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To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

P when the ignition is switched off

P is engaged automatically when the ig‐

nition is switched off. When in an automatic car

wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not

switched off accidentally.◀

The ignition automatically cuts off while the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:

▷

When locking the vehicle, and when the

low beams are activated.

Start/Stop button

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started. This function is only available

when the low beams are turned off.

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

▷

When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the low beams are turned off.

Steptronic transmission: The

engine starts if the brakes are

stepped on while pressing the Start/Stop but‐

ton.

While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

The low beams switch to parking lights after

approx. 15 minutes of no use.

Ignition on

Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button without stepping on the brake.

Radio ready state

Activate radio-ready state:

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

▷

When the engine is running: press the

Start/Stop button.

Most of the indicator and warning lights in the

instrument cluster light up for a varied length

of time.

Some electronic systems/power consumers

remain ready for operation.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems/power consumers.

The radio-ready state switches off automati‐

cally:

▷

After approx. 8 minutes.

Ignition off

Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop

button again without stepping on the brake.

When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐

tral locking system.

▷

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go

out.

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The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,

the ignition is automatically switched off for the

following reasons:

Diesel engine

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.

▷

Opening or closing the driver's door.

Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

A Check Control message is displayed.

When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

Steptronic transmission

If the engine is switched off and the ignition is

switched on, the system automatically

switches to the radio-ready state if the lights

are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,

the daytime running lights are activated.

Starting the engine

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.

Starting the engine

Hints

Engine stop

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed

areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may

lead to loss of consciousness and death. The

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Hints

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not start the engine.◀

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running; doing so poses a risk of

danger.

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the

direction of the curb.◀

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐

mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐

vent the vehicle from moving.◀

Repeated starting in quick succession

Before driving into a car wash

Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐

edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,

posing a risk of overheating and damage to the

catalytic converter.◀

So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐

serve instructions for going into an automatic

car wash, refer to page 231.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. Engage selector lever position P with the

vehicle stopped.

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at

moderate engine speeds.

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2. Press the Start/Stop button.

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.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

3. Set the parking brake.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been met.

Auto Start/Stop function

The concept

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic

lights. The ignition remains switched on. The

engine starts again automatically for driving

off.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

▷

External temperature too low.

Automatic mode

The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

After every start of the engine using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

the last selected state, refer to page 69.

When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it

is available when the vehicle is traveling faster

than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.

▷

The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

The engine is not yet at operating temper‐

ature.

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

Engine stop

▷

After driving in reverse.

The engine is switched off automatically dur‐

ing a stop under the following conditions:

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

Steptronic transmission:

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷

The brake pedal remains pressed while the

vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held

by Automatic Hold.

The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.

The parking assistant is activated.

Stop-and-go traffic.

▷

The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

The selector lever is in position N, M/S or

R.

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

when the engine is switched off.

▷

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

▷

Steptronic transmission:

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By releasing the brake pedal.

Activating/deactivating the system

manually

When Automatic Hold is activated: press

the accelerator pedal.

Using the button

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met.

▷

The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

▷

The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied

length of time.

Press button.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

▷

LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

Functional limitations

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

The engine can only be stopped or started

via the Start/Stop button.

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

▷

Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the cooling function is switched on.

▷

The steering wheel is turned.

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.

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.

▷

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

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

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

the heating is switched on.

Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐

matically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated automatically for safety reasons

as if the driver were absent.

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The indicator lamp lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches off the engine automatically. A Check

Control message is displayed. It is possible to

continue driving. Have the system checked.

While driving

Use as emergency brake while driving:

Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes

hard while the reel is being pulled.

Parking brake

The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐

nal sounds and the brake lights light

up.

The concept

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐

cle from rolling when it is parked.

A Check Control message is displayed.

If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed

of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is

set.

Overview

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

Steptronic transmission: Press the

switch while the brake is pressed or se‐

lector lever position P is set.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

Parking brake

The parking brake is released.

Automatic release in cars with

Steptronic transmission

Setting

Apply parking brake and further secure

the vehicle if needed.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator

pedal

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐

erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the

direction of the curb.◀

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 acci‐

dent.◀

For automatic release, step on the accelerator

pedal.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not release the parking brake.◀

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is automatically released

when you step on the accelerator:

Pull the reel.

▷

Engine on.

The LED lights up.

Drive mode engaged.

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

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Automatic Hold

The concept

This system assists the driver by automatically

setting and releasing the brake, such as when

moving in stop-and-go traffic.

Activating

This function can be activated when the driv‐

er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened

and the engine is running.

Press button.

The LED and the letters AUTO H light

up.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle

from rolling backward when driving off.

The indicator lamp lights up.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Overview

Deactivating

Press button again.

The LED and the letters AUTO H go

out.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.

When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐

matic Hold is deactivated automatically.

Automatic Hold

Driving

Safety information

Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐

tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐

ing to a standstill.

Secure the vehicle against rolling

Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐

gine running, engage position P of the Step‐

tronic transmission and ensure that the park‐

ing brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may

begin to move.◀

The indicator lamp lights up green.

Step on the accelerator pedal to drive

off.

The brake is released automatically.

The indicator lamp goes out.

Under the following conditions, Automatic

Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐

ing brake is set:

Before driving into a car wash

▷

The engine is switched off.

Before driving into the car wash, deacti‐

vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking

brake will be set when the vehicle is stationary

and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll.◀

A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.

▷

The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐

still using the parking brake.

The indicator lamp switches from

green to red and the letters AUTO H go

out.

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Parking

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

The parking brake is automatically set if the

engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐

ing held by Automatic Hold.

Turn signal

The indicator lamp changes from green

to red.

Do not adjust the exterior mirrors

Do not adjust the exterior mirror while

driving and when turn signals/hazard warning

flashers are on, or else the additional turn sig‐

nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi‐

tion and can't be seen.◀

The parking brake is not set if the en‐

gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐

ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.

Automatic Hold remains activated during the

engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/

Stop function.

Using turn signals

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not release the parking brake.◀

Malfunction

In the event of a failure or malfunction of the

parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

After a power failure

Putting the parking brake into

operation

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

1. Switch on the ignition.

Triple turn signal activation

2.

Press the reel while stepping on the

brake pedal or selector lever position P is

set.

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated:

It may take several seconds for the brake to be

put into operation. Any sounds associated with

this are normal.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster goes out as soon as the parking

brake is ready for operation.

3. "Triple turn signal"

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

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High beams, headlight flasher

Switching on

▷

High beams, arrow 1.

Push wiper lever up.

Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

▷

Normal wiper speed: push up once.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation

when the vehicle is stationary.

Washer/wiper system

Switching the wipers on/off and brief

wipe

Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press

once beyond the resistance point.

Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐

hicle comes to standstill.

Hints

Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐

shield

Switch off and brief wipe

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen

to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades

and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀

Do not activate wipers on dry windshield

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is

dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or

cause them to become worn more quickly.◀

Do not activate wipers with wipers folded

away

Push wiper lever down.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐

sition when released.

Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded

away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be

damaged.◀

▷

Single wipe: press down once.

To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷

To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

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Interval mode or rain sensor

The concept

Clean the windshield, headlights

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐

shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐

ror.

Activating/deactivating

Pull the wiper lever towards you.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐

lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐

vated.

Do not use the washer system at freezing

temperatures

Press button on the wiper lever.

Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze

onto the windshield which might impede your

viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.

Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped

with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.

When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper

operation is deactivated.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is

empty; operation might damage pump.◀

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐

intentional wiping can cause damages.◀

Rear window wiper

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

Switching on the rear window wiper

Turn the thumbwheel.

Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward,

arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is

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engaged, the system switches to continuous

operation.

Therefore, keep it away from possible sources

of ignition.

Only keep it in the closed original container

and inaccessible to children.

Cleaning rear window

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐

tainer.

In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐

row 2. The switch automatically returns to its

interval position when released.

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‐

tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐

centrate or the equivalent.◀

In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.

The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐

sition when released.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Fold wipers back when you want to change the

blades or with pending low temperatures.

Adding washer fluid

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

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.

2. With icy conditions make sure that blades

are not frozen to the windshield.

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐

onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly

vertical position.

Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to

personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

Washer fluid reservoir

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

Folding wipers back down

Before switching the ignition on, fold the

wipers back down to the windshield; other‐

wise, the wipers may become damaged when

they are activated.◀

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to

their resting position and are ready again

for operation.

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.

Washer fluid

Hints

Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the

right mixture.

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Do not add windshield washer concentrate and

antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure

water; this could damage the wiper system.

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause

injury if it is used incorrectly.

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Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐

ferent manufacturers because they can clog

the windshield washer nozzles.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐

lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐

hicle may begin to move.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance. Step on the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throttle

position.

Steptronic transmission

Selector lever positions

D Drive

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐

ation. All gears for forward travel are activated

automatically.

Engaging selector lever positions

Press on the brake pedal until you start

driving

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake

pedal until you are ready to start.◀

R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

▷

It is not possible to shift out of selector

lever position P until the engine is running

and the brake is applied.

N Neutral:

The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car

washes, e.g.

▷

With the vehicle is stationary, press on the

brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;

otherwise, the shift command will not be

executed: shift lock.

When the ignition is switched off, refer to

page 66, selector lever position P is engaged

automatically.

Engaging D, R and N

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The

drive wheels are blocked.

P is engaged automatically:

▷

After the engine is switched off when the

vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to

page 66, or when the ignition is switched

off, refer to page 66, and when selector

lever position R or D is set.

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐

rection, beyond a resistance point if needed.

▷

With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐

tion N is set.

After releasing the selector lever, it returns to

its center position.

If the driver's safety belt is released, the

driver's door is opened, and the brake

pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is

stationary and selector lever position D or

R is set.

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The sport program of the transmission is acti‐

vated.

Activating the M/S manual mode

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of

selector lever position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward.

Press unlock button, in order to:

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

▷

Engage R.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, e.g., M1.

Shift out of P.

Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S

manual mode is automatically upshifted as

needed.

Engaging P

Switching to manual mode

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

▷

To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐

wards.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, for example downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

Press button P.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐

lected gear.

Sport program and manual mode

Activating the sport program

Steptronic Sport transmission:

prevent automatic upshifting in M/S

manual mode

The Steptronic Sport transmission does not

automatically upshift in M/S manual mode

once the maximum speed is reached, if one of

the following conditions is met:

▷

DSC deactivated.

TRACTION activated.

SPORT+ activated.

Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐

tor lever position D.

In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster, e.g., S1.

With the respective transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐

taneously operating the kickdown and the left

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shift paddle. However, this effect is not pro‐

duced via the shift paddles when switching

briefly from D to manual mode.

▷

In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

In the manual mode, after conservative driving

for a certain amount of time or if there has

been no acceleration or shifting of the shift

paddles within a certain amount of time, the

transmission switches back to automatic

mode.

Ending the sport program/manual

mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, e.g.: P.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

General information

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from the danger area.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin

the engine.

▷

Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Depress the brake pedal.

With the respective transmission version,

the lowest possible gear can be selected

by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

must audibly start.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, for example downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

3. Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐

tion N.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

A corresponding Check Control message

is displayed.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are

used to shift gears in automatic mode, the

transmission temporarily switches to manual

mode.

4. Press the selector lever again into posi‐

tion N within approx. 6 seconds.

Position N is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐

sition D with the respective transmission ver‐

sion, it is possible to switch back into the auto‐

matic mode:

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

and secure it against moving on its own.

▷

Pull and hold right shift paddle.

Or

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A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within

3 seconds, release the brake.

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction.

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.

Hints

Component wear

Do not use Launch Control too often;

otherwise, this may result in premature wear of

components due to the high stress placed on

the vehicle.◀

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 174, period.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC

again as soon as possible.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

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 Sport+ with

the Driving Dynamics Control.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF

lights up.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full

throttle position.

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