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Driving comfort
Controls
Driving comfort
Controls
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.
At a glance
Press the
button
Function
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 121
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 122
Cruise control
Resume speed, refer to
page 122
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 122
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.
The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
The cruise control can be used.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
Switching off
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.◀
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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If active: press twice.
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If interrupted: press once.
Adapting the desired speed
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
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.◀
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
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The brakes are applied.
The transmission position D is disengaged.
MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.
DSC is actively controlling stability.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
Press the button.
Or:
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
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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.
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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.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Max. adjustable speed: 140 mph/230 km/h.
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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.
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 123.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Resuming the desired speed
Press the button.
Changing/maintaining speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted in order to maintain and
store the current speed.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Notes
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.
Desired speed
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The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
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The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐
cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.◀
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The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Brief status display
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Selected desired speed.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
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 by:
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
PDC Park Distance Control
General information
Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐
sors in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
If objects are located both in front of and be‐
hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐
nal is sounded.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐
prox. 3 seconds:
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
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If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
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If moving parallel to a wall.
Switching on/off manually
The signal tone is switched off:
Press the button.
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When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,
refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment, Communication.
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,
the rearview camera, refer to page 125, can be
switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
Visual warning
With PDC activated:
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.
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors red, green and yellow.
Display
Signal tones
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display. To switch to
PDC:
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.
1.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
The shorter the distance to the object be‐
comes, the shorter the intervals.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:
Surround View
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
The concept
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
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Rearview camera, refer to page 125
Side View, refer to page 130.
Top View, refer to page 128.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
Backup camera
The concept
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In heavy rain.
The backup camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
Hints
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
Check the traffic situation as well
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.◀
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In heavy exhaust.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
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At a glance
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
Button in the vehicle
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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:
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
Rearview camera
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Camera
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
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The rearview camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired
by dirt.
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Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Clean the lens, refer to page 208.
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
Switching on/off
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Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Switching on automatically
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The backup camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
General information
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Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in transmission position R.
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Spatially-shaped markings can be shown
in the rearview camera image.
Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Their colored steps match the markings of the
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance
to the object shown.
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Are dependent on the current steering an‐
gle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Parking using pathway and turning
circle lines
Turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐
cle lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
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Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age.
Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.
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.
General information
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup camera.
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.
Notes
Check the traffic situation as well
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.◀
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
At a glance
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Button in the vehicle
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
Top View
High, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detected by the rearview camera.
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.
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The backup camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Cameras
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
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 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.
Clean the lens, refer to page 208.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display when reverse
gear is selected. To switch to Top View:
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Switching on/off manually
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
Press the button.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Top View is displayed.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Switching on the backup camera via
the iDrive
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.
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Check the traffic situation as well
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
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.◀
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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.
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The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
At a glance
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐
justed with the steering wheel movement.
Button in the vehicle
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
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With a door open.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
Side View
Cameras
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
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
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐
ture the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 208.
Notes
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
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Switching on/off
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
Head-up Display
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The concept
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by:
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
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Certain sitting positions.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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Switching on/off
5
6
Speed
Gear display/warning messages
Activate M view:
Select displays in the Head-up Display.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
Press the button.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
Display
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Standard view
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Speed.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
Navigation system.
Check Control messages.
Speed limit detection.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Cruise control.
1. "Settings"
Pedestrian warning.
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
4. Turn the controller.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐
ing.
M view
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Adjusting the height
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
1
2
3
4
Current engine speed, highlighted
Shift Lights
4. Turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Pre-warning field, speed display
Red warning field, speed display
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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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