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the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Airbags
1
2
Front airbag, driver
3
4
Side airbag
Front airbag, front passenger
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Knee airbag
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate restraint.
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest, lap, and head
area.
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Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐
ploying 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 risk of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible when the airbag is
triggered.
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, you may risk burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or an authorized repair shop
for handling explosives.
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There should be no person, 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.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
unintentional activation of the airbag - both
may lead to injury.◀
Dashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
devices or' mobile phones.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
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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
might occur when front airbag is activated.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is reel on, the warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐
erational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
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.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Airbag system malfunctioning
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag; otherwise, inju‐
ries might occur when airbag is activated.
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Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
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The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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Do not remove the airbag system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐
tem checked immediately.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.
In case of a malfunction have airbag system
checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk
that the system does not function as expected
in case of a severe accident.◀
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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, and the seats.◀
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
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Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front-
seat passenger airbags
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐
sistance.
No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐
vated.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
proper functioning of the front passenger air‐
bag might not be assured.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the
front-seat passenger airbags.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.◀
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐
ther activated or deactivated.
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The indicator lamp lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system or when the seat
is empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger
airbags lights up.
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
size is detected on the seat. The airbags
on the front passenger side are activated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat 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.
Detected child seats
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐
quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐
factured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
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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 your vehicle's manufacturer.
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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.
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Supplementing the reinforced front windshield
frame, the rollover protection system further
increases passenger safety.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐
er's seat.
Hints
Keep the movement area unobstructed
With a respective message appearing on Con‐
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep
the accuracy of this function over the long-
term.
Always keep the movement area of the
rollover protection system clear. Otherwise,
there may be damage or injuries when the roll‐
over protection system is triggered.◀
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation
or after deployment
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the system scrapped by your
service center. Non-professional attempts to
service the system could lead to failure in an
emergency or unintentional activation of the
airbag - both may lead to injury.◀
1. Press the reel and move the respective
seat all the way forward.
2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
Triggered rollover protection system
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
After deployment or damage
After deployment of the rollover protec‐
tion system or in the event of damage, have
the system checked and replaced.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Have this work performed only by your service
center; otherwise, this safety feature might not
work properly.◀
Unobstructed area of movement
Do not move convertible top
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
When the rollover protection system is
extended, do not move the convertible top.
Otherwise, damages or injuries may result.◀
If the rollover protection system was not
placed under any stress after an automatic
triggering, it can be pushed back by hand, e.g.
to close the convertible top. One person must
push down on a safety frame and the another
person must close the convertible top. The
Rollover protection system
The concept
The rollover protection system is automatically
activated in the event of a sufficiently serious
accident or if the longitudinal axis is tilted ex‐
cessively. The safety frames located behind
the rear headrests extend within fractions of a
second.
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safety frame no longer engages in the lower
position.
With use of the system observe further infor‐
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐
fer to page 198.
1. Press the release lever to the side and hold
it.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
2. Push down the safety frame and hold it.
3. Release the release lever only if the safety
frame was pushed back almost completely.
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.
4. Close the convertible top.
5. Slowly reduce pressure on the safety
frame in order to allow it to move upwards.
Make sure that your hands do not become
trapped between the safety frame and roof.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Malfunction
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
A Check Control message is displayed
when there is a malfunction.
The status is displayed.
Status control display
Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The concept
All wheels green
The system monitors tire inflation 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 inflation pressure
and tire temperature.
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
Sudden tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.◀
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Wheels, gray
Low tire pressure message
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
for this may be:
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
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The system is being reset.
Malfunction.
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
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No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures before
the last reset.
Status information
The status control display additionally shows
the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐
pending on the model, tire temperatures. It
shows the actual values read; they may vary
depending on driving style or weather condi‐
tions.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Carry out reset
Run-flat tires, refer to page 208, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
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 off.
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform
reset".
6. Drive away.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically while driving.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 208, can possibly be
used for this purpose.
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 shown to be correct, it is possible that
the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform
a reset. Then perform the reset.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
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2. Fixing a flat tire, where applicable with the
Mobility System.
ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at the
next opportunity and have them replaced if
needed.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐
duced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change.◀
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You may 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 a 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.
Required tire inflation pressure check
message
A Check Control message is displayed in the
following situations
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is shown to be correct, it is possible that
the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform
a reset. In that case, carry out a reset.
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The system has detected a wheel change,
but no reset was done.
Inflation was not carried out according to
specifications.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The tire inflation pressure has fallen below
the level of the last confirmation.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐
ing style and road conditions.
In this case:
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Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
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Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
change.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
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increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
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
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 inflation pressure can be de‐
tected.
Display in the following situations:
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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically 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‐
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐
tween the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
detected and reported as a flat tire.
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The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
Functional requirements
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Status display
Run-flat tires, refer to page 208, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
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
On the Control Display:
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.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if needed.
Initialization
System limits
When initializing the once set inflation tire
pressures serve as reference values in order to
detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the tire inflation pressures.
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external circumstances cannot be recognized
in advance.◀
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
On the Control Display:
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 off.
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: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
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.
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A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 208, can possibly be
used for this purpose.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐
ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
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.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐
duced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change.◀
2. Fix the flat tire where applicable using the
Mobility System, refer to page 208.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
Final tire failure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a 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.
Intelligent Safety
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
The concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.
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.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐
sion. 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 cargo load, driv‐
ing style and road conditions.
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Front-end collision warning, refer to
page 117.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 123.
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Hints
Camera
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 acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Be alert
Switching on/off
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Press button: the systems are turned
off. The LED goes out.
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Front-end collision warning
Depending on the equipment, the collision
warning system consists of one of the two sys‐
tems:
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
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Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐
ing function, refer to page 120.
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Front-end collision warning with braking
function, refer to page 118
Intelligent Safety button
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Hints
Front-end collision warning
with braking function
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The concept
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
The automatic braking intervention may be
executed with maximum braking force and for
a brief period only as necessary.
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise
Control with Stop & Go, the front-end collision
warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐
dar sensor in conjunction with a camera.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
General information
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible danger of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of
warnings may vary with the current driving sit‐
uation.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Detection range
Intelligent Safety button
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
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Radar sensor
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
The radar sensor is located in the lower area of
the front bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐
structed.
Camera
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute warning with braking function
Switch off
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by an automatic braking intervention
in a possible risk of collision.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
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Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous prewarning.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Braking intervention
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
automatic braking intervention if there is risk of
a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐
cle to a complete stop.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
▷
If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
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▷
▷
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.
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Warning sensitivity
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐
cess of false warnings.
System limits
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
The concept
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
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Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
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The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
General information
Tow-starting and towing
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with
the current driving situation.
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.
At a glance
Detection range
Button in the vehicle
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
Intelligent Safety button
Hints
Camera
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 acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
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Switching on/off
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Switch off
Acute warning with braking function
Press button: the system is switched
off. The LED goes out.
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
The LED lights up.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐
vention in a possible risk of collision.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous prewarning.
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Brake and increase distance.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
System limits
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
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Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
The function is subdivided into the following
systems:
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
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During daytime: Pedestrian warning with
city braking function, refer to page 123
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷
At night: Night vision, refer to page 125
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The concept
The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐
destrians.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
▷
If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.
General information
In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐
sions with pedestrians at speeds from about
6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h
shortly before a collision the system supports
you with a braking intervention.
▷
▷
▷
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.
Under those circumstances it reacts to people
who are within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
Detection range
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐
cess of false warnings.
Pedestrian warning
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
function warns of an imminent collision with
pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
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Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
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.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Intelligent Safety button
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Camera
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Tow-starting and towing
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Switch off
Press button: the systems are turned
off. The LED goes out.
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
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▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
Warning with braking function
Display
Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
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.
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
With instrument display: The red sym‐
bol is displayed and a signal sounds.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.
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.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
▷
When it is dark outside.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Night Vision with Pedestrian
and Animal Detection
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
The concept
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐
tion is a night vision system.
System limits
An infrared camera scans the area in front of
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐
ings or animals are detected by the system. If
necessary, the heat image can be displayed on
the Control Display.
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐
ited.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
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In addition, the system also detects animals
above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
Heat image
With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐
play:
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Animals detected by the system are displayed
in a darker yellow.
Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐
tection operates within the following distance
ranges:
The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
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▷
▷
Pedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m
Warm objects have a light appearance and
cold objects, a dark appearance.
Detection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m
The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature difference between the object
and the background and on the level of heat
radiation emitted by the object. Objects that
are similar in temperature to the environment
or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐
tect.
Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐
prox. 230 ft/70 m
Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐
ent light, the image is only displayed when the
low beams are activated.
Hints
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Personal responsibility
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and
the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐
justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
Pedestrian and animal detection
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐
man beings are detected by the system.
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Press button.
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
The LED goes out.
Switching on heat image additionally
The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detec‐
tion.
Press button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Intelligent Safety button
Switch on/switch off heat image
Adjustments via the iDrive
With heat image switched on:
1. Press the controller.
Camera
2. Select brightness or contrast.
▷
▷
Select the symbol.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
4. Press the controller.
Display
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
Warning of people or animals in
danger
The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐
gether with the headlights.
If a collision with a person or an animal de‐
tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐
bol appears on the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
Switching on/off
Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled
out.
Switching on automatically
When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐
ically active after every driving-off.
Switch off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
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Warning area in front of the vehicle
Acute warning
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
With instrument display: The red sym‐
bol is displayed and a signal sounds.
When animals are detected, an red animal
symbol is displayed with the signal tone.
Red symbol in the instrument cluster.
The warning area for the pedestrian warning
consists of two parts:
Red symbol in the instrument display.
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
With animal warnings, no distinction is made
between the central or expanded area.
Display in the Head-up Display
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases, the area becomes longer and wider,
e.g.
The warning is displayed simultane‐
ously in the Head-up Display and on
the instrument cluster. The displayed
symbol can vary with the people detected.
When animals are detected, an animal symbol
is displayed.
Prewarning
The yellow symbol is displayed when a
person is detected in the central area
immediately in front of the vehicle.
System limits
Basic limits
System operation is limited in situations such
as the following:
The yellow symbol is displayed when a person
in the extended area is moving from the right
or left towards the central area.
▷
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
The displayed symbol can vary with the people
detected.
▷
When the camera is dirty or the protective
glass is damaged.
Intervene actively by braking or make an eva‐
sive maneuver.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
At very high external temperatures.
When animals are detected, an animal
symbol is displayed. The symbol also
shows the side of the road on which
Limits of pedestrian and animal
detection
In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐
trians are detected as animals or animals as
pedestrians.
the animal was detected. Intervene actively by
braking or make an evasive maneuver.
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Small animals are not detected by the object
detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐
ble in the image.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Limited detection:
▷
People or animals who are fully or partially
covered, especially when their heads are
covered.
▷
▷
▷
People who are not in an upright position,
e.g., lying down.
Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,
recumbent bicycles).
After physical damage to the system, e.g.,
after an accident.
Lane departure warning
Camera
Lane departure warning
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. This
speed, depending on the country version, is
between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h.
When switching on the system below this
speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
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.
Switching on/off
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Press button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Settings are stored for the profile currently 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.
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▷
Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐
tected and warnings can be issued.
▷
▷
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Display in the instrument display
▷
Symbol orange: system is acti‐
vated.
▷
Symbol green: at least one lane
marking was detected and warn‐
ings can be issued.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
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:
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.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
When using the turn signal.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐
med.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
Hints
Personal responsibility
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
▷
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
When driving toward bright lights.
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At a glance
Display
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
Button in the vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Radar sensors
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 exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Switching on/off
Press button.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
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Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
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PreCrash
PostCrash
FCC ID:
Attentiveness assistant
The concept
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this
situation, it is recommended that the driver
takes a break.
▷
NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
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.
Note
Personal responsibility
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
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.◀
Brake force display
The concept
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
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:
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.
▷
Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐
ior.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights light up in addition.
▷
Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
Active Protection
Break recommendation
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
▷
Attentiveness assistant.
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A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
Note
Personal responsibility
After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
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.◀
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.
Function
When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
▷
▷
With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:
In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.
▷
▷
When the road surface is poor.
In the event of strong side winds.
▷
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Automatic closing of the windows.
Automatic Positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
PreCrash
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.
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, preventive measures are au‐
tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac‐
cident as much as possible.
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.
Critical driving situations may include:
Emergency stop.
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.
If the vehicle includes the front-end collision
warning or front-end collision warning with
braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐
cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you
can also be detected within the system's
range.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Destepping on the gas pedal also in‐
terrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
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