BMW ActiveHybrid 2012 User Manual

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

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The Ultimate Driving

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THE BMW

THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5.

ACTIVE HYBRID 5.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a BMW.

The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:

Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.

Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.

Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature.

We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.

BMW AG

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 308.

6 Notes

At a glance

12 Cockpit 16 iDrive 22 Voice activation system 25 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 27 BMW ActiveHybrid

Controls

32 Opening and closing 49 Adjusting 60 Transporting children safely 64 Driving 76 Displays 89 Lamps 94 Safety 107 Driving stability control systems 112 Driving comfort 130 Climate control 141 Interior equipment 146 Storage compartments

Driving tips

154 Things to remember when driving 158 Loading 161 Saving fuel

Entertainment

186 Tone 188 Radio 196 CD/multimedia 217 Rear entertainment

Communication

226 Telephone 238 Office 247 Contacts 249 ConnectedDrive

Mobility

258 Refueling 260 Fuel 261 Wheels and tires 268 Engine compartment 270 Engine oil 272 Coolant 273 Maintenance 275 Replacing components 283 Breakdown assistance 289 Care

Reference

296 Technical data 299 Short commands of the voice activation

system

308 Everything from A to Z

Navigation

166 Navigation system

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The hybrid system of your BMW

Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the combustion engine, your vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an electric motor and a high-voltage battery among other things.

This combination permits a particularly efficient fuel utilization.

Using this Owner's Manual

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index.

An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.

Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.

Symbols

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐ sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ lect individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ tivation system.

››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help

protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ mation on a particular part or assembly.

Indicate, on certain parts or assemblies, that in‐ correct use of high-voltage equipment or highvoltage components results in the risk of fatal injury from electric shock.

Vehicle equipment

This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is also described and illustrated that is not availa‐ ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected optional equipment or the country-specific var‐ iants.

This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Manuals.

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Notes

On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ tions.

Status of the Owner's Manual

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐ icy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.

Updates made after the editorial deadline

Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐ quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ ods.

Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ ately trained personnel.

If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.

Parts and Accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ chase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ ously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.

BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐ fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ stallation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐ ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐ sional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkietalkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ placement, or repair of the emission control de‐ vices and systems may be performed by any au‐ tomotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐ tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐ ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐ productive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains

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Notes

chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties:

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐ tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐ cle Limited Warranty.

Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ BMW Maintenance system

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about mo‐ tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted

with the available control concepts and options.

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At a glance Cockpit

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

All around the steering wheel

is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

1 Seating comfort functions

Seat, mirror, steering wheel mem‐ ory 56

Active seat 51

2 Roller sunblinds 46

3 Rear window safety switch 46

4 Power windows 45

5 Exterior mirror operation 57

6 Driver assist systems

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Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104

Lane departure warning 102

Night Vision with pedestrian de‐ tection 125

Head-up Display 128

7 Lamps

Cockpit At a glance

Front fog lamps 92

Parking lamps 89

Low beams 89

Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90

Daytime running lights 90

Adaptive light control 91

High-beam Assistant 91

Instrument lighting 93

8 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 70

High beams, head‐ lamp flasher 70

High-beam Assistant 91

Roadside parking lamps 90

Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing 112

Cruise control rocker switch 113

10 Instrument cluster 76

11 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

Voice activation 22

Telephone 226

Thumbwheel for selection lists 83

12 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers 71

Rain sensor 72

Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps 71

Computer 84

9 Steering wheel buttons, left

Store speed 112

Resume speed 113

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13 Starting/stopping the engine,

switching drive readiness modes and the ignition on/off 64

14 Horn

15 Steering wheel heating 59

16 Adjust the steering wheel 59

17 Open the trunk lid 39

18 Unlocking the hood

At a glance Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Headliner 15

2 Control Display 16

3 Glove compartment 146

4 Ventilation 133

5 Hazard warning system 283

Central locking system 39

6 Radio 188

CD/Multimedia 196

7 Automatic climate control 130

8 Controller with buttons 16

9 Parking brake 68

Auto Hold 69

10 PDC Park Distance Control 114

Top View 119

Backup camera 116

Parking assistant 121

Side View 120

11 Driving Experience Switch 109

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107

12 Transmission selector lever

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All around the headliner

Cockpit At a glance

1 Emergency Request 283

2 Glass sunroof, powered 47

3 Indicator lamp, front passenger

airbag 96

4 Reading lamps 93

5 Interior lamps 93

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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

The concept

The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ ated from a central location.

Using the iDrive during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐ pants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traf‐ fic and road conditions allow this.◀

Controls at a glance

Controls

Control Display

Notes

▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

Switching off

1. Press the button.

2. "Switch off control display"

Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.

1 Control Display

2 Controller with buttons

The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.

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Controller

Select menu items and create settings.

Turn.

iDrive At a glance

2. Press.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

CD Opens the CD/Multimedia

menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation

menu.

TEL Opens the Telephone

menu.

BACK Displays the previous

panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

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2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings".

Changing between panels

After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.

▷ Move the controller to the left.

At a glance iDrive

The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed.

The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed.

▷ Move the controller to the right.

A new panel is opened on top of the previous display.

White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened.

View of an opened menu

When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu:

▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly

until the first panel is displayed.

▷ Press the menu button on the controller

twice.

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played.

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".

This area remains unchanged.

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

e.g., for "Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".

Changing settings

Select a field.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.

The function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

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iDrive At a glance

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

1. Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐

lighted, and then press the controller.

3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

to display "Time/Date".

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐

lighted, and then press the controller.

6. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

Status information

Status field

The following information is displayed in the sta‐ tus field at the top right:

▷ Time.

▷ Current entertainment source.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

▷ Wireless network reception strength.

▷ Telephone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐

lighted, and then press the controller.

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HD Radio™ is switched on.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception

strength Symbol flashes: searching for network.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

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Symbol Meaning

Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

SIM card is missing.

Enter the PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

Rear AUX-IN port on the left.

Rear AUX-IN port on the right.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.

Switching the split screen on and off

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

selected.

4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

content".

5. Select the desired menu item.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are switched off.

Request of the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Split screen

General information

Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer.

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Programmable memory buttons

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

Saving a function

Highlight the function via the iDrive.

iDrive At a glance

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Running a function

Press the button.

The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.

Displaying the button assignment

Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.

▷ To display short information: touch the but‐

ton.

▷ To display detailed information: touch the

button for an extended period.

Deleting the button assignments

Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for

approx. five seconds.

2. "OK"

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the letter

or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between cases, letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

or Move the controller up.

Entry comparison

Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.

The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐

try for which data is available.

▷ Destination search: town/city names can be

entered using the spelling of language avail‐ able on the Control Display.

Entering letters and numbers

General information

Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

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At a glance Voice activation system

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the

Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your en‐ tries.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐ ing the voice activation system.

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's

Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐ tem.

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identified.

Set the language, refer to page 87.

Using voice activation

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via iDrive.

Terminating the voice activation system

Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.

The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.

There are short commands for functions of the main menu.

Some list entries, e.g. Phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation system. Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis‐ played in the respective list.

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹

For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands for the settings are read out loud.

Activating the voice activation system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

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Executing functions using short commands

Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, nearly ir‐

Voice activation system At a glance

respective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.

List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 299.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about the

current operating options and the most im‐ portant commands for them are announced.

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced.

Example: playing back a CD

Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›C D and multimedia‹

The medium last played is played back.

4. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter version.

In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐ nouncements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the setting.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐ tion until the desired volume is set.

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Notes on Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐ ephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 283, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.

Environmental conditions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed.

▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐

mon pronunciation of the station name:

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At a glance Voice activation system

›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐

roof closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

The integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ played on the Control Display. The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐ bed therein.

Components of the integrated Owner's Manual

The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or access possibilities.

Quick Reference Guide

Located in the Quick Reference is important in‐ formation for the operation of the vehicle, the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire. This information can also be displayed during driving.

Search by pictures

Information and descriptions based on illustra‐ tions can be searched via search by pictures. This is helpful, for example, if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed.

Select components

1. Press the button.

2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info".

3. Press the controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Owner's Manual"

Leafing through the Owner's Manual

Page by page with link access

Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed.

Page by page without link access

Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links.

Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press the controller to leaf from page to page.

Leaf back.

Leaf forward.

Owner's Manual

Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.

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Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function

The relevant information can be opened directly.

At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Opening during operation via iDrive

To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:

1. Press the button or move the controller

to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Control message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual

To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays:

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Press the button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

Manual.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly.

Storing

1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Executing

Press the button.

The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐

mediately.

4. Press the button again to return to the

function displayed last.

5. Press the button to return to the page

of the Owner's Manual displayed last.

To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4 and 5. This opens a new panel every time.

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BMW ActiveHybrid

BMW ActiveHybrid At a glance

Vehicle equipment

Hybrid system

At a glance

1 Combustion engine

2 Electric motor

3 Control-system electronics, electric motor

4 High-voltage cables (orange)

5 High-voltage battery

6 Auxiliary battery, combustion engine

7 Starter battery, combustion engine

In addition to this, the electric motor acts like an alternator: during braking, it converts the vehi‐ cle's kinetic energy into electricity. The current is stored in the high-voltage battery and is used to drive the electric motor.

The hybrid system combines the following func‐ tions:

▷ Acceleration boost.

▷ Electric driving.

▷ Energy recovery: conversion and storage of

kinetic energy as electric current.

▷ Auto Start/Stop function: automatic stop‐

ping and starting the combustion engine when coasting, breaking and while stopped.

▷ Electric operation of the automatic climate

control.

Functions

Acceleration boost: ASSIST and eBOOST

Driving off and accelerating require a lot of en‐ ergy. To reduce fuel consumption during high acceleration and to optimize acceleration, the electric motor supports the combustion engine. For this purpose, the electric motor is supplied by the high-voltage battery.

Electric driving: eDRIVE

Under certain conditions, refer to page 67, the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor.

The concept

The hybrid system makes it possible to optimize fuel consumption and driving characteristics.

An electric motor assists the combustion en‐ gine. The vehicle can therefore be driven in cer‐ tain driving situations using only electric power, which reduces fuel consumption.

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Driving with the combustion engine: DRIVE

The combustion engine provides the drive power to move the vehicle. The high-voltage battery is charged at the same time.

The hybrid system always starts the combus‐ tion engine automatically.

At a glance BMW ActiveHybrid

Energy recovery: CHARGE

The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system is charged through energy recovery.

The electric motor acts as a generator and con‐ verts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into elec‐ tric current.

Charging can take place in various situations:

▷ When the vehicle is rolling if the accelerator

is not pressed.

▷ During vehicle braking.

When exerting gentle pressure on the brakes, the vehicle is only braked by the electric motor. When the brake pedal is depressed further, the brake system is activated additionally. This is why only part of the brake energy is used to charge the high-voltage battery when exerting firm pressure on the brake.

Foresighted driving and the early reduction of speed are important to make full use of the hy‐ brid characteristics of your vehicle.

Auto Start/Stop function

The Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 66, switches the combustion engine off when coasting, braking and while the vehicle is stopped. Convenience functions such as the automatic climate control are supplied by the high-voltage battery and can remain switched on.

Adapting to the course of the road

When destination guidance is active, the hybrid system uses the navigation data. This makes it possible to switch off the combustion engine upon reaching the destination zone even before reaching the destination.

Pay attention to the notes in Adapting to the course of the road, refer to page 82.

Display

The displays of the hybrid system, refer to page 81, provide information about the cur‐ rent state of hybrid operation and show the sys‐ tem activity in a chart.

Energy-saving driving

To save energy while driving, read the following information:

▷ Saving fuel, refer to page 161

▷ Using the hybrid system efficiently, refer to

page 154

▷ ECO PRO mode, refer to page 162.

▷ Adapting to the course of the road, refer to

page 82.

Safety information

Read the information on Safety of the hybrid system, refer to page 287.

Auxiliary functions of the automatic climate control

The hybrid system allows the operation of the automatic climate control even when the com‐ bustion engine is switched off, for instance when the combustion engine was switched off by the Auto Start/Stop function.

▷ Residual cooling, refer to page 135.

▷ Auxiliary air conditioning, refer to

page 137

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information that will give you complete control of

your vehicle. All features and accessories that are

useful for driving and your safety, comfort and

convenience are described here.

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Controls Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

1 Unlocking

2 Locking

3 Trunk lid

4 Panic mode, auxiliary air conditioning

Integrated key

Press the button on the back of the remote con‐ trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door.

▷ Storage compartment in the front center

armrest.

The storage compartment contains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to page 41.

Replacing the battery

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys.

Every remote control contains a replaceable battery.

The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal Profile, refer to page 33.

In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 273.

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Take the integrated key out of the remote

control.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment; see arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing upwards.

5. Press the cover closed.

Opening and closing Controls

Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ ter or to your service center.

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.

Emergency detection of remote control

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following:

▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote

control by external sources.

▷ Discharged battery in the remote control.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by mobile

devices in close proximity to the remote control.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by

charger while charging items such as mobile devices in the vehicle.

A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.

Starting the engine in case of emergency detection of remote control

button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.

Personal Profile

The concept

Personal Profile concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences.

▷ The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated.

▷ When the vehicle is unlocked, the profile that

was last detected and called up with the re‐ mote control is used.

▷ Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by someone else with another remote control.

The individual settings are stored for three Per‐ sonal Profiles and one guest profile.

Transmitting the settings

Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐ file function. For more information, contact your service center.

Transmission takes place via:

▷ The USB interface, refer to page 146, in the

glove compartment onto a USB device.

Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the re‐ mote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop

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Profile management

Opening the profiles

A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use.

"Settings"

Controls Opening and closing

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use.

Renaming profiles

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. "Options" Open.

4. "Rename current profile"

Resetting profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values.

Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"

3. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

4. "Options" Open.

5. "Reset current profile"

Importing profiles

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 146: "USB

device"

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported.

This can be useful for storing and opening per‐ sonal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally changed or deleted.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 146: "USB

device"

Using the guest profile

The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Profiles.

This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. The current profile is selected.

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4. Open "Guest".

5. Create the settings.

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options" Open.

4. "Display user list at startup"

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile.

More information on the settings can be found under:

▷ Exterior mirror position.

▷ CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to

last.

▷ Driving Experience Switch: sport program.

▷ Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval af‐

ter unlocking.

▷ Programmable memory buttons: assign‐

ment.

▷ Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐

sition and rotation of the display.

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐

ting.

▷ Tone: tone settings.

▷ Automatic climate control: settings.

▷ Steering wheel position.

▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice

output on/off.

▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection: se‐

lection of functions and type of display.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the

signal tone volume.

▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to

last, special settings.

▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and

type of display.

▷ Side View: selection of the display type.

▷ Language on the Control Display.

▷ Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off.

▷ Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/

off.

▷ Daytime running lights: current setting.

▷ Triple turn signal activation.

▷ Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or

after starting to drive.

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and re‐ leases the locks on the following:

▷ Doors.

▷ Trunk lid.

▷ Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷ Via the remote control.

▷ Via the driver's door lock.

▷ Via the door handles.

▷ Via the button in the trunk lid.

The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control:

▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,

the theft protection is activated/deactivated. Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener.

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps are switched on and off.

▷ The alarm system, refer to page 44, is

armed or disarmed.

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Controls Opening and closing

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from the outside

Using the remote control

General information

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button:"

4. Select the desired function:

▷ "Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ locks the entire vehicle.

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Convenient opening

The remote control can be used to simultane‐ ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.

Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control.

The windows and the glass sunroof open.

Releasing the button stops the motion.

Unlocking

Press the button on the remote control.

The vehicle is unlocked.

Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

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Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀

Opening and closing Controls

Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps

Press the button on the remote control with the vehicle locked.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Opening the trunk lid

Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.

To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do not place the remote control into the cargo area. The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed.

▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and steering wheel settings

The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel positions selected last are stored for the currently used remote control.

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

If this function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or objects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷ When a seat position switch is pressed.

▷ When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐

ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

"Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐

tion signals.

▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

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Activating the setting

"Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Last seat position auto."

Controls Opening and closing

Malfunction

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐ locked with the remote control, the battery may be discharged or there may be interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.

If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the door lock using the integrated key.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:

FCC ID:

▷ LX8766S.

▷ LX8766E.

▷ LX8CAS.

▷ LX8CAS2.

▷ MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Using the door lock

General information

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀

Remove the key before pulling the door

handle

Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key.◀

In some country-specific versions, the alarm system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.

In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control, or switch on the igni‐ tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of the remote control.

In some vehicle equipment versions, only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the door lock.

Locking the doors and trunk lid at once

To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:

With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using

the button for the central locking system in the interior.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐

senger door.

3. Lock the vehicle.

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Opening and closing Controls

▷ Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from the outside.

The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the remote control.

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock the vehicle using the integrated key via the door lock on the driver's door.

Opening and closing: from the inside

Locking and unlocking

Automatic locking

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened.

▷ "Lock after start. to drive"

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away.

Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk lid when the front doors are closed, but they are not secured against theft.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Unlocking and opening

▷ Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or

▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on

each door: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

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Doors

Automatic Soft Closing

To close the doors, push lightly.

It is closed automatically.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Trunk lid

Opening

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

Controls Opening and closing

Opening from the outside

▷ Press the button on the trunk lid.

▷ Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second.

▷ With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens

with no-touch activation, refer to page 43.

Opening from the inside

Push the button in the driver's footwell.

If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if it is not locked.

Closing

control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀

Locking the vehicle

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.

When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is completely locked.

Automatic tailgate operation

Opening

The trunk lid opens fully.

Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

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▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

▷ Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second.

▷ Push the button in the driver's foot‐

well.

Pressing the button again stops the motion.

The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:

▷ When starting the engine.

▷ When the vehicle starts moving.

▷ By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐

well.

▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid.

Closing

▷ Press the button on the inside of the trunk

lid.

The trunk lid closes automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Opening and closing Controls

▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

Pressing again stops the motion.

The closing operation is interrupted:

▷ When starting the engine.

▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀

With Comfort Access:

▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of

the trunk lid.

The trunk lid closes automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

▷ Press the button, arrow 2.

The trunk lid closes automatically and the vehicle is locked.

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Manual operation

In the event of an electrical fault, manually op‐ erate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and smoothly.

To close it completely, push the trunk lid down lightly.

It is closed automatically.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path is clear;

otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Locking separately

The trunk lid can be locked separately using the switch in the front center armrest.

Controls Opening and closing

▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.

▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐

row 2.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system.

When the center armrest is locked, the trunk lid cannot be opened.

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked us‐ ing valet service. The infrared remote control can be handed out without the key.

Emergency unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.

▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.

▷ Starting the engine.

Functional requirements

▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must

be located outside of the vehicle.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the remote

control is inside the vehicle.

Comparison with ordinary remote control

The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Ac‐ cess.

Unlocking

Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Convenient closing.

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Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corre‐ sponds to pressing the button on the remote control.

Opening and closing Controls

Locking

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second.

This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power con‐ sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐ hicle.

Convenient closing

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with the finger and hold it down.

In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.

Monitor the closing process

Monitor the closing process to ensure that

no one becomes trapped.◀

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid, refer to page 39.

This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀

Open trunk lid with no-touch activation

With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be opened with no-touch activation using the re‐ mote control you are carrying.

A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

Do not touch vehicle

With the foot motion, make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle; oth‐ erwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from hot exhaust system parts.◀

Position in the center behind the vehicle.

2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐

neath the bumper and immediately back.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

Preventing inadvertent opening

In situations where the trunk lid should is not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐ sure that the remote control is located beyond the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car.

Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐ vertently, for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀

Malfunction

Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources

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Controls Opening and closing

such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.

In this case, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.

If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with the remote control button or with the button on the trunk lid.

Alarm system

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

▷ Movements in the vehicle.

▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐

tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the car.

▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

▷ By flashing the high beams.

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

The trunk lid can be opened using the remote control, even if the alarm system is armed.

Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐ ard warning system flashes once.

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.

Panic mode

Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.

▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the

remote control with you, pull on the door handle.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

Arming and disarming the alarm system

General information

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control, Comfort Access or at the door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm on some country-specific versions.

In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐ mote control.

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▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The system is armed.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ cured.

Opening and closing Controls

After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine is started, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed.

Interior motion sensor

The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ In automatic car washes.

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Power windows

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot operate the power windows and injure themselves.◀

Opening

▷ Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Convenient opening, refer to page 36, via the remote control.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.

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Closing

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point.

The window closes while the switch is held.

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

Controls Opening and closing

The window closes automatically.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the remote control.

Convenient closing, refer to page 43, with Com‐ fort Access.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check that the window's closing path is clear; other‐ wise, the closing action may not stop in certain situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

No window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

Closing without the pinch protection system

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

For example, if there is an external danger or if ice on the windows prevents a window from closing normally, proceed as follows:

Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.

Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without pinch protec‐ tion.

Safety switch

The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for example, from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.

Switching on and off

Press the button.

The LED lights up if the safety function

is switched on.

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transporting children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result if the windows are closed without supervision.◀

Roller sunblinds

General information

If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐ blind for the rear window after having activated it a number of times in a row, the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐ ing. Let the system cool.

The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot be moved at low interior temperatures.

Driver's door controls

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Opening and closing Controls

Roller blind for rear window

Press the button.

Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket.

Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is raised.

Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personal injury.◀

Glass sunroof, powered

General information

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately, using the same switch.

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐ tion is switched on.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀

Tilting the glass sunroof

Push switch upward briefly.

▷ The closed roof is tilted and

the sliding visor opens slightly.

▷ The opened roof closes until

it is in its tilted position. The sliding visor stays completely open.

Opening/closing the sliding visor

▷ Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐ ance point and hold it there.

The sliding visor moves while the switch is being held.

▷ Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

The sliding visor moves automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐ scribed under Sliding visor.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together

Briefly press the switch twice in succession in the desired direc‐ tion past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐ sor move together. Pressing the

switch again stops the motion.

Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the remote control.

Convenient closing, refer to page 43, with Com‐ fort Access.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐ roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

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Controls Opening and closing

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or from the tilted position during closing.

The glass sunroof opens again slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection

Despite the pinch protection system, check that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations, such as when thin objects are present.◀

Closing without the pinch protection system

For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐ ceed as follows:

Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold.

Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐ opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection.

Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is complete:

▷ Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is completed when the sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed.

▷ The roof closes without pinch protection.

Initializing after a power failure

After a power failure during the opening or clos‐ ing process, the roof can only be operated to a limited extent.

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.

During the initialization, the roof closes without pinch protection.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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Adjusting

Adjusting Controls

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 53.

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 54.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 94.

Seats

General information

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐ ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐ trol could lead to an accident.◀

Semi-electrically adjustable seats

At a glance

1 Thigh support

2 Tilt

3 Forward/backward

4 Lumbar support

5 Height

6 Backrest

Tilt

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Also on the front passenger side, do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀

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Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐ gages properly.

Controls Adjusting

Forward/backward

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.

After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐ erly.

Height

Move the button in the required direction.

Backrest

Electrically adjustable seats

At a glance

1 Lumbar support

2 Backrest width

3 Shoulder support

4 Backrest

5 Forward/back, height, tilt

6 Thigh support

Note

The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the Func‐ tion, refer to page 37, for this is activated.

Adjustments in detail

Forward/back.

Move the button in the required direction.

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2. Height.

3. Seat tilt.

4. Backrest tilt.

Lumbar support

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.

▷ Press the front/rear section of

the switch.

The curvature is increased/ decreased.

▷ Press the upper/lower sec‐

tion of the switch.

The curvature is shifted up/ down.

Shoulder support

5. Thigh support.

Also supports the back in the shoulder area:

▷ Results in a relaxed seating position.

▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.

Active seat

Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐ tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.

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Controls Adjusting

Press the button. The LED lights up.

Front seat heating

Switching on

Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Temperature distribution

The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐ rest can be distributed in different ways.

"Climate"

2. "Seat heating distribution"

3. Select the required seat.

4. Turn the controller to set the temperature

distribution.

Rear seat heating

Switching on

Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Active seat ventilation, front

The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans.

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The ventilation rapidly cools the seat, e. g., if the vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures.

Switching on

Press the button once for each ventila‐ tion level.

The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.

If when the seat ventilation is turned on the Max‐ imum Cooling function is activated, the seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level. When the Maximum Cooling function is switched off, the unit switches back to the pre‐ viously set level.

After a short time, the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐ cessive cooling.

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Safety belts

Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

▷ The two outer safety belt buckles,

integrated into the rear seat, are for passen‐ gers sitting on the left and right.

▷ The center rear seat belt buckle is solely in‐

tended for the center passenger.

One person per safety belt

Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

Putting on the belt

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐ pact and injure the abdomen.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐ ble objects, or be pinched.◀

Reduction of restraining effect

Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the safety belt may be reduced.◀

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.

Notes

Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away.

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Controls Adjusting

Buckling the belt

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.

Unbuckling the belt

Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front passenger seat

The indicator lamp flashes or lights up and a signal sounds. Make sure that the

safety belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐ tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐ senger seat.

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.

Checking and replacing safety belts

Have the work performed only by your service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly.◀

Front head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐ proximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.

Active head restraint

In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain severity, the active head restraint automatically reduces the distance from the head.

Reduced protective function

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐

ers.

▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

on the head restraints.

▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW

to the seat or head restraint.

Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀

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Adjusting Controls

Adjusting the height: manual head restraints

▷ To raise: pull.

▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

Adjusting the height: electrical head restraints

Adjusting electrically.

Distance to back of head: manual head restraints

Distance to back of head: electrical head restraints

The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the shoulder support is adjusted.

Adjusting the side extensions

Fold forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀

▷ Forward: by pulling

▷ Back: press the button and push the head

restraint toward the rear.

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Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐ proximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.

Controls Adjusting

Adjusting the height

▷ To raise: pull.

▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint down.

Folding forward

Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐ straint forward.

Removing

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint out completely.

Before transporting passengers

Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

General information

Front

Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐ trieved for each remote control. The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored.

Storing

Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐

sible.

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3. Press the button. The LED in the

button lights up.

4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED

goes out.

If the M button is pressed accidentally:

Press the button again.

The LED goes out.

Adjusting Controls

Calling up settings

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀

Comfort function

1. Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

The corresponding seat position is performed automatically.

The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.

Safety mode

Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐

nition.

2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until

the adjustment procedure is completed.

Calling up of a seat position deactivated

After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat positions is deactivated to save battery power.

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid.

▷ Press a button on the remote control.

▷ Press the Start/Stop button.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

At a glance

1 Adjusting

2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

3 Fold in and out

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.

Estimating distances correctly

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the mirror setting is stored for the remote control in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the setting for this function is active.

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the mirror changeover switch.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction in which the button is pressed.

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Storing positions

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 56.

Adjusting manually

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass.

Automatic Curb Monitor

When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐ senger side. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for example.

Activating

2. Engage transmission position R.

Deactivating

Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ senger's side mirror position.

Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's side mirror position.

Fold in and out

Press the button.

Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.

For example, this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.

▷ In narrow streets.

▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded

away manually.

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐ pending on the width of the vehicle.◀

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running.

Automatic dimming feature

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed. Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear view mirror, refer to page 58.

Interior rearview mirror

Reducing the blinding effect

From behind when driving at night: turn the knob.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature

The concept

Photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror glass.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

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Functional requirement

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Steering wheel

General information

Do not adjust while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀

Manual steering wheel adjustment

Power steering wheel adjustment

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐ rections.

Storing the position

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 56.

Steering wheel heating

Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

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Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

Controls Transporting children safely

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

The right place for children

Note

Children in the vehicle

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐ selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.◀

Children should always be in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat.

Transporting children in the rear

Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in accordance with the age, weight and size of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐ jury in an accident.

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used, due to their age, weight and size.◀

Children on the front passenger seat

Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐ straint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐

tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 96.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint fixing system.◀

Installing child restraint fixing systems

Before mounting

If the rear seat backrests are adjustable:

Before mounting child restraint fixing systems, return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic position.

Notes

Manufacturer's information for child re‐

straint fixing systems

To select, mount and use child restraint fixing systems, observe the information provided by the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐ tective effect can be impaired.◀

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐ senger side are deactivated.

Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐ matically, refer to page 96.

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Transporting children safely Controls

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint fixing system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and bring it up to medium height to ob‐ tain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐ dent.

Do not change the seat position and height after this.

Child seat security

The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be locked against pulling out for mounting the child restraint fixing systems.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐

pletely.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.

Note

Manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer; oth‐ erwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐ ing system is resting snugly against the back‐ rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered may be reduced.◀

Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐ straint fixing system.

Position

Locking the safety belt

Pull out the belt webbing completely.

2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with

the belt.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system. The safety belt is locked.

Unlocking the safety belt

Unbuckle the belt buckle.

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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐ cated in the gap between the seat and backrest.

Controls Transporting children safely

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems

1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer

to the operating instructions of the system.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap

Mounting points

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are two outer or three mounting points for child re‐ straint fixing systems with a tether strap.

LATCH mounting eyes

Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀

Retaining strap guide

Retaining strap

Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in the event of an accident.◀

1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint.

3 Hook for upper retaining strap

4 Mounting point/eye

5 Rear window shelf

6 Seat backrest

7 Upper retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point

Remove the mounting point cover.

2. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the

middle head restraint.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between the

supports of the head restraint.

Guide it over the head restraint of the middle seat.

4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the

mounting eye.

5. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

6. Lower the head restraint.

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Transporting children safely Controls

Locking the doors and windows

Rear doors

Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.

The door can now be opened from the outside only.

Safety switch for the rear

Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the

rear.

This locks various functions so that they cannot be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 46.

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Controls Driving

Driving

Vehicle equipment

Start/Stop button, drive readiness states

The concept

The following ready states can be attained by pressing the Start/ Stop button:

▷ Radio ready state on/off.

▷ Ignition on/off.

▷ Activating/deactivating drive readiness.

To activate drive readiness, press the brake pedal.

Switching radio ready state on/off

The radio ready state is activated by pressing the Start/Stop button in the following situations:

▷ When the engine is running.

▷ When the engine is switched off automati‐

cally using the Auto Start/Stop function and the brake is not applied.

Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐ main ready for operation.

Radio ready state is switched off automatically:

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

Ignition on

Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of time.

To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.

The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations:

▷ When locking the vehicle, if the low beams

are switched on.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

▷ If the engine is switched off and the ignition

is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on.

Ignition off

Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.

All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.

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Transmission position P with the ignition off

When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically. When in an automatic car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀

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 activated.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only available when the low beams are switched off.

▷ When opening and closing the driver door, if

the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off.

▷ While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if

the driver's door is open and the low beams are switched off.

When the ignition is switched off, by opening or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐ er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐ tive.

Drive readiness

When drive readiness is activated, the vehicle is operational. The activated drive readiness is the equivalent of starting the engine in conventional vehicles.

The following are the different drive readiness variants:

▷ Electric driving, refer to page 67:

The combustion engine is not switched on.

▷ Driving with the combustion engine, refer to

page 67:

The vehicle is powered by the combustion engine.

Drive readiness in detail

General information

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with drive readiness active; otherwise, it presents a potential source of danger.◀

Activating drive readiness

1. Close the driver's door.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Drive readiness is activated:

▷ Starting the combustion engine or

▷ Electric drive readiness, Silent Start.

Electric drive readiness, Silent Start

The vehicle is ready for driving without starting the combustion engine.

Silent Start is possible after activating radio ready state if the conditions for electric driving, refer to page 67, have been met.

Display

The READY display indicates that the vehicle is ready for driv‐ ing.

Awareness of vehicle reduced when

driven in electric mode

When driving in electric mode, note that due to the lack of engine noise pedestrians and other road users will not be as aware of the vehicle as they usually would with a conventional engine. For instance, pay particular attention when ma‐ neuvering into and out of a parking space.◀

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Controls Driving

Starting the combustion engine

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running; doing so poses a risk of dan‐ ger.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐ mission in position P or neutral to prevent the vehicle from moving.◀

Repeated starting in quick succession

Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.◀

The combustion engine is started with Activate drive, refer to page 65, readiness under the fol‐ lowing conditions:

▷ The drive system is not at operating tem‐

perature.

▷ The temperature of the hybrid system is too

high.

▷ The high-voltage battery has an insufficient

charge.

Driving away

Activate drive readiness.

2. Select transmission position D, M/S or R.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Drive away.

Deactivating drive readiness

After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises due to operation of the hybrid system, such as for cooling of the high-voltage battery.

After stopping the vehicle:

1. Select transmission position P.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Set the parking brake.

Before driving into a car wash

In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, heed the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 289.

Auto Start/Stop function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the combustion engine when conditions for electric driving, refer to page 67, have been met. The ignition remains switched on. The tachometer registers 0 rpm. If necessary, the combustion engine starts auto‐ matically.

Note

The combustion engine is not switched off au‐ tomatically in the following situations:

▷ The combustion engine is not yet at oper‐

ating temperature.

▷ The high-voltage battery charge is very low

or there is a high load on the vehicle electri‐ cal system, for instance due to a high load from automatic climate control.

▷ The interior is in the heating or cooling

phase.

▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

▷ The vehicle is being optimized for the cur‐

rent driving style, for instance during the breaking-in period or after a service appoint‐ ment.

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▷ There are hybrid system faults.

Safety mode

The combustion engine does not start automat‐ ically in the following situations after an auto‐ matic engine stop:

▷ When the driver's door is open and neither

the brake nor accelerator pedal are de‐ pressed.

▷ When the hood is unlocked.

The indicator lamps come on. The combustion engine can only be started via the Start/Stop button.

Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e.g., when leaving it.

Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.

Transmission position P is engaged auto‐ matically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically in the event of a malfunction. A message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked.

Electric driving: eDRIVE

Requirements

Electric driving is possible under the following conditions:

▷ The speed does not exceed 35 mph, approx.

60 km/h.

▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently

charged.

▷ Transmission position D or R is engaged.

▷ The drive system is at operating tempera‐

ture.

▷ The accelerator pedal is only slightly de‐

pressed.

▷ The driver's door is closed.

In addition, the combustion engine is switched off during braking even below 50 mph, approx. 80 km/h or when coasting below 35 mph, ap‐ prox. 60 km/h.

In ECO PRO mode, already when coasting be‐ low 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h.

Possible cruising range

Depending on the charge of the high-voltage battery, the vehicle can generally be driven us‐ ing electric power up to 2 miles, approx. 3.5 km.

Driving with the combustion engine: DRIVE

The combustion engine provides the drive power to propel the vehicle. The high-voltage battery is charged at the same time.

Automatic start while driving

The combustion engine is automatically started under the following conditions while driving:

▷ Transmission position M/S is engaged.

▷ The speed does not exceed 35 mph, approx.

60 km/h.

▷ The high-voltage battery charge is insuffi‐

cient or it is fully charged, such as when driv‐ ing downhill.

▷ The required power output is increased,

such as due to the accelerator pedal position or driving uphill.

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Automatic stopping while driving

When reducing speed, the combustion engine is switched off when the conditions for electric driving, refer to page 67, are met.

Assistance for the combustion engine

The combustion engine provides the primary drive power to move the vehicle.

The electric motor provides assistance as needed with additional propulsive power.

ASSIST

During normal vehicle operation, the electric motor assists the combustion engine, depend‐ ing on the situation.

eBOOST

Accelerating quickly, such as when passing, re‐ quires the maximum available power from the electric motor. To do this, apply extra force to the accelerator pedal.

Parking brake

The concept

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

Setting

Pull the switch.

The LED lights up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

Energy recovery: CHARGE

The hybrid system makes it possible to convert kinetic energy into electrical power, such as when braking. This recovered energy charges the high voltage battery. If necessary, this stored power is output to the electric motor.

The following conditions must be met to recover kinetic energy:

▷ The vehicle is moving.

▷ Selector lever position D, M/S is engaged.

▷ The high-voltage battery is not fully

charged.

Energy recovery displays in the instrument clus‐ ter, refer to page 81.

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Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐ cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀

While driving

Use while driving serves as an emergency brak‐ ing function:

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled.

Driving Controls

The indicator lamp lights up red, a signal sounds and the brake lamps light up.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models.

If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission

position P is engaged.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is released.

Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission

For automatic release, operate the accelerator pedal.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

Subject to the following requirements, the park‐ ing brake is automatically released by operation of the accelerator pedal:

▷ Drive readiness on.

▷ Drive position engaged.

▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal

Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐ erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.◀

Automatic Hold

The concept

This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake, such as when moving in stop-and-go traffic.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving away.

For your safety

Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated and the parking brake is set:

▷ The engine is switched off.

▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.

▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill

using the parking brake.

The indicator lamp switches from green to red and the letters AUTO H go out.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models.

Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐ mission and ensure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

Activating

This function can be activated when the driver's door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, and while driving.

Press the button.

The LED and the letters AUTO H light

up.

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The indicator lamp lights up.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Deactivating

Press the button again.

The LED and the letters AUTO H go

out.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.

When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐ matic Hold is deactivated automatically.

Driving

Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐ matically secured against rolling when it stops.

The indicator lamp lights up green.

Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.

The brake is released automatically.

The indicator lamp goes out.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀

Malfunction

In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving it.

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Using turn signals

Before driving into a car wash

Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀

Parking

The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐ gine is switched off while the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold.

The indicator lamp changes from green to red.

The parking brake is not set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐ ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐

vated.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

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Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐ sistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐ dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated:

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

Driving Controls

3. "Triple turn signal"

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.

High beams, headlamp flasher

Switching on

Press the wiper levers up.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.

▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off and brief wipe

▷ High beams, arrow 1.

▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐ zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.◀

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Press the wiper levers down.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Controls Driving

Rain sensor

The concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ ror.

Activating/deactivating

Press the button on the wiper lever.

The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐ age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐ tion.◀

Clean the windshield, headlamps

Pull the lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly.

In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on.

Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures

Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐ erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; otherwise, you could damage the pump.◀

Rain sensor, sensitivity

Turn the thumbwheel.

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Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated when‐ ever the ignition is switched on.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example.

Switch off the ignition.

2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the

wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐ shield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of

resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds, until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position.

Driving Controls

After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.

Fold the wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise, the wipers may become damaged when they are switched on.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are ready for operation.

Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep it away from sources of ignition.

Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.

Follow the instructions on the container.◀

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts.

Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐ ommendations.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio.

For the capacity, refer to technical data.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are available.

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.

When the ignition is switched off, refer to page 64, position P is engaged automatically.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

▷ After deactivating drive readiness when the

vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to page 64, or when the ignition is switched off, refer to page 64, and when position R or D is engaged.

▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐

gaged.

▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's

door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.

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Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐ tion P of the automatic transmission is engaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.

Engaging the transmission position

▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐

gaged when the vehicle drive readiness is engaged and the brake pedal is depressed.

▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.

Depress the brake until you start driv‐

ing

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀

Engaging D, R and N

Press unlock button, in order to:

▷ Engage R.

▷ Shift out of P.

Engaging P

Press button P.

Sport program DS and manual mode M/ S

Activating sport program DS

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐ rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.

After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.

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Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D.

DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Driving Controls

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ vated.

Activating the M/S manual mode

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D.

Push the selector lever forward or backward.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, e.g., M1.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Ending the sport program/manual mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time, the system switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐ tor lever is in transmission position D.

▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The transmission position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P.

Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐ mission temporarily switches to manual mode.

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Displays

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

1 Fuel gauge 79

2 Speedometer

3 Indicator/warning lamps 77

4 Tachometer 79

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5 Engine oil temperature 79

6 Electronic displays 77

7 Display/reset miles 80

Electronic displays

Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features

Displays Controls

1 Messages, e.g. Check Control 77

Time 80

Date 80

2 Range 80

3 Computer 84

4 Navigation display 166

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.

A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐ play.

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Service requirements 82

Miles/trip miles 80

5 Selection list, such as for the radio 83

External temperature 80

Hybrid displays 81

Transmission display 75

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.

Controls Displays

Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

Parking brake

Parking brake in Canadian models

Automatic Hold

Front fog lamps

High beams

High-beam Assistant

Symbol Function or system

Tire Pressure Monitor

Flat Tire Monitor

Safety belts

Airbag system

Steering system

Emissions

Emissions in Canadian models

Brake system

Brake system in Canadian models

ABS Antilock Brake System

Parking lamps, headlamp control

Cruise control

Lane departure warning

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control

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At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored

Text messages

Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps.

Supplementary text messages

Addition information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

Displays Controls

The supplementary text of urgent messages is displayed on the Control Display automatically.

Symbols

Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.

▷ "Owner's Manual"

Display additional information about the Check Control message in the integrated owner's manual.

▷ "Service request"

Contact the service partner.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.

Displaying stored Check Control messages

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

Special messages that are displayed during driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off.

Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 258.

Tachometer

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐ rupted to protect the engine.

▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐

played continuously and are not cleared un‐ til the malfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively.

These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐ played again automatically.

▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.

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Engine oil temperature

▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at

the low temperature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.

▷ Normal operating tempera‐

ture: the pointer is in the mid‐ dle or in the left half of the temperature display.

▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐

perature end. A Check Control message is displayed in addition.

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Coolant temperature

Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐ come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ played.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 272.

Odometer and trip odometer

▷ Odometer, arrow 1.

▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.

Display/reset miles

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is switched

off, the time, external temper‐ ature and odometer are dis‐ played.

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

External temperature

Time

The time is displayed at the bot‐ tom of the instrument cluster.

Setting the time and time format, refer to page 86.

Date

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Setting the date and date format, refer to page 86.

Range

After the reserve range is reached:

▷ A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

shown on the onboard com‐ puter.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

as when cornering quickly, operation of the engine is not always ensured.

External temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is dis‐ played.

There is the increased danger of

ice.

Ice on roads

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,

there can be a risk of ice on roads.

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ ger of an accident.◀

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The Check Control message appears continu‐ ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel promptly

Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is not ensured and damage may occur.◀

Displaying the cruising range

"Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. "Additional indicators"

The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Displays Controls

Displays of the hybrid system

Displays in the instrument cluster

The concept

The display depends on the system's operating condition. The following functions of the hybrid system are shown in the instrument cluster.

▷ High-voltage battery charge indicator.

▷ Electric driving: eDRIVE.

▷ Acceleration boost: ASSIST and eBOOST.

▷ Energy recovery: CHARGE.

▷ Auto Start/Stop function: READY.

High-voltage battery charge indicator

Displays the state of the highvoltage battery's charge on a scale from 0 to 1 when drive read‐ iness is active. If the scale indi‐ cates 1, the high-voltage battery

is fully charged.

During normal vehicle operation, the high-volt‐ age battery is charged up to approx. 80 %. This ensures optimum energy recovery when decel‐ erating or driving downhill.

Even when the scale indicates 0, the hybrid sys‐ tem is always still under high voltage.

Electric driving: eDRIVE

When driving with electric power, the power output of the electric motor is indicated by arrows.

Depending on the position of the

accelerator pedal, up to four ar‐ rows are displayed simultaneously. The tach‐ ometer pointer stays on 0 rpm.

If all four arrows are already displayed and addi‐ tional power is required, such as for accelera‐ tion, the combustion engine switches on.

Acceleration boost: ASSIST and eBOOST

ASSIST: the electric motor as‐ sists the combustion engine. This is indicated by arrows in the instrument cluster.

eBOOST: all four arrows are dis‐ played when the electric motor reaches maxi‐ mum power output.

Energy recovery: CHARGE

The energy recovered is dis‐

played in the tachometer as an

arrow with the symbol +. The

high-voltage battery is charging.

Auto Start/Stop function: READY

The READY display indicates

that the vehicle is ready for driv‐

ing.

Indications on the Control Display

Displaying fuel consumption history

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Hybrid"

3. "Consumption history"

Fuel consumption history

The gray bars show the fuel consumption by the combustion engine, arrow 1. The blue bars show

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the percentages in which the functions of the hybrid system have been used, arrow 2.

One bar stands for one minute. The background color in the upper bar display shows the driving mode during the particular period of time.

In addition, the combustion engine's average fuel consumption is indicated by a line above the bar display and as a value on the right next to the graph.

Displaying the energy flow

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Hybrid"

3. "Energy flow"

Energy flow of the hybrid system

The display shows the active components of the hybrid system and the direction of the flow of energy.

▷ Orange: energy of combustion engine.

▷ Blue: energy of high-voltage system.

Service requirements

Display

The driving distance or the time to the next service is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on.

The current service require‐ ments can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist.

Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center be‐ fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐ quest, refer to page 250.

Detailed information on service requirements

More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Display.

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed.

4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐

tion.

Symbols

Adapting to the course of the road

When the navigation system destination guid‐ ance is active, the hybrid system uses the navi‐ gation data. This makes it possible to switch off the combustion engine upon reaching the des‐ tination zone even before reaching the destina‐ tion. The vehicle is powered only by the electric motor.

The symbol indicates that the vehicle will switch off the combustion engine when it enters the destination zone.

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Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a le‐ gally mandated inspection is approaching.

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

Displays Controls

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Create the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center be‐ fore a service due date.

You can check when your service center was notified.

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept

The following can be operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:

▷ Current audio source.

▷ Redial on telephone.

▷ Activation of the voice activation system.

Activating a list and adjusting the setting

On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.

Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ ting and confirm it by pressing the thumbwheel.

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Computer

Indication in the info display

The information from the on‐ board computer is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster.

Calling up information on the info display

Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever.

Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

When the arrow view in the Head-up Display is inactive.

▷ ECO PRO bonus range.

Adjusting the info display

You can select what information from the on‐ board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.

1. "Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. Select the desired displays.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.

If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color of the display changes.

Information at a glance

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever calls up the following information on the info display:

▷ Range.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

▷ Date.

▷ Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Arrow view of navigation system.

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Average fuel consumption

This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.

The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed.

Resetting average values

Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever.

Displays Controls

Distance to destination

The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐ played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐ tion system before the trip is started.

The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically.

Time of arrival

The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en‐ tered in the navigation system before the trip is started.

The time must be correctly set.

Speed limit

Display of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued.

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

Activating/deactivating the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the controller.

Applying your current speed as the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.

Trip computer

There are two types of computer.

▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as

often as necessary.

▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an over‐

view of the current trip.

Resetting the trip computer

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

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Display on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Resetting the fuel consumption or speed

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Cons." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time zone

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone"

4. Select the desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

Setting the time

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

Date

Setting the date

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

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Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

Units of measure

Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ tance and temperature:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐ fer to page 23.

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4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the controller.

Controls Displays

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible.

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Lamps

Lamps Controls

Vehicle equipment

At a glance

1 Rear fog lamps

2 Front fog lamps

3 Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive Light

Control, High-beam Assistant, Welcome lamps, Daytime running lights

4 Lamps off, daytime running lights

5 Parking lamps, daytime running lights

6 Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam

Assistant

7 Instrument lighting

8 Headlamp range control

If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ cally switched off at these switch settings.

Parking lamps

Switch position : the vehicle lamps light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.

Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐ riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐ charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine.

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to page 90.

Low beams

Switch position with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up.

Welcome lamps

When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in position or : the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐ locked.

Activating/deactivating

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Welcome light"

Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control

General information

Switch position: 0, ,

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The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Controls Lamps

Headlamp courtesy delay feature

The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.

Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway light.: s"

4. Set the duration.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Automatic headlamp control

Switch position : the low beams are switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐ light or if there is precipitation. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.

The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on.

Personal responsibility

The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.

For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually un‐ der these conditions.◀

Daytime running lights

With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ning lights light up in position 0, After the ignition is switched off, the parking lamps light up in position .

or .

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Roadside parking lamps

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

Switching on

With the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.

Switching off

Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction.

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Adaptive light control

The concept

Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tion of the road surface.

Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ rameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.

In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.

Activating

Switch position on.

The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active.

Self-leveling headlights

The self-leveling headlights feature adapts the light distribution to the contours of the road.

The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de‐ pressions to increase visibility.

with the ignition switched

Headlamp range control

With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of the low beams can be manually adjusted for the vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.

The values following the slash apply to trailer operation.

0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage.

1 / 1 = 5 people without luggage.

1 / 2 = 5 people with luggage.

2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.

High-beam Assistant

The concept

When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐ tem automatically switches the high beams on and off or suppresses the light in the areas that blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐ trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation allows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.

Activating

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐ sible.

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Turn the light switch to or .

2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, ar‐

row.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Controls Lamps

When the lights are switched on, the high beams are switched on and off automatically.

The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐ equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.

Switching the high beams on and off manually

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever.

System limits

Personal responsibility

The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐ ually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀

The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary:

▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,

such as fog or heavy precipitation.

▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as

pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings.

▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,

in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on freeways.

▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐

ence of highly reflective signs.

▷ At low speeds.

▷ When the windshield in front of the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc.

Camera

The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror.

Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in front of the interior rear view mirror.

Fog lamps

Front fog lamps

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on.

Press the button. The green indicator lamp lights up.

If the automatic headlamp control, refer to page 90, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps.

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Instrument lighting

Adjusting

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness.

Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel.

Interior lamps

General information

The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally.

The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting.

Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps.

With the interior lamps shut off, the reading lamps cannot be switched on.

1 Interior lamps

2 Reading lamp

Switching the interior lamps on and off

Press the button.

To switch off permanently: press the button for approx. 3 seconds.

Switch back on: press button.

Reading lamps

Press the button.

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Safety

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment

Airbags

is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

1 Front airbag, driver

2 Front airbag, front passenger

3 Head airbag

Front airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐ quate restraint.

Side airbags

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area.

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4 Side airbag

5 Knee airbags

Head airbags

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.

Safety Controls

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.

Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags

▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.

▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is triggered.

▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the

front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instru‐ ments and mobile phones.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐

ets, over the backrests.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.

▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system.

▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, cover them or modify them in any way.

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner.◀

Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐ ing impairment in sensitive individuals.

In the case of a malfunction, deactivation and after triggering of the airbags

Do not touch the individual components imme‐ diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of burns.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐ desired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.◀

Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors.

Functional readiness of the airbag system

When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐ ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights

up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐ erational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.

Airbag system malfunctioning

▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the

ignition is turned on.

▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.

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When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ bag system checked immediately

When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐ pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐ responding severity of the accident.◀

Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

The system determines whether the front pas‐ senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐ sistance of the human body.

The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐ cordingly.

Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function properly.◀

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat.◀

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐ tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up.

In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear.

To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly

▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat un‐

less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags.

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐ tivated or deactivated.

▷ The indicator lamp lights up

when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are not activated.

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated.

Detected child seats

The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make

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sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ senger airbags are not activated.

Strength of the driver's and front passenger airbag

The strength with which the driver's and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver's and front passenger seats.

To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display.

Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display.

Move the respective seat forward all the

way.

2. Move the respective seat forward again. It

moves forward briefly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears.

If the message continues to be displayed, repeat the calibration.

If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.

Unobstructed area of movement

Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects.◀

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The tire inflation pressure is measured in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if

there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.

Functional requirements

The system must have been reset when the in‐ flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly. Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐ sure and after every tire or wheel change.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀

The system does not operate correctly if it has not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐ sures.

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire:

▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐

ics.

▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐

tems or devices with the same radio fre‐ quency.

Status display

The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

The status is displayed.

Status display

The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires.

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A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account.

A correction is only necessary if this is indicated by the TPM

Wheels, green

The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target state.

One wheel is yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire.

All wheels are yellow

▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure

in several tires.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus warns based on the infla‐ tion pressures initialized last.

▷ A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐

tem is being reset.

Wheels, gray

The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this may be:

▷ TPM is being reset.

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency.

▷ Malfunction.

For Canadian models: additional information

The status display additionally shows the cur‐ rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐ tures.

When correcting the tire inflation pressures, note the following:

The tire pressure increases as the tire temper‐ ature increases.

Therefore, only correct the tire inflation pres‐ sure when the tire is at the ambient temperature. Compare the displayed tire temperature with

the external temperature in the instrument clus‐ ter.

Resetting the system

Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".

6. Drive away.

The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.

After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐ tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐ setting process is completed automatically dur‐ ing driving. The tires are shown in green and "TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.

The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you drive away again, the process resumes auto‐ matically.

If a flat tire is detected during a reset, all tires are displayed in yellow.

Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed.

▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus warns based on the infla‐ tion pressures initialized last.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐

ular tires or run-flat tires.

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Run-flat tires, refer to page 267, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐ essary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

2. Rectify the flat tire.

Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System, may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case, have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them re‐ placed if necessary.

Run-flat tires

Maximum speed

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/80 km.

When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐ ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ pending on the driving speed, road conditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐ erties.◀

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀

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Message when the system was not reset

A Check Control message is displayed.

The system detected a wheel change but was not reset.

Warnings regarding the current tire inflation pressure are not reliable.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system.

Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat

tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if necessary.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

▷ TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐

tem again.

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the disturbance, the system automatically becomes active again.

Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should be checked monthly when cold and in‐ flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐ bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐ tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐ luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐

flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐ stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prop‐ erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐ bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then re‐ main continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐ function indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐ placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires.

It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving.

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BMW ActiveHybrid 2012 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

At a glance

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All around the steering wheel

All around the center console

All around the headliner

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Controls at a glance

Operating concept

Example: setting the clock

Status information

Split screen

Programmable memory buttons

Entering letters and numbers

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Requirements

Using voice activation

Possible commands

Example: playing back a CD

Setting the voice dialog

Adjusting the volume

Notes on Emergency Requests

Environmental conditions

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

BMW ActiveHybrid

Vehicle equipment

Hybrid system

Controls

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

Personal Profile

Central locking system

Opening and closing: from the outside

Opening and closing: from the inside

Doors

Trunk lid

Comfort Access

Alarm system

Power windows

Roller sunblinds

Glass sunroof, powered

Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

Seats

Safety belts

Front head restraints

Rear head restraints

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

Mirrors

Steering wheel

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

The right place for children

Installing child restraint fixing systems

LATCH child restraint fixing system

Locking the doors and windows

Driving

Vehicle equipment

Start/Stop button, drive readiness states

Drive readiness in detail

Auto Start/Stop function

Electric driving: eDRIVE

Driving with the combustion engine: DRIVE

Assistance for the combustion engine

Parking brake

Energy recovery: CHARGE

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Washer/wiper system