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Vehicle features and options Auto Start/Stop function

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

Principle

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

the series. It also describes features and func-

The system switches off the engine during a

tions that are not necessarily available in the

stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.

country versions. This also applies to safety

The engine starts automatically for driving off.

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

General information

After each engine start using the Start/Stop

button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.

The function is activated from speeds of ap-

prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.

Start/Stop button

Principle

Engine stop

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches drive-ready state on or

off.

Functional requirements

Drive-ready state is switched on

when you depress the brake

pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

The engine is switched off automatically during

a stop under the following conditions:

Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches

the drive-ready state back off and standby

state is switched back on.

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

▷

The brake pedal remains depressed while

the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is

held by Automatic Hold.

Additional information:

▷

Drive-ready state, refer to page 41.

Standby state, refer to page 40.

▷

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-

er's door is closed.

Driving off

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

manual engine stop

If the engine was not switched off automati-

cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can

be switched off manually:

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

2. Apply gear position.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Driving off.

▷

Depress the brake pedal forcefully again

from the current pedal position.

▷

Engage selector lever position P.

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When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,

the engine switches off.

▷

Where there is a risk of window condensa-

tion when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

Air conditioning system when the

engine is switched off

Engine or other parts not at operating tem-

perature.

The air flow from the air conditioning system is

reduced when the engine is switched off.

▷

Engine cooling is required.

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

Displays in the instrument cluster

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

General information

Hood is unlocked.

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

an automatic engine start.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-

vated.

▷

Stop-and-go traffic.

Selector lever position in N or R.

After driving in reverse.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en-

gine stop have not been met.

Starting the engine

Functional requirements

Indications on the control display

M Steptronic Sport transmission

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

lowing preconditions:

Total time with switched-off engine

The total time for which the Auto Start/Stop

function has switched off the engine is dis-

played in the trip data.

▷

By releasing the brake pedal.

When Automatic Hold is activated: step on

the accelerator pedal.

The total time is automatically reset every time

the vehicle is refueled.

Driving off

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met:

▷

In case of a steep downhill grade.

Brake not engaged strongly enough.

The outside temperature is high and auto-

matic climate control is running.

▷

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

▷

The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

▷

Hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied

length of time.

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The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

The function may be restricted if the naviga-

tion data is invalid, outdated or not available,

for example.

System limits

Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-

tivated engine starts up automatically in the

following situations:

Activating/deactivating the system

manually

Principle

▷

In case of excessive warming of the interior

when air conditioning is turned on.

The engine is not automatically switched off.

In case of excessive cooling of the interior

when the heating is turned on.

The engine is started during an automatic en-

gine stop.

In case of a risk of window condensa-

tion when the automatic climate control is

turned on.

Via button

▷

Without mild hybrid technology: in case of a

steering operation.

When changing from selector lever position

D to N or R.

When changing from selector lever position

P to N, D, or R.

In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-

tery.

Press the button.

When starting an oil level measurement.

Additional functions Auto Start/Stop

Display

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the vehicle features a variety of

sensors for assessing the traffic situation. The

Auto Start/Stop function uses this information

to adapt to various traffic situations in an antic-

ipatory manner.

▷

LED is illuminated: Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

▷

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

For instance, this applies to the following sit-

uations:

▷

A situation is detected in which the stop-

ping time is expected to be very short. The

engine is not automatically switched off. A

message appears on the control display,

depending on the situation.

General information

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, for instance

when leaving it.

▷

A situation is detected in which the vehi-

cle should be started up immediately. The

switched-off engine starts automatically.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

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▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

Selector lever position P is engaged au-

tomatically.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

2. Set the parking brake.

Automatic deactivation

General information

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-

sons, for instance if no driver is detected.

Warning

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:

Malfunction

▷

Establishing standby.

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 vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Parking brake

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling away when it is parked.

Overview

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

Parking brake

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

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The parking brake is released.

Setting the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

With a stationary vehicle

Pull the switch.

The LED illuminates.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red. The parking

brake is set.

Automatic Hold

Principle

While driving

Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati-

cally setting and releasing the brake such as

when moving in stop-and-go traffic.

General information

Use while driving serves as an emergency

braking function.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is being

pulled.

On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-

cle from rolling back when driving off.

General information

Under the following conditions, the parking

brake is automatically engaged:

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

The driver's door is opened while the vehi-

cle is stationary.

The parking brake is engaged when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

▷

The moving vehicle is brought to a stand-

still using the parking brake.

With Emergency Stop Assistant

Pull the switch briefly to activate the

emergency stop function.

Safety information

Additional information:

Warning

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 210.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

Releasing the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

2.

Press the switch while stepping on

the brake pedal or selector lever position P

is set.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

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▷

Set the parking brake.

Overview

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

Warning

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:

Automatic Hold

Establishing operational readiness of

Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

2.

Press the button.

The LED illuminates.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

The indicator light illuminates green.

Automatic Hold is ready to use.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

After every vehicle restart, the last se-

lected setting is active.

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

Operational readiness is established and the

driver's door is closed.

NOTICE

If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold

engages the parking brake and prevents the

vehicle from rolling in a car wash. There is a

risk of damage to property. Deactivate Auto-

matic Hold prior to entering the car wash.

After the brake is applied, the vehicle is

kept from rolling away as soon as the

indicator light illuminates green.

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.

Activating the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is automatically set if drive-

ready state is switched off while the vehicle is

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being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle

is exited.

The indicator light is no longer illumi-

nated as soon as the parking brake is

ready for operation again.

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

deactivated.

Turn signal

Turn signal in exterior mirror

When driving and during operation of the turn

signals or hazard warning system, do not fold

in the exterior mirrors so that the turn signal

lamps on the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Switching operational readiness off

Press the button.

The LED goes out.

Flashing

The indicator light goes out.

Automatic Hold is switched off.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

also press on the brake pedal when switching

off.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or in case of a fault,

secure the vehicle against rolling away before

exiting.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

One-touch signaling

A Check Control message is displayed.

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-

stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of

the vehicle.

The one-touch signaling duration can be ad-

justed.

1. "CAR"

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake functionality after

a power interruption:

2. "Settings"

3. "Exterior lighting"

4. "One-touch turn signal"

5. Select the desired setting.

1. Turn on standby state.

2.

Pull the switch while stepping on

the brake pedal or while selector lever po-

sition P is set and then push.

Brief flashing

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

This process may take a few seconds. Some

mechanical sounds associated with this proc-

ess are normal.

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age to property. Do not use the wipers when

the window is dry.

High-beam headlights,

headlight flasher

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching on.

There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost

the windshield prior to switching the wipers

on.

Turning on window wiper system

▷

High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.

The high-beam headlights illuminate when

the low-beam headlights are switched on.

High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,

arrow 2.

Window wiper system

Safety information

Warning

Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

▷

Resting position of the wipers, position 0.

Rain sensor, position 1.

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off

when the wipers are in the folded-away state

and the wipers are folded in when switching

on.

Normal wiper speed, position 2.

Fast wiper speed, position 3.

When the journey is interrupted with the win-

dow wiper system turned on: when the journey

continues, the wipers resume at their previous

speed.

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or become

damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry

window for a longer period of time. The wiper

motor can overheat. There is a risk of dam-

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Activating rain sensor

Turning off the window wiper

system and flick wipe

Press the lever up once from its 0 position,

arrow 1.

Press the lever down.

Wiping operation is started.

▷

Turn off: press the lever down until it

reaches the 0 position.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not

start.

▷

Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0

position.

The lever automatically returns to its 0 po-

sition when released.

Deactivating rain sensor

Press the lever back into the 0 position.

Rain sensor

Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the intensity of

the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, di-

rectly in front of the interior mirror.

Safety information

Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the sensitivity

of the rain sensor.

NOTICE

▷

Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.

Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

can accidentally start moving in car washes.

There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-

vate the rain sensor in car washes.

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Windshield washer system

Fold-out position of the wipers

Safety information

Principle

In the fold-out position, the wipers can be

folded out from the windshield, which is impor-

tant, for instance, when changing the wiper

blades or for folding away under frosty condi-

tions.

Warning

The washer fluid can freeze onto the window

at low temperatures and obstruct the view.

There is a risk of accident. Only use the win-

dow washer system when the washer fluid

will not freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-

freeze, if needed.

Safety information

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off

when the wipers are in the folded-away state

and the wipers are folded in when switching

on.

NOTICE

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the washer pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not use the washer system when the washer

fluid reservoir is empty.

Cleaning the windshield

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching on.

There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost

the windshield prior to switching the wipers

on.

Pull the lever.

The washer fluid is sprayed on the windshield,

and the wipers are turned on briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati-

cally heated while standby state is switched

on.

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▷

Various driving programs: Drive mode or

sequential mode.

Folding out the wipers

1. Turn on standby state.

▷

Low Speed Assistant.

2. Press and hold the wiper lever down until

the wipers stop in a nearly vertical position.

Various Drivelogic programs.

Launch Control.

Upshifting display, Shift lights.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,

e.g., by applying the parking brake.

3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the

windshield.

Overview

Selector lever

Folding in the wipers

1. Fold the wipers back in onto the windshield.

2. Switch on standby state and press and

hold the wiper lever down again.

Wipers return to their rest position and are

ready again for operation.

Selector lever functions

Icon

Function

M Steptronic Sport

transmission

DriveLogic modes.

Reverse gear.

Neutral.

R

N

General information

The M Steptronic Sport transmission is oper-

ated via the selector lever or the two shift pad-

dles on the steering wheel.

Center position, forward posi-

tion.

-

Downshifting, manual.

Upshifting, manual.

The following functions are available:

+

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not pressed while the vehicle is stationary

and the selector lever is set to D/S or R.

Icon

Function

D/S

Drive mode or sequential

mode.

Engaging a selector lever position

P

Parking.

General information

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.

Selector lever positions

D is Drive mode

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel are activated automatically.

The engaged selector lever position is dis-

played in the instrument cluster and on the

selector lever.

S is Sequential mode

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel must be shifted manually.

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.

R is reverse

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

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.

N is 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.

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.

With the driver's seat belt fastened, press on

the brake pedal and pull or push the selector

lever in the required direction. The selector

lever automatically returns to the center posi-

tion when released.

After the standby state has been switched

off when selector lever position N is en-

gaged.

In selector lever position R, the selector lever

locks.

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled, the driv-

er's door is opened, and the brake pedal is

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In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis-

played.

Engaging selector lever position P

The vehicle can roll.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally after approximately 35 minutes.

If the system is not operational, you may not

be able to change the selector lever position.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Press button P.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,

refer to page 153.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

Kickdown

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.

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drive

power in Drive mode.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-

sistance point at the full throttle position.

Engaging selector lever position N

Drive mode D/S

NOTICE

Principle

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not switch off

standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,

in a car wash.

In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati-

cally changed.

Activating Drive mode

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 141.

4. If necessary, loosen the belt.

5. If necessary, open the door.

Push the selector lever out of the center posi-

tion in the D/S direction.

6. Depress the brake pedal.

7. Engage selector lever position N.

8. Switch off drive-ready state.

Drive mode is activated. The engaged gear is

displayed in the instrument cluster along with a

D, e.g., 1 D.

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Deactivating Drive mode

Deactivating sequential mode

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode

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

vated.

Push the selector lever out of the center po-

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

vated.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, e.g., 1.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

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

Sequential mode D/S

Gear change

Principle

In sequential mode, it is possible to shift gears

manually using the selector lever or the shift

paddles without letting off the gas.

Manual gear-shifting is possible via the shift

paddles or the selector lever in sequential

mode.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to change gears quickly while keeping

both hands on the steering wheel.

General information

Shortly before falling below a gear-dependent

minimum speed, the transmission is automati-

cally downshifted.

General information

Once the maximum engine speed is attained,

upshifting is not automatically performed in

sequential mode and the kickdown is deacti-

vated.

Shifting

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds; for instance, downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

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

for instance, on icy roads.

The lowest possible gear is selected by simul-

taneously operating the kickdown and moving

the selector lever forward or actuating the left

shift paddle.

Activating sequential mode

Temporary sequential mode

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.

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode in

the D/S direction, arrow 1, or shift via the selec-

tor lever, arrows at 2.

Permanent sequential mode

Sequential mode remains permanently active if

it was active before the shift paddle was actu-

ated.

Sequential mode is activated. The engaged

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

1.

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Switching to Drive mode

Sequential mode

It is possible to switch to Drive mode as fol-

lows: pull and hold the right shift paddle.

▷

Gear shift indicator, arrow 1.

Engaged gear, arrow 2.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 3.

Switching via the selector lever

▷

Upshifting: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

Notice

▷

Downshifting: press the selector lever for-

ward.

When the outside temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction

is recognizable at the engaged selector lever

position.

A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Se-

quential mode.

Switching via the shift paddles

Low Speed Assistant

Principle

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at

very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking

speed.

General information

Use the Low Speed Assistant for maneuvering

or in stop-and-go traffic.

▷

Upshift: pull right shift paddle.

Downshift: pull left shift paddle.

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.

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.

Activating

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

Observe the display in the instrument cluster in

these cases.

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.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Drive mode

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

rolls at minimum speed.

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 2.

Deactivating

Decelerate the vehicle to a stop.

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Selecting a program

Drivelogic

Via the rocker switch on the selector lever

Principle

Drivelogic changes the gear-shifting character-

istics of the M Steptronic Sport transmission.

For example, the shifting points are changed in

Drive mode and the shifting times in sequential

mode.

General information

Three Drivelogic programs are available.

After each switch between Sequential mode

and Drive mode, the last program selected is

an active.

Press the rocker switch repeatedly un-

til the desired program is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

If the drive-ready state is switched on after

the vehicle has been in the idle state and is

in Drive mode, the D1 program is activated.

Via iDrive

It is possible to configure the required program

for buttons M1 or M2.

Programs

1. "CAR"

Pro-

gram

Drive mode

Sequential

mode

2.

3. "Configure M1" or "Configure M2"

4. "Transmission"

5. Select the desired program

"M menu"

Efficient driving.

Comfortable

shifting opera-

tions.

D1/S1

Fast driving.

Sporty, fast shift-

ing operations.

▷

"D1" to "D3": Drive mode.

D2/S2

D3/S3

"S1" to "S3": sequential mode.

Sporty driving.

Maximum shift-

ing speed,

Launch Control.

The setting is immediately applied with ac-

tive M1 or M2 configuration.

To activate the desired configuration with the

selected settings, press the corresponding but-

ton on the steering wheel:

▷

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Display in the instrument cluster

Launch Control

The selected program corre-

sponds to the number of illumi-

nated fields.

Principle

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on roads with good traction under dry sur-

rounding conditions.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

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.

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank

the engine.

Additional information:

Break-in, refer to page 308.

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. Hold the Start/Stop but-

ton pressed.

Starting with launch control

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

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.

2. Deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control.

Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 222.

A Check Control message is displayed.

3. Select sequential mode with gear 1 and

Drivelogic program S3.

4. Release Start/Stop button and selector

lever.

4. With your left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

5. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throt-

tle position, kickdown.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

Additional information:

A destination flag is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 363.

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

6. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake. The vehicle

accelerates.

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Upshifting occurs automatically as long as

the destination flag is displayed and the ac-

celerator pedal is not released.

haust system. The sound takes on a sporty

nature.

Selecting a program

Repeated use during a trip

Using the button

After Launch Control has been used, it is

necessary to drive a certain distance before

Launch Control can be used again. Launch

Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions,

when used again.

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.

Press the button and select the de-

sired program on the control display.

Via iDrive

It is possible to configure the required program

for buttons M1 or M2.

M Engine Dynamics Control

1. "CAR"

Principle

2.

3. "Configure M1" or "Configure M2"

4. "Engine"

"M menu"

The M Engine Dynamics Control affects the

response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal

movements.

5. Select the desired program.

General information

The system offers several different types of

engine response characteristics:

The setting is immediately applied with ac-

tive M1 or M2 configuration.

To activate the desired configuration with the

selected settings, press the corresponding but-

ton on the steering wheel:

Program

Response characteristics

"EFFICIENT"

Efficient, comfortable. Mini-

mal consumption.

▷

Ideal, for instance in city traf-

fic or on snow.

▷

"SPORT"

Sporty, dynamic.

"SPORT

PLUS"

Spontaneous, direct. Maxi-

mum dynamics.

Display in the instrument cluster

When the display of the widget in the

instrument cluster for M SETUP is ac-

The "SPORT" and "SPORT PLUS" programs

change the sound characteristics of the ex-

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tivated, the selected program is displayed.

Additional information:

Via iDrive

It is possible to configure the required program

for buttons M1 or M2.

Widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 159.

1. "CAR"

2.

3. "Configure M1" or "Configure M2"

4. "Sound Control"

"M menu"

Sound control

5. Select the desired program.

Principle

The setting is immediately applied with ac-

tive M1 or M2 configuration.

The sound control function changes the sound

characteristics of the exhaust system.

To activate the desired configuration with the

selected settings, press the corresponding but-

ton on the steering wheel:

General information

When sound control is switched on, the sound

of the exhaust system takes on a sporty na-

ture.

▷

When sound control is switched off, the sound

is focused on comfort.

During the engine warm-up phase, sound con-

trol does not have any effect on the sound of

the exhaust system.

Additional information:

High-performance engine, refer to page 306.

Selecting a program

Using the button

Press button to activate or deactivate the

sound control.

The LED illuminates when sound control is

switched on.

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