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sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐
veyed.

Programs

Steering force setting options:

▷

"Comfort": low.

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"Sport": medium.

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"Sport Plus": high.

Selecting a channel

Via M Drive

On the Control Display:

"Settings"

"M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

Select the symbol.

Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.

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

▷

Using the button

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

cluster.

Display in the instrument cluster

Servotronic with selected program with
activated display of the System states
of the driving dynamics, refer to

page

Seite 128

Controls

Driving stability control systems

128

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Summary of Contents for 2015 M6 Coupe

Page 1: ...BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW M6 GRAN COUPE OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

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Page 3: ...r BMW M6 The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contrib ute to maintaining the value of your BMW M6 Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are found in the appendix of the printed Quick Reference for the vehicle Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in th...

Page 4: ...ich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 15 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 5: ...nd accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC You may elect to use other parts and accessories but if you do we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and or accessories are appropri ate for use on your vehicle 4 At page 7 under the warranty section s dis cussion of homologation where it states that you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there the text should read...

Page 6: ...ehicle 14 At page 184 under the heading Snow Chains the text should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle and are determined by the manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe and are recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle Information about recommended snow chai...

Page 7: ...systems or functions may not be fully available After a battery replacement the manufac turer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all com fort functions are fully available and that any check control messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

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Page 9: ... 96 Lights 101 Safety 123 Driving stability control systems 129 Driving comfort 140 Climate control 147 Interior equipment 154 Storage compartments Driving tips 160 BMW M6 technology 162 Things to remember when driving 166 Loading 168 Saving fuel Mobility 172 Refueling 174 Fuel 176 Wheels and tires 185 Engine compartment 187 Engine oil 190 Coolant 191 Maintenance 193 Replacing components 198 Break...

Page 10: ...rder to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Symb...

Page 11: ...d ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri ately trained personnel If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts and accesso ries approved by BMW for this purpose Your BMW center is the right contact for genu ine BMW parts and accessories other prod ucts approved by BMW and related qualified ...

Page 12: ...ion Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures BMW Maintenance system Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could resu...

Page 13: ...er was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash locati...

Page 14: ...tline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in formation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may call th...

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Page 17: ...iews 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 18: ...stems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Roller sunblind 47 2 Safety switch for the windows and the roller sunblind in the rear 46 3 Power windows 45 4 Exterior mirror operation 57 5 Driver assistance systems Active Blind Spot Detec tion 118 Intelligent Safety 108 Lane departure warning 117 ...

Page 19: ...on off interrupt ing 129 Cruise control rocker switch 129 10 Instrument cluster 79 11 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 26 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Thumbwheel for selection lists 89 12 Steering column stalk right Wiper 70 Rain sensor 71 Clean the windshields and head lights 72 13 Start stop the engine and swi...

Page 20: ...Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication 6 Automatic climate control 140 7 Controller with buttons 18 8 Parking brake 68 9 PDC Park Distance Control 131 Top View 137 Rearview camera 133 Side View 136 10 Drivelogic 75 11 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 125 Engine Dynamics 77 At a glance Cockpit 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 21: ...ansmission selector lever All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 198 2 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 103 3 Reading lights 100 4 Interior lights 99 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 22: ...low it Control elements at a glance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display Hints To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions Do not place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display e g due to int...

Page 23: ...utton Function BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller iDrive At a glance 19 Online Edition f...

Page 24: ...ler to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed Press the menu button on the controller twice Opening the Options menu Press button The Options menu is displayed Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed Options menu The Options menu consists of various areas Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged Control ...

Page 25: ...s sary enter special characters via the con troller To delete a character slide to the left on the touchpad To enter a blank space slide to the right in the center of the touchpad To enter a hyphen slide to the right in the upper area of the touchpad To enter an underscore swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch pad move the interactive map...

Page 26: ...Traffic bulletin reception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols Symbol Meaning HD Radio station is being received Satellite radio is switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call Missed call Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes network search Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active Text mes...

Page 27: ...em Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and menu entries Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a ...

Page 28: ...en Options 4 Delete personal data 5 Continue 6 OK Entering letters and numbers General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters or num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function Press the controller delete the let ter or number Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between...

Page 29: ... Target search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display iDrive At a glance 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 30: ...oken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to page 93 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation syste...

Page 31: ...e Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radio 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Tone Setting the voice dialog Set system to standard dialog or use a short version The short version of the voice dialog plays back sho...

Page 32: ... the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking At a glance Voice activation system 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 33: ...ck Reference Guide provides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de scriptions This is helpful when the terminol ogy for a feature is not at hand Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering terms ...

Page 34: ...s 1 Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function 5 Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual re peat st...

Page 35: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

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Page 37: ...vide 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 38: ...y set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 43 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 35 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to page 191 Overview 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid 4 Press briefl...

Page 39: ...evices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control M double clutch transmission if a correspond ing Check Control message appears hold the remote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop button within 10 seco...

Page 40: ...ot Detection Night vision Profile management Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif ferent profile may be activated 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Select a profile All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time If the profile is already assigned to a differ ent remote control th...

Page 41: ... is not assigned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Display user list at startup Using the remote control Note Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in side Always take the remot...

Page 42: ...the alarm press any button Opening the trunk lid Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second The trunk lid opens regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Depending on the features and the country version it is also possible to have door un locked Create t...

Page 43: ...tside Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car as the vehicle can not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge 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 Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key refer to...

Page 44: ...me opens it The other doors remain locked Doors Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors push lightly It is closed automatically Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear otherwise injuries may result Trunk lid Opening During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Opening from the outside Press on the top h...

Page 45: ...g the switch in the center armrest If the center arm rest is locked the trunk lid cannot be opened Trunk lid secured arrow 1 Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet service The infrared remote con trol can be handed out without th...

Page 46: ...ing Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door arrow with your finger for approx 1 sec ond without grasping the door handle This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control To save battery power ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and or power con sumers are turned off before locking the vehi cle Convenient closing Monitor closing Monitor closing to ensure tha...

Page 47: ...r with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key refer to page 39 Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 35 Doors 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the symbol 4 Select the desired function Driver s door only Only the driver s door and the fue...

Page 48: ...arm system The concept When the vehicle is locked the vehicle alarm system responds to Opening a door the hood or the trunk lid Movements in the interior Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car Disconnected battery voltage The alarm system briefly signals tampering By sounding an acoustic alarm By switching on the hazard warning sys tem By flashi...

Page 49: ...ntentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations In automatic car washes In duplex garages During transport on trains carrying vehi cles at sea or on a trailer With animals in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon a...

Page 50: ...cts are present No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the win dow s range of movement otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a window closes closing is interrupted The window reopens slightly Closing without the pinch protection system Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of t...

Page 51: ... rear Press the safety switch in the driver s door The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on If you are no longer able to move the roller sun blinds after having activated them consecu tively a number of times the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheating Let the system cool The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low interior temperatures Driver s door controls Rol...

Page 52: ...nd the sliding visor moves all the way back To close the reel press upward briefly or twice forward past the resistance point Additional options Convenient opening refer to page 37 via the remote control Closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 41 Opening closing the sliding visor Press the reel in the desired direction to the resistance point and hold it there The sliding visor moves as l...

Page 53: ...ng the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running During the initialization the glass sunroof closes without jam protection Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear oth erwise injuries may result Press the reel up and hold it until the initialization is complete Initialization be...

Page 54: ...ead to an accident Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident This would eliminate the protection normally pro vided by the belt Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise...

Page 55: ... Adjust the position using the lever Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re gion of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Adjusting Control...

Page 56: ...eat position Requirements Vehicle at a standstill When the door is open the seat is accessi ble from the side on which the door is open For safety reasons the driver s seat cannot be adjusted if only the door behind the driver is open Controls Press and hold this button until the seat has moved to the desired position Releasing the button stops window roof movement Front seat heating Switching on ...

Page 57: ...ushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans The ventilation cools the seat e g if the vehi cle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures Switching on Press button once for each ventilation level The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit After a short time the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex cessive cooli...

Page 58: ...the restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension Make sure that the belt is not jammed otherwise the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect is reduced Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Tensioning the safety belt automatically When the belt is closed it is automatically tightened ...

Page 59: ...r is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head Active head restraint In the event of a rear end collision with a cer tain severity the active head restraint automat ically reduces the distance from the head Reduced protective function Do not use seat or head restraint covers Do not hang objects e g clothes han...

Page 60: ...ent unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged At a glance Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 Press button The LED in the but ton lights up 4 Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is lit The LED goes out If the SET button is pressed accidentally Press button again The LED goes out Calling up settings Comfort function 1 Open the driver s door ...

Page 61: ...reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror as this will increase your risk of an accident At a glance 1 Adjusting 57 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out 58 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the switch Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the d...

Page 62: ... could be damaged depending 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 dim med Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror refer to page 58 Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control In...

Page 63: ...d out The steering wheel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle Steering wheel heating Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out If the trip is resumed within approx 15 min steering wheel heating is automatically acti vated again Adjusting Controls 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 64: ...e used due to their age weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Automatic deactivation of front seat passen ger airbags refer to page 103 Note Deactivating the front seat passenger airbags If a child restrai...

Page 65: ...y forward un til the best possible belt guide position is reached Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat the backrest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after this otherwise the stabil ity of the child seat will be reduced Adjustable backrest width before installing a child restraint system i...

Page 66: ...dard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat Use the vehicle seat belt instead for the middle seat Before installing LATCH child restraint systems Pull the belt away from the area of the child re straint system Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems 1 Mount the child restraint system refer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors ar...

Page 67: ...taining strap to the mounting eye 4 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for the rear Press button on the driver s door if children are being transported in the rear This locks various functions so that they can not be operated from the rea...

Page 68: ...s power consumers Ignition off M double clutch transmission Press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake Manual transmission Press the Start Stop but ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers P when...

Page 69: ... engine run ning set the parking brake and engage trans mission position P otherwise the vehicle may begin to move Repeated starting in quick succession Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat edly and in quick succession Otherwise the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the veh...

Page 70: ...lected state refer to page 68 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 Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur ing a stop under the following conditions M double clutch transmission The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D Brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped The...

Page 71: ... intended the deacti vated engine starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations Excessive warming of the car s interior when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned Double clutch transmission Change from selector lever position D to N R or D S M double clutch transmission Accelerat ing while simultaneously applying the brake The vehicle begins rolling Fogging of the...

Page 72: ...ction is deactivated automatically for safety reasons as if the driver were absent Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically A Check Control message is displayed It is possible to continue driving Have the system checked Parking brake The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi cle from rolling when it is parked Overview Parking brake Se...

Page 73: ...n you step on the accelerator Engine on Drive mode engaged Driver buckled in and doors closed Automatic release in cars with manual transmission Drive off as usual The parking brake disen gages when the clutch pedal is released The LED and indicator lamp go out Under the following conditions the parking brake is automatically released Engine on Gear engaged Driver buckled in and doors closed Engin...

Page 74: ...urrently in use Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams headlight flasher High beams arrow 1 Headlight flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen to the windshield oth...

Page 75: ...e time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Activating deactivating Press button on the wiper lever Wiping is started If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor LED in wiper lever lights up When wipers are frozen to windshield wiper operation is deactivated During trip interruption with th...

Page 76: ...wn 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 Washer fluid Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable a...

Page 77: ...selector lever or two shift paddles on the steering wheel Functions Drive mode or Sequential mode Various drive programs Drivelogic Upshifting display Shift point indicator re fer to page 95 Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode Launch Control Low Speed Assistant Selector lever selector lever positions At a glance R reverse gear N neutral Center position fo...

Page 78: ...Sequential mode shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever or push the selector lever in the D S direction S Sequential mode Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to upshift or downshift without letting off the gas Shortly before falling below a gear de pendent minimum speed the transmission is automatically downshifted Upshifting or downshifting is done only if the rpm and vehicle ...

Page 79: ...possible A shift in Drive mode causes a reel to Sequen tial mode Using the selector lever To shift up pull the selector lever rear wards To shift down press the selector lever for ward Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel 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 ...

Page 80: ... 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 Hints Component wear Do not use Launch Control too often otherwise this may result in premature wear of components due to the hig...

Page 81: ...ing at a moderate pace is pos sible At the next opportunity stop the car shut off the engine and allow the transmis sion to cool down Avoid fast starts and on inclines did not accel erate lightly while letting the clutch slip other wise the transmission may overheat During traffic jams or at very low speeds use the Low Speed Assistant refer to page 74 M Driving Dynamics Control The concept The M D...

Page 82: ...efer to page 86 Manual transmission Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear push the gearshift lever to the right otherwise inad vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary To overcome the resistance push the selector lever dynamically to the left and engage the re verse gear Controls Dr...

Page 83: ...erved when using the respective features and systems Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 83 2 Speedometer 3 Messages e g Check Control 4 Tachometer 83 5 Engine oil temperature 83 6 Current fuel consumption 7 Electronic displays 79 8 Reset miles 84 Electronic displays Selection lists refer to page 89 External temperature refer to page 84 Auto Start Stop function refer to page 66 On board compu...

Page 84: ...ons and colors Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Make sure that the safety belts a...

Page 85: ...ode refer to page 125 Additional flashing MDM controls the drive and brake forces The vehicle is stabilized Illuminated MDM failed Have the sys tem checked by the service center For more information see M Dynamic Mode refer to page 125 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Reduce your speed and stop cau tiously Avoid sudden braking and stee...

Page 86: ... acti vated For additional information refer to Parking lights low beams headlight control re fer to page 96 High beam Assistant High beam Assistant is switched on High beams are activated and off auto matically as a function of the traffic sit uation For additional information refer to High beam Assistant refer to page 98 Cruise control The system is switched on It maintains the speed that was se...

Page 87: ...s After this time they are dis played again automatically Other Check Control messages are faded automatically after approx 20 seconds They are stored and can be displayed again later Displaying stored Check Control messages On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Check Control 4 Select the text message Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are di...

Page 88: ...ndicator drops to 37 3 or lower a signal sounds A Check Control message is displayed There is an increased risk of ice on roads Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 3 roads might be icy Therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads e g to avoid the increased risk of an accident Time The time is displayed at the bot tom of the instrument cluster Setting the time and time for mat refer...

Page 89: ...ation guidance active If respective equipment is fitted and destination guidance is ac tive the remaining range is dis played when the destination is reached Current fuel consumption Display Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the current fuel consumption can be displayed in the instrument cluster Check whether you are currently driv ing in an efficient and environmentally friendly mann...

Page 90: ...icientDynamics info The following systems are displayed Auto Start Stop function Energy recovery Climate control output Dynamic driving systems Display The dynamic driving system states are displayed in the in strument cluster Symbols Description M Engine Dynamics Control refer to page 77 Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 127 Servotronic refer to page 127 Activate display 1 Settings 2 Instrume...

Page 91: ...ehicle status 3 Service required 4 Vehicle inspection 5 Date 6 Adjust the settings 7 Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle ...

Page 92: ...he navigation system and also dis plays speed limits present on routes without signs Hints Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system assists the driver and does not re place the human eye At a glance Camera The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior...

Page 93: ...ing calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle s optional features the following can be displayed or operated us ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the in strument cluster and the Head up Display Current audio source Redial phone feature Turn on voice ...

Page 94: ...luster 3 Select the desired displays Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles 30 km If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles 80 km the color of the display changes Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period while the ...

Page 95: ... trip computer on the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the fuel consumption or speed On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info 3 Consumpt or Speed 4 Yes Sport displays The concept On the Control Display the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped Displaying sport displays on the Control D...

Page 96: ...troller 6 Turn the controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Automatic time setting Depending on your vehicle s optional features the time date and if needed the time zone are updated automatically 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Auto time set D...

Page 97: ...trol display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Press the controller Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Depending on the light conditions the bright ness settings may not be clearly visible Head up Display The concept This system projects important information into the driver s field of vision e g the speed The driver can get information wit...

Page 98: ...ormation 4 Select the desired displays in the Head up Display Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness The basic setting can be adjusted manually On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller When the low beams are activated the bright ness of the Head up Display can be addition ally influenced using the inst...

Page 99: ...ching on Shift lights are only shown in the Head up Dis play in the M view refer to page 94 1 Switch on Head up Display refer to page 94 2 Settings 3 Head Up Display 4 Displayed information 5 M View Display Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer Arrow 1 successive yellow illuminated fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo ment Arrow 2 fields are illuminated in red Do not wait any furt...

Page 100: ...ned with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lights Position of switch the vehicle s lights light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lights for extended pe riods otherwise they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to start the en gine When parking it is preferable to switch on the one...

Page 101: ... run ning lights light up in position or After the ignition is switched off the park ing lights light up in position Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are mandatory so it may not be possible to deacti vate the daytime running lights On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Roadside parki...

Page 102: ...view mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are activated whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams non and off as usual Note Personal responsibility The High beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judg ment of when to use the high beams There fore manually reel off the high beams in situa tions whe...

Page 103: ...oss traffic or half obscured on coming traffic on freeways In poorly lit towns and cities and in the presence of highly reflective signs At low speeds When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness with the thum...

Page 104: ...fsen High End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated The lighting can be individually set 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 B O 4 Select the desired lighting setting Off no lighting Reduced the speakers in the field of view are faded while driving On the speakers are always illumi nated Controls Lights 100 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 1...

Page 105: ...e observed when using the respective features and systems Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side ...

Page 106: ...ated Do not remove the airbag system Do not remove the steering wheel Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels do not cover them or modify them in any way Never modify either the individual compo nents or the wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard the seats the roof pillars and the sides of the roofliner Even when you follow all inst...

Page 107: ...senger 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 enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by your vehicle s manufacturer Do not place any electronic devices on the pass...

Page 108: ...Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure and tire temperatur...

Page 109: ...The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the set tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference values The reset is completed automatically while driving After a successfully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed You may interrupt this trip...

Page 110: ...hicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated ...

Page 111: ...ire Monitor FTM The status is displayed Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire pressures serve as reference values in order to detect a flat tire Initialization is started by con firming the tire inflation pressures Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Perform reset 4 Start the engine do not drive ...

Page 112: ...bility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driv...

Page 113: ...r of collision at speeds from approx 3 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current driving situation Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph 60 km h Detection range It responds to objects if they are detected by the system Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the tra...

Page 114: ...le is immi nent a warning symbol appears in the instru ment cluster and in the Head Up Display Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red prewarn ing Brake and increase distance The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn ing You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu ver Prewarning This warning is issued e g when there is the impending danger of a collis...

Page 115: ... sharply decelerating vehicles Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated e g DSC OFF If depending on the vehicle equipment version the field of view...

Page 116: ...d within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings Adapting your speed and driving style T...

Page 117: ...ome to a complete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be...

Page 118: ...e between the object and the background and on the level of heat radiation emitted by the object Objects that are similar in temperature to the environment or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de tect For safety reasons when driving at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h and in low ambi ent light the image is only displayed when the low beams are activated A still image is displayed at r...

Page 119: ...amera lens is automatically cleaned to gether with the headlights Switching on off Switching on automatically When it is dark outside the system is automat ically active after every driving off Switch off The system is only switched off until the next time the engine is started with the Start Stop button Press button The LED goes out Switching on heat image additionally The heat image from the Nig...

Page 120: ...from the right or left towards the central area The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected Intervene actively by braking or make an eva sive maneuver When animals are detected an animal symbol is displayed The symbol also shows the side of the road on which the animal was detected Intervene actively by braking or make an evasive maneuver Acute warning The red symbol is displayed and a ...

Page 121: ...ersion is between 35 mph 55 km h and 45 mph 70 km h When switching on the system below this speed a message is displayed in the instru ment cluster The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit uation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane Hints Personal resp...

Page 122: ...g very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds abo...

Page 123: ...e steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own In heavy fog rain or snowfall In tight curves or on narr...

Page 124: ...o notonous journeys e g on highways In this situation it is recommended that the driver takes a break Note Personal responsibility The system cannot act as a substitute for the personal assessment of one s physical state and may not detect an increasing lack of alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor rectly Therefore make sure that the driver is rested and alert otherwise risks may be de tec...

Page 125: ... cannot possibly serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system may not al ways detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner Adapt speed to traffic situation and drive alertly otherwise a risk to safety may result Function After the safety belt is buckled the front belts are automatically pretensioned once after the vehicle is driven is a...

Page 126: ...After coming to a halt the brake is released automatically Secure the vehicle against roll ing Controls Safety 122 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 127: ...tion of the emergency stop Drive off assistant This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load the vehicle may roll back slightly Driving off without dela...

Page 128: ...e is confirmed by pressing the button again Deactivating Press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel Indicator lights 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 regu late the driving stability Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp is no longer flashi...

Page 129: ... vehicle DSC OFF button Indicator warning lights The indicator lamp flashes DSC con trols the drive and braking forces The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed M Dynamic Mode MDM M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans verse acceleration but with limited driving sta bility Only in the absolute limit area does the system intervene for stabiliza...

Page 130: ...ivated driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not longer than approx 10 seconds until the indica tor lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instru ment cluster and displays DSC OFF The DSC system is switched off Activating DSC Press button DSC OFF and...

Page 131: ...ecting a channel Via M Drive On the Control Display 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 steer ing wheel Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster D...

Page 132: ...ctive setting is immedi ately applied To activate M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected program with activated display of the System states of the driving dynamics refer to page 86 Co...

Page 133: ...ons make it impossible to drive at a con stant speed e g On winding roads In heavy traffic On slippery roads in fog snow or rain or on a loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident Controls Overview Press but ton Function Cruise control on off interrupt refer to page 129 Store maintain speed refer to page 130 Resume speed refer to page 130 rocker switc...

Page 134: ...f needed Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resi...

Page 135: ...ing on the ob stacle and environmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given By the front sensors and the two rear cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m To ensure full functionality Do not cover sensors e g with stickers bicycle racks Keep the sensors clean and free of ice When using high pressure washers do not spray the ...

Page 136: ...an alternating continuous signal is sounded An interval tone is interrupted with the appro priate equipment after about 3 seconds If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen sors If moving parallel to a wall Volume The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad justed similar to the sound and volume set tings of the radio Settings are stored for the profi...

Page 137: ...faces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga rages In automatic car washes Through heavy pollution Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display PDC ...

Page 138: ...n posi tion P R The rearview camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display Switching the view vi...

Page 139: ... turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle Obstacle marking Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera Their colored margins match the markings of the PDC This simplifies estimation of the dis tance to the object shown Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1 Position the vehi...

Page 140: ... early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela tively late from the driver s seat To improve visibility two cameras in the front of the vehi cle record the traffic situation on each side Hints The images from both cameras are shown si multaneously on the Control Display Check the tra...

Page 141: ...controller System limits The cameras lidture a maximum range of 330 ft 100 m Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose General information The image is lidtured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rearview camera The range is a...

Page 142: ...red bar is shown in front of the vehicle as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as Top View is activated When the image of the rearview camera is dis played it is possible to reel to top view Rear view camera Brightness With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With Top View switched o...

Page 143: ...nes are displayed System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit uations With a door open With the trunk lid open With an exterior mirror folded in In poor light A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations Driving comfort Controls 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 144: ...es and systems Automatic climate control 1 Air distribution left 2 Temperature left 3 AUTO program left 4 Air flow AUTO intensity left residual heat 5 Remove ice and condensation 6 Maximum cooling 7 Display 8 Air flow AUTO intensity right 9 AUTO program right 10 Temperature right 11 Air distribution right 12 Seat heating right 52 13 Active seat ventilation right 53 14 Automatic recirculated air co...

Page 145: ...ad just the set temperature AUTO program Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity program and outside influen ces the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 142 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram At the same ti...

Page 146: ...tly blocked If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO button on the driver s side to utilize the con densation sensor Make sure that air can flow to the windshield Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air q...

Page 147: ...rol flashes Switching the system on off Switch off Complete system Press and hold the left button on the driver s side until the control clicks off On the front passenger side Press and hold the left button on the front passenger side Switching on Press any button except Rear window defroster Left side of Air volume button Seat heating Seat ventilation If necessary SYNC program Microfilter activat...

Page 148: ...achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by using the maximum cooling or heating ca pacity and then keeps it constant Do not rapidly switch between different tem perature settings The automatic climate con trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature Manual air distribution The air distribution can be adjusted to individ ual needs Press button repeatedly to se...

Page 149: ... the air is bundled and can be directed to a specific point Adjusting the ventilation Ventilation for cooling Direct vent in your direction when vehicle s interior is too hot Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in rear center Thumbwheels to vary the temperature ar row 1 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow ...

Page 150: ...mate 3 Timer 1 or Timer 2 4 Set the desired time Activating the reel on time On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate timer 1 or Activate timer 2 The symbol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the reel on time is acti vated The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hour...

Page 151: ...mming and before activat ing a device using the universal garage door opener ensure that there are no people ani mals or objects in the area of the remote con trolled device otherwise there is a risk of in jury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is pr...

Page 152: ...lternat ing code system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an al...

Page 153: ... damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The interior rear view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless si...

Page 154: ...e the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run ning or when the ignition is switched on Note The total lo...

Page 155: ...at Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the seat back rest Preventing indentations When folding down the rear seats en sure that the safety belt buckles are located in th...

Page 156: ...straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Ski bag Capacity The ski bag can be used to transport up to four pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft 2 10 m or depending on the binding up to two snow boards with a length of up to 5 ft 1 60 m Preparing and loading the ski bag 1 Fold open the center armrest on the inside 2 Open the inside cover and cargo area by pressing the button 3 Lay out ...

Page 157: ...to use other inserts 1 Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag out 2 Close the cover in the cargo area More information on the various inserts availa ble can be obtained from your service center Interior equipment Controls 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 158: ...e following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 154 Storage compartment in the front center armrest refer to page 155 Storage compartment in the rear center armrest refer to page 155 Compartments in the doors Pockets on the backrests of the front seats Net in the front passenger footwell Glove compartment Note Clos...

Page 159: ...torage compartment The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid refer to page 41 e g After the storage compartment is locked the remote control can be handed out without the integrated key refer to page 34 for instance at a hotel This prevents access to the storage compart ment and to the cargo area Connection for an external audio ...

Page 160: ... them press on the top edge of the clothes hooks Cupholders Hints Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage Center console To open press on the cover...

Page 161: ...et on the rear cargo area trim Lashing eyes To secure the cargo refer to page 167 there are lashing eyes in the cargo area Storage under the cargo floor panel Raise the cargo floor panel using the strap Left storage compartment Compartment for small items and first aid kit refer to page 199 Storage compartments Controls 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

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Page 163: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 164: ...nd brake discs Because of particular structural characteristics there may be operation related noises during braking However this has no effect on per formance operational reliability and reliability of the brake Correct braking To keep the brake system in optimum condi tion it is expedient to apply them at regular in tervals corresponding to the vehicle character M carbon ceramic brake The high p...

Page 165: ...nents Driving on racetracks Requirements Before driving on a racetrack Participation in BMW Driver Experience Training Check engine oil fill level and replenish as necessary Have vehicle checked at a service center Hints Racetrack operation leads to increased wear The vehicle is not designed for motorsports competitive use This wear is not covered by the warranty The standard brake linings and the...

Page 166: ...m The engine and road speed can gradually be increased to a constant speed of 137 mph 220 km h Use the maximum speed of 155 mph 250 km h only briefly e g when passing Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system M Compo...

Page 167: ...ot touch hot exhaust pipes otherwise there is a danger of getting burned Climate control windshield The marked area is not covered with heat re flective coating Use this area for garage door openers devices for electronic toll collection etc Climate control laminated tinted safety glass The vehicle glass provides full protection against the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin Mobile commun...

Page 168: ...reate the risk of an accident Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing e g Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy rain press brake pedal ever so gently e...

Page 169: ...e the limited ground clearance of the vehicle e g while entering underground parking garages or when driving over obsta cles Otherwise damages to the vehicle may result To drive down from curbs with the Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 127 select the following program to keep the ground clear ance as even as possible Sport Plus M Driver s Package driving in the higher speed range Damage to th...

Page 170: ...interior without securing them oth erwise they may present a danger to occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations may result 2 Determine the combined weight o...

Page 171: ...n the rear backrests to stow cargo Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Securing cargo Stow and secure the cargo as described otherwise it may present a danger to the occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers Smaller and lighter items secure with re...

Page 172: ...iving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if needed correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip Low tire...

Page 173: ...el consumption and emissions are reduced Savings can begin within a few sec onds of switching off the engine In addition fuel consumption is also deter mined by other factors such as driving style road conditions maintenance or environmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and reduce...

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Page 175: ... order to always ensure your mobility you will find important information on operating fluids wheels and tires maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 176: ...uel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the tank lid counterclockwise 3 Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing 1 Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not pinch the r...

Page 177: ...l tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may eslide causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle Handling fuels Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station Refueling Mobility 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 178: ...ompo nents Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling Ethanol should satisfy the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Do not use a fuel with a higher percent age of ethanol Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per centage than recommended or one with other types of alcohol e g M5 to M100 ...

Page 179: ...hly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance Fuel Mobility 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 180: ...es along with the tire s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to 1 45 psi 0 1 bar For Flat Ti...

Page 181: ... 100 mph 160 km h Speeds above 100 mph 160 km h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Other wise tire damage and accidents could occur Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h M6 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar P...

Page 182: ... when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and diffe...

Page 183: ...16 in 4 mm Below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm tires are less suitable for winter operation Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re quired minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage foreign objects lodge...

Page 184: ... sponse use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Approved wheels and tires You should only use wheels and tires that have been approved by the vehicle manu facturer for your vehicle type otherwise e g despite having the same official size ratings varia...

Page 185: ...res against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire Repairing a flat tire Safety measures in case of a breakdown Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning system Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight ahead position...

Page 186: ...eath The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas Storage The Mobility System is located under the cargo floor panel Sealing container Sealing container arrow 1 Filling hose arrow 2 Observe use by date on the sealant container Compressor 1 Holder for bottle 2 Compressor 3 Connector cable for socket 4 Connection hose 5 On off reel 6 Inflation pressure dia...

Page 187: ...run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and may be damaged Let the compressor run for approx 3 to 8 mi nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure of approx 2 5 bar While the tire is being filled with sealant the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not reel off the compressor at this point If a tire inflation pressure o...

Page 188: ...nning reel on the compressor To reduce the pressure press the but ton on the compressor Continuing the trip Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor Replace the defective tire and the sealant con tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi ble Snow chains Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fi...

Page 189: ...cation number 2 Jump starting negative battery terminal 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive battery terminal 5 Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir for engine cooling Hood Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical tr...

Page 190: ...en the hood 3 Be careful of protruding parts on the hood Closing the hood Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on it to lock i...

Page 191: ... with electronic oil measurement The electronic oil measurement has two meas uring principles Status display Detailed measurement Electronic oil measurement Status display The concept The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown on the Control Dis play If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements A current measured ...

Page 192: ...order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Measure engine oil level 4 Start measurement The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Time approx 1 minute Adding engine oil General information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added Oil filler neck Only add engine oil when the message is dis ...

Page 193: ...ng oil rating standards Oil rating BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Further information regarding the oil specifica tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in quired with the service center Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available up to 1 US quart liter of an en gine oil with the following oil rating can be added Oil rating API SM or superior...

Page 194: ...ling system while the engine is hot otherwise esliding coolant may cause burns Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center Coolant le...

Page 195: ...irements refer to page 86 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most rece...

Page 196: ...t on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious eng...

Page 197: ...ent Hints Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer to page 72 the wiper arms 2 Fold up the wipers 3 Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po sition 4 Remove the wiper blade toward one side 5 Insert the new wiper blade in...

Page 198: ...s and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lights in cool or humid weather When driving with the light switched on the conden sation evaporates after a short time The head light glass does not need to be changed If the headlights do not dim despite driving with th...

Page 199: ...nd fold away the cover Inside brake lamp Follow general instructions refer to page 193 24 watt bulb HP24W 1 Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out 2 Pull off the connector 3 Replace the bulb 4 Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the trunk lid in reverse order Reversing lamp Follow general instructions refer to page 193 16 watt bulb W16W 1 Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise 2 Pull out the...

Page 200: ...ttery General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases When making frequent short distance drives If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe riods longer than a month Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehic...

Page 201: ...mperage rating this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately re sulting in a fire in the vehicle Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the trunk In the glove compartment Push the handle to the side arrow 1 and open the lid arrow 2 In the trunk Remove cover arrow Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet Repl...

Page 202: ...button in an emergency Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Requirements The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open ...

Page 203: ... fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit Note Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly Storage The first aid kit is located in a compartment on the right side in the...

Page 204: ...he vehicle providing assis tance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle 5 Attach the second terminal c...

Page 205: ...e with the rear axle tilted as the front wheels could turn When the engine is stopped there is no power assist Consequently more force needs to be applied when braking and steering Larger steering wheel movements are re quired The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehi cle s response Tow truck Have your vehicle transpor...

Page 206: ...ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following Maneuvering capability is limited going around corners The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing al ways use nylon ropes or ny...

Page 207: ... the vehicle is equipped with a cat alytic converter only tow start while the en gine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations 2 Ignition refer to page 64 on 3 Engage third gear 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal After the engine starts immedi ately press on the clutch pedal again 5 Stop at a suitable loc...

Page 208: ...may then lead to long term damage Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer Cleaning sensors camera lenses with high pressure washers When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors and camera lenses on the outside of the vehicle for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Automatic car washes Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys tems With washing s...

Page 209: ...tomati cally When the ignition is switched off After approx 15 minutes Headlights Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers Soak areas that have been dirtied e g from insects with shampoo and wash off with water Thaw ice with de icing spray do not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action ca...

Page 210: ...r cloth with a suitable interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the material vigorously Damage from Velcro fasteners Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers Ensure that any Velcro fasteners are closed Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral ...

Page 211: ...floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing e g Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and forth ...

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Page 213: ...Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 214: ...nforma tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained from the service center The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account attached parts for example a roof antenna roof racks or spoiler The heights can deviate for example ...

Page 215: ...front axle load lbs kg 2 600 1 179 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 780 1 261 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 2 460 44 7 1 265 Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 21 1 80 Fuel quality refer to page 174 Technical data Reference 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 258 II 15 ...

Page 216: ...fer to DSC 125 Approved axle load 210 Approved engine oils see Suitable engine oil types 189 Armrest refer to Front center armrest 155 Armrest refer to Rear center armrest 155 Arrival time 91 Ashtray 149 Ashtray rear 150 Assistance when driving off 123 Attentiveness assistant 120 AUTO intensity 141 Automatic car wash 204 Automatic Curb Monitor 57 Automatic deactivation front seat passenger airbags...

Page 217: ... parts 193 Changing wheels 195 Changing wheels tires 180 Chassis number see vehicle identification number 9 Check Control 80 Checking the engine oil level electronically 187 Checking the oil level elec tronically 187 Children seating position 60 Children transporting safely 60 Child restraint fixing sys tem 60 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 60 Child ...

Page 218: ... Driving Assistant refer to In telligent Safety 108 Driving Dynamics Control 77 Driving instructions break in 162 Driving notes general 163 Driving on racetracks 161 Driving program refer to Drivelogic 75 Driving stability control sys tems 123 Driving tips 163 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 125 Dynamic Damping Con trol 127 Dynamic driving systems 86 Dynamic driving system states 86 Dynamic Stabili...

Page 219: ... Average fuel consump tion 90 Fuel filler flap 172 Fuel gauge 83 Fuel lid 172 Fuel quality 174 Fuel recommendation 174 Fuel tank capacity 211 Fuse 197 G Garage door opener refer to Universal Integrated Remote Control 147 Gasoline 174 Gear change 75 Gear shift indicator 87 General driving notes 163 Glare shield 149 Glass sunroof powered with tilt function 48 Glove compartment 154 Gross vehicle weig...

Page 220: ...ernet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 86 Interval mode 71 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196 Jump starting 199 K Key remote control 34 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 41 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 35 Knee airbag 102 L Lamp replacement front 193 Lamp replacement rear 195 Lane departure warning 117 Lane margin warning 117 Language on Control Dis play 93 Lashing eye...

Page 221: ...Safety 7 Moisture in headlight 194 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 18 Mounting of child restraint systems 60 M technology 160 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 14 M view Head up display 94 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 55 Neutral cleaner see wheel cleaner 206 New wheels and tires 180 Night Vision 1...

Page 222: ...defroster 142 Recirculated air mode 142 Recommended fuel grade 174 Recommended tire brands 180 Refueling 172 Remaining range 85 Remote control key 34 Remote control malfunc tion 38 Remote control univer sal 147 Replacement fuse 197 Replacing bulbs see Lamp replacement 193 Replacing parts 193 Replacing wheels tires 180 Reporting safety defects 9 RES button see Cruise con trol 129 Reserve warning re...

Page 223: ...f Owner s Manual 7 Steering assistance 127 Steering wheel adjusting 58 Steering wheel heating 59 Steering wheel memory 56 Stopping the engine 65 Storage compartments 154 Storage compartments loca tions 154 Storage tires 181 Storing the vehicle 207 Suitable engine oils 189 Summer tires tread 179 Sun visor 149 Supplementary text mes sage 83 Surround View 133 Switch on times parked car ventilation 14...

Page 224: ... and op tions 6 Vehicle identification num ber 9 Vehicle jack 196 Vehicle paint 205 Vehicle storage 207 Vehicle wash 204 Ventilation 145 Ventilation refer to Parked car ventilation 145 Venting see ventilation 145 Vent see ventilation 145 VIN see vehicle identification number 9 Voice activation system 26 W Warning and indicator lamps see Check Control 80 Warning displays see Check Control 80 Warnin...

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