BMW M4 2015 User Manual

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THE BMW M4 COUPE.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a BMW M4.

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 M4. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehi‐ cle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M4. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contrib‐ ute to maintaining the value of your BMW M4.

Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual are found 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 ride.

BMW AG

The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:

www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide

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ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL

We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed BMW Owner's Manual. These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials contained in that document.

1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser-

vice center,” “your service center,” “service specialist,” or “service” are used in the Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.

2. Where the text of the Owner's Manual con-

tains an affirmative instruction to contact a “service center” or “your service center,” we wanted to clarify that BMW recommends that, if you are faced with one of the situations addressed by that text, you contact or seek the assistance of a BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.

While BMW of North America LLC, at no cost to you, will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your vehicle and for maintenance under the Maintenance Program during the applicable warranty and maintenance coverage periods, you are free to elect, both during those periods and thereafter, to have maintenance and repair work provided by other service centers or repair shops.

3. Where the Owner's Manual makes refer-

ence to parts and accessories having been approved by BMW, those references are intended to reflect that those parts and accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC. You may elect to use other parts and accessories, but, if you do,

we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and/or accessories are appropriate for use on your vehicle.

4. At page 7, under the warranty section's dis-

cussion of homologation, where it states that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there,” the text should read that you “may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there.”

5. At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso-

ries” section, in the sixth sentence, the word “cannot” should read “does not.”

6. At page 53, in the “Check and replace

safety belts” section, the text beginning, “This should only be done by your service center …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends having this work performed by a service center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly.”

7. At page 91, under the heading: “Special

windshield,” the paragraph beginning, “Therefore, have the special windshield …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you have the special windshield replaced by the service center.”

8. At page 158 under the heading: “Objects

within the range of movement of the pedals” and at page 208 under the heading: “Carpets and floor mats,” the paragraph that begins: “Only use floor mats …” should be disregarded and the following language should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use floor mats that have been identified by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place.”

9. At page 164, under the heading: “Have

maintenance carried out,” the sentence beginning, “The maintenance should be carried out …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu

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thereof: “BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center.”

10. At page 172, under the heading “Tire infla-

tion specifications,” the sentence beginning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved tire sizes …” should be disregarded.

11. At page 176, under the heading: “Mount-

ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have mounting and balancing …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you have mounting and balancing performed by your service center or a tire mounting specialist.”

12. At page 176, under the heading: “Approved

wheels and tires,” the term “Approved” should be disregarded and in lieu thereof, the term “Recommended” should be read in its place. In addition, the text of that section should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, for example, despite having the same official size ratings, variations can lead to body contact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non-recommended wheels and tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle.

13. At page 180, under the heading: “Snow

Chains,” the text should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:

Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle and are determined by the manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe and are recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.

Information about recommended snow chains is available from a service center.

14. At page 181, under the heading “Hood,” the

sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar” should be disregarded.

15. At page 185, under the heading: “Engine oil

change,” the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof should be read as follows:

BMW recommends that you have the oil changed at your BMW dealer's service center or at another service center that has trained personnel that can perform the work in accordance with BMW specifications.

16. At page 188, under the heading: “Service

and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models,” the second paragraph should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed on your vehicle.

17. At page 191, where it reads: “Do not per-

form work/bulb replacement on xenon headlights,” that text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read: “Xenon headlight work or replacement can cause serious and fatal injuries.” In the text that follows, where it reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon lighting system … ,” the following words should be read as preceding that passage: “It is strongly suggested that you …”

18. At page 196, under the “Battery replace-

ment” section, the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read:

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Use of recommended vehicle batteries

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.

After a battery replacement, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available, and that any “check control” messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed.

19. At page 196, under the heading: “Use

approved chargers only,” the sentence beginning “Only use chargers that have been approved …” should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you only use approved chargers. Information about the approved chargers can be obtained from your service center.”

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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 214.

6 Notes

At a glance

14 Cockpit 18 iDrive 27 Voice activation system 30 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Controls

34 Opening and closing 49 Adjusting 58 Transporting children safely 62 Driving 76 Displays 93 Lights 98 Safety 114 Driving stability control systems 120 Driving comfort 134 Climate control 139 Interior equipment 147 Storage compartments

Mobility

168 Refueling 170 Fuel 172 Wheels and tires 181 Engine compartment 183 Engine oil 186 Coolant 188 Maintenance 190 Replacing components 199 Breakdown assistance 205 Care

Reference

212 Technical data 214 Everything from A to Z

Driving tips

154 BMW M4 technology 156 Things to remember when driving 160 Loading 163 Saving fuel

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Using this Owner's Manual

Orientation

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 found in the ap‐ pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the vehicle.

User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication

The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication and the short commands of the voice activation system are described in a sep‐ arate user's manual, which is also included with the onboard literature.

Additional sources of information

The service center will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

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

BMW Driver’s Guide App

The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐ tries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:

www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide

Symbols

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

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions.

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

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

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

Vehicle features and options

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, we also de‐ scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ lected optional features or the country-specific version.

This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.

For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Handbooks.

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On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations.

Status of the Owner's Manual

Basic information

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ scribed 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 found in the ap‐ pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the vehicle.

For your own safety

Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper‐ ating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo‐ gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair work.

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

Parts and accessories

BMW recommends using parts and accesso‐ ries approved by BMW for this purpose.

Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐ ucts approved by BMW and related qualified advice.

BMW has tested these products for safety and suitability in relation to BMW vehicles.

BMW can assume responsibility for them. However, we cannot assume any responsibility whatsoever for parts and accessories that have not been specifically approved by BMW.

BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard. This guarantee does not apply when country-specific government approval has been granted. Testing of this kind may fail to embrace the entire range of potential oper‐ ating conditions to which components might be exposed on BMW vehicles. Such products could conceivably fail to comply with BMW's own stringent quality standards.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ bile components and parts, including compo‐ nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit

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chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains 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 War‐

ranty.

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐

ited 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 de‐ liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐ hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations 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 Vehicle 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 seri‐ ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Data memory

Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo‐ rarily or permanently store technical informa‐ tion about the condition of the vehicle, events and faults. This technical information generally records the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:

▷ Operating mode of system components, fill

levels for instance.

▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from

its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐ tion speed/vehicle speed, deceleration, transverse acceleration.

▷ Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐

tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.

▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐

tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐ ing the stability control system.

▷ Ambient conditions, such as temperature.

This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐ mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐ pair services, service processes, warranty claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐ mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by the service personnel, in‐

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cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐ nostic tools. You can obtain further information there if you need it. After an error is corrected, the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis.

With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate these technical data with individuals if combined with other infor‐ mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer - such as vehicle emergency locating - you can transmit certain vehicle data from the vehicle.

Event Data Recorder EDR

This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better under‐ standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving

conditions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐ quired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐ cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐ hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment.

The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the windshield.

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 in‐ jury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐

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wood, 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.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washing‐ ton, DC 20590. You can also obtain other in‐ formation about motor 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 call the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle 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 features and options

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

All around the steering wheel

the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.

1 Roller sunblinds 47

2 Power windows 46

3 Exterior mirror operation 55

4 Glove compartment on the driver's

side 147

Driver assistance systems

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Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 111

Intelligent Safety 104

Lane departure warning 110

5 Lights

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Parking lights 93

Low beams 93

Automatic headlight con‐ trol 94

Daytime running lights 94

Adaptive Light Control 94

High-beam Assistant 95

Instrument lighting 96

6 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 67

High beams, head‐ light flasher 67

High-beam Assistant 95

Roadside parking lights 94

Cruise control on/off, inter‐ rupt 120

Cruise control rocker switch 120

9 Instrument cluster 76

10 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

Voice activation 27

Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication

Thumbwheel for selection lists 86

11 Steering column stalk, right

Wiper 67

Rain sensor 68

On-board computer 86

7 Shift paddles 72

8 Steering wheel buttons, left

M Drive 1 activation 114

M Drive 2 activation 114

Store speed 120

Resume speed 120

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Clean the windshields and head‐ lights 69

12 Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off 63

Auto Start/Stop function 64

13 Horn, total area

14 Steering wheel heating 57

15 Adjust steering wheel 57

16 Unlock hood 181

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All around the center console

1 Control Display 18

2 Ventilation 137

3 Hazard warning system 199

Central locking system 39

4 Glove compartment 147

5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐ nication

6 Climate control 134

7 Controller with buttons 18

8 Parking brake 66

9 Drivelogic 72

10 PDC Park Distance Control 122

Rearview camera 124

Parking assistant 130

Surround View 124

Side View 127

11 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

trol 115

Engine Dynamics 74

Adaptive M chassis 117

Servotronic 118

12 M double-clutch transmission selector

lever 70

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Manual transmission selector lever 70

All around the roofliner

Cockpit At a glance

1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐

quest 199

2 Glass sunroof, powered 47

3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐

senger airbag 100

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4 Reading lights 96

5 Interior lights 96

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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.

The concept

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

Using the iDrive during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐ ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occupants and to other traffic, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow it.◀

Control Display

Hints

▷ 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.

▷ In the case of very high temperatures on

the Control Display, e.g. due to intense so‐ lar radiation, the brightness may be re‐ duced down to complete deactivation. Once the temperature is reduced, e.g. through shadow or climate control system, the normal functions are re-established.

Switching on

Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the controller.

Switch off

1. Press button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Control elements at a glance

Control elements

1 Control Display

2 Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

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Controller with navigation system

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

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller.

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iDrive At a glance

1. Turn.

2. Press.

3. Move in four directions.

Press button Function

BACK Displays the previous panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Controller without navigation system

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

1. Turn.

2. Press.

Buttons on controller

Press button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation menu.

TEL Opens the phone menu.

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Buttons on controller

Press button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

Audio Open audio menu last listened

to, switch between audio me‐ nus.

TEL Opens the phone menu.

BACK Open previous panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press button.

The main menu is displayed.

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

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

1. Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

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.

Closes current display and shows previous display.

Reopens previous display by pressing BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed.

▷ Move the controller to the right.

Opens new display on top of previous screen.

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iDrive At a glance

White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate that additional panels can be opened.

Display of an opened menu

When selecting a menu, 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 button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

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".

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.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Touchpad

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller:

Selecting functions

"Settings"

2. "Touchpad"

3. Select the desired function.

▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Interactive map": viewing the interac‐

tive map.

▷ "Browser": enter Internet addresses.

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Changing settings

Select a field.

Entering letters and numbers

Entering letters requires some practice at the beginning. When entering, pay attention to the following:

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▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters

and numbers, it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In‐ put mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when the spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical.

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on

the Control Display.

▷ Always enter associated characters, such

as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐ pends on the set language. Where neces‐ sary, enter special characters via the con‐ troller.

▷ To delete a character, slide to the left on

the touchpad.

▷ To enter a blank space, slide to the right in

the center of the touchpad.

▷ To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the

upper area of the touchpad.

▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right

in the lower area of the touchpad.

Using interactive map and Internet

Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites.

Function Controls

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

On the Control Display:

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

3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

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

Press button. The main menu is dis‐

played.

lighted, and then press the controller.

to display "Time/Date".

highlighted, and then press the controller.

Move interactive map or Internet sites.

Enlarge/shrink interactive map or Internet sites.

Display the menu or open a link in the Internet.

Swipe into re‐ spective direc‐ tion.

Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers.

Tap once.

Changing settings

You may change control display settings via touchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.

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

lighted, and then press the controller.

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iDrive At a glance

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 status field at the top right:

▷ Time.

▷ Current entertainment source.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

▷ Wireless network reception strength.

▷ Phone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Symbol Meaning

Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

SIM card is missing.

Enter PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are turned off.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception

strength.

Symbol flashes: network search.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

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Split screen

General information

Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the on-board comupter.

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

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At a glance iDrive

Switching the split screen on and off

On the Control Display:

2. "Split screen"

Press button.

Selecting the display

On the Control Display:

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

5. Select the desired menu item.

Press button.

selected.

content".

Without navigation system and telephone

Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐ tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐ tertainment, Communication.

Saving a function

1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.

Press and hold the desired button,

until a signal sounds.

Running a function

Press button.

The function will work immediately. This means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.

Displaying the button assignment

Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen.

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 menu entries.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

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Deleting the button assignments

Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for

approx. five seconds.

2. "OK"

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Deleting personal in the vehicle

The concept

Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves personal data, such as stored radio stations. These personal data can be permanently de‐ leted through iDrive.

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐ lowing data can be deleted:

▷ Personal Profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

▷ Stored Favorites buttons.

▷ Travel and computer information.

▷ Music collection.

▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

▷ Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies.

▷ Voice notes.

▷ Login accounts.

▷ RemoteApp smartphone tethering.

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up to 30 minutes.

Entering letters and numbers

General information

On the Control Display:

1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the let‐

ter or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Switching between cases, letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can reel between entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting data

Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐ trol Display.

Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Continue"

6. "OK"

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or Tip controller up.

Without navigation system

Select the symbol.

Entry comparison

Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐ rowed down with every letter entered and let‐ ters may be added automatically.

Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during input

for which data is available.

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▷ Target search: names of locations may be

entered in languages available through Control Display.

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Voice activation system At a glance

Voice activation system

Vehicle features and options

The concept

▷ Most functions displayed on the Control

Display can be operated by voice com‐ mands via the voice activation system. The system supports you with announcements during input.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be used via 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 system.

Requirements

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

Set the language, refer to page 89.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

If no other commands are available, use func‐ tion via iDrive.

Press button on the steering

wheel.

A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.

Terminating the voice activation system

Briefly press the button on the steer‐ ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

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

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

There are short commands for many functions.

You may select lists such as phone lists via voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐ actly as they show in the respective list.

Having possible commands read aloud

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

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

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Executing functions using short commands

Execute functions on the main menu via short commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.

List of short commands for the voice activation system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication Owner's Manual.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐

tion about the current operating options and the most important commands for them.

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

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

One example: open the tone settings

3. ›Tone‹

Press button on the steering

wheel.

Setting the voice dialog

Set system to standard dialog or use a short version.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech type:"

4. Select setting.

Via the main menu

The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller.

Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

3. ›Radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

Press button on the steering

wheel.

Via short command

The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command.

Turn on the Entertainment sound output if

needed.

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Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button while giving an in‐ struction 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 profile cur‐

rently in use.

Hints on Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐ tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.

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This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 199, close to 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.

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐

roof closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Voice activation system At a glance

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At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle features and options

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ played on the Control Display. It specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.

Components of the Integrated Owner's Manual

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

Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide provides informa‐ tion how to operate the car, how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown. This information can also be dis‐ played while driving.

Search by images

Image search provides information and de‐ scriptions. This is helpful when the terminol‐ ogy for a feature is not at hand.

Select components

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

3. Press the controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

Press button.

▷ "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

Scroll through the pages directly while skip‐ ping the links.

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

Scroll back.

Scroll forward.

Owner's Manual

Search for information and descriptions by en‐ tering terms selected from the index.

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

You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly.

Opening via the iDrive

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

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

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

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

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.

Press selected button for more

than 2 seconds.

Executing

Press button.

The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐

mediately.

1. Press button or move the controller

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

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

To alternate permanently between the last dis‐ played function and the Owner's Manual re‐ peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every time.

Press button again to return to last

displayed function.

Press button to return to the page of

the Owner's Manual displayed last.

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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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Vehicle features and options

Remote control/key

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐ trols with integrated key.

Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐ tery.

You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific ver‐ sion. For Settings, refer to page 43.

The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control. Personal Profile, refer to page 35.

The remote controls hold information on re‐ quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐ mote control, refer to page 188

Overview

1 Unlocking

2 Locking

3 Opening the trunk lid

4 Panic mode

Integrated key

Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐ row 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door.

▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

The front passenger glove compartment con‐ tains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to page 41.

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Replacing the battery

1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐

trol.

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

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment, arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing up.

5. Press the cover closed.

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

New remote controls

New remote controls are available from the service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be disabled 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 re‐

mote control by external sources e.g., by radio masts.

▷ Empty battery in remote control.

▷ Interference from radio transmissions

through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by

charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile 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 with emergency detection of the remote control

M double-clutch transmission: if a correspond‐ ing Check Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.

Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch pedal.

If the remote control is not recognized: slightly change the height position of the remote con‐ trol and repeat the procedure.

Personal Profile

The concept

Personal Profile provides three profiles, using which personal vehicle settings can be stored. Every remote control has one of these profiles assigned.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐ trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐

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vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐ tomatically applied.

If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings during unlocking. These settings are also re‐ stored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control.

Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the personal profile.

Three personal profiles and a guest profile can be created.

Adjusting

The settings for the following systems and functions are saved in the active profile. The scope of storable settings is country- and equipment-dependable.

▷ Unlocking and locking.

▷ Lights.

▷ Climate control.

▷ Radio.

▷ Instrument cluster.

▷ Programmable memory buttons.

▷ Volumes, tone.

▷ Control Display.

▷ Navigation.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC.

▷ Rearview camera

▷ Side View.

▷ Head-up Display.

▷ M Drive: configurations.

▷ Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐

tion, steering wheel position.

▷ Cruise control.

▷ Intelligent Safety.

▷ Active Blind Spot Detection.

Profile management

Opening profiles

Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ ferent profile may be activated.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

▷ All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

▷ The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐

mote control being used at the time.

▷ If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐ tiated anymore between the settings for the two remote controls.

Renaming profiles

A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐ file to avoid confusion between the profiles.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Rename current profile"

Resetting profiles

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

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Reset current profile"

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐ ported.

This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings, before delivering the vehicle to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐

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other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐ file function.

The following export options are available:

▷ Via BMW Online.

▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.

Popular file systems for USB devices are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ ommended formats for profile export. Other formats may not support the export.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Importing profiles

Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be imported via BMW Online.

Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐ ported via the USB interface.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐ ported profile.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Using the guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal pro‐ files.

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

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Display user list at startup"

Using the remote control

Note

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.◀

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are being unlocked.

▷ Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐

vated. This function is not available, if the interior lamps were switched off manually.

▷ The welcome lamps are switched on, if this

function was activated.

▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient

closing are folded open.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. For Settings, refer to page 43.

The alarm system, refer to page 44, is dis‐ armed.

Convenient opening

Press and hold this button on the re‐ mote control after unlocking.

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The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the remote control is pressed.

Locking

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐ not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀

The driver's door must be closed.

Press button on the remote control.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are being locked.

The alarm system, refer to page 44, is armed.

Switching on interior lights and courtesy lights

Press button on the remote control with

the vehicle locked.

This function is not available, if the interior lamps were switched off manually.

If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐ onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐ tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the antitheft warning system, refer to page 45, are turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐ fore pressing the button again.

Panic mode

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

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

To reel off the alarm: press any button.

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

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

Depending on the features and the country version, it is also possible to have door un‐ locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.

If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is locked again as soon as it closes.

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

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 35.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐ out remote control, refer to page 39.

Opening the trunk lid

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

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

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Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned 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 inter‐

ference, and

▷ this device must accept any interference

received, 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.

Without remote control

From the outside

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐ not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀

Opening and closing Controls

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34. The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock.

In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni‐ tion, if needed, through emergency detection of the remote control, refer to page 35.

From the inside

Unlocking and locking

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.◀

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Pressing the central locking system button locks or unlocks the vehicle with the doors closed.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

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In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.

Unlocking and opening

▷ Press the central locking system button to

unlock the doors together, and then pull the door handle above the armrest.

▷ On the door to be opened, pull the door

handle twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.

Trunk lid

Opening

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.

▷ Press button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐ locked. Unlocking with the remote control, refer to page 38.

The trunk lid opens.

Opening from the inside

With the vehicle is stationary, press the button in the driver's footwell.

The trunk lid opens.

Closing

Hints

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐ sult.◀

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

Closing

Opening from the outside

▷ Press button on the trunk lid.

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

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Locking separately

The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the glove compartment. If the glove compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be opened.

▷ 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.

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet service. The infrared remote con‐ trol can be handed out without the key.

Emergency unlocking

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Convenient closing.

▷ Open the trunk lid individually.

▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.

▷ Start 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 re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ ing the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote con‐ trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.

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Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow.

This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control.

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Locking

Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐ ing the door handle.

This corresponds with 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 turned off before locking the vehi‐ cle.

Convenient closing

Monitor closing

Monitor closing to ensure that no one

becomes trapped.◀

Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle.

This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button.

In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in.

Separately unlocking the trunk lid

Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid.

This corresponds to pressing the re‐ mote control button.

The situation of the doors does not change.

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

Opening trunk lid with no-touch activation

The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch ac‐ tivation using the remote control you are carry‐ ing. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens.

Foot movement to be carried out

Do not touch vehicle

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

Place in the center behind the vehicle,

about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.

2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far

under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐ ately pull it back. With this movement, the

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leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors.

Opening

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐ tem flashes.

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 before opening.

Preventing inadvertent opening

In situations where the trunk lid is not to be opened with no-touch activation, ensure 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.◀

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 39.

Adjusting

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 35.

Doors

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

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.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to page 35.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.

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Trunk lid

Depending on optional features and country version, this setting is not offered in some cases.

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

▷ "Tailgate"

The trunk lid is opened.

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Controls Opening and closing

▷ "Tailgate + door(s)"

The trunk lid is opened and the doors are unlocked.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 35.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

Automatic locking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 35.

"Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired function:

▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened.

▷ "Lock after start driving"

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.

Retrieving the seat and mirror settings

The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

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 might get 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 and mirror mem‐

ory is pressed.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Last seat position autom."

Alarm system

The concept

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to:

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

▷ Movements in the interior.

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

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car.

▷ Disconnected battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly signals tampering:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.

Arming and disarming the alarm system

When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐ cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at the same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.

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Opening and closing Controls

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is armed.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.

Panic mode

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

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

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition is switched on, 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 sen‐ sor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations:

▷ In automatic car washes.

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ During transport on trains carrying vehi‐

cles, at sea or on a trailer.

▷ With animals in the vehicle.

▷ 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.

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

When the still open access is closed, inte‐ rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

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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 sen‐ sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control or

switch on the ignition, if needed through emergency detection of remote control, re‐ fer to page 35.

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Controls Opening and closing

▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying

the remote control on your person, grasp the driver side or front passenger side door handle completely.

Power windows

Hint

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐ not operate the power windows and injure themselves.◀

Opening

▷

See also: Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via remote control.

Closing

closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the button 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 the switch again stopse the motion.

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the

▷

See also: closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to page 41.

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is held.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

The window closes automatically. Pulling again stops the motion.

Pinch protection system

Danger of jamming 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 win‐ dow's range of movement; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a window closes, closing is interrupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Closing without the pinch protection system

Keep the closing path clear

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

E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐ vent window from closing properly - proceed as follows:

Pull the reel past the resistance point and

hold it there.

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The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin.

2. Pull the reel past the resistance point again

within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without jam protection.

Roller sunblinds

Roller sunblind for rear window

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.

Extending or retracting roller sunblind for rear window

Press button.

Glass sunroof, powered

General information

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

Keep the closing path clear

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

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐ not operate the glass sunroof and injure them‐ selves.◀

Opening and closing Controls

Tilting the glass sunroof

Push switch briefly upward.

▷ The closed glass sunroof is

tilted.

▷ The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in its tilted position. The sliding visor does not move.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together

▷ Press the reel in the desired

direction to the resistance point and hold it there.

Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐ sor open together as long as the reel is held down.

The glass sunroof closes as long as the reel is held down. The sliding visor can be manually closed.

▷ Press the reel in the desired direction past

the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding visor open automatically.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. The sliding visor can be manually closed.

Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.

Additional options:

▷ Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via

the remote control.

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Controls Opening and closing

▷ Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer

to page 41.

Comfort position

If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐ pletely opened, the comfort position has been attained. In this position the wind noises in the interior are the least.

If desired, continue the movement by pressing the reel.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐ roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐ ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or from the tilted position during closing.

The glass sunroof reopens slightly.

Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐ tection

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

Closing from the open position without pinch protection

E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as follows:

Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold.

The pinch protection is limited and the glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin.

2. Press the reel forward again beyond the re‐

sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐ roof closes without jam protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.

Closing from the raised position without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, push the reel for‐ ward past the resistance point and hold it.

The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐ tion.

Initializing after a power failure

After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof 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 glass sunroof closes without jam protection.

Keep the closing path clear

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

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

▷ Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is com‐ pleted when the glass sun‐ roof is completely closed.

▷ The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐

tection.

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Adjusting Controls

Vehicle features and options

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution 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 98.

Seats

Hints

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 control could lead to an accident.◀

Keep the movement area unobstructed

When changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people might get injured or objects damaged.◀

Manually adjustable seats

At a glance

1 Forward/backward

2 Seat tilt

3 Backrest width

4 Lumbar support

5 Height

6 Backrest tilt

Forward/backward

Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear

Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally pro‐ vided by the belt.◀

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

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After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ ward or back slightly making sure it engages properly.

Height

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

Backrest tilt

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.

Seat tilt

to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly.

Electrically adjustable seats

At a glance

1 Seat and mirror memory

2 Backrest width

3 Lumbar support

4 Backrest tilt

5 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt

General information

The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐ cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐ sition is automatically retrieved if the Function, refer to page 44, is activated for this purpose.

Adjustments in detail

Forward/back.

Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight

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2. Height.

3. Seat tilt.

4. Backrest tilt.

The curvature is shifted up/ down.

Backrest width

Change the width of the back‐ rest using the side wings to ad‐ just the lateral support.

Front seat heating

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the journey is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ ically with the temperature selected last.

Lumbar support

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion 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.

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Switch off

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Entering the rear

Note

Folding back and locking the backrest

Before driving off, fold back and lock the backrests; otherwise, an unexpected seat movement may cause an accident.◀

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Keep the movement area unobstructed

When changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people might get injured or objects damaged.◀

Manual length adjustment

Comfort entry

The comfort entry contains a memory function for forward/backward and backrest adjust‐ ment.

Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

3. Push the seat forward.

Original position

Push the seat back into the original posi‐

tion.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

Electric forward/backward adjustment

Comfort entry

The comfort entry contains a memory function for forward/backward and backrest adjust‐ ment.

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

3. To change the entry area:

▷ Press and hold this button until

the seat has moved to the de‐ sired position. Releasing the button stops window/roof movement.

▷ Press button briefly. The seat au‐

tomatically moves to the end po‐ sition. Pressing again stops the motion.

Original position

Moving the seat to its original position:

▷ Press and hold this button until

the seat has moved to its original position. Releasing the button stops window/roof movement.

▷ Press button briefly. The seat

moves to its original position. Pressing again stops the motion.

2. Folding the backrest back.

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Safety belts

Seats with safety belt

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

General information

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

For the occupants' safety the belt locking mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it.

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

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐ ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

Hints

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 a frontal impact and in‐ jure the abdomen.

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

What reduces the restraining effect

Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed; otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect is reduced.◀

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 roll-up mecha‐

nism.

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

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ nal sounds. Make sure that the safety

belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.

Damage to safety belts

Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐ aged otherwise:

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

Check and replace safety belts

This should only be done by your service center; otherwise, this safety feature might not work properly.◀

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Belt holder

To make it easier to use the belt in the front sitting positions, place the safety belt in the belt holder.

Headrests

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Seat and mirror memory

Hints

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

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

Keep the movement area unobstructed

When changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people might get injured or objects damaged.◀

At a glance

Storing

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED

If the SET button is pressed accidentally:

Press button. The LED in the but‐

ton lights up.

is lit. The LED goes out.

Press button again.

The LED goes out.

Calling up settings

Comfort function

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 reel for adjusting the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.

The concept

Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and called up. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.

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Safety mode

Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐

tion.

2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2

until the adjustment procedure is com‐ pleted.

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Calling up of a seat position deactivated

After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power.

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

▷ Open and close the door or trunk lid.

▷ Press a button on the remote control.

▷ Press the Start/Stop button.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

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

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐ ror setting is stored for the profile currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐ mote control, the position is automatically re‐ trieved if this function is active.

Note

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.◀

At a glance

1 Adjusting 55

2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

3 Fold in and out 56

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the switch.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direc‐ tion in which the button is pressed.

Saving positions

Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 54.

Adjusting manually

In case of electrical malfunction press edges of mirror.

Automatic Curb Monitor

The concept

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.

Activating

1. Slide the switch to the driver's side

mirror position.

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Controls Adjusting

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position.

Fold in and out

Press button.

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

E. g. this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.

▷ In narrow streets.

▷ For folding mirrors back out 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 washing the car in an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could be damaged, depending on the width of the vehicle.◀

Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature

The concept

Photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror glass.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

Functional requirement

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Steering wheel

Automatic heating

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

Automatic dimming feature

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐ med. Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror, refer to page 56.

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Do not adjust while driving

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

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Adjusting

1. 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.

Steering wheel heating

Adjusting Controls

Press button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

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 systems provided in accordance with the age, weight and size of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint 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 system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of front-seat passen‐ ger airbags, refer to page 100.

Note

Deactivating the front-seat passenger airbags

If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐ senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐ creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐ bags are activated, even with a child restraint system.◀

Installing child restraint systems

Hints

Manufacturer's information for child re‐ straint systems

To select, mount and use child restraint sys‐ tems, observe the information provided by the system manufacturer; otherwise, the protec‐ tive effect can be lost.◀

Ensuring the stability of the child seat

When installing child restraint systems, make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐ tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐ justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected, and there is an increased risk of injury because

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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

Deactivating the front-seat passenger airbags

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

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags automatically, refer to page 100.

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐ ble and adjust its height to the highest and thus best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐ dent.

If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐ cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat, move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐ til the best possible belt guide position is reached.

Backrest width

Backrest width for the child seat

Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, the backrest width must be opened completely. Do not change

the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐ ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀

Adjustable backrest width: before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely. Do not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position.

Child seat security

The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐ ten child restraint systems.

The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐ nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.

Locking the safety belt

Pull out the strap completely.

2. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

3. Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it

tight against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.

Unlocking the safety belt

Unbuckle the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.

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LATCH child restraint system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ dren.

Note

Follow manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint systems

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint systems, observe the operating and safety in‐ formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐ erwise, the level of protection may be re‐ duced.◀

Before installing LATCH child restraint systems

Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ straint system.

Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems

1. Mount the child restraint system; refer to

the user's manual of the system.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.

Note

Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐ duced.◀

Position

The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors. Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐ bols. It is not recommended to use the

inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat.

Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap

Mounting points

The respective symbol shows the an‐ chor for the upper retaining strap.

Seats with an upper Top Tether are marked with this symbol. It can be found on the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.

Note

Mounting eyelets

Use the mounting eyes only for the up‐ per retaining strap to secure child restraint 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 system in the event of an accident.◀

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1 Direction of travel

2 Upper retaining strap

3 Head restraint

4 Rear window shelf

5 Mounting point/eye

6 Hook for upper retaining strap

Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point

Lift the cover over the mounting point.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap over the

head restraint.

3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the mounting eye.

4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

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Driving

Vehicle features and options

Start/Stop button

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.

M Double-clutch transmission:

The engine starts if the brakes are stepped on while pressing the Start/Stop button.

Manual transmission: The engine starts with the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed.

Ignition on

M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/ Stop button without stepping on the brake.

Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐ ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Most of the indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time.

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

Ignition off

M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/ Stop button again without stepping on the brake.

Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐ ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out.

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

P when the ignition is switched off

P is engaged automatically when the ig‐ nition is switched off. When in an automatic car wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀

The ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the

low beams are activated.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

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

▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the low beams are turned off.

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

The low beams switch to parking lights after approx. 15 minutes of no use.

Radio ready state

Activate radio-ready state:

▷ When the engine is running: press the

Start/Stop button.

Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.

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The radio-ready state switches off automati‐ cally:

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., the ignition is automatically switched off for the following reasons:

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.

▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷ When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio-ready state if the lights are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped, the daytime running lights are activated.

Starting the engine

Hints

Enclosed areas

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

Unattended vehicle

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

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐ mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀

Repeated starting in quick succession

Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐ edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.◀

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds.

M double-clutch transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐ gine starts.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

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

tral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐ gine starts.

Engine stop

Hints

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐ not start the engine.◀

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

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and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb.◀

Before driving into a car wash

So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash, refer to page 205.

M double-clutch transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to

a stop.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐ ing a stop under the following conditions:

M double-clutch transmission:

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Manual transmission:

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The READY display in the tach‐ ometer signals that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.

Auto Start/Stop function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.

Automatic mode

After every start of the engine using the Start/ Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in the last selected state, refer to page 66. When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it

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The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en‐ gine stop have not been met.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:

▷ External temperature too low.

▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

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▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

▷ After driving in reverse.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷ At higher elevations.

▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

▷ The parking assistant is activated.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions:

▷ M double-clutch transmission:

By releasing the brake pedal.

▷ Manual transmission:

The clutch pedal is pressed.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met.

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.

The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button.

▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

▷ Double-clutch transmission: Change from

selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.

▷ M double-clutch transmission: Accelerat‐

ing while simultaneously applying the brake.

▷ The vehicle begins rolling.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

▷ Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐

cur, e.g., if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession.

Preventing an automatic engine stop with aM double-clutch transmission

The concept

To make it possible to drive off very quickly, such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐ gine stop can be actively prevented.

Preventing an engine stop using the brake pedal

The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

▷ Immediately after the vehicle comes to a

standstill, briefly press the brake pedal forcefully.

▷ Then press the brake pedal with normal

braking force.

Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐ lowing situations:

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Activating/deactivating the system manually

Using the button

Press button.

▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.

The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.

▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

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.

P is engaged automatically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons as if the driver were absent.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked.

Parking brake

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.

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

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

Releasing

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.

Hints

Use while driving

On rare occasions if it is necessary to use the parking brake while driving, do not use ex‐ cessive force when applying it. When using it, keep the button on the lever depressed.

Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐ ing the parking brake may cause the rear wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐ tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

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The brake lights will not light up if the parking brake is set.

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher

Turn signal

Hints

Do not adjust the exterior mirrors

Do not adjust the exterior mirror while driving and when turn signals/hazard warning flashers are on, or else the additional turn sig‐ nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi‐ tion and can't be seen.◀

Using turn signals

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

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, headlight flasher

▷ High beams, arrow 1.

▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates 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.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

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Hints

Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐ shield

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀

Do not activate wipers on dry windshield

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.◀

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Do not activate wipers with wipers folded away

Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be damaged.◀

Switching on

Push wiper lever up.

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

▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once.

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

▷ Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐ hicle comes to standstill.

Switch off and brief wipe

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Interval mode or rain sensor

The concept

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

Activating/deactivating

Press button on the wiper lever.

Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.

When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operation is deactivated.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐ intentional wiping can cause damages.◀

Push wiper lever down.

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

▷ Single wipe: press down once.

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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn the thumbwheel.

Clean the windshield, headlights

Pull the wiper lever towards you.

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

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐ lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐ vated.

Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures

Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze onto the windshield which might impede your viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; operation might damage pump.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐ cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures.

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. With icy conditions make sure that blades

are not frozen to the windshield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐ onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position.

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

Folding wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; other‐ wise, the wipers may become damaged when they are activated.◀

Switch on the ignition.

2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to

their resting position and are ready again for operation.

Washer fluid

Hints

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly.

Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.

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

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐ tainer.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐

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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀

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

Washer fluid reservoir

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ ervoir.

Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐ centrate and tap water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐ turer's recommendations.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the right mixture.

Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water; this could damage the wiper system.

Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐ ferent manufacturers because they can clog the windshield washer nozzles.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Manual transmission

Shifting

Shifting into 5th or 6th gear

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐ vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.◀

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the selector lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐ verse gear.

M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic

General information

The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐ logic is an automatic shift transmission with two clutches and partial transmissions in which the gears can be changed without interrupting the tractive force.

The operation is via the selector lever or two shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Functions

▷ Drive mode or Sequential mode.

▷ Various drive programs, Drivelogic.

▷ Upshifting display, Shift point indicator, re‐

fer to page 92.

▷ Automatic downshifting and protection

from misshifting even in sequential mode.

▷ Launch Control.

▷ Low Speed Assistant.

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Selector lever, selector lever positions

At a glance

▷ R: reverse gear.

▷ N: neutral.

▷ Center position, forward position.

▷ +: manual upshifting.

▷ -: manual downshifting.

▷ D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐

tial mode.

Engaging a selector lever position

Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the selector lever in the corresponding direction.

As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐ verts to the center position. In position R, the selector lever locks.

The engaged selector lever position is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐ lector lever.

If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐ cle may start rolling, after the brake is released, e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐ ately after releasing the brake.

Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐ ing and during stop-and-go traffic.

gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process.

Activating

1. Engage a driving position.

2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.

The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.

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

Overheating

Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the

transmission may overheat.◀

Deactivating

Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop.

Flashing display on the selector lever of the double clutch transmission

The actually engaged transmission position can deviate from the selector lever position in some situations. The display in the selector lever flashes.

Observe the display in the instrument cluster, refer to page 72, in these cases.

D Drive mode

In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐ cally changed.

Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g. when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐ ator pedal past the resistance point.

Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the selector lever in the D/S direction.

Low Speed Assistant

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking speed.

This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in the snow. To do this, reel between reverse

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S Sequential mode

Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.

▷ Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐

pendent minimum speed, the transmission is automatically downshifted.

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▷ Upshifting or downshifting is done only if

the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.

For example, there is no downshifting if the engine speed is too high.

▷ Kickdown: the lowest possible gear is se‐

lected by simultaneously operating the kickdown and the left shift paddle or selec‐ tor lever.

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

e. g. on icy roads.

Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in D/S direction.

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to 6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, reel between for‐ ward gear and reverse gear without stepping on the brakes in the process.

N is Neutral

Use in automatic car washes, e.g. The vehicle can then roll, refer to page 205.

P Park

The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

▷ After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 62, or when the ignition is switched off, refer to page 62, and when position R or D is set.

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

Sequential mode

▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 72, arrow 2.

▷ Gear shift indicator, refer to

page 84

Note

When the external temperature is very low, the display may not work. Current driving direction is recognizable at the engaged selector lever position.

Gear change

Shifting in Sequential mode possible.

A shift in Drive mode causes a reel to Sequen‐ tial mode.

Using the selector lever

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel

Displays in the instrument cluster

Drive mode

▷ Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 72, arrow 2.

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▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

Drivelogic

Various driving programs are available.

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After each switch between Sequential mode and Drive mode, the last program selected is an active.

Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐ gram 1 is active in Drive mode.

In Drive mode

Choice of three driving programs:

▷ 1: efficient driving.

▷ 2: relaxed driving.

▷ 3: sporty driving.

In Sequential mode

Choice of three driving programs:

▷ 1: comfortable shifting operations.

▷ 2: sporty, fast shifting operations.

▷ 3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐

trol, refer to page 73.

Selecting driving program using button in center console

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

▷ "D": drive mode

▷ "S": sequential mode.

6. "Shift position"

7. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

8. Selecting another driving program.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐ ately applied.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steer‐ ing wheel:

▷

Risk of an accident

Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐ erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and there is risk of an accident.◀

Display in the instrument cluster

Selected driving program corre‐ sponds to the number of illumi‐ nated fields.

Press button repeatedly until the de‐ sired driving program is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

Selecting driving program using M Drive

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

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

3. Select the symbol.

4. "Mode"

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Launch Control

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.

Hints

Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle.◀

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Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 156, period.

Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.

Activate Launch Control

1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer

to page 115.

2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and

driving program 3.

3. With the engine running, apply the brake

with the left foot.

4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

The starting engine speed adjusts.

A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.

5. If necessary, change the starting engine

speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.

6. Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.

Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

Launch Control is available again only after a certain distance has been driven.

System limits

This transmission has an overheating protec‐ tion mechanism, which protects the clutch from extreme stress.

▷ Indicator lamp lights up yellow:

transmission too hot.

Avoid high engine stress and fre‐ quent starts.

▷ Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission

is overheating.

Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐ sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,

shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐ sion to cool down.

Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐ erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐ wise, the transmission may overheat.

During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 71.

M Driving Dynamics Control

The concept

The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements.

Programs

Response behavior options:

▷ "Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal

fuel consumption.

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

▷ "Sport": sporty, dynamic.

▷ "Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐

mum dynamics.

Selecting a channel

Via M Drive

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

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

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired channel.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐ ately applied.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steer‐ ing wheel:

▷

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▷

Using the button

Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Display in the instrument cluster

Engine Dynamics Control with selected program with activated Display of the system states of the driving dynamics,

refer to page 83.

Driving Controls

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Displays

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Overview, instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge 80

2 Speedometer

3 Messages, e.g. Check Control

4 Tachometer 80

Electronic displays

▷ Selection lists, refer to page 86.

▷ External temperature, refer to page 81.

▷ Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 64.

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Shift point indicator 92

5 Engine oil temperature 80

6 Current fuel consumption

7 Electronic displays 76

8 Reset miles 81

▷ On-board computer, refer to page 86.

▷ Date, refer to page 81.

▷ Digital tachometer, refer to page 81.

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▷ Energy recovery, refer to page 82.

▷ Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to

page 82.

▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 81.

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to

page 77.

▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to

page 82.

▷ Navigation display, see User's manual for

Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation.

▷ Range, refer to page 82.

▷ Service requirements, refer to page 83.

▷ Speed limit detection, refer to page 85.

▷ System states of driving dynamics, refer to

page 83.

▷ Time, refer to page 81.

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 lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

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

Indicator/warning lights

General information

The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐ ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐ nations and colors.

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

Red lights

Safety belt reminder

Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not

buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.

Airbag system

Airbag system and belt tensioner are

defective.

Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ ice center immediately.

Parking brake, brake system

For additional information, refer to Re‐

lease parking brake, refer to page 66.

Front-end collision warning

Illuminated: advance warning is issued,

e.g., when there is the impending dan‐

ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Increase distance.

Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐ ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed.

Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐ neuver.

Pedestrian warning

Symbol in the instrument cluster.

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If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal sounds.

Yellow lights

Anti-lock Braking System ABS

Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ ing force boost in some cases defec‐ tive. Stop carefully. Take into account longer brake travel. Have this checked by the service center immediately.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Flashing: DSC controls the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐ lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving

profile to the driving circumstances.

Illuminated: DSC failed. Have the system checked by the service center.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 115.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched off.

For additional information, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control DSC, refer to page 115.

M Dynamic Mode MDM

M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.

For more information, see M Dynamic

Mode, refer to page 116.

Additional flashing: MDM controls the

drive and brake forces. The vehicle is

stabilized.

Illuminated: MDM failed. Have the sys‐ tem checked by the service center.

For more information, see M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 116.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.

▷ Interference through systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leav‐ ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.

▷ TPM could not conclude the reset: perform

the reset of the system again.

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if needed.

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor, refer to page 101.

Steering system

Steering system in some cases defec‐ tive.

Have the steering system checked by

the service center.

Engine functions

Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ ice center.

For additional information, refer to On-

board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 189.

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Lane departure warning

System is switched on and under cer‐ tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand.

For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐ ture warning, refer to page 110.

Green lights

Turn signal

Turn signal on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb

has failed.

For additional information, refer to Turn signal, refer to page 67.

Parking lights, headlight control

Parking lights or headlights are acti‐ vated.

For additional information, refer to Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐ fer to page 93.

High-beam Assistant

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

High beams are activated and off auto‐

matically as a function of the traffic sit‐ uation.

For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 95.

Cruise control

The system is switched on. It maintains

the speed that was set using the con‐

trol elements on the steering wheel.

Blue lights

High beams

High beams are activated.

For additional information, refer to High beams, refer to page 67.

General lamps

Check Control

At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored. The symbol is shown in the display of the instrument

cluster.

M Drive

M Drive 1 is activated.

M Drive 2 is activated.

Text messages

Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lights.

Supplementary text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display.

Symbols

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

▷ "Owner's Manual"

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Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner's Manual.

▷ "Service request"

Contact your service center.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐

played continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐ eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐ sages are displayed consecutively.

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

▷ Other Check Control messages are faded

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

Displaying stored Check Control messages

On the Control Display:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

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

Fuel gauge

Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary.

Depending on the equipment version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which

side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.

Hints on refueling, refer to page 168.

Tachometer

The yellow and red LEDs display the permitted speed range. The permitted engine speed in‐ creases as the engine oil tem‐ perature increases.

Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning field.

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

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 middle or in the left half of the temperature display.

▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of

the temperature range. A Check Control message is also displayed.

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Coolant temperature

If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 186.

Odometer and trip odometer

Display

▷ Odometer, arrow 1.

▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.

Show/reset kilometers

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is

switched off, the time, the external temperature and the odometer are displayed.

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk of an accident.◀

Time

The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

When the digital tachometer is activated, the time can be dis‐ played in the computer.

Setting the time and time format, refer to page 89.

Date

The date is displayed in the computer.

Setting the date and date for‐ mat, refer to page 89.

Digital tachometer

External temperature

If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal sounds.

A Check Control message is displayed.

There is an increased risk of ice on roads.

When the digital tachometer is activated, the external temperature can be displayed in the computer.

Ice on roads

Even at temperatures above

+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.

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Display

The current speed is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Activate display

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Digital speedometer"

Adjusting the unit

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Dig. speedo:"

4. Select the desired unit.

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Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Gear display with Drivelogic

Sequential mode

▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 72, arrow 2.

Drive mode

▷ Engaged gear together with

a D, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 72, arrow 2.

Range

Display

With a low remaining range:

▷ A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

shown on the on-board co‐ mupter.

▷ With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking

curves aggressively - engine operation might vary.

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 engine operation might fail and damage might occur.◀

Current fuel consumption

Display

Displays the current fuel con‐ sumption. Check whether you are currently driving in an effi‐ cient and environmentallyfriendly manner.

Displaying the current fuel consumption

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."

The display for the current fuel con‐

sumption is active.

Display of the dynamic driving sys‐

tems, refer to page 83.

The bar display for the current fuel consump‐ tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Energy recovery

Display

The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle bat‐ tery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.

Displaying energy recovery

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."

The display for the energy recovery is

active.

Display of the dynamic driving sys‐

tems, refer to page 83.

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EfficientDynamics display

Displaying Efficient Dynamics

Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ ogy can be displayed while driving.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "EfficientDynamics"

Displaying fuel consumption history

The average fuel consumption can be dis‐ played within an adjustable time frame.

"Consumption history"

Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame

Select the symbol.

Resetting fuel consumption history

Open "Options".

2. "Reset consumption history"

Displaying EfficientDynamics info

The current efficiency can be displayed.

"EfficientDynamics info"

The following systems are displayed:

▷ Auto Start/Stop function.

▷ Energy recovery.

▷ Climate control output.

Dynamic driving systems

Display

The dynamic driving system states are displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Symbols Description

M Engine Dynamics Control, refer to page 74.

Adaptive M chassis, refer to page 117.

Servotronic, refer to page 118.

Activate display

"Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."

The display for the dynamic driving

systems is active.

Display for Current consumption, refer to page 82, and Energy recovery, refer to page 82.

Service requirements

The concept

After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐ tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐ nance.

Your service specialist can read the current service requirements from your remote con‐ trol.

Display

Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐ cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date.

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Detailed information on service requirements

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

On the Control Display:

1. "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

Sym‐ bols

Description

No service is currently required.

The deadline for scheduled mainte‐ nance or a legally mandated inspec‐ tion is approaching.

The service deadline has already passed.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.

On the Control Display:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Adjust the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐ cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date.

You can check when your service center was notified.

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

Gear shift indicator

The concept

The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation.

The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen‐ tial mode of the M double clutch transmission and for the manual transmission.

Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.

On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.

Displays

Symbol Description

Shift up to fuel efficient gear.

Shift down to fuel efficient gear.

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Speed limit detection

The concept

Speed limit detection

Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit. The camera in the area of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable over‐ head sign posts. Traffic signs with extra sym‐ bols for wet road conditions, etc. are also de‐ tected and compared with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on the situation. The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also dis‐ plays speed limits present on routes without signs.

Hints

Personal judgment

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.

The system assists the driver and does not re‐ place the human eye.◀

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Switching on/off

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "Speed limit information"

If speed limit detection is switched on, it can be displayed on the info display in the instru‐ ment cluster via the computer.

Display

The following is displayed in the instrument cluster:

Speed limit detection

Current speed limit.

Speed limit detection is not available.

At a glance

Camera

The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror.

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Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

System limits

The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

▷ When signs are concealed by objects.

▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

▷ When driving toward bright lights.

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▷ When the windshield behind the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered by a sticker, etc.

▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the

camera.

▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation

system are incorrect.

▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐

tem.

▷ When roads differ from the navigation,

such as due to changes in road routing.

▷ When passing buses or trucks with a

speed sticker.

▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept

Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐ strument cluster and the Head-up Display:

▷ Current audio source.

▷ Redial phone feature.

▷ Turn on voice activation system.

Display

Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from the illustration shown.

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 pushing the thumbwheel.

On-board computer

Indication in the info display

The information from the com‐ puter is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster.

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Calling up information on the info display

Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever.

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

Information at a glance

Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the info display:

▷ Range.

▷ Average consumption, fuel.

▷ Average speed.

▷ Date.

▷ Speed limit detection.

▷ Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ External temperature and date.

When the digital tachometer is active.

Adjusting the info display

Depending on the vehicle equipment version, you can select what information from the com‐ puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

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.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period while the engine is running.

The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the on-board comupter.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed.

Resetting average values

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

Distance to destination

The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐ gation 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.

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Speed limit detection

Description of the speed limit detection, refer to page 85, function.

Trip computer

The vehicle features two types of board com‐ puters.

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

often as necessary.

▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an

overview of the current trip.

Resetting the trip computer

On the Control Display:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

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

Display on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display.

"Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Resetting the fuel consumption or speed

On the Control Display:

"Vehicle info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"

4. "Yes"

Sport displays

The concept

On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped.

Displaying sport displays on the Control Display

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Sport displays"

Speed warning

The concept

Displays a speed, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued.

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

Displaying, setting or changing the speed warning

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired speed

is displayed.

5. Press the controller.

Speed warning is stored.

Activating/deactivating the speed warning

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the controller.

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Setting your current speed as the speed warning

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning.

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 mi‐

nutes 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.

Automatic time setting

Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Auto time set"

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.

Setting the date format

"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:"

4. Select the desired language.

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Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 28.

Units of measure

Setting the units of measure

To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

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

Head-up Display

The concept

This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Display is influenced by the following factors:

▷ Certain sitting positions.

▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

▷ Wet roads.

▷ Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐ tings.

Switching on/off

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Head-Up Display"

Display

Standard view

▷ Speed.

▷ Navigation system.

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Selection list from the instrument cluster.

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▷ Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.

M view

1 Current engine speed, highlighted

2 Shift point indicator

3 Pre-warning field, speed display

4 Red warning field, speed display

5 Speed

6 Gear display/warning messages

Activate M view:

Select displays in the Head-up Display.

Selecting displays in the Head-up Display

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller.

When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐ ally influenced using the instrument lighting.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Adjusting the height

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

4. Turn the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Setting the rotation

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image.

A film in the windshield prevents double im‐ ages from being displayed.

Therefore, have the special windshield re‐ placed by a service center only.

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Shift point indicator

General information

The display is in the Head-up Display and in‐ strument cluster.

Shift lights in the instrument cluster

Display

▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the

tachometer.

▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated

fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐ ment.

▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do

not wait any further to shift.

When the maximum possible speed is reached, the entire display flashes.

When the maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine. Speeds in this range must be avoided.

4. "Displayed information"

5. "M View"

Display

▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the

tachometer.

▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated

fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐ ment.

▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do

not wait any further to shift.

When the maximum possible speed is reached, the entire display flashes.

When the maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine. Speeds in this range must be avoided.

Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display

Switching on

Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐ play in the M view, refer to page 91.

Switch on Head-up Display, refer to

page 90.

2. "Settings"

3. "Head-Up Display"

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Lights

Lights Controls

Vehicle features and options

Overview

1 Rear fog lights

2 Depending on the equipment: automatic

headlight control, Adaptive Light Control, High-beam Assistant, Welcome lights, Daytime running lights

3 Lights off, daytime running lights

4 Parking lights / daytime running lights

5 Depending on the equipment: low beams,

welcome lights, High-beam Assistant

6 Instrument lighting

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

Parking lights

Position of switch : the vehicle's lights light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.

Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐ riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to start the en‐ gine.

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to page 94.

Low beams

Position of switch with the ignition switched on: the low beams light up.

Welcome lights

When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in position or : parking and interior lights come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked depending on the ambient brightness.

Activating/deactivating

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Welcome lights"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Parking lights/low beams, headlight control

General information

Position of switch: , ,

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Headlight courtesy delay feature

The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radioready state is switched off.

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Setting the duration

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway lighting:"

4. Set length of time.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Automatic headlight control

Position of switch : the low beams are acti‐ vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

When emerging from a tunnel during the day, the low beams are not switched off immedi‐ ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.

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

Personal responsibility

The automatic headlight control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐ ment in determining when to turn the lights on in response to ambient lighting conditions.

E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under these conditions, you should always switch on the lights manually.◀

Daytime running lights

With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ning lights light up in position , or

. After the ignition is switched off, the park‐

ing lights light up in position .

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.

Roadside parking lights

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.

Switch off

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

Adaptive Light Control

The concept

Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tion of the road surface.

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

Activating/deactivating

In some countries, daytime running lights are mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ vate the daytime running lights.

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

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Activating

Position of switch with the ignition switched on.

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

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

When driving in reverse, the turning lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

High-beam Assistant

The concept

When the low beams are activated, this system 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 camera on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are activated whenever the traffic situation allows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams non and off as usual.

Note

Personal responsibility

The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐ ment of when to use the high beams. There‐ fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐ tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀

Activating

1. Depending on the equipment, turn the light

switch into position or .

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

row.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐ tomatically brightened or dimmed.

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

The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐ ment cluster lights up when the system

switches on the high beams. Depend‐ ing on the version of the system in the vehicle, the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐ ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case, the blue indicator light will stay on.

Switching the high beams on and off manually

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

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▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ ton on the turn signal lever.

System limits

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.

▷ When 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 depres‐

sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐ coming traffic on freeways.

▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the

presence of highly reflective signs.

▷ At low speeds.

▷ When the windshield behind the interior

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

Instrument lighting

Adjusting

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

Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel.

Interior lights

General information

The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐ cally.

Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐ trols brightness of some of these features.

Overview

1 Interior lights

2 Reading lamp

Switching the interior lights on and off

Press button.

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

Switch back on: press button.

Reading lights

Press button.

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

Ambient light

Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.

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BMW M4 2015 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

At a glance

Cockpit

Vehicle features and options

All around the steering wheel

All around the center console

All around the roofliner

iDrive

Vehicle features and options

The concept

Control elements at a glance

Operating concept

Touchpad

Example: setting the clock

Status information

Split screen

Programmable memory buttons

Deleting personal in the vehicle

Entering letters and numbers

Voice activation system

Vehicle features and options

The concept

Requirements

Using voice activation

Possible commands

One example: open the tone settings

Setting the voice dialog

Adjusting the volume

Hints on Emergency Requests

Environmental conditions

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle features and options

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Controls

Opening and closing

Vehicle features and options

Remote control/key

Personal Profile

Using the remote control

Without remote control

Trunk lid

Comfort Access

Adjusting

Alarm system

Power windows

Roller sunblinds

Glass sunroof, powered

Adjusting

Vehicle features and options

Sitting safely

Seats

Safety belts

Headrests

Seat and mirror memory

Mirrors

Steering wheel

Transporting children safely

Vehicle features and options

The right place for children

Installing child restraint systems

LATCH child restraint system

Driving

Vehicle features and options

Start/Stop button

Starting the engine

Engine stop

Auto Start/Stop function

Parking brake

Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher

Washer/wiper system

Washer fluid

Manual transmission

M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic

M Driving Dynamics Control

Displays

Vehicle features and options

Overview, instrument cluster