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Safety
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Safety
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
Airbags
1
2
Front airbag, driver
3
4
Head airbag
Side airbag
Front airbag, front passenger
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags protect the driver and front pas‐
senger in the event of a head-on collision where
the protection of the seat belts alone would no
longer be sufficient.
In a side-on crash, the side airbag protects the
side of the body in the chest and pelvic area.
Head airbag
The head airbag protects the head in the event
of a side-on crash.
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▷ Do not glue the airbag covers and do not
cover or modify them in any way.
Protective function
General
Airbags are not activated in every collision, for ex‐
ample, in minor accidents.
▷ Do not use the front airbag cover on the front
passenger's side as a tray.
▷ Do not install seat covers, cushions or other
objects on the front seats if they are not spe‐
cifically designed for use on seats with inte‐
gral side airbags.
Information for optimum airbag
effectiveness
▷ Do not hang items of clothing for example
coats or jackets over the backrests.
WARNING
▷ Do not modify individual components of the
system or its wiring. This also applies to the
covers of the steering wheel, the dashboard
and seats.
If the seat position is incorrect or the deploy‐
ment area of the airbag is restricted, the airbag
system cannot provide the intended level of
protection or may cause additional injuries
when it deploys. There is a risk of injury or even
death. Observe the following to achieve opti‐
mum protective function.
▷ Do not dismantle the airbag system.
Even if all this information is observed, injuries re‐
sulting from contact with the airbag cannot be
entirely ruled out depending on the situation.
▷ Keep a distance from the airbags.
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐
bag may lead to temporary hearing loss in vehi‐
cle occupants sensitive to noise.
▷ Always grip the steering wheel at the steering
wheel rim. Place your hands in the 3 o'clock
and 9 o'clock positions to minimise the risk of
injury to hands or arms when the airbag de‐
ploys.
Operational readiness of the
airbag system
▷ Adjust the seat and steering wheel so the
driver can reach over the steering wheel diag‐
onally. Select the settings so that, when
reaching over, the shoulders stay in contact
with the backrest and the upper body stays
as far away from the steering wheel as possi‐
ble.
Safety notes
WARNING
Individual components of the airbag system
may be hot after airbag deployment. There is a
risk of injury. Do not touch individual compo‐
nents.
▷ Make sure that the front-seat passenger is
sitting correctly, i.e. with their feet and legs in
the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.
▷ Make sure that vehicle occupants keep their
head away from the side airbag.
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a fail‐
ure, malfunction or accidental deployment of
the airbag system. If there is a malfunction, the
airbag system might not deploy as intended in
an accident, even if the impact is of the appro‐
priate severity. There is a risk of injury or even
death. Have the airbag system tested, repaired
or removed and disposed of by a Service Part‐
▷ Do not place any other persons, pets or ob‐
jects between the airbags and occupants.
▷ Keep the dashboard and windscreen area on
the passenger side clear, for example do not
attach adhesive foil or covers and do not fit
brackets for navigation devices or mobile tel‐
ephones, for example.
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ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Overview
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on,
the warning lamp in the instrument clus‐
ter illuminates briefly to indicate that the
entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are
operational.
The key switch for front passenger airbags is lo‐
cated on the outside of the dashboard.
Malfunction
▷ The warning lamp does not illuminate
after drive-ready state is switched on.
Deactivating the front passenger
airbags
▷ The warning lamp is permanently illu‐
minated.
Have the system checked.
Key switch for front passenger
airbags
Principle
When a child restraint system is used on the
front passenger seat, the front and side airbags
on the front passenger side can be deactivated
using the key switch for front passenger airbags.
1. Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐
essary.
2. While the key is pressed inwards, turn it to
the OFF position as far as it will go. Once the
stop position has been reached, remove the
key.
General
The front and side airbags for the front passen‐
ger can be deactivated and reactivated using the
integrated key from the vehicle key.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbags are deactivated.
The front passenger airbags are deactivated.
The driver's airbags remain active.
If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in the
front passenger seat, reactivate the front passen‐
ger airbags so that they are triggered as intended
in the event of an accident.
The airbag status is displayed on the indicator
lamp on the headliner, see page 171.
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Activating the front passenger
airbags
Active pedestrian
protection
Principle
The active pedestrian protection system raises
the bonnet if the vehicle's front end collides with
a pedestrian. Sensors underneath the bumper
are used for detection.
General
1. Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐
essary.
When triggered, the pedestrian protection sys‐
tem creates deformation space underneath the
bonnet in readiness for the subsequent head im‐
pact.
2. While the key is pressed inwards, turn it to
the ON position as far as it will go. Once the
stop position has been reached, remove the
key.
Safety notes
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbags are activated.
WARNING
The front passenger airbags are reactivated and
can deploy correctly if the need arises.
The system may trigger inadvertently if contact
is made with individual components of the
hinges and bonnet locks. There is a risk of in‐
jury or material damage. Do not touch individual
components of the hinges and bonnet locks.
Indicator lamp for front passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags in the headliner shows the operating status
of the front passenger airbags.
WARNING
After switching on the drive-ready state, the light
illuminates briefly and then shows whether the
airbags are activated or deactivated.
Modifications to the pedestrian protection sys‐
tem can lead to a failure, a malfunction or acci‐
dental triggering of the pedestrian protection
system. There is a risk of injury or even death.
Do not modify the pedestrian protection sys‐
tem, its individual components or its wiring. Do
not dismantle the system.
Display
Function
If the front passenger airbag is
activated, the indicator lamp illu‐
minates for a short period and
then extinguishes.
WARNING
When front passenger airbags
are deactivated, the indicator
lamp remains illuminated.
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a fail‐
ure, malfunction or accidental triggering of the
system. If there is a malfunction, the system
might not trigger as intended in an accident,
even if the impact is of the appropriate severity.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Have the
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system tested, repaired or removed and dis‐
posed of by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The system has been triggered or is
faulty.
Immediately drive at moderate speed to a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop to
have the system checked and repaired.
WARNING
If the system has been deployed or is dam‐
aged, its functionality will be limited or it may no
longer work at all. There is a risk of injury or
even death.
Intelligent Safety
If the system has been triggered or is damaged,
have it checked and renewed at a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Principle
Intelligent Safety enables the Driver Assistance
Systems to be operated centrally.
NOTE
General
Opening the bonnet when the pedestrian pro‐
tection system has triggered may damage the
bonnet or the pedestrian protection system.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not open
the bonnet after the Check Control message is
displayed. Have checks performed by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Depending on the equipment, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems which can help
to avoid the risk of a collision.
▷ Front-end collision warning with light braking
function, see page 174.
▷ Person warning with light braking function,
see page 177.
▷ Lane Departure Warning, see page 180.
▷ Lane Change Warning, see page 184.
System limits
The active pedestrian protection system is only
triggered at speeds between approximately
30 km/h, 18 mph and 55 km/h, 34 mph.
Safety notes
WARNING
For safety reasons, the system may also trigger
in rare instances where impact with a pedestrian
cannot be excluded beyond all doubt, for exam‐
ple in the following situations:
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
▷ Collision with objects such as a skip or a
boundary post.
▷ Collision with animals.
▷ Stone impact.
▷ Driving into a snow drift.
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Button Status
WARNING
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Press the button:
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
Overview
Press the button repeatedly. The set‐
ting switches between the following:
Button in the vehicle
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions, for example the setting for warn‐
ing time.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
Intelligent Safety
Press and hold the button:
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Switching on/off
Some Intelligent Safety Systems are automati‐
cally active at the start of each journey. Some In‐
telligent Safety Systems are activated depending
on their last setting.
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Collision warning with
braking function
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Principle
The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐
dent cannot be avoided, the system helps to re‐
duce the collision speed.
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
and brakes automatically, as necessary.
General
WARNING
The system is controlled using the following sen‐
sors, depending on the equipment:
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
▷ Camera in the area of the rear-view mirror.
▷ Radar sensor in front bumper.
The front-end collision warning is operational
even if Cruise Control is disabled.
When deliberately moving closer to a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning and braking interven‐
tion are activated later to avoid unwarranted sys‐
tem responses.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
From speeds of approximately 5 km/h, 3 mph,
the system provides a two-stage warning of any
possible risk of collision with vehicles. The timing
of these warnings may vary depending on the
current driving situation.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Intelligent Safety
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configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
Camera
Press the button repeatedly.
The setting switches between the
following:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
With radar sensor
Press and hold the button.
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Button Status
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
The radar sensor is in the lower area of the front
bumper.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Switching on/off
Setting the warning time
Via iDrive:
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Front collision warning"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
▷ "Medium"
▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
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The selected time is saved for the current driver
profile.
An acute warning can be triggered even without
a previous advance warning.
Brake intervention
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected vehi‐
cle, a warning symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-Up Display.
The warning prompts the driver to take action.
When the brake is operated during a warning, the
maximum necessary brake force is applied. Brak‐
ing assistance requires that the brake pedal is
depressed sufficiently quickly and firmly before‐
hand.
Symbol Action
The system can also assist by braking the vehi‐
cle automatically if there is a risk of a collision.
Symbol illuminates red: advance
warning.
At low speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a
stop.
Brake and increase the distance.
Manual transmission: when the vehicle is braked
to a stop, the engine may shut off.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
City braking function: brake intervention takes
place at up to approx. 80 km/h, 50 mph.
Brake and perform an evasive ma‐
noeuvre if necessary.
With radar sensor: brake intervention takes place
at up to approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph.
Advance warning
At speeds above approx. 210 km/h, 130 mph,
brake intervention takes the form of a brief jolt.
There is no automatic deceleration.
An advance warning is given for example if there
is an impending risk of collision or the distance
from the vehicle ahead is too short.
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
The driver must intervene personally when an
advance warning is given.
Object detection may be limited. Take into ac‐
count the detection range limits and the func‐
tional limitations.
Acute warning with braking function
An acute warning is given when the vehicle is ap‐
proaching another object at a high differential
speed and there is an immediate risk of a colli‐
sion.
System limits
Safety note
The driver must intervene personally when an
acute warning is given. Depending on the driving
situation and the vehicle's equipment, the acute
warning may be supported by a brief jolt in the
brakes.
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
If the warning time setting is "Late", the jolt does
not occur.
If necessary, the system can also assist by brak‐
ing the vehicle automatically if there is a risk of a
collision.
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▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
Upper speed limit
The system is temporarily disabled at speeds
over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph. Once the
speed drops back below this threshold, the sys‐
tem becomes responsive again according to its
settings.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Detection range
▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: if the
radar sensors are soiled or covered.
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: after
work performed incorrectly on the vehicle
paintwork near to the radar sensors.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
Only objects detected by the system are taken
into account.
Sensitivity of the warnings
The detection ability of the system is limited.
The higher the sensitivity of the warning settings,
for example warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. As a result, there may also be an in‐
creased number of premature or unjustified
warnings and responses.
For this reason, the system may fail to respond
or only respond after a delay.
For example it is possible that the following may
not be detected:
▷ Slow-moving vehicle when approaching it at
high speed.
Person warning with light
braking function
▷ Vehicles suddenly cutting in or braking heav‐
ily.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
Principle
The system can help to avoid accidents with pe‐
destrians and cyclists. If an accident cannot be
avoided, the system helps to reduce the collision
speed. The system warns of the possible risk of
collision in the urban speed range and brakes au‐
tomatically, as necessary.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are
limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF.
General
At speeds above approx. 5 km/h, 3 mph, the sys‐
tem warns of the possible risk of collision with
pedestrians and cyclists.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
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Pedestrians and cyclists are taken into account if
they are located within the detection range of the
system.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
The system is controlled using the following sen‐
sors, depending on the equipment:
▷ Camera in the area of the rear-view mirror.
▷ Radar sensor in front bumper.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Intelligent Safety
Camera
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
With radar sensor
WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/
towing.
The radar sensor is in the lower area of the front
bumper.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
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The setting switches between the following:
Detection range
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
Press and hold the button.
The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐
sists of two parts:
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
▷ Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Button Status
▷ Extended zone, arrows 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
There is a risk of collision if persons are in the
central zone. A warning is only given of persons
in the extended zone if they are moving towards
the central zone.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Switching on/off
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe‐
destrian or a cyclist, a warning symbol is shown
in the instrument cluster and, where applicable,
in the Head-Up Display.
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
A red symbol is displayed and an acous‐
tic warning sounds.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
Alternatively, depending on the equip‐
ment, a red warning triangle illuminates in
the instrument cluster.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
Take action yourself immediately by braking or
swerving.
Brake intervention
Press the button repeatedly.
The warning prompts the driver to take action. If
the brake is operated during a warning, maximum
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braking force will be applied. Braking force assis‐
tance requires that the brake pedal is depressed
sufficiently quickly and firmly beforehand.
▷ Pedestrians who are not detected as such
due to the viewing angle or outline.
▷ Pedestrians outside the detection range.
In addition, the system can assist with a brake in‐
tervention if there is the risk of a collision.
▷ Pedestrians less than approximately 80 cm,
32 in tall.
At low speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a
stop.
Functional limitations
Manual transmission: when the vehicle is braked
to a stop, the engine may shut off.
The system may have limited functionality in
some situations, for example:
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ If vehicle stability control systems are deacti‐
vated, for example DSC OFF.
Object detection may be limited. Take into ac‐
count the detection range limits and the func‐
tional limitations.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
System limits
Safety note
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
▷ In the dark.
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: if the
radar sensors are soiled or covered.
Upper speed limit
▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: after
work performed incorrectly on the vehicle
paintwork near to the radar sensors.
The system reacts to pedestrians and cyclists if
your own speed is below approx. 80 km/h,
50 mph.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
Detection range
The detection capacity of the camera is limited.
As a result, the system may fail to give warnings
or may give warnings late.
Lane Departure Warning
For example it is possible that the following may
not be detected:
Principle
▷ Partially concealed pedestrians.
The Lane Departure Warning issues a warning if
the vehicle leaves the road or its lane.
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General
Operating requirements
This camera-based system warns once a mini‐
mum speed has been reached.
The lane marking must be detected by the cam‐
era in order for the Lane Departure Warning to
be active.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems.
Overview
Warnings are issued in the form of steering
wheel vibrations. The strength of the steering
wheel vibration can be adjusted.
Button in the vehicle
The system does not issue a warning if the driver
indicates in the corresponding direction before
leaving the driving lane.
Depending on the equipment, if a lane marking is
crossed in the speed range up to 210 km/h, ap‐
prox. 130 mph, the system may intervene not
only by vibrating but also with a brief active steer‐
ing intervention. The system thereby helps to
keep the vehicle in lane.
Intelligent Safety
Safety notes
Camera
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the layout of the
road and the traffic situation. There is a risk of
accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it. In
the event of a warning, do not move the steer‐
ing wheel unnecessarily abruptly.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
Lane Departure Warning is activated automati‐
cally at the start of a journey if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
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Depending on the national-market version, the
system is automatically activated at the start of
each journey. The basic setting is activated.
Setting the warning time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Switching on/off manually
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Lane departure warning"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Early"
Press the button.
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
▷ "Medium"
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
▷ "Reduced": depending on the situation,
some warnings are suppressed, for exam‐
ple during overtaking manoeuvres without
using turn indicators or when deliberately
crossing lane markings on bends.
▷ "Off": no warnings are given.
Press the button repeatedly.
The selected setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
The setting switches between the
following:
Adjusting the strength of the
steering wheel vibration
Via iDrive:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
3. "Steering wheel vibration"
4. Select the desired setting.
Press and hold the button.
The setting is accepted for all Intelligent Safety
Systems and saved for the current driver profile.
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Switching steering intervention
on/off
Button Status
Steering intervention can be separately switched
on and off for Lane Change Warning or Lane De‐
parture Warning.
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Steering intervention"
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
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The selected setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
When towing a trailer
There is no steering intervention when the trailer
socket is in use, for example when operating with
a trailer or bicycle carrier.
Display in the instrument cluster
The symbol is illuminated green: a lane
marking has been detected on at least
one side of the vehicle and warnings can
be issued.
Cancellation of the warning
For example, the warning is cancelled in the
following situations:
▷ Automatically after a few seconds.
▷ On returning to the correct lane.
▷ If the vehicle is braking heavily.
▷ On indicating.
Warning function
When leaving the lane
If the vehicle leaves the lane and the lane mark‐
ing is detected, the steering wheel vibrates de‐
pending on the steering wheel vibration setting.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
System limits
Safety note
If the turn indicator is switched on in the corre‐
sponding direction before changing lanes, no
warning is issued.
WARNING
Steering intervention
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
Depending on the equipment, if a lane marking is
crossed in the speed range up to 210 km/h, ap‐
prox. 130 mph, the system may intervene not
only by vibrating but also with a brief active steer‐
ing intervention. The steering intervention helps
to keep the vehicle in lane. Steering intervention
can be felt at the steering wheel, and can be
overridden manually at any time. With active
steering intervention, the display flashes in the
instrument cluster.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
Warning signal
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
Depending on the equipment, if the system exe‐
cutes an active steering intervention multiple
times within 3 minutes without the driver touch‐
ing the steering wheel, an acoustic warning is
emitted. A short warning signal sounds on the
second steering intervention. A longer warning
signal sounds from the third steering intervention
onwards.
▷ When there are missing, worn, poorly visible,
merging/separating or ambiguous lane mark‐
ings; for example, in areas where there are
roadworks.
▷ If lane markings are covered by snow, ice, dirt
or water.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷ If lane markings are not white.
A Check Control message is also displayed.
▷ If lane markings are obscured by objects.
▷ If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead.
The warning signal and Check Control message
tell the driver to pay more attention to the lane.
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▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming
light, for example if the sun is low in the sky.
The light in the exterior mirror illuminates at a
dimmed level.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled
or covered.
Before changing lanes with the turn indicator
switched on, the system issues a warning in the
above situations.
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
The light in the exterior mirror flashes and the
steering wheel vibrates.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the Start/Stop button.
Safety notes
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
Lane Change Warning
Principle
Lane Change Warning detects vehicles in the
blind spot, or if vehicles are approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane. Different levels of
warning are given in these situations.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
General
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Operational from a minimum speed, two radar
sensors in the rear bumper monitor the area be‐
hind and next to the vehicle.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems.
The system indicates when vehicles are in the
blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from the
rear in an adjacent lane, arrow 2.
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Intelligent Safety
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for the
sub-functions.
Radar sensors
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on according to the individual settings.
Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be
switched off individually.
Press and hold the button.
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Button Status
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Button illuminates green: all Intelligent
Safety Systems are switched on.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐
ligent Safety Systems are switched
off or are currently not available.
Switching on/off
Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐
gent Safety Systems are switched off.
Automatic activation
The Lane Change Warning is reactivated auto‐
matically at the start of a journey if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Setting the warning time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Switching on/off manually
3. "Intelligent Safety"
Press the button.
4. "Lane change warning"
5. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Early"
The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems is shown.
If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
▷ "Medium"
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be
configured individually. The individual settings
are activated and saved for the current driver
profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the
menu, all settings in the menu are activated.
▷ "Late"
▷ "Off": no warning is output for this setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Adjusting the strength of the
steering wheel vibration
Press the button repeatedly.
Via iDrive:
The setting switches between the
following:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
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3. "Steering wheel vibration"
4. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Safety note
The setting is accepted for all Intelligent Safety
Systems and saved for the current driver profile.
WARNING
Warning function
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
Light in the exterior mirror
Upper speed limit
The system is temporarily disabled at speeds
over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph.
At speeds below approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph,
the system once again responds according to
the setting.
Advance warning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when vehicles are in the blind spot or are ap‐
proaching from the rear.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
Acute warning
▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐
nificantly higher than the driver's own speed.
If the turn indicator is activated while a vehicle is
in the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light in the exterior mirror flashes
brightly.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for example by stickers.
The warning is terminated when the other vehi‐
cle has left the critical area or the turn signal has
been deactivated.
▷ After work performed incorrectly on the vehi‐
cle paintwork.
Flashing of light
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
A flashing light when the vehicle is unlocked indi‐
cates that the system is performing a self-test.
Attaching any objects, for example stickers or
decals, in the area of the radar beam will also im‐
pair radar sensor operation and may even cause
them to fail.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
The system cannot be switched on when the
trailer socket is in use, for example when operat‐
ing with a trailer or bicycle carrier. A Check Con‐
trol message is shown.
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Warning displays
WARNING
Depending on the selected setting for warnings,
for example the warning time, it is possible that
more or fewer warnings will be displayed. As a
result, there may also be an increased number of
premature warnings about critical situations.
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Rear collision prevention
Principle
The system responds to vehicles approaching
from behind.
Overview
Radar sensors
General
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
If a vehicle is approaching from behind at a rele‐
vant speed, the system responds as follows:
▷ The hazard warning lights are switched on to
warn the traffic behind if there is a risk of a
rear collision.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
Safety notes
▷ When reversing.
WARNING
▷ If the trailer socket is occupied, for example
when operating with a trailer or bicycle carrier.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations:
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▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐
nificantly higher than the driver's own speed.
PostCrash – iBrake
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling slowly.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
Principle
The system can automatically bring the vehicle
to a standstill in certain accident situations with‐
out the involvement of the driver. The risk of a
further collision and its consequences can
thereby be reduced.
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
for example by stickers.
▷ If the sensors' field of view is obscured, for
example due to garage walls, hedges or
mounds of snow.
At a standstill
Once the vehicle has come to a halt, the brake is
released automatically.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
Dynamic brake lights
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it may be necessary to bring
the vehicle to a standstill more quickly than is
possible with automatic braking.
Principle
The brake lights flash to warn road users behind
the vehicle that an emergency braking manoeu‐
vre is being performed. This can reduce the risk
of a rear-end collision.
To do so, brake quickly and firmly. For a brief pe‐
riod, the braking pressure will be higher than that
achieved with the automatic braking function.
This action interrupts the automatic braking
process.
General
Cancelling automatic braking
In certain situations, it may be necessary to can‐
cel automatic braking, for example for an evasive
manoeuvre.
Cancel automatic braking:
▷ By depressing the brake pedal.
▷ By depressing the accelerator pedal.
▷ Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.
▷ Heavy braking: brake lights flash.
Attentiveness assistant
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill,
the hazard warning lights are activated.
Principle
To switch off the hazard warning lights:
▷ Accelerate.
The system can detect decreasing attentiveness
or the onset of fatigue in the driver on long mo‐
notonous journeys, for example on motorways. In
such situations, the system recommends taking
a break.
▷ Press the hazard warning lights button.
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▷ "Standard": the break recommendation is
given with a defined value.
Safety note
▷ "Sensitive": the break recommendation is
given earlier.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess your physical
condition correctly. Increasing inattention or fa‐
tigue might not be detected, or may not be de‐
tected in good time. There is a risk of accident.
Make sure that you, as the driver, are rested
and alert. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions.
Display
If the driver shows signs of decreasing attentive‐
ness or of fatigue, a message is shown on the
Control Display with the recommendation to take
a break.
The following settings can be selected during
the display.
After a break, another break recommendation
cannot be displayed until after approximately
45 minutes at the earliest.
Function
The system is switched on every time drive-
ready state is switched on.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in sit‐
uations such as the following and an incorrect
warning, or no warning at all, may be given:
After commencement of the journey, the system
adapts to the driver so that any decrease in at‐
tention or fatigue can be detected.
This process considers the following criteria:
▷ Personal driving style, for example steering.
▷ If the time is set incorrectly.
▷ When the speed is predominantly below ap‐
prox. 70 km/h, 43 mph.
▷ Driving conditions, for example time of day,
duration of journey.
▷ If a sporty driving style is adopted, for exam‐
ple sharp acceleration or fast cornering.
The system is active from approx. 70 km/h,
43 mph and can also display a recommendation
to take a break.
▷ In active driving situations, for example fre‐
quent lane changes.
Break recommendations
Switching on/off, adjusting
The attentiveness assistant is automatically ac‐
tive every time drive-ready state is switched on
and can thus display break recommendations.
▷ In poor road conditions.
▷ In strong crosswinds.
The system is reset approximately 45 minutes
after the vehicle is stopped, for example when
taking a break during a long motorway journey.
Break recommendations can also be switched
on or off and adjusted via iDrive.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Attentiveness Assistant"
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Off": no break recommendation is given.
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