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Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

Note

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.

Start/Stop button

Ignition off

Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button again, but do not depress the brake.

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/

Stop button again, and do not press on the

clutch pedal at the same time.

Automatic transmission: The

engine starts if the brake is de‐

pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.

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.

Manual transmission: the engine starts if the

clutch pedal is depressed when the Start/Stop

button is pressed.

Transmission position P with the ignition

off

Ignition on

Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button but do not depress the brake.

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.◀

Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/

Stop button, and do not press on the clutch

pedal at the same time.

The ignition automatically cuts off while the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

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When locking the vehicle, and when the

low beams are activated.

Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the

instrument cluster light up for varying lengths

of time.

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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.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

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When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

low beams are switched off.

The ignition switches off automatically:

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When locking the vehicle, even if the low

beams are switched on.

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While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if

the driver's door is open and the low

beams are switched off.

Repeated starting in quick succession

Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to

start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several

times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel

is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing

a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐

lytic converter.◀

When the ignition is switched off, by opening

or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the

driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains

active.

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at

moderate engine speeds.

Radio ready state

Activate radio ready state:

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When the engine is running: press the

Start/Stop button.

Diesel engine

Some electronic systems/power consumers

remain ready for operation.

If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐

low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may

be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐

heating.

The radio ready state switches off automati‐

cally:

A Check Control message is displayed.

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After approx. 8 minutes.

When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

Manual transmission

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Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

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

tral.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Starting the engine

The ignition is activated automatically for a

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐

gine starts.

Hints

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed

areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes

may lead to loss of consciousness and death.

The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,

an odorless and colorless but highly toxic

gas.◀

Automatic transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a

certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐

gine starts.

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running; doing so poses a risk of

danger.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐

mission in position P or neutral to prevent the

vehicle from moving.◀

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Engine stop

Automatic Engine Start/Stop

Function

Hints

The concept

Take the remote control with you

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.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐

ple, 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 ve‐

hicle, for example, by turning the steering

wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀

Certain vehicle components may experience

additional wear as a result of this system.

Automatic mode

The Auto Start/Stop function is operational af‐

ter each engine start.

Before driving into a car wash

This function is activated at speeds faster than

about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

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 226.

Engine stop

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐

ing a stop under the following conditions:

Manual transmission

Manual transmission:

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Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

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The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission:

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The selector lever is in transmission posi‐

tion D.

Automatic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Engage transmission position P with the

vehicle stopped.

Brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stopped.

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

The radio ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

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Automatic transmission:

Displays in the instrument cluster

By releasing the brake pedal.

The READY display in the tach‐

ometer signals that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready to

start the engine automatically.

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 display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been satis‐

fied.

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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

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The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lamps light up for varying

lengths of time.

Note

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

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External temperature too low.

The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

Note

Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐

activated engine starts up automatically in the

following situations:

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The passenger compartment has not yet

been heated or cooled to the required

level.

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Excessive warming of the passenger com‐

partment when the cooling function is

switched on.

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The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

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The steering wheel is turned.

Automatic transmission: the transmission

position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.

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After driving in reverse.

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

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Automatic transmission: the transmission

position is changed from P to N, D, R or

M/S.

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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

The parking assistant is activated.

Stop-and-go traffic.

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The vehicle begins rolling.

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

The transmission selector lever is in posi‐

tion N or M/S.

Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐

partment when the heating is switched on.

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Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

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Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐

cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de‐

pressed a number of times in succession.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

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Manual transmission:

The clutch pedal is pressed.

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Activating/deactivating the system

manually

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches of the engine automatically. A Check

Control message is displayed. It is possible to

continue driving. Have the system checked.

Using the button

Parking brake

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Press the button.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models

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LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

Releasing

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.

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

the lever down.

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

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

Hints

Use while driving

Transmission position P is engaged auto‐

matically.

If on a rare occasion it is necessary to

use the parking brake while driving, do not use

excessive force when applying it. When using

it, keep the button on the lever depressed.

2. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐

ing the parking brake may cause the rear

wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐

sons, such as when the driver is detected to be

absent.

To prevent corrosion and braking control on

one side only, lightly apply the parking brake

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periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions

permit.

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

The brake lamps will not light up if the parking

brake is engaged.

High beams, headlamp flasher

Turn signal, high beams,

headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Do not fold in the exterior mirrors

Do not fold in the exterior mirror while

driving and when the turn signals/warning

flashers are working, or else the additional

flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐

ger be in the prescribed position and will be

difficult to see.◀

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High beams, arrow 1.

Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.

Using turn signals

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

frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the

wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor

may be damaged.◀

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

No wiper operation on dry windshield

To switch off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

Do not use the windshield wipers if the

windshield is dry, as this may damage the

wiper blades or cause them to become worn

more quickly.◀

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

No wiper operation with wipers folded

away

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated:

Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded

away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be

damaged.◀

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

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Switching on

Intermittent operation or rain sensor

The concept

Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the

wiper operation is preset.

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.

Press the wiper levers up.

Activating/deactivating

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.

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Switching off and brief wipe

The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐

ing operation is started. At temperatures below

32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash; otherwise,

damage could be caused by undesired wiper

activation.◀

Press the wiper levers down.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

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Brief wipe: press down once.

To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

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To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

Fold-out position of the wipers

Required when changing the wiper blades or

under frosty conditions, for example.

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

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 sec‐

onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly

vertical position.

Turn the thumbwheel.

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

Clean the windshield, headlamps

Fold the wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the

wipers back down to the windshield; other‐

wise, the wipers may become damaged when

they are switched on.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers

move to their resting position and are

ready for operation.

Pull the wiper lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Washer fluid

In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐

lar intervals when the vehicle lights are

switched on.

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause

injury if it is used incorrectly.

Do not use the washer system at freezing

temperatures

Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐

tion.

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.

Only keep it in the closed original container

and inaccessible to children.

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐

tainer.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is

empty; otherwise, you could damage the

pump.◀

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer

fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the

usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐

centrate or the equivalent.◀

Manual transmission

Shifting

Washer fluid reservoir

Shifting into 5th or 6th gear

Adding washer fluid

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push

the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐

vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could

lead to engine damage.◀

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.◀

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,

a slight resistance needs to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐

ward gears are available.

All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐

ervoir.

Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐

centrate and tap water and – if required – with a

washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐

turer's recommendations.

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain

the correct mixing ratio.

N is Neutral

Use in automatic car washes, for example. The

vehicle can roll.

Do not add windshield washer concentrate and

antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure

water; this could damage the wiper system.

When the ignition is switched off, refer to

page 61, position P is engaged automatically.

Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐

ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can

result in clogging of the windshield washer

nozzles.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The

drive wheels are blocked.

For the capacity, refer to technical data.

P is engaged automatically:

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After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to

page 62, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 61, and when position R

or D is engaged.

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

gaged.

After releasing the selector lever, it returns to

its center position.

If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's

door is opened, and the brake pedal is not

pressed while the vehicle is stationary and

transmission position R or D is engaged.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐

tion P of the automatic transmission is en‐

gaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to

roll.

Kickdown

Press unlock button, in order to:

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond

the resistance point at the full throttle position.

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Engage R.

Shift out of P.

Engaging the transmission position

Engaging P

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Transmission position P can only be disen‐

gaged if the engine is running and the

brake pedal is pressed.

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With the vehicle stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;

otherwise, the shift command will not be

executed: shift lock.

Depress the brake until you start

driving

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

you select a driving position, maintain

pressure on the brake pedal until you are

ready to start.◀

Press button P.

Sport program and manual mode

Activating the sport program

Engaging D, R and N

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐

mission position D.

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐

rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.

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The sport program of the transmission is acti‐

vated.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles

Activating the M/S manual mode

1. Push the selector lever to the left out of

transmission position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, e.g., M1.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S

manual mode is automatically upshifted as

needed.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are

used to shift gears in automatic mode, the

transmission temporarily switches to manual

mode.

Switching to manual mode

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To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle

is not accelerated for a certain time, the sys‐

tem switches back into automatic mode if the

selector lever is in transmission position D.

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To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐

sible if the engine speed is too high.

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Shift up: pull right shift paddle.

Shift down: pull left shift paddle.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐

sible if the engine speed is too high.

Sport automatic transmission: prevent

automatic upshifting in M/S manual

mode

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis‐

sions, automatic shift operations are not per‐

formed, at maximum engine speed for exam‐

ple, if one of the following conditions is met:

Displays in the instrument cluster

The transmission position is dis‐

played, e.g.: P.

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DSC deactivated.

TRACTION activated.

SPORT+ activated.

Sport automatic transmission: launch

Control

In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.

Ending the sport program/manual

mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

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Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often;

otherwise, this may result in premature wear of

components due to the high stress placed on

the vehicle.◀

Did not use Launch Control during the break-

in, refer to page 164, period.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC

again as soon as possible.

Requirements

Launch Control is available when the engine is

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving

of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

1.

Press button or select with the

Driving Dynamics Control Sport+.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF

lights up.

2. Engaging the transmission position S

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Press on the accelerator beyond the resist‐

ance point at the full throttle position.

A flag symbol appears in the instrument

cluster.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐

mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.

Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding

conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used

again.

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