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Safety
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions 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 special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
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 hang items of clothing for example
coats or jackets over the backrests.
Protective effect
Airbags are not activated in every collision, for ex‐
ample in minor accidents and rear-end collisions.
▷ 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.
Information for optimum airbag
effectiveness
▷ 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 in some circumstances.
WARNING
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 danger of injury or
even death. Observe the following to achieve
optimum protective effect.
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐
bag may lead to temporary hearing loss for vehi‐
cle occupants sensitive to noise.
Operational readiness of the
airbag system
▷ Keep your distance from the airbags.
Safety notes
▷ 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.
WARNING
Individual components of the airbag system
may be hot after airbag deployment. There is a
danger of injury. Do not touch individual com‐
ponents.
▷ Make sure that vehicle occupants keep their
head away from the side airbag.
▷ 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.
WARNING
▷ Do not place any other persons, pets or ob‐
jects between the airbags and occupants.
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a fail‐
ure, a 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 danger of injury or
even death. Have the airbag system tested, re‐
paired or removed and disposed of by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
▷ 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.
▷ Do not glue the airbag covers and do not
cover or modify them in any way.
▷ 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.
Correct function
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster il‐
luminates briefly to indicate that the en‐
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tire airbag system and the belt tensioners are op‐
erational.
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.
Airbag system malfunction
▷ The warning lamp does not illuminate after
the ignition is switched on.
The airbag condition is displayed on the front
passenger airbag indicator lamp, see page 153.
▷ The warning lamp is permanently illuminated.
Not for Australia/New Zealand:
Key switch for front passenger
airbags
Activating the front passenger
airbags
General
1. Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐
essary.
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.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbags are activated.
The front and side airbags for the front passen‐
ger can be deactivated and reactivated using the
integrated key from the vehicle key.
The front passenger airbags are reactivated and
can deploy correctly if the need arises.
Indicator lamp for front passenger
airbags
Deactivating the 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.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags shows the operating status of the front pas‐
senger airbags.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbags are deactivated.
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After switching on the ignition, the light illumi‐
nates briefly and then shows whether the airbags
are activated or deactivated.
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a fail‐
ure, a 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 danger of injury or even death. Have
the system tested, repaired or removed and
disposed of by a Service Partner of the manu‐
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or
a specialist workshop.
▷ When front passenger airbags
are deactivated, the indicator
lamp remains illuminated.
▷ When front passenger airbags
are activated, the indicator
lamp is not illuminated.
Active pedestrian
protection
WARNING
If the system has triggered or is damaged, its
functions will be restricted, or it may no longer
work at all. There is a danger of injury or even
death.
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. This provides additional
deformation space underneath the bonnet for
the subsequent head impact.
If the system has triggered or is damaged, have
it checked and renewed at a Service Partner of
the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Safety notes
NOTE
WARNING
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 the system checked by a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
The system may trigger inadvertently if contact
is made with individual components of the
hinges and bonnet locks. There is a danger of
injury or damage to property. Do not touch indi‐
vidual components of the hinges and bonnet
locks.
WARNING
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 danger of injury or even
death. Do not modify the pedestrian protection
system, its individual components or its wiring.
Do not dismantle the system.
System limits
The active pedestrian protection system is only
triggered at speeds between approx. 20 km/h,
12 mph and 55 km/h, 34 mph.
For safety reasons, the system may also trigger
in rare instances where impact with a pedestrian
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cannot be excluded beyond all doubt, for exam‐
ple:
▷ A reset must be carried out after the tyre in‐
flation pressure has been adjusted to a new
value.
▷ Collision with a skip or a boundary post.
▷ Collision with animals.
▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.
▷ Stone impact.
Status display
▷ Driving into a snow drift.
Current status
Malfunction
The status of the system, for example whether
the system is active, can be shown on the Con‐
trol Display.
A Check Control message is shown.
The system has been triggered or is
faulty.
Via iDrive:
Immediately have the system checked by a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"
The current status is displayed.
Tyre statuses
General
The status of the system and tyres is indicated
by the wheel colour and a message on the Con‐
trol Display.
Tyre Pressure Monitor
TPM
Principle
The system monitors the tyre inflation pressure
in the four fitted tyres. The system warns if the
tyre inflation pressure in one or more tyres has
fallen considerably.
All wheels green
System is active and is using the tyre inflation
pressures saved during the last reset for the
warning.
General
Sensors in the tyre valves measure the tyre infla‐
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the
tyre temperature.
One to four wheels yellow
To operate the system, also follow the other in‐
formation and notes under Tyre inflation pres‐
sure, see page 256.
There is a flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation
pressure in the tyres shown.
Wheels grey
Tyre pressure losses may not be detected.
Operating requirements
The following requirements must be met for the
system, otherwise reliable signalling of a loss of
tyre inflation pressure is not ensured:
Possible causes:
▷ Malfunction.
▷ System reset is performed.
▷ After every tyre or wheel change, a reset
must be carried out when the tyre inflation
pressure is correct.
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Additional information
Safety note
The current tyre inflation pressures and, depend‐
ing on the model, tyre temperatures are also dis‐
played in the status Control Display. The values
shown are current values and may change due to
the effects of driving conditions or weather con‐
ditions.
WARNING
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is
fitted with normal tyres. Comply with the notes
on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive with
these tyres.
Performing a reset
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"
If a tyre inflation pressure check is
required
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Reset the tyre inflation pressure: "Perform
reset".
Message
6. Drive off.
A symbol with a Check Control message is
shown on the Control Display.
The wheels are shown grey and the following ap‐
pears on the display: "Resetting Tyre Pressure
Monitor…".
Symbol Possible cause
After a travel time of several minutes, the set tyre
inflation pressures are accepted as reference val‐
ues. The reset is completed automatically during
the journey.
The system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset has been per‐
formed.
No reset has been performed on the
system. The system uses the tyre in‐
flation pressures saved during the
last reset for the warning.
If the reset was successful, the wheels are
shown in green on the Control Display and "Tyre
Pressure Monitor active. See label for
recommended pressures." appears.
The tyre was not inflated properly.
You can interrupt your journey at any time. The
reset resumes automatically when you continue
your journey.
The tyre inflation pressure has drop‐
ped compared to the last reset.
Messages
General
Measure
1. Check the tyre inflation pressure and adjust
as necessary.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if
necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐
flation pressure appears.
2. Perform a reset of the system.
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If the tyre inflation pressure is
insufficient
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss
of tyre inflation pressure.
Message
No reset has been performed on the
system. The system uses the tyre in‐
flation pressures saved during the
last reset for the warning.
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐
sage is shown on the Control Display.
Measure
Symbol Possible cause
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐
ing manoeuvres.
There has been a loss of tyre infla‐
tion pressure.
No reset has been performed on the
system. The system uses the tyre in‐
flation pressures saved during the
last reset for the warning.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see
page 260, is a circle with the letters RSC on
the tyre side wall.
Measure
What to do in the event of a flat
tyre
1. Reduce speed and continue driving at mod‐
erate speed. Do not exceed a speed of
130 km/h, 80 mph.
Standard tyres
1. Identify the damaged tyre.
2. At the next opportunity, for example filling
station, check the tyre inflation pressure in all
four tyres and correct if necessary.
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tyres, for example using the tyre inflation
pressure indicator of a flat tyre kit.
3. Perform a reset of the system.
If there is a significant loss of tyre
inflation pressure
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre
inflation pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor
might not have been reset. Perform a reset.
Message
If it is not possible to identify tyre damage,
contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe‐
cialist workshop.
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with the affected tyre is
shown in a Check Control message on the Con‐
trol Display.
2. Repair the flat tyre, for example using a flat
tyre kit or by changing the wheel.
The use of sealant, for example a flat tyre kit, can
damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case,
have the electronics replaced at the next oppor‐
tunity.
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Possible driving distance with a deflated
tyre
Run-flat tyres
Safety notes
The possible driving distance varies depending
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected
to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐
face, outside temperature. The driving distance
may be shorter or, if a more careful driving style
is adopted, may also be longer.
WARNING
A run-flat tyre which has low tyre inflation pres‐
sure or no tyre inflation pressure at all will
change the vehicle's handling characteristics,
for example there may be reduced directional
stability when braking, longer braking distances
and different self-steering characteristics.
There is a risk of accident. Drive with care and
do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
If the vehicle is moderately loaded and used un‐
der favourable conditions, it is possible to travel
up to 80 km, 50 miles.
Driving properties with damaged tyres
On a journey with damaged tyres, handling char‐
acteristics change and may result in the following
situations, for example:
WARNING
▷ The vehicle losing traction more quickly.
▷ Longer braking distances.
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property. When
driving with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not ex‐
ceed the speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the
trailer starts to snake, brake immediately and
make the necessary steering corrections as
carefully as possible.
▷ Different self-steering characteristics.
Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering or
driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or pot‐
holes.
Final tyre failure
Vibration or loud noises during the journey may
be an indication that the tyre has finally failed.
Maximum speed
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of
the tyre could detach, which might lead to an ac‐
cident.
If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐
ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h, 50 mph.
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre
If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering
manoeuvres.
System limits
Temperature
The tyre inflation pressure depends on the tem‐
perature of the tyre.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check the
tyre pressure in all four tyres.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre
inflation pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor
might not have been reset. Perform a reset.
The tyre inflation pressure increases as the tyre
temperature increases, for example during driv‐
ing or due to exposure to sunlight.
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Tyre inflation pressure decreases if the tyre tem‐
perature drops.
of the corresponding wheel. The discrepancy will
be detected and reported as a flat tyre.
Through this behaviour, a warning may be trig‐
gered if there are major temperature drops, due
to the given warning limits.
The system does not measure the tyre inflation
pressure as such.
Operating requirements
The following requirements must be met for the
system, otherwise reliable signalling of a loss of
tyre inflation pressure is not ensured:
Sudden loss of tyre inflation
pressure
No warning can be given in the event of extreme,
sudden tyre failure caused by external factors.
▷ After every tyre or wheel change, an initialisa‐
tion must be carried out when the tyre infla‐
tion pressures are correct.
Reset not carried out
The system will not function correctly if a reset
has not been carried out, for example, a flat tyre
is reported in spite of the correct tyre pressure.
▷ An initialisation must be carried out after the
tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted to a
new value.
Malfunction
Status display
The yellow warning lamp flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A Check
Control message is shown. Tyre pres‐
sure losses may not be detected.
It is possible to display the current status of the
runflat indicator, for example to check whether
the RPA is active.
Via iDrive:
In these cases:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is fit‐
ted: have the wheels checked if necessary.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tyre Monitor"
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked.
The status is displayed.
▷ The system was unable to complete the re‐
set. Perform a system reset again.
Initialisation required
▷ Fault due to systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: the system is auto‐
matically reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.
An initialisation must be performed in the
following situations:
▷ After adjusting the tyre inflation pressure.
▷ After a tyre or wheel change.
Runflat indicator RPA
Initialising
On initialisation, the current tyre pressures are
saved as a reference for detection of a flat tyre.
Initialisation is started by confirming the correct
tyre inflation pressures.
Principle
The system identifies a loss of tyre inflation pres‐
sure by comparing the rotational speeds of the
individual wheels during the journey.
When driving with snow chains fitted, do not initi‐
alise the system.
If a tyre loses inflation pressure, its diameter
changes. This in turn alters the rotational speed
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Via iDrive:
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
of tyre inflation pressure.
3.
"Flat Tyre Monitor"
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
5. Start the initialisation: "Perform reset"
6. Drive off.
Measure
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐
ing manoeuvres.
Initialisation is completed during the journey; this
process can be interrupted at any time.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.
Initialising resumes automatically when you con‐
tinue your journey.
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see
page 260, is a circle with the letters RSC on
the tyre side wall.
Messages
General
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated if
necessary as soon as the message for a flat tyre
appears.
What to do in the event of a flat
tyre
Standard tyres
1. Identify the damaged tyre.
Safety note
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tyres, for example using the tyre inflation
pressure indicator of a flat tyre kit.
WARNING
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre
inflation pressures, the runflat indicator might
not have been initialised. In this case initialise
the system.
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is
fitted with normal tyres. Comply with the notes
on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive with
these tyres.
If it is not possible to identify tyre damage,
contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe‐
cialist workshop.
2. Repair the flat tyre, for example using a flat
tyre kit or by changing the wheel.
Flat tyre message
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐
sage is shown on the Control Display.
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Possible driving distance with a deflated
tyre
Run-flat tyres
Safety notes
The possible driving distance varies depending
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected
to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐
face, outside temperature. The driving distance
may be shorter or, if a more careful driving style
is adopted, may also be longer.
WARNING
A run-flat tyre which has low tyre inflation pres‐
sure or no tyre inflation pressure at all will
change the vehicle's handling characteristics,
for example there may be reduced directional
stability when braking, longer braking distances
and different self-steering characteristics.
There is a risk of accident. Drive with care and
do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
If the vehicle is moderately loaded and used un‐
der favourable conditions, it is possible to travel
up to 80 km, 50 miles.
Driving properties with damaged tyres
On a journey with damaged tyres, handling char‐
acteristics change and may result in the following
situations, for example:
WARNING
▷ The vehicle losing traction more quickly.
▷ Longer braking distances.
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property. When
driving with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not ex‐
ceed the speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the
trailer starts to snake, brake immediately and
make the necessary steering corrections as
carefully as possible.
▷ Different self-steering characteristics.
Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering or
driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or pot‐
holes.
Final tyre failure
Vibration or loud noises during the journey may
be an indication that the tyre has finally failed.
Maximum speed
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of
the tyre could detach, which might lead to an ac‐
cident.
If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐
ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h, 50 mph.
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre
If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering
manoeuvres.
System limits
In the following situations, the system could be
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check the
tyre pressure in all four tyres.
▷ A natural, even loss of tyre inflation pressure
in all four tyres that occurs over time is not
detected. Consequently, check the tyre infla‐
tion pressure at regular intervals.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre
inflation pressures, the runflat indicator might
not have been initialised. In this case initialise
the system.
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▷ No warning can be given in the event of sud‐
den tyre failure caused by external factors.
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
▷ If the system has not been initialised.
▷ When driving on snow-covered or slippery
surfaces.
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.
▷ Dynamic driving style: drive wheels slipping,
high lateral acceleration.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Intelligent Safety
Principle
Overview
Intelligent Safety enables the Driver Assistance
Systems to be operated centrally.
Button in the vehicle
Depending on the equipment, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems which can help
to avoid the risk of a collision. Each time the en‐
gine is started via the start/stop button, these
systems are automatically active:
▷ Front-end collision, see page 163.
▷ Person warning, see page 169.
Safety notes
Intelligent Safety button
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.
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‐
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
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Switching on/off
General
The Intelligent Safety Systems are automatically
active at the start of each journey.
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.
Press the button: the systems are
switched off again. The LED is extin‐
guished.
Braking intervention is permitted up to a speed
of approximately 60km/h, 35 mph.
Press the button again: the systems are
switched on. The LED is illuminated.
Intelligent Safety Settings can be adjusted on the Detection range
Control Display.
Front-end collision warning
Depending on the equipment, the front-end colli‐
sion warning consists of one of the two systems:
▷ Front-end collision with light braking function,
see page 163.
▷ Front-end collision warning with light braking
Objects detected by the system are taken into
account.
function, see page 166.
Safety notes
WARNING
Front-end collision with
light braking function
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.
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.
The automatic braking intervention is done with
limited force and duration.
WARNING
The system is controlled by a camera in the area
of the rear-view mirror.
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 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 unjustified system
responses.
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WARNING
Switching off
Press the button: the system is
switched off. The LED is extinguished.
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.
Press the button again: the system is switched
on. The LED is illuminated.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set.
Via iDrive:
Overview
1. "My Vehicle"
Button in the vehicle
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning point"
5. Select the desired setting.
The selected time is saved for the current driver
profile.
Warning with braking function
Display
Intelligent Safety button
If there is a risk of collision with a detected vehi‐
cle, a warning symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster.
Camera
Symbol Measure
Symbol illuminates red: advance
warning.
Brake and increase the distance.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and perform an evasive ma‐
noeuvre, if necessary.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
Advance warning
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.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an acute warning.
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Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
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.
Detection range
The detection ability of the system is limited.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is assis‐
ted by slight automatic brake intervention if there
is a risk of collision.
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:
An acute warning can be triggered even without
a previous advance warning.
▷ Slow-moving vehicle when approaching it at
high speed.
Brake intervention
▷ Vehicles suddenly cutting in or braking heav‐
ily.
The warning prompts the driver to take action.
Maximum braking force is used during a warning.
Braking force support requires the brake pedal to
be pressed sufficiently quickly and firmly. The
system can also assist by applying the brakes
lightly if there is the risk of a collision. At low
speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a stop.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
Manual gearbox: when the vehicle is braked to a
stop, the engine may shut off.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
The brakes are only applied if driving stability has
not been impaired, for example by deactivation of
Dynamic Stability Control DSC.
▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are
limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF.
A brake intervention can be discontinued either
by depressing the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
▷ If, depending on equipment, the field of view
of the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is soiled or covered.
Object detection may be limited. Take into ac‐
count the detection range limits and the func‐
tional limitations.
▷ Depending on the vehicle's equipment: after
work performed incorrectly on the vehicle
paintwork.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.
System limits
Safety note
▷ 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.
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 dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
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.
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Sensitivity of the warnings
Detection range
The higher the sensitivity of the warning settings,
for example warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. As a result, there may be an increased
number of premature or unjustified warnings and
responses.
Front-end collision warning
with light braking function
Objects detected by the system are taken into
account.
Principle
The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐
dent cannot be avoided, the system helps to re‐
duce the collision speed.
Safety notes
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
and brakes automatically, as necessary.
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.
The brakes are applied automatically with limited
braking force for a limited period.
When equipped with Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function, the front-end collision warn‐
ing is controlled by the radar sensor of the Cruise
Control.
The front-end collision warning is operational
even if Cruise Control is disabled.
WARNING
When deliberately moving closer to a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning and braking interven‐
tion are activated later to avoid unjustified system
responses.
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
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.
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.
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Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set.
Via iDrive:
Overview
Button in the vehicle
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning point"
5. Select the desired setting.
The selected time is saved for the currently used
profile.
Intelligent Safety button
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.
Radar sensor
There is a radar sensor in the bumper to detect
vehicles travelling in front.
Symbol Measure
Symbol illuminates red: advance
warning.
Brake and increase the distance.
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and perform an evasive ma‐
noeuvre, if necessary.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
Advance warning
Switching on/off
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.
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an acute warning.
Switching off
Acute warning with braking function
Press the button: the system is
switched off. The LED is extinguished.
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.
Press the button again: the system is switched
on. The LED is illuminated.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an acute warning. Where necessary, the driver is
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supported by automatic brake intervention if
there is a risk of collision.
Detection range
The detection ability of the system is limited.
An acute warning can be triggered even without
a previous advance warning.
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:
Brake intervention
The detection of objects can be influenced by
technical system limitations, e. g. pedestrians or
stationary objects. Limitations of the detection
range and functional limitations are to be consid‐
ered.
▷ Slow-moving vehicle when approaching it at
high speed.
▷ Vehicles suddenly cutting in or braking heav‐
ily.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
▷ Pedestrians.
The warning prompts the driver to take action.
Maximum braking force is used during a warning.
Braking force support requires the brake pedal to
be pressed sufficiently quickly and firmly. The
system can also assist by braking the vehicle au‐
tomatically if there is a risk of a collision. The ve‐
hicle can be braked to a stop.
▷ Stationary objects.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
Manual gearbox: when the vehicle is braked to a
stop, the engine may shut off.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
The brakes are only applied if driving stability has
not been impaired, for example by deactivation of
Dynamic Stability Control DSC.
▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are
limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF.
At speeds above approx. 210 km/h, 130 mph,
the brake intervention takes the form of a brief
jolt. There is no automatic deceleration.
▷ If the radar sensor is soiled or covered.
▷ After work performed incorrectly on the vehi‐
cle paintwork.
A brake intervention can be discontinued either
by depressing the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
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.
System limits
Safety note
Sensitivity of the warnings
The higher the sensitivity of the warning settings,
for example warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. As a result, there may be an increased
number of premature or unjustified warnings and
responses.
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 dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
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in the extended zone if they are moving towards
the central zone.
Person warning with City
light braking function
Safety notes
Principle
The system can help to avoid accidents with pe‐
destrians.
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.
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
with pedestrians in the urban speed range and
also has a light braking function.
The system is controlled by the camera located
near the rear-view mirror.
General
Provided that the light conditions are sufficiently
bright, the system operates and issues warnings
from approximately 10 km/h, 6 mph up to ap‐
proximately 60 km/h, 35 mph if there is a risk of
collision with pedestrians and provides assis‐
tance by briefly applying the brakes before a col‐
lision.
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.
Persons are taken into account if they are loca‐
ted within the detection range of the system.
Detection range
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 detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐
sists of two parts:
▷ Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷ Extended zone, arrow 2, to the right and left
of the central area.
There is a risk of collision if persons are in the
central zone. A warning is only given of persons
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Overview
Warning with braking function
Display
Button in the vehicle
If there is a risk of collision with a detected per‐
son, a warning symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster.
A red symbol is displayed and an acous‐
tic warning sounds.
Take action yourself immediately by braking or
swerving.
Brake intervention
Intelligent Safety button
The warning prompts the driver to take action.
Maximum braking force is used during a warning.
Braking force support requires the brake pedal to
be pressed sufficiently quickly and firmly. The
system can also assist by applying the brakes
lightly if there is the risk of a collision. At low
speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a stop.
Camera
Manual gearbox: when the vehicle is braked to a
stop, the engine may shut off.
The brakes are only applied if driving stability has
not been impaired, for example by deactivation of
Dynamic Stability Control DSC.
A brake intervention can be discontinued either
by depressing the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
Object detection may be limited. Take into ac‐
count the detection range limits and the func‐
tional limitations.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
System limits
Safety note
Switching off
Press the button: the systems are
switched off again. The LED is extin‐
guished.
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 dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Press the button again: the systems are
switched on. The LED is illuminated.
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Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
Lane Departure Warning
Principle
The Lane Departure Warning issues a warning if
the vehicle leaves its lane on a road with lane
markings.
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.
General
For example it is possible that the following may
not be detected:
Depending on the country variant, the system is‐
sues a warning at speeds between 55 km/h,
35 mph and 70 km/h, 45 mph.
▷ Partially concealed pedestrians.
▷ Pedestrians who are not detected as such
due to the viewing angle or outline.
When switching on the system below this speed,
a message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷ Pedestrians outside the detection range.
Warnings are issued in the form of steering
wheel vibrations. The timing of this warning may
vary depending on the current driving situation.
▷ Pedestrians less than approximately 80 cm,
32 in tall.
The system does not issue a warning if the driver
indicates before leaving the driving lane.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality or
may not be available at all in the following situa‐
tions, for example:
Safety notes
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the course 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.
▷ If vehicle stability control systems are deacti‐
vated, for example DSC OFF.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen is soiled or covered.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.
▷ 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.
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.
▷ In the dark.
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Overview
Output of the warning
When leaving the lane
Button in the vehicle
If the vehicle leaves the lane and a lane marking
is detected, the steering wheel vibrates.
If the turn indicator is switched on before chang‐
ing lanes, no warning is issued.
Cancellation of the warning
The warning is interrupted in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ Automatically after approximately 3 seconds.
▷ On returning to the correct lane.
▷ If the vehicle is braking heavily.
▷ On indicating.
Lane Departure Warning
Camera
System limits
Safety note
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 dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
Switching on/off
Functional limitations
Press the button.
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
▷ With missing, worn, poorly visible, merging/
separating or ambiguous boundary lines, for
example in areas where there are roadworks.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ If boundary lines are covered by snow, ice,
dirt or water.
▷ Lines: the system is activated.
▷ Arrows: at least one lane boundary
line has been detected and warnings
can be issued.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷ If the boundary lines are not white.
▷ If boundary lines are obscured.
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▷ If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead.
▷ With bright oncoming light.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
▷ If the area of windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation, dirt,
stickers, labels, etc.
Button Function
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Switching the system on/off, see
page 173.
Rocker switch:
Changing the speed limit, see
page 174.
Manual speed limiter
Principle
The system can be used to set a speed limit so
that speed restrictions are not exceeded.
Operation
Switching on
General
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The system enables speeds from a value of
30 km/h/20 mph and above to be set as a speed
limit. Below the set speed limit, the vehicle can
be driven without restriction.
The current speed is adopted as the speed limit.
When switching on when at a standstill or driving
at low speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the
speed limit.
Exceeding the speed limit
In particular situations the speed limit can be de‐
liberately exceeded by accelerating strongly.
The status display is shown and, depending on
the instrument cluster, a marking in the speed‐
ometer is set to the corresponding speed.
The system gives a warning if the travelling
speed exceeds the set speed limit.
When activating the speed limit it is possible that
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be switched
on and the drive mode switched to COMFORT.
No brake intervention
Switching off
If the set speed limit has been reached or unin‐
tentionally exceeded, for example when driving
downhill, there is no active brake intervention.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If you set a speed limit during the journey which
is below the current speed, the vehicle rolls until
the driving speed drops below the speed limit.
The system switches off automatically in the
following situations, for example:
▷ When engaging reverse gear.
▷ When switching the engine off.
▷ When switching on Cruise Control.
▷ When activating some programs using the
Driving Experience Control.
The displays turn off.
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Change speed limit
Acoustic warning
▷ If you unintentionally exceed the set speed
limit, you will hear an acoustic warning after
approximately 5 seconds.
▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the
driven speed during the journey, the warning
sounds after approximately 30 seconds.
▷ If you intentionally exceed the speed limit by
fully pressing the accelerator pedal, no warn‐
ing is given.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
▷ Every time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the speed limit is increased
or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
Marking of the speed limit
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the speed limit is
increased or decreased to the next multiple of
10 km/h/5 mph on the speedometer display.
Display in the speedometer:
▷ Marker illuminates green: the
system is active.
▷ Marker not illuminated: the
system is switched off.
If you set a speed limit while driving which is be‐
low the current speed, the vehicle coasts down
to the set speed limit.
Indicator lamp
Exceeding the speed limit
You can intentionally exceed the speed limit.
There is no acoustic warning in such a case.
▷ If the indicator lamp is illuminated: the
system is switched on.
▷ If the indicator lamp is flashing: set
speed limit is exceeded.
To exceed the set speed limit intentionally, fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
The limit automatically becomes active again as
soon as the current speed falls below the set
speed limit.
Status display
Display of the set speed limit.
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Dynamic brake lights
Visual warning
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes if the set speed limit is ex‐
ceeded for as long as you exceed the set
speed limit.
Principle
The brake lights flash to warn road users behind
your vehicle that you are performing an emer‐
gency braking manoeuvre. This can reduce the
risk of a rear-end collision.
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General
Function
The system is switched on every time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
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.
▷ Driving conditions, for example time of day,
duration of journey.
▷ Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.
▷ Heavy braking: brake lights flash.
The system is active from approxi‐
mately 70 km/h, 43 mph and can display a rec‐
ommendation to take a break.
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill,
the hazard warning lights are activated.
To deactivate the hazard warning lights:
▷ Accelerate.
Break recommendations
If the driver shows signs of decreasing attention
or of fatigue, a message is shown on the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
▷ Press the hazard warning lights button.
A recommendation to take a break will only be
displayed once during an uninterrupted journey.
Attentiveness assistant
After a break, another break recommendation
cannot be displayed until after approximately
45 minutes at the earliest.
Principle
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 you
take a break.
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:
Safety note
▷ If the time is set incorrectly.
▷ When the speed is predominantly below ap‐
prox. 70 km/h, 43 mph.
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.
▷ If a sporty driving style is adopted, for exam‐
ple sharp acceleration or fast cornering.
▷ In active driving situations, for example fre‐
quent lane changes.
▷ 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.
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