
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin
the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐
tion N.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Press the selector lever again into posi‐
tion N within approx. 6 seconds.
Position N is displayed in the instrument
cluster.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
The concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon 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 high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 178, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start with launch controlWhile the engine is running:1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF
lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding
conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used
again.
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 128
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 136
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 160
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 124
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 136
Active Protection 125
Active seat, front 52
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Active Steering, integral 132
Adaptive brake assistant 128
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 125
Adaptive drive 131
Adaptive Light Control 97
Additives, oil 213
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 230
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 159
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 159
Air distribution, manual 158
Air flow, automatic climate control 158
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 162 Air pressure, tires 196
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 205
All-wheel-drive 130
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 166
Alternative oil types 214
Animal detection, see Night Vision 119
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 128
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 128
Approved axle load 237
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 214
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 173
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 173
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 167
Ashtray, rear 168
Assistance when driving off 128
Attentiveness assistant 126
AUTO H button 68
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 68
AUTO intensity 158
Automatic car wash 229 Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 136
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97
Automatic Hold 68
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 159
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 158
AUTO program, intensity 158
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, seats 50
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 225
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 227
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 164
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 222
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
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Lashing eyes, securingcargo 182
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 62
Launch Control 76
Leather, care 231
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 221
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 220
LED light 220
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 220
Length, vehicle 236
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 221
Light alloy wheels, care 231
Light control 97
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 220
Lighting 96
Lighting, speaker 100
Lights 96
Lights and bulbs 219
Light switch 96
Load 182
Loading 181
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 96
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Lower back support 51
Lumbar support 51 M
Maintenance 217
Maintenance require‐ ments 217
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 87
Maintenance system, BMW 217
Make-up mirror 167
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 81
Manual air distribution 158
Manual air flow 158
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 74
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 192
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 146
Manual operation, rearview camera 148
Manual operation, Side View 150
Manual operation, Top View 152
Marking on approved tires 204
Marking, run-flat tires 205
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 159
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 205
Measure, units of 93
Medical kit 225
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56 Menu, EfficientDynamics 186
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 160
Minimum tread, tires 203
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 179
Mobility System 206
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 220
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
Multifunctional instrument display 78
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
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 231
New wheels and tires 204
Night Vision 119
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 119
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 227
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