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Dashboard
At a glance
The description of features without spe-
cific page references can be found in the
Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the respec-
tive keyword. <
2 Exterior mirrors fo lding in and out
3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
6 Instrument cluster 10
9 Ignition lock 10
Buttons on the steering wheel
11 Horn, entire surface
12 Adjusting the steering wheel
14 Releasing the hood
1
Opening and closing windows
4 Parking lamps/low beams
Low-beam headlamps
Automatic
headlamp control
Adaptive Light Control
High-Beam Assistant
5 Turn signal indicators
High beams, headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
Settings and information about the
vehicle
7 Windshield wipers
Rain sensor
8 Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine
Telephone:
Accepting and ending a call; dial-
ing selected phone number. Redi-
aling if no phone number is
selected
Volume
Voice commands
for telephone
Changing the radio station
Interrupting a traffic bulletin
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
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Next entertainment source
13 Cruise control
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ControlsDriving
Driving
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Overboost
Overboost briefly in creases the maximum
torque to 369 lb ft/500 Nm, e.g. for passing.
To activate it, press the accelerator down all the
way.
M Engine Dynamics Control
The concept
Die M Engine Dynamics Control permits you, at
the push of a button, to have your BMW react in
an even more sporty fashion when driving:
> Optimal use is made of the engine's speed
range.
> The engine reacts mo re spontaneously to
accelerator pedal movements.
> Cruise control:
The stored speed is reached more quickly.
Activating the system
Press the button on the steering wheel.
SPORT is displayed in th e instrument cluster.
M Engine Dynamics Control is active.
Deactivating the system
Press the button on the steering wheel
again.
The SPORT displayed in the instrument cluster
goes out.
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