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Driver assistance systems
6. "Speed warning"
Vehicle features and options
7. "Warning above:"
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
8. Select the desired setting.
Applying current speed as the
speed warning
Additional information:
1.
Apps menu
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Speed warning"
7. "Adopt current speed"
Speed warning
Principle
The speed warning can be used to set a speed
limit. A warning will be issued when this speed
limit is exceeded.
Speed Limit Info
General information
Another warning occurs when the set speed
limit is exceeded again after it has dropped by
3 mph/5 km/h.
Speed Limit Info
Principle
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid
speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if
necessary, the Head-up display.
Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
1.
Apps menu
General information
2. "Vehicle"
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as overhead sign posts.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
6. "Speed warning"
Traffic signs with extra icons are considered
and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.
The traffic sign will then be either displayed
or ignored depending on the situation in the
instrument cluster and the Head-up display.
Adjusting the speed
1.
Apps menu
The system may also show speed limits that
apply to routes that are not signposted if the
navigation system has current map data.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Safety and warnings"
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For Speed Limit Info to function correctly, cur-
rent map data for the country in which the ve-
hicle is operated must be downloaded.
Display
Speed Limit Info
For information on the current map version
and map updates, see Map update in the Nav-
igation system chapter.
Icon
Description
Current speed limit.
Without map data, the system is subject to
certain technical limitations. Traffic signs with
speed limitations are detected and displayed
only. Speed limits due to entering towns/cities,
highway signs, etc., are not displayed. Speed
limits with extra traffic signs are always dis-
played.
Depending on the national-
market version, it is possible
to switch between the units of
measurement.
No data on current speed limit
available.
Additional information:
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Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Safety information
Warning signals
Depending on the settings, an acoustic signal
sounds if the detected speed limit is exceeded
or the speed limit changes. The display also
flashes if the detected speed limit is exceeded.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Settings
Individual settings can be configured for Speed
Limit Info, e.g., warnings issued if the speed is
exceeded or the permissible maximum speed
changes.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
Sensors
The system is controlled by a camera behind
the windshield.
6. "Speed Limit Assistance"
7. Select the desired setting.
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System limits
General information
The system can limit the speed, starting at
20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can be driven
at any speed below the set speed limit.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
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Camera, refer to page 37.
Overview
Functional limitations
The system function may be limited and may
provide incorrect information in the following
situations:
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
System on/off.
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Traffic signs are fully or partially concealed
by objects, stickers, or paint.
Traffic signs do not comply with the stand-
ard.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
In areas that are not included in the naviga-
tion system map data.
If navigation system map data is invalid,
outdated, or unavailable.
Rocker switch:
Changing the speed limit.
When roads deviate from the navigation
such as due to changes in road layout.
Operation
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
Turning on the speed limiter
When passing buses or trucks with traffic
signs applied to them.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
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In case of electronic traffic signs.
When traffic signs that are valid for a paral-
lel road are detected.
The current speed is adopted as the speed
limit.
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In the presence of country-specific road
signs or road layouts.
If the system is turned on while the vehi-
cle is stationary or driving at low speeds,
20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
corresponding speed.
Manual Speed Limiter
When the speed limit is activated, Dynamic
Stability Control is switched on and the vehicle
may change to COMFORT drive mode.
Principle
The Manual Speed Limiter can be used to set
a speed limit, for instance to prevent the vehi-
cle from exceeding speed limits.
Turning off the speed limiter
Press the button on the steering wheel.
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The system switches off automatically in the
following situations, for example:
Exceeding the speed limit
When the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
limit, a warning is issued.
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When the engine is switched off.
When Cruise Control is switched on.
The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally.
When certain driving modes are activated
via Driving Experience Control.
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down
to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.
The displays turn off.
When the vehicle speed drops below the set
speed limit, the limit is automatically reacti-
vated.
Stopping the speed limiter
If the reverse gear is engaged or in Neutral, the
system is interrupted when rolling backwards.
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Changing the speed limit
Visual warning
If the speed limit is exceeded: the
indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter flashes while the vehicle speed is
greater than the set speed limit.
Acoustic warning
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If the speed limit is exceeded unintention-
ally, a signal sounds.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed limit is set.
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When the speed limit is reduced to be-
low the current vehicle speed, the signal
sounds after some time.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
to the resistance point, the speed limit in-
creases or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.
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When the speed limit is intentionally ex-
ceeded by stepping on the accelerator
pedal all the way down, there is no signal.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Displays in the instrument cluster
If the set speed limit is reached or unintention-
ally exceeded such as when driving downhill,
the vehicle is not actively braked.
Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the sys-
tem.
When the speed limit is set during a trip to
a value below the current speed, the vehicle
coasts until it drops to the set speed limit.
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive.
The current speed can also be stored by
pressing a button:
Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
No marking: system is
switched off.
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take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Indicator light
Icon
Description
The indicator light illuminates: the
system is switched on.
Warning
The use of the system can lead to an in-
creased risk of accidents in the following sit-
uations, for instance:
The indicator light flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
Gray indicator light: the system has
been interrupted.
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On winding roads.
With high traffic volume.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
Cruise Control without
Distance Control
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Only use the system if driving at
constant speed is possible.
Principle
With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad-
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the set speed. The sys-
tem accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
General information
The system can be activated starting at
20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control settings may change under certain
conditions. For instance, acceleration can
change depending on the driving mode.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Safety information
Cruise control on/off.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Interrupt cruise control.
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Stopping the system automatically
Button Function
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations, for example:
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
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When performing a manual braking proc-
ess.
Rocker switch:
Set speed.
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.
While Dynamic Traction Control is enabled
or Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
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While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
Turning Cruise Control on/off
Turning on the system
Adjusting the speed
Depending on the equipment version,
press the relevant button on the steer-
ing wheel.
Maintaining and storing the speed
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will
be turned on.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Turning off the system
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the set
speed.
Depending on the equipment version,
press the relevant button on the steer-
ing wheel.
The stored speed is displayed on the speed-
ometer.
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will
be turned on.
The displays turn off. The stored set speed is
deleted.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a
button.
Interrupting Cruise Control
Press the button.
Stopping the system manually
When active, press the button.
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An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed. The difference
between the current speed and the stored
speed should be as little as possible.
Changing the speed
Press the button with the system inter-
rupted.
Cruise control is continued with the stored val-
ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
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When the system is switched off.
When drive-ready state is switched off.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and
the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
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Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the
resistance point, the set speed increases or
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.
Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the sys-
tem.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive, the marking indicates
the desired speed.
The maximum speed that can be set de-
pends on the vehicle.
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it: vehicle accelerates or
decelerates without pressure on the accel-
erator pedal.
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Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted, the marking indi-
cates the stored speed.
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No marking: system is switched off.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi-
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Indicator light
Icon
Description
Continuing cruise control
No indicator light: system is switched
off.
Warning
Indicator light green: system is active.
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Gray indicator light: the system has
been interrupted.
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Otherwise, drive off on your own such as by
pressing the accelerator pedal or the rocker
switch on the steering wheel.
Displays in the Head-up display
Some system information can also be dis-
played in the Head-up display.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control settings may change under certain
conditions. For instance, acceleration can
change depending on the driving mode.
The icon is displayed when the set
speed is reached.
System limits
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades
if the drive power is insufficient.
Safety information
Warning
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may
exceed or drop below the set desired speed
in some situations, for instance on downhill or
uphill grades.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Do not use Cruise Control when towing.
Active Cruise Control with
Distance Control
Principle
Using the Cruise Control, a desired speed and
a distance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
General information
The system maintains the set speed on clear
roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-
matically.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of the vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained.
The speed is adjusted as far as the given sit-
uation allows.
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
The distance can be adjusted at several levels.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec-
tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a stand-
still and then drives off again within a brief pe-
riod, the system is able to detect this within the
given system limits.
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Button Function
With Steering Assistant:
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Interrupt cruise control.
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Without Steering Assistant:
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Without Steering Assistant:
Interrupt cruise control.
Warning
Risk of accident is greater when there is a
high speed differential to other vehicles, for
instance in the following situations:
Increase the distance.
Switch Distance Control on/off.
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When approaching a slowly moving ve-
hicle at speed.
Reduce distance.
Vehicle suddenly swerving into own
lane.
Switch Distance Control on/off.
When approaching stationary vehicles at
speed.
Rocker switch:
Set speed.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Overview
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Cameras behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.
With Steering Assistant:
Cruise control on/off.
Application range
The system is best used on well-maintained
roads.
With Steering Assistant:
Select function.
The minimum speed that can be set is
20 mph/30 km/h.
Without Steering Assistant:
Cruise control on/off.
The maximum speed that can be set is limited
and depends, for example, on the vehicle and
the vehicle equipment.
Store current speed.
The system can also be activated when sta-
tionary.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control
when towing.
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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Turning Cruise Control on/off or
stopping it
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
With Steering Assistant: Assisted
Driving Mode
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will
be turned on.
General information
This button is used to switch the con-
figured function on and off.
Turning off the system
To switch off the system while stationary, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
The button can be used to set the pri-
marily used function.
Press the button on the steering wheel:
With Steering Assistant.
Setting the function
When the system is active, press the
button repeatedly until the desired
Without Steering Assistant.
function is selected in the toolbar. The
toolbar for Assisted Driving mode is displayed
at the bottom of the instrument cluster.
The displays turn off. The stored set speed is
deleted.
Icon
Function
Stopping the system manually
When active, press the button on the steering
wheel:
Cruise Control with Distance Control.
With Steering Assistant.
Cruise Control with Distance Control
and Steering Assistant.
Without Steering Assistant.
The selected function is shown in green.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Turning on the system
With Steering Assistant:
Stopping the system automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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When performing a manual braking proc-
ess.
2.
If necessary, set the cruise control.
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.
Without Steering Assistant:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
While Dynamic Traction Control is enabled
or Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
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While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
Changing the speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the seat
belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is
opened.
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The system has not detected objects for
an extended period, for instance on a
road with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.
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The detection range of the radar is im-
paired, for instance by contamination or
heavy precipitation.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
After a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the
system.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and
the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
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Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the
resistance point, the set speed increases or
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.
Adjusting the speed
Maintaining and storing the speed
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Adjusting the distance
Safety information
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted. The system will be
activated.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the
system limits, deceleration can be late. There
may be a risk of accidents or risk of dam-
age to property. Be aware of the surround-
ing traffic situation at all times. Adjust the
distance to the traffic and weather conditions
and maintain the prescribed safety distance,
possibly by braking.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
The stored speed is displayed on the speed-
ometer.
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will
be turned on.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a
button.
Press the button.
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between the current speed and the stored
speed should be as little as possible.
Reducing the distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Press the button on the steering wheel with
the system interrupted:
Instrument cluster will display selected dis-
tance.
With Steering Assistant.
Increasing the distance
Without Steering Assistant.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Cruise control is continued with the stored val-
ues.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis-
tance.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
Automatic adaptation of the distance
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When the system is switched off.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version: the system can be set so that
the distance to the vehicle in front is automati-
cally adjusted within the set distance. The sys-
tem takes into account the traffic situation and
ambient conditions, e.g. poor visibility.
When drive-ready state is switched off.
Changing between Cruise Control
with/without Distance Control
Safety information
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Warning
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
The system does not react to traffic driv-
ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the
stored speed. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Adjust the set
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as
needed.
6. "Speed Limit Assistance"
7. "Situational distance control"
Continuing cruise control
Changing over the Cruise Control mode
Switching Cruise Control without Distance
Control off and on:
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
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Press and hold this button.
Press and hold this button.
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With Steering Assistant: switch on Distance
Control:
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed. The difference
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Press the button.
Icon
Description
White indicator light:
Without Steering Assistant: switch on Distance
Control:
No Distance Control because acceler-
ator pedal is being pressed.
Indicator light illuminates green:
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Press the button.
Vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle
has been detected ahead of you.
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Press the button.
After changing, a Check Control message is
displayed.
Indicator light flashes green:
Preceding vehicle has driven off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator light illuminates gray:
System interrupted.
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.
Indicator light flashes gray:
Conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the sys-
tem.
The system was deactivated but ap-
plies the brakes until you actively
resume control by pressing on the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive, the marking indicates
the desired speed.
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds:
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Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted, the marking indi-
cates the stored speed.
Brake and make an evasive maneu-
ver, if necessary.
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No marking: system is switched off.
Assisted View
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted View in the central
display area of the instrument cluster.
Indicator lights and warning lights
Depending on the equipment:
Additional information:
Assisted View, refer to page 146.
Displays in the Head-up display
Set speed
Some system information can also be dis-
played in the Head-up display.
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The icon is displayed when the set
speed is reached.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the follow-
ing situations:
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For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
road users.
Distance information
The icon is displayed when the dis-
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment and
national availability, for red traffic lights.
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For cross traffic.
The distance information is active in the fol-
lowing situations:
For oncoming traffic.
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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control
switched off.
Merging vehicles
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Display in the Head-up display selected.
Head-up display, refer to page 131.
Distance too short.
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Speed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
System limits
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
merges into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis-
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se-
lected distance in certain situations, including if
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system
requests that the driver intervene by braking
and making an evasive maneuver, if needed.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
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Cameras, refer to page 37.
Radar sensors, refer to page 38.
Detection range
The detection capability of the system and the
automatic braking performance are limited.
For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be
detected.
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Cornering
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under un-
favorable weather or light conditions:
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Poorer vehicle detection.
Short-term interruptions for vehicles that
are already recognized.
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering
or making an evasive maneuver.
When the set speed is too high for a curve,
the speed is reduced slightly. Because curves
may not be anticipated in advance, drive into a
curve at an appropriate speed.
Drive power
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades
if the drive power is insufficient.
The system has a limited detection range. Sit-
uations can arise in tight curves where a vehi-
cle driving ahead will not be detected or will be
detected very late.
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may
exceed or drop below the set desired speed
in some situations, for instance on downhill or
uphill grades.
Speed Limit Assistant
Principle
Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the
speed limit. A suggested speed can be ap-
plied.
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due
to the bend of the curve. If the system decel-
erates you may compensate for it by briefly
accelerating. After releasing the accelerator
pedal the system is reactivated and controls
speed independently.
General information
When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed
Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit,
this new speed value can be applied for the
following systems:
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Manual Speed Limiter.
Cruise control.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control.
The speed value is suggested as the new de-
sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed
value, the corresponding system must be acti-
vated.
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On steep uphill grades.
In front of bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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5. "Driving"
Safety information
6. "Speed Limit Assistance"
7. "Speed limits"
Warning
8. Select the desired setting:
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
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"Adjust manually": detected speed limits
can be applied manually.
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"Show anticipation": Depending on the
national-market version: current and up-
coming speed limits are displayed in
the instrument cluster without being ap-
plied.
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"Show current limit": current speed lim-
its are displayed without being applied
in the instrument cluster.
"Off": depending on the national-market
version, Speed Limit Info and Speed
Limit Assistant will be turned off.
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
Displays in the instrument cluster
A message is displayed in the instrument clus-
ter when the system and a driver assistance
system are activated.
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Function
Overview
Depending on the equipment version,
the indicator light illuminates green,
together with the icon for a speed
control system:
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Speed Limit Assistant is active and
detected speed limits can be applied
manually for the displayed system.
Accept suggested speed manually.
Detected change of a speed limit with
immediate effect.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.
Depending on the national-market
version, it is possible to switch be-
tween the units of measurement.
Turning Speed Limit Assistant
on/off
Indicator light illuminates green: the
detected speed limit can be applied
with the SET button.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
After it has been applied, a green
checkmark is displayed.
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Manual adoption
Adapting to route
A detected speed limit can be applied man-
ually for the active driver assistance system.
Principle
Depending on the national-market version, the
system can be configured so that the vehicle
adapts the speed automatically to the route.
When the SET icon illuminates, press
the button.
For instance, the speed will be reduced in the
following situations, if necessary:
Speed adjustment
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Before making turns.
Before a roundabout.
Before a curve.
Principle
It can be adjusted whether the speed limit is
applied exactly or with a tolerance.
Adapting speed automatically to route
General information
You can configure a speed adaptation for all
speed limits and an additional speed adapta-
tion for speed limits up to 40 mph/60 km/h.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
The additional speed adaptation for speed lim-
its up to 40 mph/60 km/h can be activated or
deactivated.
6. "Speed Limit Assistance"
7. "Adjust to route" or "Automatically adjust
speed to route"
Setting the speed adjustment
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
System limits
Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed
Limit Info system.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.
6. "Speed Limit Assistance"
7. Select the desired setting:
Upcoming speed limits can only be applied to
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control.
The system does not react or reacts to a lim-
ited extent to the route ahead in the following
situations:
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"Adjust speed limits": set tolerance for
the speed adaptation that affects all
speeds.
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If the vehicle location cannot be clearly de-
termined by the navigation system.
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"2nd adjustm. up to": activate or deacti-
vate additional speed adaptation.
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With wintry road conditions.
"Adjust speed limits": With additional
speed adjustment activated, set the
tolerance for speed limits up to
40 mph/60 km/h.
Additional information:
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System limits of Speed Limit Information,
refer to page 199.
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System limits of the sensors, refer to
page 37.
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Steering Assistant
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Principle
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Cameras behind the windshield.
The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle
in the lane. For this purpose, the system ex-
ecutes supporting steering movements, for in-
stance when cornering.
Front radar sensor.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
General information
Depending on the speed, the system orients
itself according to the lane boundaries or vehi-
cles in front.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.
Functional requirements
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Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h.
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
Sufficient lane width.
Above approx. 43 mph/70 km/h: lane
boundary on both sides is detected.
Safety information
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Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane
boundary on both sides or vehicle driving
ahead is detected.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
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Hands on the steering wheel rim.
Wide curves.
Drive in the center of the lane.
Turn signal switched off.
The sensor system calibration process is
complete.
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Cruise Control with Distance Control active.
Seat belt on the driver's side fastened.
Forward Collision Warning with braking
function on.
Overview
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Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation on.
Side Collision Warning active.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Turning Steering Assistant on/off
Assisted Driving Mode
Steering Assistant with Traffic Jam
Assistant on/off.
General information
Switch function on.
This button is used to switch the con-
figured function on and off.
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The button can be used to set the pri-
marily used function.
Turning off the system
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Setting the function
The indicator goes out.
When the system is active, press the
button repeatedly until the desired
function is selected in the toolbar. The
toolbar for Assisted Driving mode is displayed
at the bottom of the instrument cluster.
The system does not perform supportive
steering wheel movements.
Stopping Steering Assistant
automatically
The system interrupts the supporting steering
movements automatically, for example in the
following situations:
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Function
Cruise Control with Distance Control.
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At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.
When the steering wheel is released.
Cruise Control with Distance Control
and Steering Assistant.
When performing a manual braking proc-
ess.
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With strong steering intervention.
When leaving own lane.
The selected function is shown in green.
Turning on the system
When the turn signal is switched on.
When the lane is too narrow.
1.
Press the button on the steering
If a lane boundary is not detected for a cer-
tain period of time and no vehicle is driving
ahead.
wheel.
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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control
is stopped.
2.
Adjust the Steering Assistant if nec-
essary.
The seat belt on the driver's side is unfas-
tened.
Indicator light illuminates gray.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering movements.
Indicator light illuminates gray.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering movements.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled.
The indicator light illuminates green.
The system is active.
With the system switched on, the Daytime Pe-
destrian Collision Mitigation system and the
Side Collision Warning are activated.
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Additional information:
Displays in the instrument cluster
Assisted View, refer to page 146.
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Description
Displays on the steering wheel
Indicator light illuminates gray:
The system is ready.
Indicator light illuminates green:
The system is activated.
The system supports the driver in
keeping the vehicle within the lane.
Warning light flashes yellow:
A lane boundary has been crossed.
The two LED lights above the buttons illumi-
nate analogously to the displays in the instru-
ment cluster:
The steering wheel vibrates where
applicable.
Warning light illuminates yellow and
acoustic signal may sound:
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Yellow: system interruption is imminent.
Red: system will be deactivated.
System interruption is imminent.
The steering wheel displays can be switched
on/off if required.
Depending on national-market ver-
sion: The warning light flashes or illu-
minates red. A signal sounds:
1.
Apps menu
The system is switched off.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"
6. "Light elements"
Warning light illuminates yellow:
Hands are not grasping the steering
wheel. The system is still active.
Warning light illuminates red, acous-
tic signal sounds:
Displays in the Head-up display
All system information can also be displayed in
the Head-up display.
Hands are not grasping the steering
wheel. System interruption is immi-
nent.
The system reduces the speed to a
standstill if applicable.
System limits
It is possible that the system will
not execute any supporting steering
movements.
General information
The system cannot be activated or meaning-
fully used in certain situations, e.g., while tow-
ing a trailer.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-
ment cluster.
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Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering
or making an evasive maneuver.
Safety information
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
Principle
Assisted Driving Mode Plus helps drivers guide
their vehicle through traffic jams.
Supporting steering movements take place
without the driver actively steering.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
General information
The system uses the sensors of the Steering
Assistant.
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Cameras, refer to page 37.
Radar sensors, refer to page 38.
Safety information
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering
wheel contact in the following situations:
Warning
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Driving with gloves.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system
cannot be activated or effectively used, for in-
stance in the following situations:
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In construction areas.
Depending on the equipment, with auto-
matic formation of emergency lanes.
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and
the use of this function may be prohibited or
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and
local laws.
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Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under un-
favorable weather or light conditions:
Additionally, the notices for the Steering Assis-
tant apply.
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Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane
boundaries.
Additional information:
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
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Short-term interruptions for vehicles that
are already recognized.
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Depending on vehicle equipment, this function
can be enabled/disabled on the control dis-
play.
Functional requirements
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The functional requirements of the Steering
Assistant are fulfilled.
1.
Apps menu
Functional requirements, refer to page 214.
The Steering Assistant is active.
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
The function is only available on certain
street types, e.g. freeways.
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Driving on a road without pedestrians or
cyclists.
6. "Assisted Driving"
7. "Assisted Driving Plus"
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Sufficient lane width.
Lane markings and a vehicle driving ahead
are detected.
Displays in the instrument cluster
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Speed below approx. 40 mph/60 km/h.
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Description
The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-
ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-
ing attention to the surrounding traffic.
Indicator light green: system is active.
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The function must be available in the coun-
try in which the vehicle is driven.
Indicator light white: system is ready.
Switching on Assisted Driving Mode
Plus
Gray indicator light: the system has
been interrupted.
As soon as all functional requirements
are met, an additional icon for Assisted
Driving Mode Plus will be displayed on
the toolbar. The toolbar is displayed at
the bottom of the instrument cluster.
Displays on the steering wheel
Select Assisted Driving Mode Plus with
the button on the steering wheel.
The icon for Assisted Driving Mode
Plus is shown in green.
Two green LED lights are illuminated on the
steering wheel.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
shown in green.
The two LED lights above the buttons illumi-
nate analogously to the displays in the instru-
ment cluster:
The system begins to assist the driver with
vehicle control.
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Green: the system is active.
Yellow: system will be interrupted.
Red: system will be deactivated.
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Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
System limits
Functional requirements
General information
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The functional requirements of the Steering
Assistant are fulfilled.
The limits of the Steering Assistant system ap-
ply.
Functional requirements, refer to page 214.
Additional information:
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Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy-
clists and with physical barriers to oncom-
ing traffic such as crash barriers.
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
Driver Attention Camera
The limits of the Driver Attention Camera sys-
tem apply.
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Crossable lane boundaries are detected.
Maximum speed approx.
110 mph/180 km/h.
Additional information:
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The minimum speed is country-specific.
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 191.
The function must be available in the coun-
try in which the vehicle is driven.
Lane Change Assistant
Turning on/turning off Lane Change
Assistant
Principle
The Lane Change Assistant also assists when
changing lanes on multi-lane roads.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
General information
The system uses the sensors of the Steering
Assistant.
6. "Assisted Driving"
7. "Lane Change Assistant"
Safety information
Changing lanes
Warning
1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits
changing lanes.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
2. Press the turn signal lever in the desired
direction to the resistance point.
Additionally, the notices for the Steering Assis-
tant apply.
Additional information:
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A supporting steering movement in the re-
quired direction can be detected a short
time later.
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-
ment cluster.
Additional information:
Assisted View, refer to page 146.
System limits
The limits of the Steering Assistant system ap-
ply.
Additional information:
Steering Assistant, refer to page 214.
After the lane change, the system helps keep
the vehicle in the new lane.
Canceling a lane change
The lane change can be canceled by steering
movement into the opposite direction.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Icon
Description
Green steering wheel icon.
Green arrow icon for lane-changing.
The system carries out a lane
change.
Green steering wheel icon.
Gray line for lane marking on the ap-
propriate side.
The system detected the lane change
request. Lane change not currently
possible.
Depending on the national-market
version:
Green steering wheel icon.
Gray arrow icon for lane-changing.
Lane change not possible; functional
requirements not met.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, information for the system is
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