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Driving

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

Vehicle features and options

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 vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Safety measures

When switching off the ignition, the selector

lever position P is selected automatically if the

selector lever position D or R is selected.

The ignition is switched off automatically in the

following situations while the vehicle is station‐

ary and the engine is off:

▷

When locking the vehicle, and when the

low beams are switched on.

Start/Stop button

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

Concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

▷

When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the low beams are switched off.

The engine starts with the brake

pedal pressed when you press

the Start/Stop button.

▷

While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

When the front doors are opened if there is

no other person sitting in the front seats.

Ignition on

The low beams switch to parking lights after

some minutes of no use.

Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press

on the brake pedal at the same time.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Radio-ready state

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the in‐

strument cluster light up for a varied length of

time.

General information

In the radio-ready state, certain power con‐

sumers remain ready for operation.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

Activating

With the engine running, press the Start/Stop

button.

Ignition off

Press the Start/Stop button again without

stepping on the brake.

If the engine is not running and the ignition is

switched on: the system automatically acti‐

vates radio-ready state when the door is

opened if the lights are switched off or the day‐

time running lights are switched on.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go

out.

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The radio-ready state remains active if, for in‐

stance the ignition is automatically switched

off for the following reasons:

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

▷

Opening or closing the driver's door.

Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

Switching off automatically

The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐

cally in the following situations:

NOTE

In the case of repeated starting attempts

▷

If the driver's or front passenger door is

opened when exiting the vehicle, with the

engine switched off manually.

or repeated starting in quick succession, the

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.

The catalytic converter can overheat. There is

a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated

starting in quick succession.◀

If the ignition is switched off manually with

the Start/Stop button.

▷

After approx. 8 minutes.

Steptronic transmission

When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

The ignition is activated automatically for a

brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine

starts.

Starting the engine

Safety information

Engine stop

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐

tain pollutants which are colorless and odor‐

less. In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also

accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is

danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and

ensure sufficient ventilation.◀

Safety information

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

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There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

General information

After every start of the engine using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

the last selected state. When the Auto Start/

Stop function is active, it is available when the

vehicle is traveling faster than about

3 mph/5 km/h.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

Engine stop

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐

ing a stop under the following conditions:

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Steptronic transmission:

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

▷

The brake pedal remains pressed while the

vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held

by Automatic Hold.

▷

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Engage selector lever position P with the

vehicle stopped.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

Displays in the instrument cluster

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The display indicates that the

Auto Start/Stop function is

ready for an Automatic engine

start.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

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

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:

▷

In case of a steep downhill grade.

External temperature too low.

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▷

The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

▷

Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the air conditioning is switched on.

▷

After driving in reverse.

▷

The steering wheel is turned.

Where there is a risk of window condensa‐

tion when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.

▷

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

Where there is a risk of window condensa‐

tion when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

The hood is unlocked.

HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.

The parking assistant is activated.

Stop-and-go traffic.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

Selector lever in selector lever position N,

M/S or R.

Activating/deactivating the system

manually

▷

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

Using the button

▷

Steptronic transmission: by releasing the

brake pedal.

When Automatic Hold is activated: press

the accelerator pedal.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met:

Press button.

▷

LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

▷

The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

▷

The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied

length of time.

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

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▷

LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, for instance

when leaving it.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

Steptronic transmission:

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

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐

matically.

2. Set the parking brake.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐

sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

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 by

a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Overview

Parking brake

Concept

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐

cle from rolling when it is parked.

Parking brake

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

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▷

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Setting

With a stationary vehicle

Automatic Hold

Concept

This system assists the driver by automatically

setting and releasing the brake, such as when

moving in stop-and-go traffic.

Pull the switch.

The LED lights up.

The indicator light lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

While driving

To use as emergency brake while driving:

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle

from rolling backward when driving off.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes

hard while the switch is being pulled.

General information

Under the following conditions, Automatic

Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐

ing brake is set:

The indicator light lights up red, a sig‐

nal sounds and the brake lights light

up.

▷

The engine is switched off.

A Check Control message is displayed.

A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.

If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐

prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.

▷

The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐

still using the parking brake.

Releasing

The indicator light switches from green

to red and the letters AUTO H go out.

Releasing manually

1. Switch on the ignition.

Safety information

2.

Steptronic transmission: press the

switch while the brake is pressed or selec‐

tor lever position P is set.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

The LED and indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

Automatic release in cars with

Steptronic transmission

▷

Set the parking brake.

For automatic release, step on the accelerator

pedal.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

The LED and indicator light go out.

The parking brake is automatically released

when you step on the accelerator under the

following conditions:

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

▷

Engine on.

Drive mode engaged.

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NOTE

The LED and the letters AUTO H light up.

If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic

Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents

the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.

There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate

Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle

wash.◀

The indicator light lights up.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Deactivating

When deactivating, additionally depress the

brake pedal if the vehicle is being held by Au‐

tomatic Hold.

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Press button again.

The LED and the letters AUTO H go

out.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐

matic Hold is deactivated automatically.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Driving

Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐

tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐

ing to a standstill.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The indicator light lights up green.

Step on the accelerator pedal to drive

off.

Overview

The brake is released automatically.

The indicator light goes out.

Parking

The parking brake is automatically set if the

engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐

ing held by Automatic Hold.

The indicator light changes from green

to red.

Automatic Hold

The parking brake is not set if the en‐

gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐

ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.

Activating

Automatic Hold remains activated during the

engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/

Stop function.

This function can be activated when the driv‐

er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened

and the engine is running.

Press button.

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Malfunction

Using turn signals

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.

After a power failure

Putting the parking brake into

operation

1. Switch on the ignition.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

2.

Press the switch while stepping on

the brake pedal or selector lever position P

is set.

The lever returns into its starting position after

actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap

the lever to the resistance point.

It may take several seconds for the brake to be

put into operation. Any sounds associated with

this are normal.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

Using iDrive:

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster goes out as soon as the parking

brake is ready for operation.

1. "Settings"

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Turn signal

Turn signal in exterior mirror

Signaling briefly

When driving and during operation of the turn

signals or hazard warning system, do not fold

in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights

on the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

High beams, headlight flasher

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

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Switching on

▷

High beams on, arrow 1.

High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance

point.

▷

Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

Washer/wiper system

Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

beyond the resistance point.

General information

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

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.

Switching off and brief wipe

Safety information

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐

age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is

a risk of injury or risk of property damage.

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.◀

Press the lever down.

▷

To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

down twice.

NOTE

To switch off from normal wiper speed:

press down once.

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.◀

Brief wipe: press down once.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall.

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General information

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

The sensor is located on the windshield, di‐

rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the

rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper opera‐

tion is preset.

Safety information

NOTE

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

can accidentally start moving in vehicle

washes. There is a risk of property damage.

Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency

or sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Activating/deactivating

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Windshield and headlight

washer system

Safety information

WARNING

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Wiping is started.

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use

the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot

freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀

If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:

the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera‐

tion is deactivated.

NOTE

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.

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not use

the washer system when the washer fluid res‐

ervoir is empty.◀

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NOTE

Cleaning the windshield

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.◀

Folding away the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. With frosty conditions, make sure that the

blades are not frozen to the windshield

Pull the lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐

onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly

vertical position

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐

lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are

switched on.

4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated

whenever the ignition is switched on.

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

The wipers can be folded away from the wind‐

shield in the fold-away position.

Folding down the wipers

General information

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

Important, e.g., when changing the wiper

blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐

tions.

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐

shield.

Safety information

2. Switch on the ignition.

WARNING

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

their resting position and are ready again

for operation.

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐

age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is

a risk of injury or risk of property damage.

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.◀

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Do not add silicon-containing additives to the

washer fluid.◀

Washer fluid

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐

ervoir.

NOTE

Mixing different windshield washer con‐

centrates or antifreeze can damage the wash‐

ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop‐

erty. Do not mix different windshield washer

concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the informa‐

tion and mixing ratios provided on the contain‐

ers.◀

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield

washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield

washer concentrate containing antifreeze can

be used.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Overview

Safety information

WARNING

Some antifreeze agents can contain

harmful substances and are flammable. There

is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the

instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze

away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐

ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐

erating materials out of reach of children.

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 ratio limits that apply. Follow the

usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐

tainer.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Malfunction

The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐

centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead

to incorrect readings at temperatures below

+5 ℉/-15 ℃.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐

trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀

WARNING

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on

contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of

injury or risk of property damage. Only add

washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.

Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐

ervoir.◀

Steptronic transmission

Concept

The Steptronic transmission combines the

functions of an automatic transmission with

the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.

NOTE

Silicon-containing additives in the

washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on

the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐

ing system. There is a risk of property damage.

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After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to

page 70, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 70, and when selector

lever position R or D is set.

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

If, with the vehicle stationary and the selec‐

tor lever in position D or R, the driver's

safety belt unbuckled, the driver's door is

opened, and the brake pedal is not de‐

pressed.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the

brake pedal until you are ready to start.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

Selector lever positions

Drive mode D

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐

ation. All gears for forward travel are activated

automatically.

Functional requirements

Only when the engine is running and the brake

pedal is depressed is it possible to change

from selector lever position P to another selec‐

tor lever position.

Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R

A selector lever lock prevents the following

faulty operation:

Reverse R

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

▷

Unintentional shifting into selector lever

position R.

Neutral N

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without

power, for instance in vehicle washes, refer to

page 83, in selector lever position N.

▷

Unintentional shifting from selector lever

position P into another selector lever posi‐

tion.

Parking position P

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

the vehicle.

1. Press and hold the button to release the

selector lever lock.

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 the following situations:

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2. With the driver's safety belt fastened,

briefly push the selector lever in the de‐

sired direction, past a resistance point, if

needed. The selector lever automatically

returns to the center position when re‐

leased.

5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage

selector lever position N.

6. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains switched

on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐

played.

The vehicle may roll.

NOTE

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when the ignition is switched off.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not

switch drive-ready state off in vehicle

washes.◀

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever

position P is automatically engaged after ap‐

prox. 15 minutes.

Engaging selector lever position P

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to

change the selector lever position.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed, refer to page 85.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re‐

sistance point at the full throttle position.

Press button P.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

Sport program M/S

Concept

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power for a short distance, for instance

in a vehicle wash, or be pushed.

The shifting points and shifting times in the

Sport program are designed for a sportier driv‐

ing style. The transmission, for instance shifts

up later and the shifting times are shorter.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Start the engine while pressing on the

brake pedal.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. If necessary, deactivate Automatic Hold,

refer to page 75.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

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Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

Activating the sport program

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, for instance M1.

Shifting

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷

To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐

tor lever position D.

The transmission continues shifting automati‐

cally in certain situations, for instance when

speed limits are reached.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, for instance S1.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

prevent automatic upshifting in M/S

manual mode

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐

vated.

The Steptronic Sport transmission does not

automatically upshift in M/S manual mode

once the maximum speed is reached, if one of

the following conditions is met:

Ending the Sport program

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷

DSC Dynamic Stability Control deacti‐

vated.

Manual mode M/S

Concept

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual

mode.

▷

Dynamic Traction Control DTC activated.

SPORT+ activated.

Depending on the BMW M drive configuration,

this function is active independently of the

above-specified conditions.

Activating manual mode

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐

down.

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of

selector lever position D, arrow 1.

With the respective transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐

taneously operating the kickdown and the left

shift paddles. This is not possible by switching

briefly via the shift paddles from selector lever

position D to manual mode M/S.

Ending the manual mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward, arrows 2.

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Controls

▷

To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

Shift paddles

Concept

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

With the respective transmission version,

the lowest possible gear can be selected

by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

General information

Shifting

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, for example P.

The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and

road speeds.

Short-term manual mode

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

In selector lever position D, actuating a shift

paddle switches into manual mode tempora‐

rily.

General information

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from a danger area.

After conservative driving in manual mode

without acceleration or shifting via the shift

paddles for a certain amount of time, the trans‐

mission switches back to automatic mode.

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the

engine.

With some transmission versions it is possible

to switch into automatic mode as follows:

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll‐

ing away.

▷

Pull and hold right shift paddle.

In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

Continuous manual mode

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

must audibly start.

In selector lever position S, actuating a shift

paddle switches into manual mode perma‐

nently.

3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐

row 1, and press and hold the selector

lever into selector lever position N, ar‐

row N, until selector lever position N is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Shifting

▷

To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

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Driving

A Check Control message is displayed.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

1.

Press button or select Sport+ with

the Driving Dynamics Control.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

lights up.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Release the selector lever.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full

throttle position, kickdown.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

and secure it against moving on its own.

A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

For additional information, see the chapter on

tow-starting and towing.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control was used, the transmis‐

sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, be‐

fore Launch Control can be used again.

Concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐

rounding conditions.

Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding

conditions, when used again.

General information

After using Launch Control

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐

namic Stability Control again.

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 200, period.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Functional requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving

of at least 6 miles/10 km.

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