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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

1

2

3

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

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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Collision warning, refer to page 103.

Pedestrian warning, refer to page 107.

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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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‐

tion, refer to page 103;

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Collision warning with braking function, re‐

fer to page 105

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.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you or sharply decelerating vehicles.

▷

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

▷

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.

▷

In tight curves.

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, for example, DSC

OFF.

Detection range

▷

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.

▷

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:

▷

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:

▷

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

FCC ID:

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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.

▷

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

Dynamics Control, refer to page 117.

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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Controls

Variable sport steering

When DSC OFF, refer to page 115, is active,

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

Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 116, is

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

Display, refer to page 118, the SPORT driving

mode can be set to individual specifications.

cluster.

Configuring ECO PRO

1. Activate ECO PRO.

▷

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"

▷

SPORT mode, refer to page 118.

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

program change, refer to page 117.

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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Drive-off assistant

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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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

the instrument cluster, refer to page 123.

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:

The selected distance, refer to page 123, is

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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The selected distance, refer to page 123, is

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

the speedometer, refer to page 128.

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,

the rearview camera, refer to page 131, can be

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

Side View, refer to page 133.

Top View, refer to page 135.

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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Switching on/off manually

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:

"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.

▷

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:

▷

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

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 128.

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Hints

Suitable parking space

Personal responsibility

▷

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

▷

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:

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if

he takes over steering.

▷

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.

▷

With tow bars and trailer hitches.

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷

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:

▷

In tight curves.

When towing a trailer.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

▷

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

▷

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

The cooling function, refer to page 144, is

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.

▷

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.

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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