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Overview

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Start/Stop button

Principle

Pressing the Start/Stop button turns drive-

ready state on/off.

Driving off

1. Close the driver's door.

2. Depress brake pedal.

General information

Drive-ready state turns on when the brake

pedal is pressed while pushing the Start/Stop

button.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

4. Engage the desired selector lever position,

e.g., D or R.

Pressing the Start/Stop button again turns

drive-ready state back off and turns standby

state back on.

5. Release the parking brake.

6. To drive off, release the brake pedal and

press the accelerator pedal.

Drive-ready state cannot be turned on as long

as the charging cable is connected or the

charging socket cover is open.

If necessary, the combustion engine starts

automatically.

Additional information:

Acoustic pedestrian protection

▷

Drive-ready state, refer to page 45.

Standby state, refer to page 45.

Charging cable, refer to page 330.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Acoustic Pedestrian Protection

generates a continuous driving noise in vehi-

cles with electric or electrically assisted drives.

▷

With a stationary vehicle and drive-ready

state turned on, as soon as the selector

lever position P is exited.

▷

With electric drive up to approx.

20 mph/30 km/h.

A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the

environment. As a result, other road users,

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for instance pedestrians or cyclists, can better

perceive the vehicle.

Display in the instrument cluster

When the drive-ready state

is switched on, READY is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

If necessary, the combustion en-

gine starts automatically.

Auto Start/Stop function

Principle

The Auto Start/Stop function helps to conserve

fuel. The system shuts off the combustion en-

gine when the requirements for electric drive

are met. Drive-ready state remains switched

on.

Safety mode

If the combustion engine is stopped automati-

cally, it will not start automatically in the follow-

ing situations:

▷

With the driver's door open, if neither the

brake pedal nor the accelerator pedal is de-

pressed, and the driver's seat belt is not

fastened.

General information

The combustion engine is also stopped during

the trip when rolling without acceleration or

braking.

▷

When the hood is unlocked.

The indicator lights come on. The combustion

engine can only be started using the Start/

Stop button.

The combustion engine is not switched off au-

tomatically in the following situations:

▷

Combustion engine is not at operating tem-

perature.

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. To do so, proceed as follows:

▷

Selector lever is in position S.

The high-voltage battery is heavily dis-

charged or the vehicle electrical system is

under heavy load.

▷

The automatic climate control is under

heavy load during the heating/cooling

phase.

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷

Drive-ready state is turned off and

standby state turned on.

▷

If the hybrid system may not be opera-

tional.

▷

Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.

Dynamic Stability Control is restricted or

disabled.

Selector lever position P is engaged au-

tomatically.

▷

The hood is unlocked.

2. Set the parking brake.

The vehicle is optimized for the current

driving style, e.g., during the break-in pe-

riod.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches off the combustion engine automat-

ically in the event of a malfunction. A Check

Control message is displayed. It is possible to

continue driving. Have the vehicle checked.

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Functional requirements

Functions while driving

Electric driving

General information

▷

The high-voltage battery charge is suffi-

ciently high.

The drive power is a combination of the inter-

nal combustion engine and the electric drive.

If required, the high-voltage battery is charged

at the same time. The hybrid system starts the

combustion engine automatically.

▷

The high-voltage battery temperature is not

too low and not too high.

▷

Selector lever position D or R engaged.

The accelerator pedal is not pressed with

too much force.

With electric drive, the vehicle is powered by

the electric motor.

▷

The possible maximum speed for electric

drive is not exceeded.

For electric drive and driving with the combus-

tion engine, the corresponding requirements

must be met.

Automatic starting of the combustion

engine while driving

Depending on vehicle configuration, the com-

bustion engine is automatically started when

driving under conditions such as the following:

Driving off and accelerating require a lot of en-

ergy. To optimize acceleration and to reduce

fuel consumption, the electric motor boosts the

combustion engine.

Depending on the charge state of the high-

voltage battery, maximum speed, the vehicle's

capacity to accelerate, and range can vary.

▷

When accelerating heavily or on uphill

grades.

System performance is reduced if the charge is

low. Acceleration capacity may change notice-

ably.

▷

By pressing the accelerator pedal beyond

the resistance point at the full throttle posi-

tion, kickdown.

▷

The charge state of the high-voltage bat-

tery is insufficient.

Safety information

High-voltage battery temperature is too

high or too low.

Warning

▷

Selector lever position S is engaged.

When driving in electric mode, pedestrians

and other road users might pay less attention

to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.

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

erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate

During manual gear-shifting using the shift

paddles.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version: When using antici-

patory hybrid drive with active route guid-

ance, e.g., out of town.

▷

For system-related demand from hybrid

components.

Automatic switching-off of the

combustion engine while driving

Depending on the driving situation, the com-

bustion engine is shut off if the requirements

for electric drive are met.

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Energy recovery

Anticipatory hybrid drive

Principle

With energy recovery, also called recuperation,

the electric motor acts as an alternator and

converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into elec-

trical energy when braking and coasting.

This system ensures the optimal distribution

of available electric power so that the vehicle

can be driven electrically when using the navi-

gation system’s route guidance in urban areas

and near the destination. If the high-voltage

battery is sufficiently charged, additional seg-

ments of the route will be selected for electric

drive.

This recovered energy charges the high-volt-

age battery. If necessary, this stored electrical

energy is output to the electric motor.

General information

Downhill gradients, for example, are taken into

account to ensure efficient energy recovery.

Depending on the M Setup menu settings:

The high-voltage battery is charged at differ-

ent speeds, and the vehicle is decelerated at

different forces while coasting.

Depending on the route section, the combus-

tion engine is automatically switched on or off,

which supports an efficient driving style and

emission-free driving in the inner city.

Setting Description

"MIN"

Setting for low energy recovery.

Depending on the route and driving style, this

function may affect the overall energy con-

sumption.

"MAX" Setting for maximum energy recov-

ery.

If the vehicle is set to electric drive, the hybrid

drive turns on automatically if the route to

be driven is longer than the available electric

range. This ensures that the electric drive is

planned efficiently when using anticipatory hy-

brid drive.

Energy recovery settings can be configured in

the M Setup menu. Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 210.

Functional requirements

Conditions such as the following prerequisites

must be met to recover kinetic energy:

If a situation requiring greater acceleration is

expected, the combustion engine may start

automatically, depending on the engine, in or-

der to prepare for this acceleration.

▷

The vehicle is moving.

Selector lever position D/S is set.

The high-voltage battery is not fully

charged.

Functional requirements

▷

The function must be available in the coun-

try in which the vehicle is driven.

Support from the electric motor

During normal driving, the electric motor as-

sists the combustion engine, depending on the

situation.

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

Route guidance is enabled.

SPORT driving mode is not activated.

eCONTROL mode is deactivated.

Accelerating quickly such as when passing re-

quires the maximum available power from the

electric motor. To do so, press the accelerator

pedal firmly.

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Displays

Overview

Example of anticipatory hybrid drive before

reaching an urban area: The electric drive is

prepared. The vehicle switches automatically

to electric drive upon reaching an urban area.

The shift paddles for Boost Control are located

on the steering wheel.

Display in the instrument cluster

Live Vehicle also shows other situations:

▷

Downhill gradient: The vehicle is driven

electrically on the downhill gradient and the

high-voltage battery is charged.

▷

Target zone: Electric drive is preferred in

the target zone.

The icon is displayed on Live Vehicle

when the function is enabled.

Additional information:

▷

Arrow 1: Function has been activated.

Live Vehicle, refer to page 139.

Arrow 2: Function is available as long as

the bar with BOOST appears.

▷

Arrow 3: Function is being used for maxi-

mum acceleration.

Boost Control function

Principle

Using the function

1. Pull and hold the left shift paddle until

BOOST is displayed.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Boost

Control function can be used for upcoming ac-

celeration, for example.

▷

The function is active.

The system may provide additional drive

power for a limited time.

A countdown is displayed as a bar in the

instrument cluster.

General information

The Boost Control function is operated using

the shift paddles on the steering wheel.

2. Before the countdown has finished, de-

press the accelerator pedal.

▷

BOOST is displayed on the instrument

cluster.

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Stopping and restarting the function Overview

The function is automatically interrupted if the

Selector lever

countdown has finished or if the function was

used in the acceleration process. Once this

function has been stopped, it can only be re-

started after waiting 30 seconds.

To restart the countdown, pull and hold the left

shift paddle again until the countdown is reset.

Deactivating the function

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until this

display goes out.

Selector lever functions

M Steptronic Sport

transmission

Icon

Function

DriveLogic modes.

Reverse gear.

Neutral.

General information

The M Steptronic Sport transmission is oper-

ated via the selector lever or the two shift pad-

dles on the steering wheel.

R

N

Center position, forward posi-

tion.

The following functions are available:

▷

Various driving programs: Drive mode or

sequential mode.

-

Downshifting, manual.

Upshifting, manual.

+

▷

Low Speed Assistant.

D/S

Drive mode or sequential

mode.

Various Drivelogic programs.

Launch Control.

P

Parking.

Upshifting display, Shift lights.

Selector lever positions

Safety information

D is Drive mode

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel are activated automatically.

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,

e.g., by applying the parking brake.

S is Sequential mode

Selector lever position for driving. All gears for

forward travel must be shifted manually.

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R is reverse

Functional requirements

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

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 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:

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 drive-ready state or standby state

is switched off and selector lever position

D/S or R is engaged.

After the standby state has been switched

off when selector lever position N is en-

gaged.

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

not pressed while the vehicle is stationary

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

Engaging selector lever position P

Engaging a selector lever position

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.

Press button P.

The engaged selector lever position is dis-

played in the instrument cluster and on the

selector lever.

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.

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Rolling or pushing the vehicle

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drive

power in Drive mode.

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to

roll without its own drive for a short distance,

for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-

sistance point at the full throttle position.

Drive mode D/S

Engaging selector lever position N

Principle

NOTICE

In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati-

cally changed.

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of

property damage. Do not switch off standby

if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car

wash.

Activating Drive mode

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 133.

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.

Drive mode is activated. The engaged gear is

displayed in the instrument cluster along with a

D, e.g., 1 D.

6. Depress the brake pedal.

7. Engage selector lever position N.

8. Switch off drive-ready state.

Deactivating Drive mode

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode

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

vated.

In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis-

played.

The vehicle can roll.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, e.g., 1.

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.

Sequential mode D/S

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Principle

In sequential mode, it is possible to shift gears

manually using the selector lever or the shift

paddles without letting off the gas.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,

refer to page 129.

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General information

Shortly before falling below a gear-dependent

minimum speed, the transmission is automati-

cally downshifted.

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.

Once the maximum engine speed is attained,

upshifting is not automatically performed in

sequential mode and the kickdown is deacti-

vated.

Temporary sequential mode

After a shift paddle is actuated in Drive mode,

the system temporarily switches to sequential

mode.

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

for instance, on icy roads.

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.

Activating sequential mode

Permanent sequential mode

Sequential mode remains permanently active if

it was active before the shift paddle was actu-

ated.

Switching 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.

It is possible to switch to Drive mode as fol-

lows: pull and hold the right shift paddle.

Switching via the shift paddles

Sequential mode is activated. The engaged

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

1.

Deactivating sequential mode

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

▷

Upshift: pull right shift paddle.

Downshift: pull left shift paddle.

Gear change

Principle

Display on the selector lever

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to change gears quickly while keeping

both hands on the steering wheel.

The actually engaged transmission position

can deviate from the selector lever position in

some situations. The display in the selector

lever flashes.

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Observe the display in the instrument cluster in

these cases.

Activating

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

Displays in the instrument cluster

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.

Drive mode

▷

Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

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

rolls at minimum speed.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 2.

Deactivating

Decelerate the vehicle to a stop.

Sequential mode

▷

Gear shift indicator, arrow 1.

Drivelogic

Engaged gear, arrow 2.

Selected Drivelogic program,

arrow 3.

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.

Notice

When the outside temperature is very low, the

display may not work. Current driving direction

is recognizable at the engaged selector lever

position.

General information

Three Drivelogic programs are available.

Low Speed Assistant

Whenever you switch between Sequential

mode and Drive mode, the last program se-

lected is enabled.

Principle

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at

very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking

speed.

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

hicle has been idle, DriveLogic program D1 is

enabled in Drive mode.

General information

Use the Low Speed Assistant for maneuvering

or in stop-and-go traffic.

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.

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3. "Drivelogic"

Functional requirement

4. Select the desired DriveLogic mode.

The vehicle must be in one of the following

hybrid modes:

The setting is immediately applied with ac-

tive M1 or M2 configuration.

▷

"HYBRID"

To activate the desired configuration with the

selected settings, press the corresponding but-

ton on the steering wheel:

Drivelogic programs

Pro-

Drive mode

Sequential

mode

▷

gram

Efficient driving.

Comfortable

shifting opera-

tions.

▷

D1/S1

Fast driving.

Sporty, fast shift-

ing operations.

Additional information:

D2/S2

D3/S3

M Setup menu, refer to page 210.

Sporty driving.

Maximum shift-

ing speed.

Display in the instrument cluster

The DriveLogic program se-

lected corresponds to the num-

ber of illuminated fields.

Selecting a DriveLogic program

Via the rocker switch on the selector lever

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

General information

Unlock the transmission lock electroni-

cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a

hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.

Unlocking is possible if there is a sufficient 12-

volt electrical system voltage.

Press the rocker switch repeatedly until

the desired DriveLogic program is dis-

played on the instrument cluster.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-

ing away.

Via iDrive

The desired DriveLogic program can be con-

figured for buttons M1, M2, or M Setup.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three

times without pressing the brake.

1.

Press the button.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2

CONFIGURATION"

3. Press the selector lever to position N.

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An appropriate Check Control message is

displayed.

Display in the instrument cluster

Position N is indicated on the selector lever.

4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

Additional information:

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 390.

Launch Control

▷

Arrows 1: Function has been activated.

Arrow 2: Function is being used for maxi-

mum acceleration.

Principle

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on roads with good traction under dry sur-

rounding conditions.

Starting with launch control

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

2. With your left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

3. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throt-

tle position, kickdown.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in.

Do not steer the steering wheel when driving

off with Launch Control.

A destination flag is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Additional information:

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

Break-in, refer to page 310.

4. The starting engine speed adjusts. Release

the brake as soon as a flag symbol is

shown on the instrument cluster, or within

3 seconds of the flag symbol appearing.

The vehicle accelerates.

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.

The vehicle upshifts automatically, even in

sequential mode, as long as the destination

flag is displayed and the accelerator pedal

is not released.

In addition, one of the following prerequisites

must be met:

▷

M Dynamic Mode activated.

Repeated use during a trip

Dynamic Stability Control deactivated.

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.

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After using Launch Control

Safety information

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control as soon as possible.

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Drive-off assistant

▷

Set the parking brake.

Principle

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

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

R, this system prevents the vehicle from rolling

opposite the set driving direction and provides

drive-off support.

▷

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.

Driving off

Engage a gear position and step on the accel-

erator pedal to drive off.

The parking brake is released automatically.

Warning

Depending on the load and driving situation or

when a trailer is used, the vehicle may roll back

slightly.

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:

If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.

Additional information:

▷

Establishing standby.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 133.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Parking brake

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling away when it is parked.

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

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

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Engaging the parking brake

automatically

Overview

In some situations, the parking brake is en-

gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic

Hold.

Additionally, the system can be set to auto-

matically engaging the parking brake when the

drive-ready state is turned off.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Parking brake

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Parking brake"

Setting the parking brake

6. Select the desired setting.

In selector lever position N, the parking brake

will not be engaged automatically.

With a stationary vehicle

Pull the switch.

The LED illuminates.

Releasing the parking brake

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red.

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

The parking brake is set.

2.

Press the switch while stepping on

the brake pedal or selector lever position P

is set.

While driving

Use while driving serves as an emergency

braking function.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is pulled.

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is engaged when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

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Using the parking brake via iDrive

The parking brake can be engaged or disen-

gaged via iDrive. Additionally, further informa-

tion is displayed.

Automatic Hold

Principle

Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-

matically applying and releasing the brake,

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

and-go traffic.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Parking brake"

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

6. Select the desired setting.

General information

The parking brake is automatically engaged

under the following conditions:

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-

cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away

before you exit.

▷

If drive-ready state is turned off.

The driver’s door is open for more than one

second and no pedal is pressed during this

time.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-

stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of

the vehicle.

▷

If the parking brake is used to brake the

vehicle to a stop while driving.

In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is

temporarily deactivated.

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake operability after

a power interruption, an initialization may be

required.

Safety information

Warning

1. Turn on standby state.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

2.

Pull the switch while stepping on the

brake pedal or selector lever position P is

set and then push.

This process may take a few seconds. Some

mechanical sounds associated with this proc-

ess are normal.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

The indicator light is no longer illumi-

nated as soon as the parking brake is

ready for operation again.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

Activating Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

2.

Press the button.

The LED illuminates.

The indicator light illuminates green.

Automatic Hold is activated.

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 holding the vehicle

Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s

door is closed.

▷

Establishing standby.

After stopping, the vehicle is automat-

ically secured against rolling away as

soon as the indicator light illuminates

green.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Automatic parking brake application

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

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

The parking brake is automatically set if drive-

ready state is switched off while the vehicle is

being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle

is exited.

The indicator light changes from green

to red.

Overview

The parking brake is not set automatically if

the drive-ready state was switched off while

the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is

temporarily deactivated in this case.

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.

Automatic Hold

The vehicle may roll back slightly when driving

off, depending on the load and driving situation

or when towing a trailer.

Use the parking brake as needed to prevent

the vehicle from rolling back when driving off.

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Deactivate Automatic Hold

Overview

Press the button.

The LED goes out.

Button in the vehicle

The indicator light goes out.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

also press the brake pedal when deactivating.

M Hybrid

M HYBRID

Principle

The behavior of the hybrid system can be ad-

justed.

Selecting a mode

Using the button

General information

Different settings for the hybrid system are

provided.

Press the button and select the desired

mode on the control display.

Mode

Behavior of hybrid system

Via M1/M2

The desired mode can be configured for the M1

or M2 button on the steering wheel.

"HYBRID"

The vehicle is moved in hy-

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

a combination of combustion

engine and electric motor.

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 210.

"ELECTRIC" The vehicle is driven exclu-

sively by electric power.

Drive system

"eCONTROL" With sufficient fuel, the high-

voltage battery charge is

maintained and saved for a

later point in the drive.

Principle

The drive’s response to movement of the ac-

celerator pedal can be adjusted. The intensity

of the drive acoustics changes depending on

the program.

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Overview

Display in the instrument cluster

When the display for M Setup is acti-

vated in the instrument cluster, the se-

lected program is displayed.

Button in the vehicle

Additional information:

Central display area, refer to page 153

Sound control

Principle

Sound Control changes the sound characteris-

tics of the exhaust system.

SETUP

General information

When Sound Control is turned on, the exhaust

system sounds sporty and emotive.

Programs

Program

Response characteristics

Comfortable.

When sound control is switched off, the sound

is focused on comfort.

"COMFORT"

"SPORT"

The sound characteristics are changed during

the engine warm-up phase.

Sporty, dynamic.

"SPORT

PLUS"

Spontaneous, direct. Maxi-

mum dynamics.

Additional information:

High-performance drive, refer to page 308.

When Sound Control is on, the SPORT and

SPORT PLUS programs change the intensity

of the drive acoustics.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Additional information: Sound Control, refer to

page 136.

Selecting a program

Using the button

Press the button and select the desired

program on the control display.

Via iDrive

Drive settings can be configured in M Setup.

Sound control

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 210.

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Activate/deactivate the function

Using the button

Press button to activate or deactivate

the sound control.

Depending on the equipment, a Check Control

message is displayed when the Sound Control

is turned on or an LED will illuminate in the

button.

Via iDrive

The Sound Control settings can be configured

in M Setup.

Additional information:

M Setup, refer to page 210.

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