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Reverse gear
Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
To overcome the resistance of the selector
lever move in a dynamic movement towards
the left and engage the reverse gear.
M double clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
General The M double clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automated manual gearbox with two
clutches and partial gears, by which the gears
are changed without interrupting traction.
It is operated using the selector lever or two
paddles on the steering wheel.
Functions▷Drive mode or sequential mode.▷Various drive programs, Drivelogic.▷Shift Lights, see page 96▷Automatic downshift and protection
against shifting even in sequential mode.▷Launch Control.▷Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever position
Overview
▷R: reverse.▷N: neutral, idling.▷ Centre position, forward setting.▷+: manually change up.▷-: manually change down.▷D/S: change between drive mode and se‐
quential mode.
Engaging selector lever position
Press the brake pedal and push or pull the se‐
lector lever in the appropriate direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
turns to the central position. The selector lever
engages into position R.
The engaged selector lever position is shown
in the instrument cluster and on the selector
lever.
After a selector lever position has been en‐
gaged, the vehicle can roll away when the
brake is released, for example on a downhill
slope. As a result, drive away immediately after
releasing the brake.
Use the Low Speed Assistant when manoeu‐
vring or in stop-and-go traffic.
Low Speed Assistant
Principle
The Low Speed Assistant provides support at
very low speeds. The vehicle drives at walking
pace.
Can also be used for rocking out on snow. To
do that, shift between reverse gear and for‐
ward position, without apply the brakes.
Note ATTENTION
The transmission can overhead when us‐
ing the function and depressing the brake
pedal at the same time for an extended time.
Danger of damage to property. Do not brake
for an extended time when using the func‐
tion.◀
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5.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached and press the Controller.▷"D"Drive Mode.▷"S"Sequential mode.6."Gear position"7.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached and press the Controller.8.Set other drive programs as necessary.
Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
WARNING
Depending on the settings, DSC may
only be available to a limited extent or not at all.
Danger of accident or damage to property. Ob‐
serve the settings for DSC in M Drive and react
actively if necessary. Adjust the driving style
and react if necessary.◀
Display in the instrument cluster Selected drive program corre‐
sponds to the number of illumi‐
nated fields.
Launch Control
Principle
Launch Control allows optimum acceleration
when driving off on a non-slip road surface.
General
Using Launch Control leads to preliminary component wear, as this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control when running in,
see page 162.
Requirements
Launch Control is available with an engine at
operating temperature, so after an uninterrup‐
ted drive of at least 10 km, approximately
6 miles.
To start with Launch Control, do not engage
the steering wheel.
Activating Launch Control1.Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, see
page 124.2.Select sequential mode with gear 1 and
drive program 3.3.With the engine running, depress the brake
with the left foot.4.Depress accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed when driving off is regu‐
lated.
The flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.5.Using the Cruise Control, change the en‐
gine speed when driving off by 500 rpm.6.Release brake, vehicle accelerates. Con‐
tinue to press accelerator pedal.
Upshifting happens automatically as long
as the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Launch Control is only available again after a
certain distance has been travelled.
System limits
This gearbox has overheat protection, which
protects the clutch against extreme loads.
▷Indicator light illuminates yellow:
gearbox too hot.
Avoid high engine load and fre‐
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Moderate continued driving possible. Stop
at the next opportunity, stop the engine
and allow the gearbox to cool.
Avoid frequent, heavy driving off and on up‐
ward inclines, do not hold the vehicle by
slightly giving gas with sliding clutch, other‐
wise the gearbox may overheat.
In traffic queues or at very low speeds, use the
Low Speed Assistant, see page 74.
M Engine Dynamics Control
Principle The M Engine Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to movements of the
accelerator pedal.
Programs Possibilities for adjusting the responsiveness:
▷"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Mini‐
mised consumption
Ideal, for example, in city traffic or on snow▷"Sport": sporty, dynamic.▷"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics
Selecting program
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.
Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
Using the button
Press button until the desired program is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster Engine dynamics control with selected
programs with activated display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
see page 86.
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DisplaysVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Overview, Instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   842Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Revolution counter   84Shift Lights  965Engine oil temperature   846Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays  798Reset kilometres  84
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, see page 90.▷Outside temperature, see page 84.▷Auto Start Stop function, see page 68.▷On-board computer, see page 90.▷Date, see page 85.▷Digital speedometer, see page 85.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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▷Energy recuperation, see page 86.▷Gear display with Drivelogic, see
page 85.▷Seat belt reminder for rear seats, see
page 53.▷Kilometres/trip odometer, see page 84.▷Messages, for example Check Control, see
page 80.▷Current fuel consumption, see page 86.▷Navigation display, see Owner's Handbook
for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐
cation.▷Range, see page 85.▷Service requirements, see page 87.▷Speed Limit Information, see page 88.▷System states of the driving dynamics, see
page 86.▷Time, see page 85.
Check control
Principle The check control monitors vehicle functionsand alerts you to any faults in the monitored
systems.
A check control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and
the Head-Up Display.
If applicable, the text message shown in the
Control Display is accompanied by an addi‐
tional acoustic sound.
Indicator and warning lamps
General Indicator and warning lights in the instrument
cluster can illuminate in a variety of combina‐
tions and colours.
When the engine starts or the ignition is
switched on, the functionality of some lights is
briefly checked.
Red lights
Seat belt reminder Seat belt is not fastened on the driver's
side. For some country versions: front
passenger's seat belt is not fastened or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Flashing or illuminating: seat belt on the driv‐
er's or front passenger side is not fastened.
The seat belt reminder can also be triggered if
there are objects in the front passenger seat.
Check whether the seat belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
Not for Australia/New Zealand: Belt
reminder for rear seats
Red: seat belt not fastened on the cor‐
responding rear seat.
Green: seat belt fastened on the corre‐
sponding rear seat.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner may
be faulty.
Have vehicle immediately checked by a
Service Centre or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Parking brake, brake system For further information see release
parking brake, see page 70.
Front-end collision warning Illuminating: forewarning, for example if
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there is a very short distance to a vehicle
ahead.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning in the event of an im‐
mediate collision if the vehicle approaches an‐
other vehicle with relatively high differential
speed.
Engage by braking and swerving as required.
Person warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If there is a risk of collision with a de‐
tected person, the symbol lights up and
a signal sounds.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Brake System, ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐
ing force reinforcement faulty. Con‐
sider longer braking distance. Have this
immediately checked by a Service Centre or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC Flashing: DSC is regulating the accel‐
eration and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilised. Decrease speed and ad‐
just driving style to the road conditions.
Illuminating: DSC has failed. Have system
checked by a Service Centre or a qualified
specialist workshop.
For further information see Dynamic Stability
Control, DSC, see page 124.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactivated Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
switched off.
For further information see Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, see page 124.M Dynamic Mode
M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.
For more information, see M Dynamic
Mode, see page 125.
Also flashing: MDM regulates accelera‐
tion and braking forces. The vehicle is
stabilised.
Illuminated: MDM has failed. Have sys‐
tem checked by a Service Centre or a
qualified specialist workshop.
For more information, see M Dynamic
Mode, see page 125.
Runflat indicator RPA The runflat indicator reports a pressure
loss in a tyre.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking
and steering manoeuvres.
For more information, see Runflat indicator,
see page 109.
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminating: the Tyre Pressure Monitor
reports a pressure loss in a tyre.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking
and steering manoeuvres.
Flashing and then illuminating continuously: no
flat tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be detec‐
ted.▷Fault due to systems or devices with the
same frequency: the system is automati‐
cally reactivated upon leaving the field of
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▷Wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the vehicle checked by a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop if
necessary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist
workshop.
For more information, see Tyre Pressure Moni‐
tor, see page 107.
Steering system Steering system faulty.
Have steering system checked by a
Service Centre or a qualified specialist
workshop.
Engine functions Have vehicle checked by a Service
Centre or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
For further information see socket for on-
board diagnosis, see page 192.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and warns you
under certain conditions if you leave a
detected lane without indicating first.
For further information see Lane Departure
Warning, see page 115.
Manual speed limiter Illuminating: the system is switched on.
Flashing: set speed limit exceeded. An
acoustic signal may sound.
Reduce speed or deactivate system.
Rear fog lights Rear fog lights are switched on.
For further information see rear fog lights, see
page 102.
Green lights Turn indicator Turn signal is switched on.If the indicator light flashes more rap‐
idly than usual, a turn signal light has
failed.
For further information see turn indicator, see
page 70.
Side lights, driving lights Side lights or driving lights are
switched on.
For further information see side lights/
low-beam headlights, low-beam headlight
control, see page 98.
High-beam assistance High-beam assistance is switched on.
High-beam headlights are switched on
and off automatically depending on the
traffic situation.
For further information see high beam assis‐
tance, see page 100.
Cruise Control The system is switched on. The speed
set using the control functions on the
steering wheel is maintained.
Blue lights
High-beam headlights High-beam headlights are switched on.
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General lightsCheck Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or saved.
M Drive M Drive 1 is activated.
M Drive 2 is activated.
Text messages Text messages and symbols in the instrument
cluster explain the meaning of a check control
message and the indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages You can call up additional information, for ex‐
ample the cause of the fault and any action re‐
quired, via check control.
The supplementary text is automatically shown
in the Control Display for urgent messages.
Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Handbook"
Display additional information on the
Check Control message in the integrated
Owner's Handbook.▷ "Service request"
Contact a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.▷ "Mobile Care"
Contact the Mobile Service Centre.Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on turn indicator lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played permanently and remain until the
fault has been repaired. If there are a num‐
ber of malfunctions simultaneously, the
messages are displayed in succession.
These messages can be hidden for ap‐
proximately eight seconds. They are then
displayed again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are auto‐
matically hidden after approximately
20 seconds. They remain saved and can
be displayed again.
Displaying check control messages saved in memory
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select a text message.
Messages displayed at the end of
a journey
Certain messages displayed when driving are
displayed again when the ignition is switched
off.
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