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BMW 325i Sedan (2006 year). Instruction - part 3

Driving

handbrake, otherwise the vehicle could roll
away.

Manual transmission

Apply the handbrake.

With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.

Shift into first gear or reverse.

Automatic transmission

With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

Apply the handbrake.

Sequential manual gearbox SMG

Apply the handbrake.

Engage a drive position.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

If the engine is switched off while N is engaged,
this will be signaled visually and acoustically.

Handbrake

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

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp is lit, and when you
drive off an acoustic signal sounds in
addition. The handbrake is still applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

Releasing

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.

In exceptional cases, if the handbrake has
to be used to slow or stop the car, do not

pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, continu-
ously press the button of the handbrake lever.
Otherwise, too violent an application of the
handbrake can overbrake the rear axle and
cause the rear of the car to swerve.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the hand-

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-
brake is applied.

Manual transmission

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise

the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-
ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a
slight resistance has to be overcome.

Sequential manual gearbox

SMG*

The concept

The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an
automated transmission in which operation of
the clutch and gearshifts are performed by an
electro-hydraulic system.
SMG is operated via the selector lever in the
center console and two shift paddles on the
steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:

Choice of manual or automatic operation:
sequential mode or Drive mode

Choice of two driving programs: Normal or
Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control,
page

Automatic downshifting and prevention of
misshifting in sequential mode as well

Acceleration assistant, refer to page

Selector lever positions

The current selector lever position can be seen
on the center console.

R: Reverse gear

N: Neutral, idle

One-touch functions for sequential mode:
+: manual upshifting
–: manual downshifting

D: Drive mode or sequential mode

N is automatically selected when the
driver's door is opened while the engine is

running, as long as the pedals, shift paddles and
selector lever are not operated.
This is indicated by an acoustic signal and a
flashing N in the instrument cluster.

Gear indicator

R N 1 to 6
The gear currently engaged is displayed, pre-
ceded by a D in Drive mode.

This indicator is the only way you can
confirm whether or not the desired selec-

tor lever position is engaged.

Shiftlock

Before moving the lever away from N with the
vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; oth-
erwise the desired gearshift will not be carried
out.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Gear-change mode

The gears can be changed in two different
ways.

Sequential mode
Gears are shifted by means of the shift pad-
dles or the selector lever.

D Drive mode
All forward gears are shifted automatically.

You can switch from one mode to the other by
pressing the selector lever towards the right in
the direction of D.

Driving

Sequential mode

After every engine start, sequential mode is
activated when you press the selector lever
towards the right while the brake is depressed.
You can shift up or down using the shift paddles
or the selector lever. You do not need to lift your
foot from the accelerator pedal while doing so.
It is also possible to start off in second gear, e.g.
on slippery surfaces.
SMG assists you in the following situations:

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a plausible combina-
tion of engine and vehicle speed; for exam-
ple, a downshift that would cause the
engine to overrev cannot be executed by
the system.

The system shifts down into first gear auto-
matically when the vehicle comes to a stop.

The system shifts down automatically just
before the engine speed falls below the
minimum speed required for a certain gear;
the driver does not need to intervene.

Shifting gears via selector lever

Pull the selector lever backwards to shift up.

Push it forward to shift down.

Shifting gears via the shift paddles on
the steering wheel

Pull one of the shift paddles to shift up.

Press it to shift down.

D Drive mode

In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted
automatically.

To switch from sequential mode to Drive mode:
press the selector lever towards the right in the
direction of D.
Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. when
passing another vehicle, depress the accelera-
tor pedal all the way. You will achieve maximum
acceleration.
To switch back to sequential mode: press the
selector lever again towards the right in the
direction of D or shift gears via the shift paddles
or the selector lever.

On uphill slopes, drive off without delay.
Do not hold the vehicle in place by

depressing the accelerator pedal; engage the
handbrake instead. Otherwise, the transmis-
sion could overheat.

Dynamic Driving Control

Dynamic Driving Control enables you to drive
your BMW in an even more performance-ori-
ented manner at the touch of a button:

Gears are shifted more quickly.

In Drive mode, the engine speed range is
utilized optimally.

Activating the system

Press the SPORT button while the ignition is
switched on. The LED in the button lights up.

Deactivating the system

Press the SPORT button again or

engage reverse gear or

switch off the engine.

The LED in the button goes out.

Acceleration assistant

The acceleration assistant provides for optimal,
racing-style acceleration when starting off on a
non-slippery surface.

Do not use the acceleration assistant too
frequently, otherwise components could

wear prematurely.

Activate Dynamic Driving Control.

Deactivate DSC, refer to page

Quickly depress the accelerator pedal all
the way: kick-down. The optimal engine
speed for pulling away is achieved.

To maintain driving stability, reactivate
DSC afterward.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic*

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can
also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to
page

Vehicle parking

To prevent the vehicle from rolling,
always select position P and apply the

handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the
engine running.

Disengaging the remote control

In order to remove the remote control from the
ignition lock, you must first move the selector
lever to position P and switch off the engine:
interlock.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Displays in the instrument cluster

P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.

Changing selector lever positions

With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved
out of position P: interlock.

Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the
brake; otherwise the selector lever will
refuse to move: shiftlock.

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

depress the brake until you are ready to
start.

A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag-
ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel
the lock, press the button on the front of the
selector lever, refer to arrow.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
rear wheels are locked.

Driving

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral, idle

You can select this in a car wash, for example.
The vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-
ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-
sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi-
tion D.

Kick-down

Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle resistance point.

Manual operation and Sport program
M/S

Move selector lever from position D toward the
left into the M/S shifting slot:
The sport program is activated and DS appears
in the instrument cluster. This position is rec-
ommended for a performance-oriented driving
style.
When you press the selector lever forwards or
backwards, the manual mode is activated and
Steptronic changes gear. The instrument clus-
ter shows M1 through M6.
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

gear selected appears briefly in the instrument
cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
To use the automatic function again, move the
selector lever to the right into position D.

Overriding selector lever lock

Should the selector lever refuse to move out of
position P although the button on the selector
lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be
overridden:

Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.

Using the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page

125

, press the red

lever while moving the selector lever to the
desired position.

Turn signals/

headlamp flasher

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals

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 a turn signal indicator

has failed.
After switching off the ignition, make sure that
the roadside parking lamps are not switched
on.

Indicating a turn briefly

Press the lever as far as the resistance point for
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
The turn signals flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Operating principle, refer to page

Lightly push button

1 in the turn indicator

stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol
appears in the display accompanied by the
word "SET".

Press button

Lightly push button

1 in the turn indicator

stalk down repeatedly until the symbol
appears in the display.

Press button

Use button

1 to select:

Brief indication of a turn.

Triple turn signal.

Press button

The setting is stored.

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

rain sensor

4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps

5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-

sitivity of the rain sensor

Switching on wipers

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.

Driving

Normal wiper speed

Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter-
mittent mode 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 a 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
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.

Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor

Press button

3. The LED in the button lights up.

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Slide switch

5 up or down.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor

Press button

3 again. The LED goes out.

Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do

so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

Pull lever

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.

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. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage
the washer pump.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically while the engine is running or the
ignition switched on.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and

open flames, and store it in the tightly closed
original container, well out of the reach of chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.

Washer fluid reservoir

Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure

the correct concentration is maintained.

Capacity

Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.

Cruise control*

The concept

Cruise control is available for use at speeds of
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores
and maintains the speed that you specify using
the lever on the steering column. In order to
maintain the specified speed, the system
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.

Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions are unfavorable for driving at a

constant speed. Otherwise you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result. Unfavorable driving conditions include,
for example, winding roads, heavy traffic or a
poor road surface, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose
material.

Manual transmission/SMG

You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you
should shift gears when you drive for an
extended period at very high or very low engine
speeds, or the system is deactivated.
In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an
automatic transmission in position D.

One lever for all functions

1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-

ing

2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-

ating

3 Deactivating cruise control
4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Maintaining current speed

Tap the lever, arrow

1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.

The car's current speed is stored and main-
tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster.
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to
maintain the set speed if current engine power
output is insufficient. If the engine braking
effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys-
tem will brake the vehicle slightly.

Increasing desired speed

Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow

1, until the desired

speed is reached.

Each time the lever is pressed to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is
increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.

The system stores and maintains the speed.

Accelerating using the lever

Accelerating slightly:
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow

until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:

Driving

Press the lever beyond the resistance point,
arrow

1, until the desired speed is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
the accelerator pedal. The system stores and
maintains the speed.

Decreasing desired speed

Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point
or beyond, arrow

2, until the desired speed is

displayed.

Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is
reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the
minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is
achieved.

The system stores and maintains the speed.

If the speed is to be reduced significantly,
depress the brake; otherwise, decelera-

tion may be insufficient and dangerous situa-
tions could result.

Deactivating cruise control

Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow

The displays in the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:

When you brake the vehicle

When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission

When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N

When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC

When DSC or ABS is intervening

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

Warning lamp

The warning lamp comes on when
cruise control has been automatically

deactivated by engaging the handbrake or as a
result of DSC intervening.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Briefly press the button, arrow

4. the stored

speed is resumed and maintained.
In the following instances, the stored speed is
deleted and can no longer be resumed:

When driving stability control systems are
intervening

In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi-
tion

With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N

When the ignition is switched off

Displays in the instrument cluster

1 Stored speed
2 Selected speed is displayed briefly

If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears
in the instrument cluster display, it is pos-

sible that the system prerequisites for operation
are currently not met.
Calling up Check Control messages, refer to
page

Malfunction

The warning lamp comes on when
the system has failed. You can find
more information starting on

page

Active cruise control*

The concept

With active cruise control, you can select a
desired speed which is not only automatically
maintained when driving on open roadways, but
also varied to maintain a selected distance set-
ting as slower traffic is encountered.
Active cruise control is a technological advance
over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome
relief from the constant adjustment of speed
that can accompany driving in traffic on high-
ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe-
cially on longer trips, the system can reduce
fatigue and tension, while increasing your
enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and
responsibly.
Within the limits of its capability, the system
automatically adapts the car's speed to that of a
slower vehicle in front of you. You can specify
the distance to be maintained from the vehicle
in front in four stages. For safety reasons, the
distance is speed-dependent. Based on your
selected distance setting, the system automat-
ically decreases the throttle setting and lightly
applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle
brake lamps will automatically illuminate to sig-
nal a following driver to take action. In addition,
it may be necessary for the vehicle or the driver
to downshift, depending on the kind of trans-
mission your vehicle is equipped with, to main-
tain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle
ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead
becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to
the speed you have selected by increasing the
throttle setting and shifting gears automatically
or by the driver as needed. Your selected speed
will be held when driving downhill, too.
Since this active cruise control system is a new
technology and operates differently from con-
ventional cruise control systems which you may
be accustomed to, you are strongly urged to
read all of the pages relating to this system
before use. Pay special attention to the System
limitations section beginning on page

Braking sensation

The system's automatic brake operation results
in a braking sensation that is slightly different
from what you feel when you brake the vehicle
yourself in a similar situation. Possible noises
during automatic deceleration are normal.

Manual transmission/SMG

Range of applications

The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or
30 km/h, and the maximum desired speed is
110 mph or 180 km/h.

As with conventional cruise control sys-
tems, active cruise control in no way

diminishes or substitutes for the driver’s own
personal responsibility, alertness and aware-
ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise
controlling the vehicle. The driver should
decide when to use the system on the basis of
road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions.
Active cruise control is intended for use on
highway-type roadways where traffic is moving
relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in
city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush
hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or
roads with sharp curves such as highway off-
ramps; during inclement weather such as snow,
strong rain or fog; or when entering inter-
changes, service/parking areas or toll booths.
It is also important to regulate your vehicle's
speed and distance setting within applicable
legal limits. Always be ready to take action or
apply the brakes if necessary, especially when
the system is actively following a vehicle in front
of you. Otherwise, driving conditions could
result which violate the law or pose a risk of
accident.

Driving

One lever for all functions

1 Store and increase desired speed
2 Store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system, refer to page

4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-

tance, refer to page

5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,

refer to page

Maintaining current speed

Briefly press the lever, arrow

1, or briefly pull it,

arrow

2, at a driving speed of more than approx.

20 mph or 30 km/h.

Adjusting desired speed

Adjust your desired speed to the traffic
conditions and remain ready to brake at

all times, otherwise there is a risk of accident.
Great differences in speed to the vehicle ahead,

e.g. when quickly approaching a truck or when
another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot
be compensated for by the system.

Increasing in increments

Repeatedly tap the lever to the resistance point
or beyond, arrow

1, until the desired speed is

reached.

Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is
increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until
the maximum speed of 110 mph or
180 km/h is achieved.

The speed then displayed is stored and
achieved on a clear road.

Increasing continuously

Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow

1, until the desired

speed is reached.
The speed then displayed is stored and
reached as soon as the road ahead of you is
clear.

Decreasing in increments

Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point
or beyond, arrow

2, until the desired speed is

reached.

Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is
reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the
minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is
achieved.

The speed then displayed is stored and
achieved on a clear road.

Selecting distance

Press downward:
Increase distance

Press upward:
Decrease distance.

The selected distance is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.

Use good judgement to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con-

ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec-
ommendations for safe following distance.
Otherwise, you may be in violation of the law or
an accident could result.

Deactivating cruise control

Press the lever upward or downward, arrow

The displays in the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:

When you brake the vehicle

When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation

When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission

When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N

When you activate the Dynamic Traction
Control DTC

When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC

When DSC or ABS is intervening

When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on
infrequently traveled roads without a shoul-
der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, refer to page

When you apply the handbrake

When the system is deactivated, you
must brake the vehicle yourself and/or

maneuver as necessary, otherwise there is a
risk of accident.

Warning lamp

The warning lamp comes on when
active cruise control has been auto-
matically deactivated due to a driving

speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h, an application
of the handbrake or a DSC intervention.

Distance 1

Distance 2

Distance 3
This distance is always set when
the system is used for the first
time after starting the engine.

Distance 4

Driving

Resuming stored desired speed and
distance

Briefly press the button, arrow

The stored speed and distance are regained
and maintained.
In the following instances, the stored speed is
deleted and can no longer be resumed:

When driving stability control systems are
intervening

In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi-
tion

With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N

When the ignition is switched off

Displays in the instrument cluster

1 Stored desired speed
2 Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead

Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis-
tance; driver must brake the vehicle
Flashes in yellow: driving stability control
systems are intervening; cruise control is
deactivated

3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead

The indicator lights up as soon as the sys-
tem is activated.

4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis-

played

If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears
in the instrument cluster display, it is pos-

sible that the system prerequisites for operation

are currently not met. Calling up Check Control
messages, refer to page

Warning lamps

The indicator

2 flashes in red; a

signal sounds.
The system indicates that you
must brake and/or maneuver the
vehicle yourself. Active cruise con-

trol cannot automatically restore the distance to
the vehicle ahead.
This indicator does not release you from your
responsibility to adapt your desired speed and
driving style to prevailing driving conditions.

The indicator

2 flashes in yellow.

The prerequisites for operating
active cruise control are not met,
e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC
interventions. Active cruise control

is deactivated. You can reactivate the system, if
desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when
road and traffic conditions permit. It is not pos-
sible to resume a stored speed.

Radar sensor

The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead
may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt,
snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor
located in the front bumper, see arrow. Be sure
to use particular care when removing any layers
of snow or ice from the sensor.
When the radar sensor is not properly posi-
tioned, active cruise control cannot be activated
at all.

Malfunction

The warning lamp comes on when
the system has failed. You can find

more information starting on page

136

System limitations

Always remember that the range and abil-
ity of the system does have physical limi-

tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate
your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi-
cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead
of you, as for example, at a traffic light or a
parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react
to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types
of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback.
It is also possible that the system may not
detect smaller moving objects such as motor-
cycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when
encountering any of these situations as the sys-
tem will neither automatically brake, nor provide
a warning to you. Also, be aware that every
decrease in the distance setting allows your
vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of
you and requires a heightened amount of alert-
ness.

Active cruise control is not and must not
be used as a collision avoidance/warning

system.

If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi-
cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds
up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your
vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have
selected. Be aware that changing to a clear,
unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle
accelerating.

Be certain to deactivate the system when
you pull into an exit lane for a highway off-

ramp.

Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner
on a highway may cause a delay in the system's
reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause
the system to react to a vehicle actually in the
lane next to you. Always be ready to take action
or apply the brakes if necessary.

While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when

you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is
important to be aware that the ability of the sys-
tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g.
when you reduce your desired speed sharply.
The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses
only a portion of braking system capacity and
does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle
braking system. Therefore, the system cannot
decrease your speed for large differences in
speed between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle
traveling at a much lower speed than your own
speed such as approaching a toll booth or when
a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at
close range.

Active cruise control can only decelerate the
vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.

Driving

Swerving vehicles

When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane
into your lane, active cruise control will not rec-
ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane
ahead of your vehicle.

When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves
into your lane, the system may not be able

to maintain the selected distance automatically.
This also applies to great differences in speed
between you and vehicles ahead, e.g. when
quickly approaching a truck. There is a risk of
collision. Once the system has established that
a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate
that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehi-
cle yourself. Take action yourself, otherwise
there is a risk of an accident.

Behavior in curves

Because of the limited range of the system, it is
possible that in curves or on the peaks and val-
leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec-
ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to
the driver to select a speed that is prudent in
view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.

In approaching a curve, it is possible that active
cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in
the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can
sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not
accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either
case, you can choose to overcome the deceler-
ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.

Your responsibility

Your actions have priority at all times. When you
press the accelerator pedal while driving with
active cruise control, the automatic braking
function will be temporarily interrupted. Once
you release the accelerator pedal, the desired
speed or the selected distance to the vehicle
ahead is achieved again.

Do not leave your foot on the accelerator
pedal and make sure that no objects such

as floor mats are lying on the accelerator pedal.
Otherwise the system may not be able to brake
the vehicle.

Everything under control

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

1 Resetting trip odometer
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer

Units of measure

To select the respective units of measure, miles
or km for the odometer as well as

7 or 6 for

the outside temperature, refer to page

Outside temperature display, clock

Setting the time, refer to page

Outside temperature warning

When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +37

7/+36, a signal sounds and a

warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice.

Black ice can also form at temperatures
above +37

7/+36. You should there-

fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded
roads, for example, otherwise there is an
increased risk of an accident.

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button

1 in

the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked

If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been removed from the igni-
tion lock:
Press button

1 in the instrument cluster.

Tachometer

Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page

121

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