BMW M6 2012 User Manual

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

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The Ultimate Driving

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THE BMW M6

THE BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE.

CONVERTIBLE.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a BMW M6.

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 M6. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M6. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M6.

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

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

We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.

BMW AG

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 286.

6 Notes

At a glance

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

Controls

30 Opening and closing 51 Adjusting 61 Transporting children safely 64 Driving 77 Displays 90 Lamps 95 Safety 106 Driving stability control systems 110 Driving comfort 125 Climate control 130 Interior equipment 135 Storage compartments

Communication

206 Telephone 218 Office 227 Contacts 229 ConnectedDrive

Mobility

238 Refueling 240 Fuel 241 Wheels and tires 250 Engine compartment 252 Engine oil 254 Coolant 255 Maintenance 257 Replacing components 263 Breakdown assistance 268 Care

Reference

274 Technical data 277 Short commands of the voice activation

system

286 Everything from A to Z

Driving tips

140 BMW M6 technology 142 Things to remember when driving 145 Loading 147 Saving fuel

Navigation

152 Navigation system

Entertainment

172 Tone 175 Radio 183 CD/multimedia

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Using this Owner's Manual

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

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

Updates made after the editorial deadline

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

Additional sources of information

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

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

Symbols

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle equipment

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

This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

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

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

Status of the Owner's Manual

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

Updates made after the editorial deadline

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

Symbols on vehicle components

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

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For your own safety

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐

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quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ ods.

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

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

Parts and Accessories

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

tomotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

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

Service and warranty

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

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

▷ California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

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

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region,

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you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐ tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

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

Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ BMW Maintenance system

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

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

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

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

For Canadian customers

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

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

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

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

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

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At a glance

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

with the available control concepts and options.

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At a glance Cockpit

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

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

All around the steering wheel

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

1 Opening and closing the rear win‐

dow 43

2 Open and close side windows to‐

gether 43

3 Open and close rear windows 42

4 Open and close front windows 42

5 Exterior mirror operation 57

6 Driver assist systems

Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104

Lane departure warning 102

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Night Vision with pedestrian de‐ tection 119

Head-up Display 122

7 Lamps

Parking lamps 90

Low beams 90

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Cockpit At a glance

Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91

Daytime running lights 91

Adaptive light control 92

High-beam Assistant 92

Instrument lighting 93

8 Steering column stalk, left

Turn signal 74

High beams, head‐ lamp flasher 74

High-beam Assistant 92

Roadside parking lamps 91

Computer 85

9 Shift paddles 70

10 Steering wheel buttons, left

M Drive 1 activation 60

Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing 110

Cruise control rocker switch 111

11 Instrument cluster 77

12 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

Voice activation 22

Telephone 206

Thumbwheel for selection lists 84

13 Steering column stalk, right

Windshield wipers 74

Rain sensor 75

Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps 75

M Drive 2 activation 60

Store speed 110

Resume speed 111

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14 Start/stop the engine and switch

15 Automatic Engine Start/Stop

16 Horn

17 Steering wheel heating 59

18 Adjust the steering wheel 59

19 Unlocking the hood

20 Open the trunk lid 38

the ignition on/off 65

Function 65

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All around the center console

1 All around the interior rearview mir‐

ror 15

2 Control Display 16

3 Glove compartment 135

4 Air vent 128

5 Hazard warning system 263

Central locking system 37

6 Radio 175

CD/multimedia 183

7 Automatic climate control 125

8 Controller with buttons 16

9 Parking brake 67

10 Opening and closing the

convertible top 45

11 PDC Park Distance Control 112

Top View 117

Backup camera 114

Side View 118

12 Drivelogic 70

13 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

trol 106

Engine Dynamics 73

Electronic Damper Control EDC 108

Servotronic 109

14 Transmission selector lever

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All around the interior rearview mirror

Cockpit At a glance

1 Emergency Request 263

2 Reading lamps 94

3 Interior lamps 93

4 Indicator lamp, front passenger

airbag 97

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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

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

The concept

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

Using the iDrive during a trip

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

Controls at a glance

Controls

Control Display

Notes

▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

Switching off

1. Press the button.

2. "Switch off control display"

Switching on

Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.

1 Control Display

2 Controller with buttons

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

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Controller

Select menu items and create settings.

Turn.

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iDrive At a glance

2. Press.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on controller

Press the button Function

MENU Open the main menu.

Operating concept

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

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

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

RADIO Opens the Radio menu.

CD Opens the CD/Multimedia

menu.

NAV Opens the Navigation

menu.

TEL Opens the Telephone

menu.

BACK Displays the previous

panel.

OPTION Opens the Options menu.

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2. Press the controller.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

Changing between panels

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

▷ Move the controller to the left.

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

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

▷ Move the controller to the right.

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

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

View of an opened menu

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

▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly

until the first panel is displayed.

▷ Press the menu button on the controller

twice.

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

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

Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

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

This area remains unchanged.

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

e.g., for "Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

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

Changing settings

Select a field.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is displayed.

3. Press the controller.

Activating/deactivating the functions

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

The function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

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iDrive At a glance

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

1. Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

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

lighted, and then press the controller.

3. If necessary, move the controller to the left

to display "Time/Date".

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

lighted, and then press the controller.

6. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

Status information

Status field

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

▷ Time.

▷ Current entertainment source.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

▷ Wireless network reception strength.

▷ Telephone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped as follows.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

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

lighted, and then press the controller.

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HD Radio™ is switched on.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Wireless network reception

strength Symbol flashes: searching for network.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

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Symbol Meaning

Text message was received.

Check the SIM card.

SIM card is blocked.

SIM card is missing.

Enter the PIN.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Music collection.

Gracenote® database.

AUX-IN port.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

Additional symbols

Switching the split screen on and off

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

1. Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

3. Move the controller until the split screen is

selected.

4. Press the controller or select "Split screen

content".

5. Select the desired menu item.

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are switched off.

Request of the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Split screen

General information

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

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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Programmable memory buttons

General information

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

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

Saving a function

Highlight the function via the iDrive.

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

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iDrive At a glance

Running a function

Press the button.

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

Displaying the button assignment

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

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

▷ To display short information: touch the but‐

ton.

▷ To display detailed information: touch the

button for an extended period.

Deleting the button assignments

Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for

approx. five seconds.

2. "OK"

Entering letters and numbers

Symbol Function

Press the controller: delete the letter

or number.

Press the controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between cases, letters and numbers

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

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

or Move the controller up.

Entry comparison

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

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

▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐

try for which data is available.

▷ Destination search: town/city names can be

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

General information

Turn the controller: select letters or num‐

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

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At a glance Voice activation system

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the

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

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

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

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

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

Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐ tem.

Requirements

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

Set the language, refer to page 88.

Using voice activation

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

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

Terminating the voice activation system

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

Possible commands

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

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

There are short commands for functions of the main menu.

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

Having possible commands read aloud

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

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

Activating the voice activation system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

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Executing functions using short commands

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

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Voice activation system At a glance

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

List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 277.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about the

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

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

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

Example: playing back a CD

Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. ›C D and multimedia‹

The medium last played is played back.

4. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Setting the voice dialog

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

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

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the setting.

Adjusting the volume

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

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Notes on Emergency Requests

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

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 263, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.

Environmental conditions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

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

▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐

mon pronunciation of the station name:

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At a glance Voice activation system

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

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and convertible

top closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

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

Components of the integrated Owner's Manual

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

Quick Reference Guide

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

Search by pictures

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

Select components

1. Press the button.

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

3. Press the controller.

4. Selecting desired range:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Owner's Manual"

Leafing through the Owner's Manual

Page by page with link access

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

Page by page without link access

Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links.

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

Leaf back.

Leaf forward.

Owner's Manual

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

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

The relevant information can be opened directly.

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Opening during operation via iDrive

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

1. Press the button or move the controller

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

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Control message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual

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

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

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

Manual.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

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

Storing

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

2. Press the desired button for more

than 2 seconds.

Executing

Press the button.

The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐

mediately.

4. Press the button again to return to the

function displayed last.

5. Press the button to return to the page

of the Owner's Manual displayed last.

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

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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information that will give you complete control of

your vehicle. All features and accessories that are

useful for driving and your safety, comfort and

convenience are described here.

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Controls Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

1 Unlocking

2 Locking

3 Trunk lid

4 Panic mode, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐

ture

In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 255.

Integrated key

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

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door.

▷ Storage compartment in the center armrest.

The storage compartment contains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to page 39.

Replacing the battery

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys.

Every remote control contains a replaceable battery.

The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal Profile, refer to page 31.

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Take the integrated key out of the remote

control.

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

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment; see arrow 2.

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4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing upwards.

5. Press the cover closed.

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

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.

Emergency detection of remote control

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

▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote

control by external sources.

▷ Discharged battery in the remote control.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by mobile

devices in close proximity to the remote control.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by

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

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

Starting the engine in case of emergency detection of remote control

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

Personal Profile

The concept

Personal Profile concept

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

▷ The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated.

▷ When the vehicle is unlocked, the profile that

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

▷ Your personal settings will be recognized

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

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

Transmitting the settings

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

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Transmission takes place via:

▷ The USB interface, refer to page 135, in the

glove compartment onto a USB device.

Profile management

Opening the profiles

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

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

Resetting profiles

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

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"

3. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

4. "Options" Open.

5. "Reset current profile"

Importing profiles

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile.

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

Renaming profiles

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. "Options" Open.

4. "Rename current profile"

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4. USB interface, refer to page 135: "USB

device"

Exporting profiles

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

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

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 135: "USB

device"

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Using the guest profile

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

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. The current profile is selected.

4. Open "Guest".

5. Create the settings.

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.

Display profile list during start

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

"Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options" Open.

4. "Display user list at startup"

Personal Profile settings

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

More information on the settings can be found under:

▷ Exterior mirror position.

▷ CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to

last.

▷ Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval af‐

ter unlocking.

▷ Programmable memory buttons: assign‐

ment.

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

sition and rotation of the display.

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐

ting.

▷ Tone: tone settings.

▷ Automatic climate control: settings.

▷ Steering wheel position.

▷ M Drive: configurations.

▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice

output on/off.

▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection: se‐

lection of functions and type of display.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the

signal tone volume.

▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to

last, special settings.

▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and

type of display.

▷ Side View: selection of the display type.

▷ Language on the Control Display.

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

▷ Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/

off.

▷ Daytime running lights: current setting.

▷ Triple turn signal activation.

▷ Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or

after starting to drive.

Central locking system

The concept

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

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

▷ Doors.

▷ Compartment in the center armrest.

▷ Trunk lid.

▷ Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷ Via the remote control.

▷ Via the driver's door lock.

▷ Via the door handles.

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▷ Via the button in the trunk lid.

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

▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,

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

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps are switched on and off.

▷ The alarm system, refer to page 41, is

armed or disarmed.

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap and the compartment in the center armrest remain unlocked.

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

The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from the outside

Using the remote control

General information

Take the remote control with you

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

Unlocking

Press the button on the remote control.

The vehicle is unlocked.

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

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

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

"Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button:"

4. Select the desired function:

▷ "Driver's door only"

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

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

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Convenient opening

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

The side windows and the rear window are fully opened.

With Comfort Access, the remote control can be used to open the convertible top when in the vi‐ cinity of the vehicle.

Press and hold the button on the re‐

mote control until the convertible top is fully opened and the convertible top well storage cover is fully closed.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the opening process to ensure that no one becomes trapped; otherwise, inju‐ ries may result.◀

Releasing the button stops the motion.

Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the mo‐ tion of the convertible top.

After a short period, the convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover are lowered slowly. The convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover are not locked. Press the button again until the convertible top operation is completed.

Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

Locking from the outside

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

Hold down the remote control button until the closing operation is completed.

The convertible top, the side windows, and the rear window close.

Monitor the closing process

Monitor the closing process to ensure that

no one becomes trapped.◀

Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the motion.

Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps

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

Panic mode

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

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

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay feature

Briefly press the button on the remote control.

The duration can be set in the Control Display.

Convenient closing

With Comfort Access, the remote control can be used to close the convertible top, the side win‐ dows, and the rear window when in the vicinity of the vehicle.

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Opening the trunk lid

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

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

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

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

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐

tion signals.

▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

▷ "Flash when lock/unlock"

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and steering wheel settings

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

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

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

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

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷ When a seat position switch is pressed.

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

ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Last seat position auto."

Malfunction

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

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

For US owners only

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

FCC ID:

▷ LX8766S.

▷ LX8766E.

▷ LX8CAS.

▷ LX8CAS2.

▷ MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:

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

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

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▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Using the door lock

General information

Locking from the outside

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

Remove the key before pulling the door

handle

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

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

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

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

Locking the doors and trunk lid at once

To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using

the button for the central locking system in the interior.

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

senger door.

3. Lock the vehicle.

▷ Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from the outside.

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

Manual operation

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

Opening and closing: from the inside

Locking and unlocking

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

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

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Unlocking and opening

▷ Either unlock the doors together using the

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

▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on

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

Automatic locking

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

"Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

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

▷ "Lock after start. to drive"

The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away.

Trunk lid

Opening

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

Opening from the outside

▷ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.

If the backup camera is activated, push the swiveled out BMW emblem further up to open the trunk lid.

▷ Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second.

The trunk lid cannot be opened if the convertible top is not fully opened or closed.

Doors

Automatic Soft Closing

To close the doors, push lightly.

It is closed automatically.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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Opening from the inside

Push the button in the driver's footwell.

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

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Closing

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

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

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

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

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

Locking the vehicle

▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.

▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐

row 2.

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

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

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

Emergency unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.

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

Locking separately

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

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Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.

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

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

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.

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▷ Starting the engine.

Functional requirements

▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must

be located outside of the vehicle.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the remote

control is inside the vehicle.

Comparison with ordinary remote control

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

Unlocking

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

Locking

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

This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control.

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

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press on the top half of the BMW emblem on the trunk lid.

This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

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

Malfunction

Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.

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

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Alarm system

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

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

▷ Movements in the vehicle.

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

tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the car.

▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

▷ By flashing the high beams.

Arming and disarming the alarm system

General information

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

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

Panic mode

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

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.

▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the

remote control with you, pull on the door handle.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

Door lock and armed alarm system

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

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

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

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

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

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

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▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The system is armed.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

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

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

▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

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

An alarm has been triggered.

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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 interior is monitored to the height of the seat cushions. The alarm system is armed together with the interior motion sensor even when the convertible top is open. Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

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

▷ In automatic car washes.

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

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

is locked.

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

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

Closing the windows when driving

To close the side windows when driving, first close the rear windows or all four windows at the same time; otherwise, the windows may not close tightly at high speeds.◀

Opening individually

▷ Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Convenient opening, refer to page 35, via the remote control.

Closing individually

Danger of pinching

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

Power windows

General information

Take the remote control with you

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

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▷ 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.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

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Convenient operation, refer to page 35, via the remote control.

Opening/closing together

▷ Press the switch to the resistance

point.

All side windows open while the switch is being held.

Similarly, the windows close while the switch is being pulled.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

All side windows open automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Similarly, the windows are automatically closed when the switch is pulled past the resistance point.

Rear window

Opening

▷ Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The rear window opens while the switch is being held.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The rear window opens automatically.

The rear window opens and closes automati‐ cally when the convertible top is opened or closed.

Closing

Pull the switch.

The rear window closes while the switch

is being held.

Pinch protection system

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

The window reopens slightly.

The rear window is not equipped with pinch pro‐ tection.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection

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

No window accessories

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

Closing without the pinch protection system

Danger of pinching

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

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

Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.

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

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without pinch protec‐ tion.

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Convertible top

General information

The convertible top can be opened or closed at speeds up to approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of approx. 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible top is being moved, the convertible top move‐ ment stops.

Tips about the convertible top:

▷ If possible, close the convertible top when

the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible top protects it from weather-related dam‐ age and to some extent from theft.

▷ Event when the convertible top is closed,

only store valuables in the locked cargo area.

▷ At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the

passenger compartment cause the convertible top to begin to flatten. Increase the amount of air via the automatic climate control so that no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.

Notes

The trunk lid cannot be opened if the convertible top is not fully opened or closed.

Safety information about the convertible top

▷ With temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃ do

not open the convertible top; otherwise damages could result.

▷ Do not leave the open convertible top in the

convertible top well longer than one day while the top is still wet; otherwise, damage could result due to moisture.

▷ The convertible top pivots up during open‐

ing and closing. When the top is moved, e.g. in garages, make sure that there is a mini‐ mum height of 79 inches/2 meters; other‐ wise, it damages may result.

▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible

top, otherwise, they could fall and cause damage or injuries.

▷ When the rollover protection system is ex‐

tended, do not under any circumstances move the convertible top.

▷ Always open or close the convertible top

completely. Convertible top and convertible top well storage cover are locked in the final positions. Driving with the convertible tope or convertible top well storage cover un‐ locked can result in damage.

▷ Do not reach into the convertible top mech‐

anism during the opening and closing oper‐ ation. Keep children away from the opening path of the convertible top, otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

▷ When the convertible top is opened during

driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may result in an accident. If possible, do not move the convertible top while driving in reverse because rearward vision is severely im‐ paired while the convertible top is in motion. During windy conditions, do not operate the convertible top while driving. Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, ve‐ hicle damage may occur.

▷ Do not attach any roof carrier systems; oth‐

erwise, an accident may occur.◀

Functional requirements

The ignition or radio ready state must be switched on.

It is not possible to start the engine and operate the convertible top simultaneously. When the engine is started, the convertible top movement is briefly interrupted.

Under the following conditions, the convertible top movement cannot be moved and a Check Control message is displayed.

▷ Cargo area partition is flipped up.

▷ Trunk lid is open.

▷ External temperature is too low.

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▷ Vehicle system too low.

▷ Convertible top drive is overheating.

▷ Movement of the convertible top not al‐

lowed because of national regulations.

▷ Vehicle speed is too high.

Before opening and closing

▷ Follow the safety instructions for the

convertible top.

▷ Make sure that the cargo area partition in the

cargo area is folded down.

▷ Make sure that the cargo does not push

against the cargo area partition from below.

▷ Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.

Convertible top switch

1 Switch

2 LEDs

Opening and closing from the inside

In order to protect the battery, move the convertible top only when the engine is running if possible.

Before closing the convertible top, remove any foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐ erwise, closing may be prevented.

▷ Press and hold the switch. The

convertible top opens while the

switch is being pressed.

▷ Pull the switch and hold it. The

convertible top closes while the

switch is being pulled.

Push or pull switch until the convertible top is completely open or closed and the end of the procedure is indicated by a corresponding Check Control message. Always make sure that the convertible top well storage cover is com‐ pletely closed. If the convertible top is com‐ pletely open or closed, convertible top and convertible top well storage cover are latched.

The side windows and the rear window go down when the convertible top control switch is pulled or pushed.

LEDs

▷ Left LED lights up green: convertible top is

opened or closed. If the operation is com‐ pleted, the LED goes out and a correspond‐ ing Check Control message is displayed.

▷ Right LED flashes red after the switch is re‐

leased: operating sequence has not yet con‐ cluded.

▷ Right LED comes on red when the switch is

pulled: cargo area partition is flipped up, trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐ tion. Convertible top cannot be moved.

In addition to the red LED, a check control mes‐ sage is displayed.

Interruption

Always open/close the convertible top

completely

A convertible top that is not opened or closed completely is not locked and represents a haz‐ ard.◀

The convertible top movement is interrupted if the switch is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction using the switch.

If there is a longer interruption, convertible top and convertible top well storage cover remain approx. 10 minutes in the current position be‐ fore they slowly go down. The convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover are

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not locked. Operate switch again until the convertible operation is terminated.

Convenient operation from outside

When equipped with Comfort Access the convertible top can also be operated from out‐ side:

▷ Convenient opening with remote operation,

refer to page 35.

▷ Convenient closing with the remote control,

refer to page 35.

Cargo area partition

Fold down cargo area partition in the back so that the convertible top can be opened.

Fold down cargo area partition in the front in or‐ der to enlarge the cargo area space when the convertible top is closed.

Manually close convertible top

If there is a defect, the convertible top can be manually closed. Two persons are necessary to do this.

Do not manually open convertible top and close it manually only in emergency situa‐

tions.

Do not manually open the convertible top. The convertible top well storage cover cannot latch if there is an electrical defect and would open during driving.

Manually close the convertible top only in emer‐ gency situations.

Damage can result from improper handling.◀

Tools

Tools for manually closing the convertible top are located in the insert of the rear seat backrest under the first aid kit.

1. Remove insert, refer to page 264.

2. Remove the first aid kit.

3. Remove tools.

1 Convertible top tool

2 Adapter

3 Rear window tool

Before closing

Open trunk lid, refer to page 38.

Depending on the reason for the defect, it may be the case that the trunk lid cannot be opened. Then the convertible top cannot be manually closed.

2. Remove the two large caps from the trim. If

necessary, use a screwdriver to help with this.

3. Unlock convertible top well storage cover.

To do this, pull on the right cap and simul‐ taneously slightly raise the front right

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convertible top well storage cover in front of the rear window.

Proceed accordingly on the left side.

4. When the convertible top is closed man‐

ually, the trunk lid can no longer be opened.

Remove urgently needed items from the cargo area and close the trunk lid.

5. Lower the side window and the rear window

completely.

If the rear window cannot be lowered elec‐ trically, it must be lowered manually.

Manually lowering rear window

The spindle for lowering the rear window is lo‐ cated in front of the rear window in the center beneath the convertible top well storage cover.

Have a second person slightly raise the

convertible top well storage cover, arrow 1, and hold it.

wise, it may result in damage to the convertible top.◀

1. Grasp the convertible top well storage cover

on both sides, swing it up until it reaches its limit position and hold it in place.

2. Remove the cover in the center of the front

convertible top frame. If necessary, use a screwdriver to help with this.

2. Insert the rear window tool through the fun‐

nel-shaped opening into the spindle, ar‐ row 2. Turn the spindle clockwise, arrow 3, until the rear window is all the way down.

Lifting out convertible top

Only close the convertible top with two people

Carry out the following steps with the aid of a second person and with the doors open; other‐

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3. Insert the convertible top tool into the

convertible top lock. Turn the convertible top tool approx. one half turn clockwise to open the convertible top lock. Be careful not to damage the convertible top fabric. Re‐ move the convertible top tool.

4. On both sides of the vehicle, grasp the front

edge of the convertible top frame with one

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hand. With the other hand, grasp the end of the convertible top on the bottom edge. Keep the convertible top well storage cover open, e.g. with your shoulder.

5. Lift out the convertible top and the

convertible top ends on both sides simulta‐ neously and swing it forward. When you do this, make sure that the convertible top ends do not push against other parts.

6. With the cover ends placed high, close the

convertible top well storage cover.

7. Fold down the two convertible top ends on

the convertible top well storage cover.

Lock convertible cover

Insert the cover tool on the front edge of the

convertible top frame into the convertible top lock.

2. Turn the cover tool counterclockwise until

the front convertible top frame is locked with the front windshield frame. Simultaneously, have a second person push from the outside toward the center on the front windshield frame.

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3. Insert the convertible top tool with the long

end into the adapter from the tool kit.

4. In the rear, raise the inner lining of the

convertible top. Place the adapter on the red-marked pin of the convertible top mech‐ anism.

5. Push the rear convertible top end down and

simultaneously have a second person push the tool all the way up to the stop.

In this way, the convertible top end is pushed against the convertible top well storage cover and locked.

Proceed accordingly on the other end of the convertible top.

Wind deflector

The concept

The wind deflector reduces the air movement in the passenger compartment when driving with the top down.

Installation

1. Remove wind deflector from the protective

jacket and unfold it.

2. Press the upper and lower parts together

until the latch engages.

6. If possible, close the rear window electri‐

cally. The rear window cannot be manually closed.

7. Have the convertible top checked by the

service center.

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3. Push out the right retaining pin until the latch

engages and flip out the two rear retaining pins.

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4. Install the wind deflector on the vehicle with

the right retaining pin and the two rear ones in the corresponding openings.

5. Push the left retaining pin into the provided

opening until it latches.

6. Flip up the top half of the wind deflector.

To release the two lateral retaining pins, pull the corresponding handle forward a little and them pull it to the side.

Folding up

On the left side, pull the handle of the retaining pin on the wind deflector all the way back and release the latch. Fold in top and bottom part.

Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back

Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to be moved all the way back. Otherwise, the wind deflector will be damaged.◀

Removing

Proceed in reverse sequence.

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Adjusting Controls

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

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

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

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 54.

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 55.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 95.

Seats

Adjusting

General information

Do not adjust the seat while driving

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

At a glance

1 Active seat

2 Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

3 Backrest width

4 Lumbar support

5 Backrest, head restraint

6 Shoulder support

7 Forward/back, height, tilt

8 Thigh support

Note

The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the Func‐ tion, refer to page 36, for this is activated.

Adjustments in detail

Forward/back.

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

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

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2. Height.

3. Seat tilt.

4. Backrest tilt.

Thigh support

Multifunctional seat

Adjust the position using the lever.

Sport seat

Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support.

Lumbar support

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

▷ Press the front/rear section of

the switch.

The curvature is increased/ decreased.

▷ Press the upper/lower sec‐

tion of the switch.

The curvature is shifted up/ down.

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Backrest width

Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.

To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the backrest width temporarily opens fully.

Shoulder support

Also supports the back in the shoulder area:

▷ Results in a relaxed seating position.

▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.

Active seat

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

Front seat heating

Switching on

Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

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

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Temperature distribution

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

"Climate"

2. "Seat heating distribution"

3. Select the required seat.

Press the button. The LED lights up.

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4. Turn the controller to set the temperature

distribution.

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Active seat ventilation, front

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

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

Switching on

Press the button once for each ventila‐ tion level.

The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.

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

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

Notes

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

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

One person per safety belt

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

Putting on the belt

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

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

Reduction of restraining effect

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

Buckling the belt

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The LEDs go out.

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt

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

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

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Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

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

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

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

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:

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

Checking and replacing safety belts

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

Distance

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

Active head restraint

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

Reduced protective function

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐

ers.

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

on the head restraints.

▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW

to the seat or head restraint.

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

Adjusting the height

Head restraints (front)

Correctly adjusted head restraint

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

Adjusting the head restraint

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

Height

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

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Adjusting electrically.

Distance to the back of the head

▷ Forward: pull.

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▷ Back: press the button and push the head

restraint toward the rear.

Adjusting the side extensions

Fold forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Entering the rear

Note

Folding back and locking the backrest

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

Unlocking the backrest

Changing the seat position

To change the entry area:

▷ Press and hold the button until the seat has

moved to the desired position. Releasing the button stops the motion.

▷ Press the button briefly. The seat automat‐

ically moves to the respective end position. Pressing again stops the motion.

Folding back and locking the backrest

After entering the rear, fold the backrest back and lock it.

Press the button. The seat moves to its original position. Pressing again stops the

motion.

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

General information

Pull lever up to the stop.

2. Fold backrest forward.

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trieved for each remote control. The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored.

Storing

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

3. Press the button. The LED in the

button lights up.

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

goes out.

If the M button is pressed accidentally:

Press the button again.

The LED goes out.

Calling up settings

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

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

Comfort function

Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

The corresponding seat position is performed automatically.

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

Safety mode

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

nition.

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

the adjustment procedure is completed.

Calling up of a seat position deactivated

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

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid.

▷ Press a button on the remote control.

▷ Press the Start/Stop button.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

At a glance

1 Adjusting

2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

3 Fold in and out

General information

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

Estimating distances correctly

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

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

Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:

Slide the mirror changeover switch.

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Adjusting electrically

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

Storing positions

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

Adjusting manually

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

Automatic Curb Monitor

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

Activating

2. Engage transmission position R.

Slide the mirror changeover switch

to the driver's side mirror position.

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

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

Automatic heating

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

Automatic dimming feature

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

Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature

The concept

Deactivating

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

Fold in and out

Press the button.

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

For example, this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.

▷ In narrow streets.

▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded

away manually.

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

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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.

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Steering wheel

General information

Do not adjust while driving

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

Adjusting

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

Storing the position

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

Assistance getting in and out

The steering wheel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle.

Steering wheel heating

Switching on/off

Press the button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

M Drive

The concept

Individual settings can be carried out in two pre‐ assigned configurations for the vehicle.

When the engine is started, an efficient driving state is active by default. M Drive is deactivated.

At a glance

Configurations

The configurations are preassigned as follows:

▷ "M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.

▷ "M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.

Setting options

Symbol Meaning

Dynamic Stability Control DSC, refer

to page 106, and M Dynamic Mode MDM.

Programs of M Engine Dynamics

Control, refer to page 73.

Programs of Electronic Damper Con‐

trol EDC, refer to page 108.

Programs of Servotronic, refer to

page 109.

M double-clutch transmission with

Drivelogic, refer to page 68: shift modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐ grams.

Views of the Head-Up Display, refer

to page 122.

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Configuring M Drive

The preassigned configurations can be individ‐ ually adjusted.

1. "Settings"

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

3. Select the desired setting option.

4. Select the desired channel.

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

If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting on the Control Display is immediately adopted.

Activating/deactivating M Drive

Activating

Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel:

▷ Activate M Drive 1.

▷ Activate M Drive 2.

If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a message appears in the instrument cluster. This message is confirmed by pressing the button again.

Notes

If M Drive is activated, individual settings can also be modified outside of M Drive, e. g. using the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐ vates M Drive.

To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐ lowing buttons:

▷

To adopt the changed settings in M Drive, press and hold the corresponding button.

Resetting M Drive

Individual settings can be reset to default values.

"Settings"

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

3. "Reset M Drive 1" or"Reset M Drive 2"

4. "Yes"

To cancel resetting: "No"

Deactivating

Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel.

Indicator lamps

▷ Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐

sponding M Drive is activated.

▷ Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive could

not be activated. Antilock braking system ABS or Dynamic Stability Control DSC directly regulate the driving stability.

Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp is no longer flashing.

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

The right place for children

Note

Children in the vehicle

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

Children should always be in the rear

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

Transporting children in the rear

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

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

Children on the front passenger seat

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

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

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

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

Installing child restraint fixing systems

Notes

Manufacturer's information for child re‐

straint fixing systems

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

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating airbags

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

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

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

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Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint fixing system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐ sition to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident.

Do not change the seat position and height after this.

Backrest width

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

Backrest width for the child seat

Before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, the backrest width must be opened completely. Do not change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀

Child seat security

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

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

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

Unlocking the safety belt

1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

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

pletely.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.

Note

Manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems

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

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors

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

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

Locking the safety belt

Pull out the belt webbing completely.

2. Secure the child restraint fixing system with

the belt.

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

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems

Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer

to the operating instructions of the system.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap

For Canadian customers Only

The following statement is required by Trans‐ port Canada:

This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready tether anchorages. As such neither a child re‐ straint system, nor a booster cushion, requirer‐ ing the use of a tether strap can be properly se‐ cured in the vehicle.

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Driving

Vehicle equipment

Start/Stop button

The concept

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

Double clutch transmission: The engine starts if the brake is de‐

pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.

Ignition on

Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/ Stop button but do not depress the brake.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

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

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

The ignition switches off automatically:

▷ When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams

are switched on.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

▷ If the engine is switched off and the ignition

is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the

door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on.

Ignition off

Double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/ Stop button again, but do not depress the brake.

All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

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

Transmission position P with the ignition off

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

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

▷ During locking, also with the low beams ac‐

tivated.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

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

▷ When opening and closing the driver door, if

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

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

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

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

Radio ready state

Activate radio ready state:

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▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/

OFF button on the radio.

▷ When the engine is running: press the Start/

Stop button.

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

Radio ready state switches off automatically:

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be started.

Starting the engine

Double-clutch transmission

Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Before driving into a car wash

In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, heed the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 268.

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.

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 a traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.

Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system.

Engine stop

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot start the engine.◀

Set the parking brake and further secure

the vehicle as required

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

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Semi-automatic mode

After every start of the engine, the Auto Start Stop function is in the last selected state, refer to page 67. If the Auto Start Stop function is activated, it will be available after a given speed is exceeded:

▷ Double-clutch transmission: from 5 mph,

approx. 9 km/h.

Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:

Double-clutch transmission:

▷ The selector lever is in transmission position

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▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

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

Displays in the instrument cluster

The display indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready for an automatic engine start.

Note

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

▷ External temperature below approx.

+37 ℉/+3 ℃.

▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ The passenger compartment has not yet

been heated or cooled to the required level.

▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐

ture.

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐

ing wheel is being turned.

▷ After driving in reverse.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic

climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ lowing conditions:

▷ Double-clutch transmission:

By releasing the brake pedal.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

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

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time.

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

Note

Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐ activated engine starts up automatically in the following situations:

▷ Excessive warming of the passenger com‐

partment when the cooling function is switched on.

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

▷ Double-clutch transmission: Change of the

transmission from D to N, R or D/S.

▷ Double-clutch transmission: Accelerating

while simultaneously applying the brake.

▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic

climate control is switched on.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐

partment when the heating is switched on.

Preventing an automatic engine stop with a double-clutch transmission

The concept

To make it possible to drive away very quickly, such as at an intersection, the automatic engine stop can be actively prevented.

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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.

Activating/deactivating the system manually

Using the button

Press the button.

Double-clutch transmission: transmission position P is engaged automatically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons, such as when the driver is de‐ tected to be absent.

Malfunction

The automatic engine start/stop function no lon‐ ger switches of the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is pos‐ sible to continue driving. Have the system checked.

Parking brake

The concept

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

▷ 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.

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Setting

Pull the switch.

The LED lights up.

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

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

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Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required

While driving

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

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

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

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models.

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

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

Double-clutch transmission: Press the switch while pressing on the brake pedal.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is released.

Automatic Release

For automatic release, operate the accelerator pedal.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

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

▷ Engine on.

▷ Drive position engaged.

▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal

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

Malfunction

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

M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic

The concept

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 shift lever or two shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Functions

▷ Sequential mode or drive mode.

▷ Various drive programs, Drivelogic.

▷ Upshifting display, Shift Lights.

▷ Automatic downshifting and protection

from misshifting even in sequential mode.

▷ Acceleration assistant, Launch Control.

▷ Automatic double clutching.

▷ Low Speed Assistant.

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Selector lever, transmission positions

At a glance

▷ R: reverse gear.

▷ N: neutral.

▷ Center position, forward position.

▷ +: manual upshifting.

▷ -: manual downshifting.

▷ D/S: switch between drive mode and se‐

quential mode.

Engaging the transmission position

Pull or push 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 transmission position is displayed in the instrument cluster and on the selector lever.

Shift lock

To shift out of neutral, apply the brake while the vehicle is stationary.

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Also possible to rock the vehicle up to 7 mph/12 km/h. To do this, switch between for‐ ward and reverse gear.

N is Neutral

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

S Sequential mode

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

Automatic Functions:

▷ 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.

▷ Shortly before falling below a gear-depend‐

ent minimum speed, the transmission is au‐ tomatically downshifted.

It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, e. g. on icy roads.

Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g. when passing. To do this, depress the accelerator pedal past the resistance point, and pull the left shift paddle once or push the shift lever forward once.

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

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 accelerator pedal past the resistance point.

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

P Park

The drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

▷ After the engine is switched off in ignition

off, refer to page 64, if position R or D is en‐ gaged.

▷ If the ignition is switched off and position N

is engaged.

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

door is opened, and the brake pedal is not

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pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Sequential mode

▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 70, arrow 2.

Drive mode

▷ Engaged gear together with a

D, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 70, arrow 2.

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 switch to Se‐ quential mode.

Using the selector lever

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel

▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

Drivelogic

Various driving programs are available.

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: ffficient driving.

▷ 2: relaxed driving.

▷ 3: sporty driving.

In Sequential mode

Choice of three driving programs:

▷ 1: comparable, smooth shifting operations.

▷ 2: sporty, fast shifting operations.

▷ 3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Control,

refer to page 71.

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Selecting driving program using rocker switch in center console

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

instrument cluster.

Selecting driving program using M Drive

Switch on the ignition.

2. "Settings"

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

4. Select the symbol.

5. "Mode"

6. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

▷ "D": drive mode

▷ "S": sequential mode.

7. "Shift position"

8. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

9. 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 steering 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.

Launch Control

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.

Component wear

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

Activate Launch Control

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

Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer

to page 107.

2. Select Sequential mode with driving pro‐

gram 3.

3. With the engine running, lightly apply the

brakes with the left foot.

4. While the vehicle is stationary, press the se‐

lector lever forward and hold it.

A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.

5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

The starting engine speed adjusts.

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6. If necessary, change the starting engine

speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.

7. Release brake. When the selector lever is

released, the vehicle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal depressed.

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

Notes

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

Did not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 142, period.

To maintain driving stability, always activate DSC if possible.

Shift Lights

The concept

Shift Lights in the Head-Up Display indicate the optimum shifting point in Sequential mode, refer to page 69. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved.

Display in the Head-up Display

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.

Displaying Shift Lights

Shift Lights can only be displayed in M view, re‐ fer to page 123.

1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to

page 122.

2. "Settings"

3. "Head-up display"

4. "Displayed information"

5. "M View"

Low Speed Assistant

The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle travels at walking speed and automatically controls the speed of the engine.

This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in the snow. To do this, switch between reverse gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process.

▷ Current engine speed is lightly highlighted

in the display.

▷ 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 speed display flashes.

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Activating

Engage a driving position.

2. Briefly tap the accelerator petal.

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 trans‐

mission may overheat.◀

Deactivating

Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop.

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System limits

This transmission has an overheating protection mechanism, which protects the clutch from ex‐ treme 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 possi‐ ble. 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 72.

M Driving Dynamics Control

The concept

The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the re‐ sponse of the vehicle to accelerator pedal move‐ ments.

Programs

Response behavior options:

▷ "Efficient": comfortable. Minimal fuel con‐

sumption.

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

1. "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 steering wheel:

▷

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.

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Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Using turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

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

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

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated:

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

Signaling briefly

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

High beams, headlamp flasher

▷ High beams, arrow 1.

▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

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

Switching on

Press the wiper levers up.

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

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▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.

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

▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

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

Switching off and brief wipe

Press the wiper levers down.

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

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Activating/deactivating

Press the button on the wiper lever.

The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

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

Rain sensor, sensitivity

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.

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Turn the thumbwheel.

Clean the windshield, headlamps

Pull the lever.

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

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

Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures

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

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

Windshield washer nozzles

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

Fold-out position of the wipers

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

Switch off the ignition.

2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the

wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐ shield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of

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

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

Fold the wipers back down

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

Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep

it away from sources of ignition.

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

Follow the instructions on the container.◀

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

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

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

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

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

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

For the capacity, refer to technical data.

Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are ready for operation.

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Vehicle equipment

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

Instrument cluster

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

1 Fuel gauge 81

2 Speedometer

3 Indicator/warning lamps 79

4 Tachometer 81

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5 Oil temperature 81

6 Electronic displays 78

7 Reset miles 81

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Electronic displays

Overview, instrument cluster

1 Messages, e.g. Check Control 78

Time 81

Date 82

Digital tachometer 82

2 Range 82

3 Computer 85

4 Transmission display, Drivelogic 82

Service requirements 83

Check Control

The concept

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

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

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Miles/trip miles 81

5 Selection list, such as for the radio 84

System states of driving dynamics 83

Current fuel consumption 83

Energy recovery 83

External temperature 81

Auto Start/Stop function 65

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

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Indicator/warning lamps

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

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

Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

Parking brake

Parking brake in Canadian models

Symbol Function or system

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Flat Tire Monitor

Safety belts

Airbag system

Steering system

Emissions

Emissions in Canadian models

Brake system

High beams

High-beam Assistant

Parking lamps, headlamp control

Cruise control

Lane departure warning

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Brake system in Canadian models

ABS Antilock Brake System

ABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐ dian models

At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored

M Drive 1

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Symbol Function or system

M Drive 2

M Dynamic Mode

Text messages

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

Supplementary text messages

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

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

Symbols

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

▷ "Owner's Manual"

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

▷ "Service request"

Contact the service partner.

▷ "Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐

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

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

▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden

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

Displaying stored Check Control messages

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

Messages after trip completion

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

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Fuel gauge

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 238.

Tachometer

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 mid‐ dle or in the left half of the temperature display.

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

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

Coolant temperature

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

Check the coolant level, refer to page 254.

Odometer and trip odometer

▷ Odometer, arrow 1.

▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.

Display/reset miles

Press the knob.

▷ When the ignition is switched

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

▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip

odometer is reset.

External temperature

External temperature warning

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

A Check Control message is dis‐ played.

There is the increased danger of

ice.

Ice on roads

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

there can be a risk of ice on roads.

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

Time

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

Setting the time and time format, refer to page 87.

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Date

The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster.

Setting the date and date format, refer to page 88.

Digital tachometer

The current speed is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Activate display

"Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. "Digital tachometer"

Adjusting the unit

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Digital tach.:"

4. Select the desired unit.

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

Gear display with Drivelogic

Sequential mode

▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 70, arrow 2.

▷ Selected driving program,

Drivelogic, refer to page 70, arrow 2.

Range

After the reserve range is reached:

▷ A Check Control message is

displayed briefly.

▷ The remaining range is

shown on the onboard com‐ puter.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

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

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

Refuel promptly

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

Displaying the cruising range

"Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. "Range"

The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Range when destination guidance is activated in the navigation system

When destination guidance is ac‐ tivated in the navigation system, the range up to the destination is displayed.

Drive mode

▷ Engaged gear together with a

D, arrow 1.

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Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel con‐ sumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmen‐ tally-friendly manner.

Displaying the current fuel consumption

1. "Settings"

2. "Info display"

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

The display for the current fuel consump‐

tion is active.

Display of the dynamic driving systems,

refer to page 83.

The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Energy recovery

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.

Driving dynamics systems

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

Symbols Description

Engine Dynamics Control, refer to page 73.

Electronic Damper Control EDC, re‐ fer to page 108.

Servotronic, refer to page 109.

Activate display

"Settings"

2. "Info display"

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

The display for the Driving Dynamics

System is active.

Display Current fuel consumption, refer to page 83, and Energy recovery, refer to page 83.

Displaying energy recovery

"Settings"

2. "Info display"

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

The display for the energy recovery is

active.

Display of the dynamic driving systems,

refer to page 83.

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Display

The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled mainte‐ nance is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on.

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

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

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fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐ quest, refer to page 230.

Detailed information on service requirements

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

Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

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

Automatic Service Request

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

You can check when your service center was notified.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Last Service Request"

Selection lists in the instrument cluster

The concept

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly.

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. "Date:"

6. Create the settings.

7. Confirm.

The entered date is stored.

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

▷ Current audio source.

▷ Redial on telephone.

▷ Activation of the voice activation system.

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Activating a list and adjusting the setting

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

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

Computer

Indication in the info display

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

Calling up information on the info display

Information at a glance

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

▷ Range.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

▷ Date.

▷ Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

▷ Arrow view of navigation system.

When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.

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

Adjusting the info display

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

"Settings"

2. "Info display"

3. Select the desired displays.

Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever.

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

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Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color of the display changes.

Average fuel consumption

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

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

Average speed

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

Resetting average values

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

Distance to destination

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

The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically.

Time of arrival

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

The time must be correctly set.

Speed limit

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

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

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is

displayed.

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

Activating/deactivating the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the controller.

Applying your current speed as the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the controller.

The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.

Trip computer

There are two types of computer.

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

often as necessary.

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

view of the current trip.

Resetting the trip computer

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset": all values are reset.

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

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info"

3. "Cons." or "Speed"

Settings on the Control Display

Time

Setting the time zone

1. "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. "Yes"

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed.

5. Press the controller.

6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

7. Press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

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Date

Setting the date

1. "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.

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

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

Setting the voice dialog

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

Units of measure

Setting the units of measure

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

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

The date format is stored.

Language

Setting the language

To set the language on the Control Display:

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

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4. Select the desired unit.

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

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Brightness

Setting the brightness

To set the brightness of the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Press the controller.

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

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

Displays Controls

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Lamps

Vehicle equipment

At a glance

1 Rear fog lamps

2 Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive Light

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

3 Lamps off, daytime running lights

4 Parking lamps, daytime running lights

5 Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam

Assistant

6 Instrument lighting

Parking lamps

Switch position up on all sides, e.g., for parking.

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

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to page 91.

: the vehicle lamps light

Low beams

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

Welcome lamps

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

Activating/deactivating

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Welcome light"

Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control

General information

Switch position: 0, ,

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

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

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Headlamp courtesy delay feature

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

Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway light.: s"

4. Set the duration.

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

Automatic headlamp control

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

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

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

Personal responsibility

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

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

Daytime running lights

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

or .

Activating/deactivating

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

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

Roadside parking lamps

The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.

Switching on

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

Switching off

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

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Adaptive light control

The concept

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

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

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

Activating

Switch position on.

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

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

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

Self-leveling headlights

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

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

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

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

with the ignition switched

High-beam Assistant

The concept

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

Activating

Turn the light switch to or .

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

row.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

When the lights are switched on, the high beams are switched on and off automati‐ cally.

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

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Switching the high beams on and off manually

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

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

System limits

Personal responsibility

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

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

▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,

such as fog or heavy precipitation.

▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as

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

▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,

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

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

ence of highly reflective signs.

▷ At low speeds.

▷ When the windshield in front of the interior

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

Camera

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

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

Instrument lighting

Adjusting

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

Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel.

Interior lamps

General information

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

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

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1 Interior lamps

2 Reading lamp

Switching the interior lamps on and off

Press the button.

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

Switch back on: press button.

Reading lamps

Press the button.

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

Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System

Adjusting speaker lighting, refer to page 173.

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Safety Controls

Vehicle equipment

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

Airbags

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

1 Front airbag, driver

2 Front airbag, front passenger

Front airbags

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

Side airbags

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

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3 Side airbag

4 Knee airbags

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.

Protective action

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

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

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▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.

▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

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

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

jects between an airbag and a person.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the

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

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

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

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

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

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

ets, over the backrests.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag; otherwise, inju‐ ries can occur if the airbags are deployed.

▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system.

▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

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

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Functional readiness of the airbag system

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

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

Airbag system malfunctioning

▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the

ignition is turned on.

▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.

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

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

Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

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

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

Leave feet in the footwell

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

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

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

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

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

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

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

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

▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat un‐ less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

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

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags

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

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

▷ The indicator lamp lights up

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

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,

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

Detected child seats

The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ senger airbags are not activated.

Strength of the driver's and front passenger airbag

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

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position of the driver's and front passenger seats.

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

Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display.

1. Move the respective seat forward all the

way.

2. Move the respective seat forward again. It

moves forward briefly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

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

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

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

Unobstructed area of movement

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

Maintaining movement space

Always keep the movement space of the rollover protection system clear. Otherwise, there may be damage or injuries when the roll‐ over protection system is triggered.◀

Triggered rollover protection system

After deployment or damage

After deployment of the rollover protec‐ tion system or in the event of damage, have the system checked and replaced.

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

Do not move convertible top

When the rollover protection system is ex‐ tended, do not move the convertible top. Oth‐ erwise, damages or injuries may result.◀

If the rollover protection system was not placed under any stress after an automatic triggering, it can be pushed back by hand, e.g. to close the convertible top. Three people are necessary for this.

Push the lever to the side and hold it in this

position.

Rollover protection system

The concept

The rollover protection system is automatically activated in the event of a sufficiently serious accident or if the longitudinal axis is tilted ex‐ cessively. The safety frames located behind the rear headrests extend within fractions of a sec‐ ond.

Supplementing the reinforced front windshield frame, the rollover protection system further in‐ creases passenger safety.

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2. Push down the safety frame.

3. Release lever.

4. Hold down the safety frame.

5. Proceed likewise with the second safety

frame.

6. Close the convertible top

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In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or after deployment

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the system scrapped by your serv‐ ice center. Non-professional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.◀

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed when there is a malfunction.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The tire inflation pressure is measured in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.

Functional requirements

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

System limits

Sudden tire damage

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

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

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire:

▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐

ics.

▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐

tems or devices with the same radio fre‐ quency.

Status display

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

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

The status is displayed.

Status display

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

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

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

Wheels, green

The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target state.

One wheel is yellow

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

All wheels are yellow

▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure

in several tires.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

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

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

tem is being reset.

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Wheels, gray

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

▷ TPM is being reset.

▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency.

▷ Malfunction.

For Canadian models: additional information

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

When correcting the tire inflation pressures, note the following:

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

Therefore, only correct the tire inflation pres‐ sure when the tire is at the ambient temperature. Compare the displayed tire temperature with the external temperature in the instrument clus‐ ter.

Resetting the system

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

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".

6. Drive away.

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

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

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

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

Low tire pressure message

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

▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

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

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.

2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by

checking the tire inflation pressure using the Mobility System. Correcting the tire inflation pressure, refer to page 249.

3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System, re‐

fer to page 246, or replace the damaged wheel.

Message when the system was not reset

A Check Control message is displayed.

The system detected a wheel change but was not reset.

Warnings regarding the current tire inflation pressure are not reliable.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system.

Malfunction

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

tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

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BMW M6 2012 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

At a glance

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All around the steering wheel

All around the center console

All around the interior rearview mirror

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Controls at a glance

Operating concept

Example: setting the clock

Status information

Split screen

Programmable memory buttons

Entering letters and numbers

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Requirements

Using voice activation

Possible commands

Example: playing back a CD

Setting the voice dialog

Adjusting the volume

Notes on Emergency Requests

Environmental conditions

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Vehicle equipment

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle

Controls

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

Personal Profile

Central locking system

Opening and closing: from the outside

Opening and closing: from the inside

Trunk lid

Doors

Comfort Access

Alarm system

Power windows

Convertible top

Wind deflector

Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

Seats

Safety belts

Head restraints (front)

Entering the rear

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory

Mirrors

Steering wheel

M Drive

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

The right place for children

Installing child restraint fixing systems

LATCH child restraint fixing system

Driving

Vehicle equipment

Start/Stop button

Starting the engine

Auto Start/Stop function

Engine stop

Parking brake

M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic

M Driving Dynamics Control

Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher

Washer/wiper system

Washer fluid

Displays

Vehicle equipment

Instrument cluster