Driving
Start/Stop button
The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake is depressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Press the Start/Stop button but do not depress the brake.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on.
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again, but do not depress the brake.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
When locking the vehicle, and when the low beams are activated.
Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only available when the low beams are switched off.
When opening or closing the driver door, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off.
While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if the driver's door is open and the low beams are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains active.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
When the engine is running: press the Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automatically:
After approx. 8 minutes.
When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system.
Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started.
Starting the engine
Hints
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds.
Double-clutch transmission
Starting the engine
- 1.
Depress the brake pedal.
- 2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.
Engine stop
Hints
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash, pay attention to the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes.
Double-clutch transmission
Switching off the engine
- 1.
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop.
- 2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
- 3.
Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Automatic mode
After every start of the engine using the Start/Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in the last selected state. When the Auto Start Stop function is active, it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h .
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:
The selector lever is in selector lever position D.
Brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped.
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed.
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
The air flow of the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster

The READY display in the tachometer signals that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.

The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic engine stop have not been satisfied.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:
External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and automatic climate control is running.
The passenger compartment has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level.
The engine is not yet at operating temperature.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned.
After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on.
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
The parking assistant is activated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following conditions:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met.
The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is open.
The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the deactivated engine starts up automatically in the following situations:
Excessive warming of the passenger compartment when the cooling function is switched on.
The steering wheel is turned.
Change from selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.
Accelerating while simultaneously applying the brake.
Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on.
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
Excessive cooling of the passenger compartment when the heating is switched on.
Preventing automatic engine stop
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly, such as at an intersection, the automatic engine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Immediately after the vehicle comes to a standstill, briefly press the brake pedal forcefully.
Then press the brake pedal with normal braking force.
Activating/deactivating the system manually
Using the button
- 1Deactivate function

Press the button.
LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.
LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e.g., when leaving it.
- 1.
Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
P is engaged automatically.
- 2.
Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons, such as when the driver is detected to be absent.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked.
Parking brake
Applying
The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.
Releasing

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.
Hints
To prevent corrosion and braking control on one side only, lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.
The brake lamps will not light up if the parking brake is engaged.
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Lighting"
- 3.
"Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher

High beams, arrow 1.
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on

Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe

Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Brief wipe: press down once.
To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly behind the interior rearview mirror.
Activating/deactivating

Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wiping operation is started. If there is frost, wiper operation is not started.
Rain sensor, sensitivity

Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps

Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example.
- 1.
Switch the ignition on and off again.
- 2.
Under frosty conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the windshield.
- 3.
Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds, until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
- 1.
Switch on the ignition.
- 2.
Press the wiper levers down. The wipers move to their resting position and are ready for operation.
Washer fluid
General information
Washer fluid reservoir

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer concentrate and tap water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of different manufacturers, because otherwise it can result in clogging of the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US gal/1 liter .
M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic
The concept
The M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic is an automatic shift transmission with two clutches and partial transmissions in which the gears can be changed without interrupting the tractive force.
The operation is via the shift lever or two shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Functions
Sequential mode or drive mode.
Various drive programs, Drivelogic.
Upshifting display, Shift Lights.
Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode.
Launch Control.
Automatic double-clutching.
Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever positions
At a glance

R: reverse gear.
N: neutral.
Center position, forward position.
+: manual upshifting.
-: manual downshifting.
D/S: switch between drive mode and sequential mode.
Engaging a selector lever position
Pull or push the selector lever in the corresponding direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it reverts to the center position. In position R, the selector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is displayed in the instrument cluster and on the selector lever.
When the selector lever position is engaged, the vehicle can be moved very slowly when maneuvering or in stop and go traffic. To do this, depress the accelerator pedal briefly while the vehicle is stationary.
Shift lock
To shift out of neutral, apply the brake while the vehicle is stationary.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to 6 mph/10 km/h . To do this, switch between forward and reverse gear.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can then roll.
S Sequential mode
Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.
Automatic Functions:
Upshifting or downshifting is done only if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.
For. example, there is no downshifting if the engine speed is too high.
Shortly before falling below a gear-dependent minimum speed, the transmission is automatically downshifted.
It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear, e. g. on icy roads.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g. when passing. To do this, depress the accelerator pedal past the resistance point, and pull the left shift paddle once or push the selector lever forward once.
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in D/S direction.
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatically changed.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g. when passing. To do this, depress the accelerator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the selector lever in the D/S direction.
P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
After the engine is switched off in ignition off, if position R or D is engaged.
If the ignition is switched off and position N is engaged.
If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and position D or R is engaged.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Sequential mode

Engaged gear, arrow 1.
Selected driving program, Drivelogic, arrow 2.
Drive mode

Engaged gear together with a D, arrow 1.
Selected driving program, Drivelogic, arrow 2.
Note
When the external temperature is very low, the display may not work. Current driving direction is recognizable at the engaged selector lever position.
Gear change
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.
A shift in Drive mode causes a switch to Sequential mode.
Using the selector lever
To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel

Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
Drivelogic
Various driving programs are available.
After each switch between Sequential mode and Drive mode, the last program selected is an active.
Exception: after each engine start, driving program 1 is active in Drive mode.
In Drive mode
Choice of three driving programs:
1: efficient driving.
2: relaxed driving.
3: sporty driving.
In Sequential mode
Choice of three driving programs:
1: comfortable shifting operations.
2: sporty, fast shifting operations.
3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Control.
Selecting driving program using rocker switch in center console
Drivelogic
- 1Select driving program

Press button repeatedly until the desired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Selecting driving program using M Drive
On the Control Display:
- 1.
Switch on the ignition.
- 2.
"Settings"
- 3.
"M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
- 4.
Select the symbol.
- 5.
"Mode"
- 6.
Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.
"D": drive mode
"S": sequential mode.
- 7.
"Shift position"
- 8.
Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.
- 9.
Selecting another driving program.
When M Drive is active, setting is immediately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steering wheel:
Display in the instrument cluster

Selected driving program corresponds to the number of illuminated fields.
Launch Control
The concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
Activate Launch Control
Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
- 1.
Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control.
- 2.
Select Sequential mode with driving program 3.
- 3.
With the engine running, apply the brake with the left foot.
- 4.
Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
- 5.
If necessary, change the starting engine speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.
- 6.
Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates. Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Hints
Launch Control is available only after a certain distance has been driven.
Did not use Launch Control during the break-in period.
To maintain driving stability, always activate DSC if possible.
Low Speed Assistant
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle travels at walking speed and automatically controls the speed of the engine.
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in the snow. To do this, switch between reverse gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process.
Activating
- 1.
Engage a driving position.
- 2.
Briefly tap the accelerator petal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in reverse gear.
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop.
System limits
This transmission has an overheating protection mechanism, which protects the clutch from extreme stress.

Indicator lamp lights up yellow: transmission too hot.
Avoid high engine stress and frequent starts.
Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission is overheating.
Further driving at a moderate pace is possible. At the next opportunity, stop the car, shut off the engine and allow the transmission to cool down.
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accelerate lightly while letting the clutch slip; otherwise, the transmission may overheat.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use the Low Speed Assistant.
M Driving Dynamics Control
The concept
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements.
Programs
Response behavior options:
"Efficient": comfortable. Minimal fuel consumption.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.
"Sport": sporty, dynamic.
"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maximum dynamics.
Selecting a channel
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.
When M Drive is active, setting is immediately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steering wheel:
Using the button
M Driving Dynamics Control
- 1Engine Dynamics Control

Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster

Engine Dynamics Control with selected program with activated Display of the system states of the driving dynamics.