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For your safety

Maintenance and repair

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

electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<

nents, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle’s electrical system or affect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI dealer for additional information.<

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems

may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by the manu-

facturer of the MINI.

When you purchase accessories tested

and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.

The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the manufacturer of the MINI.

The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.

Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI dealers.

Installation and operation of accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo-

California Proposition 65 warning

California law requires us to issue the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,

including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.

Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.

Your MINI is covered by the following warranties:

>New Vehicle Limited Warranty

>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Remote control

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 27.

If more than one remote control unit is used, the settings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile,

page 18.

In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 125.

New remote controls

Your MINI dealer can supply new remote controls as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks: > Driver’s door, page 21.

Personal Profile

The concept

The functions of your MINI can be set individually. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.

This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote control and the corresponding settings.

At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.

Personal Profile settings

For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.

>Response of the central locking system when the car is being unlocked 19

>Automatic locking of the vehicle 22

>Triple turn signal activation 43

>Settings for the displays in the speedometer and tachometer:

>12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to Formats and units of measure 51

>Date format, refer to Formats and units of measure 51

>Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 51

>Light settings:

>Pathway lighting 67

>Daytime running lights 68

>Automatic climate control*: activating/ deactivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 74

>Entertainment:

>Adjusting volume levels, refer to separate Owner’s Manual

>Adjusting tone, refer to separate Owner’s Manual

The alarm system* is also activated or deactivated, page 24.

Operating from inside

Button for central locking system, page 22.

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Take

the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<

Using the remote control

Unlocking

Press the button.

The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver’s door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:

>Doors

>Liftgate

>Fuel filler flap

Operating from outside

>Via the remote control

>Via the door lock*

>In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door handles on the driver’s and passenger’s sides

The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.

Unlocking mode

You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.

1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

2.Briefly press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until «SET/INFO» is displayed.

3.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

5.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

6.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

7.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

8.Briefly press the button to select:

>

Press the button once to unlock only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap*.

Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.

>

Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.

9.Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Convenient opening

Hold the button down.

The power windows are opened and the glass sunroof* is tilted.

Press the button.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the

vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<

Setting confirmation signals

To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.

1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

2.Briefly press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until «SET/INFO» is displayed.

3.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and «SET» are displayed.

5.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

6.Briefly press the button to select, arrow:

> Confirmation signal during unlocking

> Confirmation signal during locking

7.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

8.Briefly press the button to select:

>

The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.

>

An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.

>

The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal* sounds during unlocking/locking.

>

The function is deactivated.

9.Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored.

Switching on interior lamps

While the car is locked: Press the button.

You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.

Unlocking liftgate

Press the button for approx. 1 second and then release it.

When it is opened, the liftgate swings out and up toward the rear. Make sure that

adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo area. If the liftgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed.

Before and after each trip, check that the liftgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.

For US owners only

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

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

Compliance statement:

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

>This device must not cause harmful interference, and

>this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.<

Using the door lock

You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 19.

1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

2.Briefly press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until «SET/INFO» is displayed.

3.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and «SET» are displayed.

locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.

>

The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.

>

The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.

>

The central locking system remains unlocked.

9.Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored.

Liftgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the lift-

gate.<

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the liftgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may

occur.<

The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the liftgate make it easier to pull it down.

In certain market-specific versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers the

alarm.<

Panic mode*

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

Press the button for at least two seconds.

Switching off the alarm: Press any button.

Switching off an alarm

>Unlock the car with the remote control.

>Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.

>In cars with Comfort Access*, press the button on the door lock.

Alarm system*

The concept

The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:

>A door, the engine compartment lid or the liftgate is opened

>There is movement inside the car

>The car’s inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away

>There is an interruption in the power supply from the battery

The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized entry or tampering by means of:

>An acoustic alarm

>Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Arming and disarming

Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the alarm system is armed or disarmed.

Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the liftgate by means of the button on the remote control.

When you subsequently close the liftgate it is again locked and monitored.

Display on the revolution counter

When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.

>LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.

>One LED flashes at short intervals:

A door, the hood or the liftgate is not properly closed. Even if these are not closed fully, the remaining items are deadlocked and the LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED flashes.

The interior movement detector is not activated.

>LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked: No attempt was made to tamper with the car.

>LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer

Unlocking

Press button 1.

Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking mode on page 19, only the driver’s door or the entire vehicle is unlocked.

Press the button again to lock the vehicle again.<

Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 20.

Locking

Press button 1.

For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.

In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof* are closed.

Unlocking the liftgate separately

Press the top side of the MINI emblem.

If the vehicle detects that a remote control has been accidentally left inside the

locked vehicle’s cargo area after the liftgate is closed, the liftgate will reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<

Windows and glass sunroof, electric*

If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the liftgate has not been opened.

If the doors and liftgate are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again.

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof

when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.

Switching on radio readiness

Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, page 39.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch; otherwise, the engine will start.<

Starting the engine

The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 39.

Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission

The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 40.

To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.

Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash

1.Insert remote control into ignition lock.

2.Depress the brake.

3.Move the selector lever to position N.

4.Switch off the engine.

The vehicle can roll.

Malfunction

Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves.

If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key.

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.

Warning lamps

The warning lamp lights up when an attempt is made to start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote

control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc-

tioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.

The warning lamp lights up when the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the

engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.

The indicator lamp lights up: replace the battery in the remote control.

Replacing the battery

The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.

1. Remove the cover.

2.Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up.

3.Press the cover on to close.

Take the old battery to a recycling center or to your MINI dealer.<

Glass sunroof, electric*

To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in

your field of vision until it is shut.

Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<

Tilting

>Press the switch backward to the resistance point and hold it there.

Both glass sunroofs are tilted.

Releasing the switch stops the movement.

>With the ignition switched on, press the switch backward beyond the resistance point.

Both closed sunroofs are tilted fully. Pressing again stops the movement.

Opening, closing

With the ignition switched on and the glass sunroof tilted, press the switch backward and hold it there.

The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed.

Releasing the switch stops the movement.

The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward.

The front glass sunroof remains in a tilted position. The rear glass sunroof is tilted. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs completely.

Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort Access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.

Roller sun blind

The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently of the glass sunroof.

Following interruptions in electrical power supply

After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be tilted. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In conjunction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section.

For additional information on transporting children safely, refer to page 36.

Airbags

Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front airbag suddenly deployed.

Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise injuries can occur when the airbags are triggered.<

Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals. This effect is usually only temporary.

For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 64.

Head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<

Head restraints, refer to page 32.

Safety belt

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.

Number of safety belts

Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow

infants or small children to ride in a passenger’s lap.

Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over the hips in the event of a frontal collision and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be impaired.<

Safety belts, refer to page 33.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.<

Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 32 and on damaged safety belts on page 33.

Seat adjustment, front

Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-

tion.<

Backrest

Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.

Lumbar support*

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.

The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.

Longitudinal direction

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the desired position, arrows 2.

After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.

Height

Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.

Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the curvature.

Seat adjustment, rear

Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle is moving; otherwise, passengers could be

injured.

Make sure that the locking devices of the rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.<

1.Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired position.

2.Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.

Backrest

Adjusting backrest angle, refer to page 88.

Head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an

increased risk of injury in an accident.<

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.

Height adjustment

To raise: pull up.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.

Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.

Reinstall the head restraint before transporting passengers, as otherwise the head

restraint cannot provide its protective function.<

Front

1.Pull up as far as it will go.

2.Fold the backrest back slightly.

3.Press button 1 and pull the head restraint out as far as it will go.

4.Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and pull the head restraint all the way out.

5.Fold back the backrest.

Rear

1.Pull up as far as it will go.

2.Fold the backrest forward slightly.

3.Press button 1 and pull the head restraint out completely.

4.Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and completely remove the head restraint.

5.Fold rear seat backrest back into position.

The right place for children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger

themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<

Children should always sit in the rear

Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.

Only transport children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in a child restraint system suitable for their age,

weight and size. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<

Children 13 years of age or older must be buckled in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.

Child restraint systems, installation

Before installing a child restraint system on the rear seats, move the seat as far back as possible.

After the child restraint system has been installed on the respective rear seat, move the backrest forward so that the it rests lightly against the child restraint system, refer to Rear seat backrests on page 88.

Observe the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions when selecting,

installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise, the protective effect may be diminished.<

On the front passenger seat

After installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that

the front, side, and knee airbags for the front passenger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<

Exception for front passenger seat

Front passenger airbags

Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger

seat, the front and side airbags must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.<

For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 65.

Seat position

Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up* as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.

Child seat security

All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be prevented from being

To lock the safety belt

1.Secure the child restraint system with the belt.

2.Pull the belt strap all the way out.

3.Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt

1.Open the belt buckle.

2.Remove the child restraint system.

3.Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way.

Child restraint system with tether strap

Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the

anchors could be damaged.<

There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

To install and use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and safety

instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<

Placement of the tether strap

Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not

twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<

Driving

Ignition lock

Inserting the key into the ignition lock

Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.

Radio readiness

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Removing the key from the ignition lock

Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly. At the same time:

>The ignition is switched off if it was on beforehand.

Automatic transmission

The key can only be removed if the selector lever is in position P: interlock.

Start/Stop button

If the Start/Stop button is pressed while the clutch is depressed in the manual

transmission or the brake pedal is depressed in the automatic transmission, the engine starts.<

Radio readiness

Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the tachometer.

Radio readiness is switched off automatically:

>When the key is removed from the ignition lock

>When using Comfort Access* by pushing the button on the door handle or the

button on the remote control, refer to Locking on page 26

>After a certain has elapsed

Ignition on

Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of time.

When the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electrical con-

sumers in order to preserve the battery.<

Radio readiness and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out.

The ignition switches off automatically if the driver’s door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the ignition back on.

The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following:

>The clutch or brake is depressed

>The low beams are switched on

Starting the engine

Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehicle repre-

sents a potential safety hazard.

Before leaving the car while the engine is running, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<

Avoid frequent starting in quick succession or repeated start attempts in which

the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<

Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moderate engine speed.

When starting the engine, do not depress the accelerator pedal.

Manual transmission

Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Comfort Access, refer to page 25.

1.Depress the brake.

2.Depress the clutch.

3.Press the Start/Stop button.

Automatic transmission*

Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Comfort Access, refer to page 25.

1.Depress the brake.

2.Shift the selector lever into position P or N.

3.Press the Start/Stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.

Switching off the engine

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.

When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<

Manual transmission

1.With the car at a standstill, press the Start/ Stop button.

2.Shift into first gear or reverse.

3.Forcefully apply the parking brake.

Automatic transmission*

1.With the car at a stop, move the selector lever to position P.

2.Press the Start/Stop button.

3.Forcefully apply the parking brake.

Before driving into a car wash

By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll:

1.Place the remote control, even with Comfort Access, in the ignition lock.

2.Depress the brake.

3.Move the selector lever to position N.

4.Switch off the engine.

Parking brake

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

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,

depress the brake until you are ready to start.<

A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.

Overriding the selector lever lock

Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow.

P Park

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning.

R Reverse

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

Select this when you are in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are selected automatically.

Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot:

The Sport program is activated and DS is displayed. This position is recommended for a per- formance-oriented driving style.

To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.

Shifting with the selector lever

Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the gear.

>Pull the selector lever in the + direction. Transmission shifts up.

>Push the selector lever in the – direction. Transmission shifts down.

The selected gear is displayed in the tachometer, e.g. M1.

To use the automatic mode again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by the current gear.

Kickdown

Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance.

Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point.

Shifting on the steering wheel*

With the selector lever in position D, automatic drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission automatically switches to manual mode.

5.Move the selector lever into the desired position by pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.

Before manually unlocking the selector lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to

prevent the vehicle from rolling away.<

Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

>Pull one of the shift paddles. Transmission shifts up.

>Push one of the shift paddles. Transmission shifts down.

M1 through M6 are displayed in the tachometer.

Manually releasing the selector lever lock

Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:

1.Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

2.Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary.

1Turn signal

2Headlamp flasher

Using turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

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

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has

failed.<

1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

2.Briefly press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until «SET/INFO» is displayed.

3.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and «SET» are displayed.

5.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

6.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

8.Briefly press the button to select:

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Brief indication of a turn.

>

Triple turn signal.

9.Press and hold the button until the display changes. The setting is stored.

Wiper system

1Switching on wipers

2Switching off wipers or brief wipe

3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor*

4Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

Switching on wipers

Press the lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.

Normal wiper speed

Press once.

The system switches to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.

Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press button, arrow 3.

This symbol is displayed in the tachometer.

Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do so

could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<

5.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

6.Press the button to select the desired sensitivity.

7.Wait, or press and hold the button until the display changes.

The settings are stored.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor

1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

2.Briefly press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until «SET/INFO» is displayed.

3.Press and hold the button until the display changes.

4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and «SET» are displayed.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

Brief wipe

Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated briefly.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.

In cars equipped with an alarm system, the headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is open.

Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will

damage the washer pump.

Only use the washers if the hood has been completely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer system* may be damaged. Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.<

Activating

1Resuming cruise control

2Activating/deactivating cruise control

3Maintaining, storing and increasing speed

4Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed

Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The cruise control system is ready and can be activated.

Increasing speed

Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the button, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 2 km/h.

Accelerating using the button

Press and hold button 3.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the driving speed is maintained and stored.

Decreasing speed

Press button 4 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached.

The functions here are the same as for increasing the speed or accelerating, except that the speed will be decreased.

Activating/deactivating cruise control

Press button 2.

In addition, the system is automatically deactivated:

>When the brakes are applied

>When the clutch is depressed

>When the automatic transmission is in selection lever position N

>When the driving stability control system is active

Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.

The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.

Maintaining current speed

Press button 3.

The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed.

If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the engine output is insufficient.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Press button 1.

The last speed stored is achieved again and maintained.

The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.

Display in tachometer*

Selected speed is displayed briefly.

If — mph or — km/h is displayed briefly in the tachometer, the conditions necessary

for operation may not be fulfilled.<

Malfunction

The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up if the system fails.

Tachometer

Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Displays in tachometer

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting the trip odometer

With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in the tachometer.

Units of measure

Select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, page 51.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.

Check coolant level, refer to page 123.

Fuel gauge