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Safety
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Airbags
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2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
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5
Side airbag
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
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There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
Airbag system malfunctioning
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Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
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Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
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The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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When there is a malfunction, have the
airbag system checked immediately
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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as
expected in the event of an accident despite
corresponding severity of the accident.◀
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Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated
accordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions under Children on the front passen‐
ger seat.◀
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The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty.
The airbags on the front
passenger side are not acti‐
vated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags lights up.
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly
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Detected child seats
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front passenger airbags are not activated.
The concept
The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there
is a significant loss of pressure in one or more
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire
valves measure the tire pressure and tire tem‐
perature.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 185, as well when using the system.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en‐
sured.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Reset the system again after each correction
of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire
or wheel change.
1. Move the respective seat forward all the
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
1. "Vehicle Info"
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
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The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐
cally.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
Low tire pressure message
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
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No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire pressures before the last
reset.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
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The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
1. "Vehicle Info"
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Carry out the reset with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
When a low inflation pressure is indicated,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
if necessary.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically during driving.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In
that case, carry out a reset.
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If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
greater depending on the driving speed, road
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
etc.
2. Rectify the flat tire.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐
tem, may damage the TPM wheel elec‐
tronics. In this case, have the electronics
checked at the next opportunity and have
them replaced if necessary.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties.◀
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center.◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
Required inflation pressure check
message
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, it is possible that a reset was not
carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor. In
that case, carry out a reset.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Check the tire inflation pressure and carry out
a reset of the system.
In some cases, a wheel was changed without
having carried out a reset.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported even though the tire inflation pres‐
sures are correct.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
The tire pressure depends on the temperature
of the tire. If the tire temperature rises, e.g.,
due to driving or because of the heat of the
Sun, the tire inflation pressure increases also.
The tire pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. This behavior may
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
fall very sharply.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
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proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.
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Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
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sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
The status is displayed.
System limits
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
3.
"Perform reset"
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When the system has not been initialized.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
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Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving with snow chains.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Indication of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
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If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
2. Rectify the flat tire.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties.◀
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Final tire failure
Continued driving with a flat tire
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center.◀
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
Intelligent Safety
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
The concept
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the
following systems, which can help to avoid an
imminent collision. These systems are active
automatically every time the engine is started
using the Start/Stop button:
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
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For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
Note
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
greater depending on the driving speed, road
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
etc.
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At a glance
Collision warning with City
Braking function
Button in the vehicle
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents. If
an accident cannot be prevented, the system
helps to reduce the collision speed.
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐
nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde‐
pendently.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
Intelligent Safety button
The system is controlled via a camera in the
base of the mirror.
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
Switching on/off
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after each engine start via the start/
stop button.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to
avoid false warnings.
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
General information
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision with vehicles at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time of these
warnings may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Up to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h a braking inter‐
vention occurs when appropriate.
Collision warning
Depending on how the equipment is equipped,
the collision warning system consists of one of
the two systems:
Detection range
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Collision warning with City Braking func‐
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Collision warning with braking function, re‐
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Vehicles are observed when they are traveling
in the same direction of movement if they are
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located within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
At a glance
Increase braking and distance.
Button in the vehicle
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
Intelligent Safety button
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Switching off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the collision warning with braking
function to prevent undesired interventions.
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
System limits
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Display
If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
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Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
Collision warning with
braking function
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
The concept
The system issues a warning if there is immi‐
nent danger of a collision and also includes a
braking function.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
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Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise
Control with Stop & Go, the collision warning is
controlled via the cruise control radar sensor in
conjunction with a camera.
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
When the vehicle is intentionally brought close
to a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to
avoid false warnings.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
General information
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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible danger of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The time
of these warnings may vary depending on the
current driving situation.
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In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.
Detection range
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If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
It responds to stationary or moving objects
that are within the detection range of the radar
system.
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The acute warning prompts the driver to inter‐
vene and, if there is the danger of a collision, is
accompanied by a braking intervention.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
The braking intervention is executed with lim‐
ited braking force and for a brief period only.
The intervention can bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the braking
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
Intelligent Safety button
Adapting your speed and driving style
Switching on/off
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Switching off
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the collision warning with braking
function to prevent undesired interventions.
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Display in the instrument cluster
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The collision warning can be issued in the in‐
strument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and
acoustically.
Display
Warning stages
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when
there is the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
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Warning stages
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Symbol Measure
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
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▷
In tight curves.
Increase distance.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, for example, DSC
OFF.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
▷
▷
▷
If the camera in the mirror or the radar sen‐
sor is dirty or obscured.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive ma‐
neuver.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant dimming because of
oncoming light, for example, from the sun
low in the sky.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Prewarning sensitivity
Depending on the set prewarning time, this
may result in increased false warnings.
System limits
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
The concept
The system can help to prevent accidents with
pedestrians.
Detection range
The system's detection capabilities are limited.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
The system is controlled via the camera in the
base of the interior mirror.
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
General information
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you or sharply decelerating vehicles.
The system issues a warning with brightness
staring at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.
35 mph/60 km/h regarding a possible risk of
collision with pedestrians and assists with a
brake intervention shortly before a collision.
▷
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Pedestrians.
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It responds to persons that are within the de‐
tection range of the system.
Camera
Detection range
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
The warning area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
Switching on/off
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active every time
the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐
ton.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐
sued about pedestrians who are located within
the extended area only if they are moving in
the direction of the central area.
Switching off
Press the button: the systems are
switched off. The LED goes out.
At a glance
Press the button: the systems are switched off.
The LED lights up.
Button in the vehicle
Warning with braking function
Adapting your speed and driving style
The warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Intelligent Safety button
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
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Intervene immediately by braking or making an
evasive maneuver.
▷
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Braking intervention
Pedestrians below a body size of approx.
32 in/80 cm.
The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐
tervene. During the warning, the maximum
braking force is used, even with light pressure
on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk
of collision, the system can assist with a slight
braking intervention. The intervention can
bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a
complete stop.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐
vention up until reaching a complete stop, the
engine may be shut down.
If the camera view field or the front wind‐
shield are dirty or covered.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐
ing the steering wheel.
Lane departure warning
When towing or tow-starting the vehicle,
switch off the pedestrian warning to prevent
undesired interventions.
The concept
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. Depending
on the country-specific version of the vehicle,
the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. If the system is switched on
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
strument cluster.
System limits
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the dan‐
ger of an accident occurring.◀
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
Detection range
The detection capability of the camera is lim‐
ited.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
This may result in the warning not being is‐
sued or being issued late.
For example, the following situations may not
be detected:
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Partially covered pedestrians.
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▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Notes
Personal responsibility
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the
course of the road and the traffic situation.
Display in the instrument cluster
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.
Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
Lane departure warning
Camera
When using the turn signal.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merg‐
ing, diverging, or multiple lane markings
such as in construction areas.
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
When driving toward bright lights.
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▷
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Active Blind Spot Detection
Radar sensors
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights
up dimly.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror
flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Notes
The system can issue warnings at speeds
above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an
accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
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NBG009014A.
Display
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot
or approaching from behind.
Brake force display
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes
brightly.
The concept
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
Active Protection
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
▷
▷
▷
Attentiveness assistant.
PreCrash
PostCrash
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After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
In this situation, it is recommended that the
driver take a break.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
▷
▷
When the clock is set incorrectly.
Note
When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering
quickly.
In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
The concept
With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In
these situations, preventative protection
measures are automatically undertaken to
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as
much as possible.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷
Personal driving style, for example, steer‐
ing behavior.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷
Driving conditions, for example, length of
trip.
▷
▷
▷
Full brake applications.
Severe understeering.
Severe oversteering.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
If the vehicle includes the collision warning or
collision warning with braking feature, impend‐
ing collisions with vehicles driving ahead or
stopped in front of you can also be detected
within the system's range.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
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Personal responsibility
The system cannot possibly serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:
▷
The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.
▷
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Automatic closing of the windows.
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also
interrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
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ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes at individual
wheels.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
Indicator/warning lamps
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in bends.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. This then reduces braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during full braking. This
system utilizes all of the benefits provided by
ABS.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
The DSC system is switched off.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
Activating DSC
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
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Deactivating DTC
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
xDrive
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in
which forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward mo‐
mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐
lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐
ited.
Dynamic Damping Control
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
The concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
▷
▷
▷
When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.
When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.
When driving with snow chains.
Programs
The system offers several different programs.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
The programs can be selected via the Driving
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
SPORT
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility.
Activating DTC
SPORT+
Press the button.
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility when driving
with limited driving stabilization.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
COMFORT/ECO PRO
Balanced control of the vehicle.
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Variable sport steering
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
The variable sport steering increases the
steering angle of the front wheels at large
steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or
when parking. Steering becomes more direct.
TRACTION
It also varies the force required to turn the
wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐
celeration and when driving in bends.
This results in a sporty steering response. In
addition, it becomes easier to steer during
parking and maneuvering.
SPORT+
Driving Dynamics Control
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and
adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐
bilization.
The concept
The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle.
Various programs can be selected for this pur‐
pose. The Driving Dynamics Control and the
DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate
a program.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating SPORT+
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+ appears in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights
up.
Operating the programs
Press the button
Program
DSC OFF
Automatic program change
TRACTION
When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
SPORT+
SPORT
Indicator/warning lamps
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
COMFORT
ECO PRO
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
Automatic program change
The system automatically switches to COM‐
FORT in the following situations:
SPORT
▷
▷
▷
Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control.
The vehicle has a flat tire.
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and engine control for greater driving agility
with maximum driving stabilization.
When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications. The configuration is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
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The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating SPORT
Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
Configuring SPORT
When the display is activated on the Control
mode can be set to individual specifications.
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
1. Activate ECO PRO.
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▷
▷
Activating SPORT.
"Configure SPORT"
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
Configuring the SPORT driving mode.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐
vated:
Configure driving mode
1. "Settings"
Settings can be made for the following driving
modes in Driving mode:
2. "Driving mode"
▷
▷
ECO PRO mode, refer to page 172.
3. "Configure SPORT"
4. Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the
SPORT driving mode is activated.
Displays
Program selection
COMFORT
Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Selected program
The selected program is dis‐
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
played in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO
Display on the Control Display
Program changes can be displayed on the
Control Display.
ECO PRO, refer to page 171, provides consis‐
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐
zation.
1. "Settings"
Comfort functions and the engine controller
are adjusted.
2. "Driving mode"
3. "Driving mode info"
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This system supports driving away on gradi‐
ents. The parking brake is not required.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
is being used, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back.◀
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Driving comfort
General information
Vehicle equipment
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel
consumption.
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Notes
Personal responsibility
The system does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her speed,
distance and driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Drive attentively, and react to the current
traffic events. Intervene actively when neces‐
sary, e.g., by braking, steering or making an
evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger
of an accident.◀
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC
The concept
This system can be used to select a desired
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐
cally on clear roads.
At a glance
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press the
button
Function
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
System on/off, interrupt, refer
to page 121
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead
begins moving faster.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 121
Resume speed, refer to
page 123
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the
system is able to detect this within the given
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your
drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is
able to accelerate if operated accordingly.
Reduce distance, refer to
page 122
Increase distance, refer to
page 122
Even if some time passes before the vehicle
drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐
erated automatically and simply.
Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 121
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to
the desired speed.
The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill
slopes if engine power is insufficient.
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The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
If switching off the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
Radar sensor
▷
▷
If active: press twice.
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
and distance are deleted.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷
▷
When the brakes are applied.
When transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
▷
▷
If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
▷
When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is
activated or DSC is deactivated.
Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.
▷
▷
When DSC is actively controlling stability.
If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened when the vehicle is standing still.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
▷
If the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without road edge line
markings.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
▷
If the detection range of the radar is dis‐
rupted, for example, by dirt or heavy fog.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up and the marking in the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the button.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Or:
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
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Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Changing, maintaining, and storing
the speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted to maintain and store the
current speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control
is switched on, if necessary.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Distance
Selecting a distance
Adapting the desired speed
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Reduce distance
Speed differences
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Large differences in speed relative to ve‐
hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen‐
sated by the system for example in the follow‐
ing situations:
displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷
▷
When catching up rapidly with a truck.
Increase distance
When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.◀
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
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displayed in the instrument cluster.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press
the RES button or the rocker switch when
the vehicle ahead of you drives away.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
While driving
Press the button with the system
switched on.
▷
The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷
The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
▷
▷
When the system is switched off.
When the ignition is switched off.
▷
The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.
▷
Green marking in the speedometer:
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving
ahead of you is shown.
Your vehicle accelerates automatically as
soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐
dar sensor moves off.
▷
Marking in the speedometer turns orange:
no automatic driving away.
Distance display
Distance 1
To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐
matically, press the accelerator briefly or
press the RES or SET button.
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
Rolling bars in the distance display indicate
that the vehicle in the radar sensor detection
range has moved off.
Your vehicle was braked to a halt by pressing
on the brake pedal and it is standing behind
another vehicle:
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
1.
Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.
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The system can also be activated when sta‐
tionary.
Distance display
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐
uation when using the system.
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Detection range
Distance control is deactivated be‐
cause the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was detected.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
The indicator and warning lamps do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to
the traffic conditions.◀
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you
for instance might not be detected.
The vehicle symbol lights up orange:
Limited detection capacity
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity of the camera and the sensor, you
should be alert at all times so that you can in‐
tervene actively, if necessary; otherwise, there
is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for
operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively assume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane,
e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end
of traffic congestion.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
The system also does not respond to:
You are requested to intervene by
braking or making an evasive maneuver.
▷
Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road
users.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Red traffic lights.
Stationary objects.
Cross traffic.
System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐
tem on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
Oncoming traffic.
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No warnings
Unexpected lane change
A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐
stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehi‐
cle, you yourself must react, as the system
does not react to stopped vehicles.
Cornering
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐
vers, if necessary. You must react yourself;
otherwise, there is the danger of an accident
occurring.◀
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although
curves cannot be anticipated in advance.
Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriate
speed.
In tight curves, situations may result due to the
restricted detection range of the system in
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not
be detected at all, or not until after a consider‐
able delay.
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Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking, for
example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
When approaching a curve, the system may
react briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due
to the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of
the vehicle by the system can be compensated
for by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator
pedal is released, the system becomes active
again and independently controls the speed.
Cruise control
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or
behind bumps in the road.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:
Radar sensor
▷
▷
▷
On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
FCC ID:
▷
OAYARS3-A
General information
Compliance statement:
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel
consumption.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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▷
▷
The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.
Controls
At a glance
Press the button
The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.
Function
▷
▷
The transmission position D is disengaged.
Interrupt system on/off
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
Store speed
▷
DSC is actively controlling stability.
Resume speed
Changing the speed
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
Press the button.
▷
▷
If active: press twice.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Changing/maintaining speed
Interrupting the system
The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted in order to maintain and
store the current speed.
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷
The brakes are applied.
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Adapting the desired speed
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Desired speed
▷
The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷
The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
▷
The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
▷
▷
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it there accelerates
or decelerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator. After the
rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐
tains its final speed. Pressing the switch
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that
you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐
hind your vehicle are indicated with:
▷
▷
Signal tones.
Visual display.
Resuming the desired speed
General information
Press the button.
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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▷
▷
By the front middle sensors and the two
corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Notes
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.◀
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,
switched on.
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
At a glance
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Button in the vehicle
Display
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of
the object. For example, if an object is de‐
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
PDC Park Distance Control
The shorter the distance to the object be‐
comes, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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If objects are located both in front of and be‐
hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐
nal is sounded.
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐
prox. 3 seconds:
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:
▷
If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
▷
▷
▷
▷
With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
▷
If moving parallel to a wall.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
The signal tone is switched off:
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
▷
When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
▷
When transmission position P is engaged.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,
refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment, Communication.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
▷
▷
In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are displayed on the Control
Display before a signal tone sounds.
▷
▷
▷
When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
▷
▷
In heavy exhaust.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors red, green and yellow.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display. To switch to
PDC:
The malfunction is signaled by a continu‐
ous tone alternating between the front and
rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction
due to other ultrasound sources is no lon‐
ger present, the system is again fully func‐
tional.
1.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
▷
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
Rearview camera
The concept
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
Camera
▷
▷
▷
Rearview camera, refer to page 131
Backup camera
The concept
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired
by dirt.
The backup camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.
Switching on/off
Hints
Check the traffic situation as well
Switching on automatically
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the backup
camera.◀
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The backup camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
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Pathway lines
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
▷
▷
Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in transmission position R.
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
▷
Are dependent on the current steering an‐
gle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷
▷
The rearview camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Turning circle lines
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷
Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
▷
▷
▷
Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age.
▷
Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Only one turning circle line is displayed
when the steering wheel is turned.
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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Obstacle marking
General information
▷
Spatially-shaped markings can be shown
in the rearview camera image.
Display settings
Their colored steps match the markings of the
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance
to the object shown.
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
Parking using pathway and turning
circle lines
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐
cle lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
System limits
Detection of objects
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected by the rearview camera.
Side View
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
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visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.
Notes
Switching on/off
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Switching on/off manually
Check the traffic situation as well
Press the button.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could
result from road users or objects located out‐
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐
eras.◀
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
At a glance
Display
Button in the vehicle
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Side View
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Cameras
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐
ture the image.
1.
"Contrast"
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Top View
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Cameras
Top View
The concept
Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐
vering. The area around the doors and the road
area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐
trol Display for this purpose.
General information
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
Clean the lens, refer to page 229.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the
cameras.◀
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
At a glance
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Button in the vehicle
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
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Switching on the backup camera via
the iDrive
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
The backup camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
▷
Display
The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
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The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐
justed with the steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
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With a door open.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display when reverse
gear is selected. To switch to Top View:
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Transporting loads
Parking assistant
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
The concept
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
Requirements
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information issued by the PDC and
the parking assistant and react accordingly.
For measuring parking spaces
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
A component of the parking assistant is the
▷
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Hints
Suitable parking space
Personal responsibility
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Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
The parking assistant does not relieve
the driver of responsibility for the vehicle dur‐
ing the parking procedure.
Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.
Watch the parking space and parking proce‐
dure closely and intervene if necessary; other‐
wise, there is the danger of an accident.◀
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking procedure
Changes to the parking space
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Closed doors.
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
Parking brake released.
When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
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At a glance
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
Button in the vehicle
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Activate:
"Parking Assistant" Select the
symbol in the Control Display.
Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷
Press the button.
▷
Switch off the ignition.
Parking assistant
Display on the Control Display
Ultrasound sensors
Activating/deactivating the system
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated.
The system is activated.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: system status
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the wheel arches.
To ensure full operability:
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button
The status is displayed with symbols.
Gray: parking space search.
Press the button.
The LED lights up.
Blue: the system is activated. A
suitable parking space was
found.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
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The parking procedure is active.
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The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been seized.
Steering control has been
seized.
Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forwards
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
Status of the parking space search
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐
cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐
ing assistant and PDC.
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Gray, arrow 1: parking space search.
Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident.◀
The vehicle is parked in the parking space
if the parking procedure is active.
▷
No display: no parking space search.
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if necessary.
With navigation system professional
or TV: status of the system
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
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▷
Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle representation. Parking as‐
sistant is activated and search for parking
space active.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
Suitable parking spaces are displayed next
to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the
road as on the Control Display. When the
parking assistant is active, suitable parking
spaces are highlighted.
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
▷
Press the button.
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
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On slippery ground.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.
When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
If a turn signal is activated in the opposite
direction to the desired side for parking.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g., in
the following circumstances:
On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷
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If doors are open.
If the trunk lid is open.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
▷
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷
▷
When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.
With objects with a fine surface structure,
such as fences.
If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
Continuing
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
System limits
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
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In tight curves.
When towing a trailer.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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When sensors are dirty or iced over.
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Speed limit detection.
Cruise control.
Head-up Display
The concept
Pedestrian warning.
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by:
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
▷
▷
Certain sitting positions.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
▷
▷
▷
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
4. Turn the controller.
Unfavorable light conditions.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐
ing.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Head-Up Display"
Adjusting the height
1. "Settings"
Display
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
Overview
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Speed.
4. Turn the controller.
Navigation system.
Check Control messages.
Collision warning.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Setting the rotation
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Rotation"
4. Turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐
placed by a service center only.
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Controls
Climate control
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Automatic climate control
1
2
3
4
5
Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ50
Vent settings
6
7
8
9
Temperature
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ50
Cooling function
Rear window defroster
Air flow
Recirculated-air mode
AUTO program
10 Interior temperature sensor
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Climate control
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the de‐
sired temperature.
▷
▷
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Windows.
Upper body region.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐
sary by increasing the cooling or heating out‐
put, and then keeps it constant.
Windows, upper body region, and foot‐
well.
▷
Footwell.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if
necessary, use the cooling function.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
The air is cooled and dehumidified
and, depending on the temperature setting,
warmed again.
Air flow, manual
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
The air flow of the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 166, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
AUTO program
Press the button.
Recirculated-air mode
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Depending on the selected temperature and
outside influences, the air is directed to the
windshield, side windows, upper body, and
into the footwell.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
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