelogic

Various driving programs are available.

Sequential mode

After each switch between Sequential mode

and Drive mode, the last program selected is

an active.

▷

Engaged gear, arrow 1.

Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to

page 74, arrow 2.

Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐

gram 1 is active in Drive mode.

▷

Gear shift indicator, refer to

page 86

In Drive mode

Choice of three driving programs:

Note

▷

1: efficient driving.

2: relaxed driving.

3: sporty driving.

When the external temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction

is recognizable at the engaged selector lever

position.

In Sequential mode

Gear change

Choice of three driving programs:

Shifting in Sequential mode possible.

▷

1: comfortable shifting operations.

2: sporty, fast shifting operations.

A shift in Drive mode causes a reel to Sequen‐

tial mode.

3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐

trol, refer to page 75.

Using the selector lever

▷

To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

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Risk of an accident

Selecting driving program using

button in center console

Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐

erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and

there is risk of an accident.◀

Display in the instrument cluster

Selected driving program corre‐

sponds to the number of illumi‐

nated fields.

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired driving program is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

Launch Control

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

Selecting driving program using

M Drive

On the Control Display:

Hints

1. "Settings"

Component wear

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

Do not use Launch Control too often;

otherwise, this may result in premature wear of

components due to the high stress placed on

the vehicle.◀

3.

Select the symbol.

4. "Mode"

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 158, period.

▷

"D": drive mode

"S": sequential mode.

Requirements

6. "Shift position"

Launch Control is available when the engine is

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving

of at least 6 miles/10 km.

7. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

8. Selecting another driving program.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐

ately applied.

Activate Launch Control

1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer

to page 125.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steer‐

ing wheel:

▷

2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and

driving program 3.

▷

3. With the engine running, apply the brake

with the left foot.

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4. While the vehicle is stationary, press the

selector lever forward and hold it.

M Driving Dynamics Control

A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

The concept

The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the

response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal

movements.

5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

The starting engine speed adjusts.

6. If necessary, change the starting engine

speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.

Programs

Response behavior options:

7. Release brake. When the selector lever is

released, the vehicle accelerates. Continue

to depress the accelerator pedal.

▷

"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal

fuel consumption.

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

"Sport": sporty, dynamic.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as

the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

▷

"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐

mum dynamics.

Launch Control is available again only after a

certain distance has been driven.

Selecting a channel

System limits

This transmission has an overheating protec‐

tion mechanism, which protects the clutch

from extreme stress.

Via M Drive

On the Control Display:

▷

Indicator lamp lights up yellow:

transmission too hot.

1. "Settings"

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

Avoid high engine stress and fre‐

quent starts.

3.

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired channel.

▷

Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission

is overheating.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐

ately applied.

Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐

sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,

shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐

sion to cool down.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steer‐

ing wheel:

▷

Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐

erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐

wise, the transmission may overheat.

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During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use

the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 73.

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Driving

Controls

Using the button

Press button repeatedly until the desired

program is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

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 85.

Manual transmission

Shifting

Shifting into 5th or 6th gear

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push

the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐

vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead

to engine damage.◀

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the selector

lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐

verse gear.

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