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the switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Marking on speedometer
Continuing cruise control
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive, the marking indicates
the desired speed.
At the stored speed
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Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted, the marking indi-
cates the stored speed.
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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No marking: system is switched off.
Indicator light
Indicator light green: system is active.
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.
Displays in the Head-up display
Depending on the equipment, some system
information can also be displayed in the Head-
up display.
Press the button with the system inter-
rupted.
System limits
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades
if the drive power is insufficient.
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:
Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle
may exceed or drop below the set desired
speed in some situations; for instance, on
downhill or uphill grades.
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When the system is switched off.
When drive-ready state is switched off.
At the current speed
Do not use Cruise Control when towing.
Press the rocker button up or down to
continue cruise control at the current
speed.
Distance control
Principle
Speed Limit Assistant: at the
suggested speed
With the distance control, a distance to a vehi-
cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to
the Cruise Control.
When a speed is suggested, press the
button to accept the Cruise Control at
the suggested speed.
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In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
General information
The system maintains the set speed on clear
roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-
matically.
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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.
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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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.
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
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.
Otherwise, drive off independently such as by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by press-
ing the button for the speed setting on the
steering wheel.
Warning
Safety information
Risk of accident is greater when there is a
high speed differential to other vehicles, for
instance in the following situations:
Warning
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When approaching a slowly moving ve-
hicle at speed.
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.
Vehicle suddenly swerving into own
lane.
When approaching stationary vehicles at
speed.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate
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.
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Overview
Turning on Cruise Control with
Distance Control
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
1.
If necessary, press the button.
Turn last active speed control sys-
tem on/off.
2.
If necessary, press the button re-
peatedly until distance control is selected.
Interrupt and continue speed control
systems.
Cruise Control with Distance Control is active.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
Select the desired speed control
system.
The selected distance to a vehicle driving
ahead is maintained.
Store current speed.
The indicator lights on the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
Set speed.
The driving mode changes or Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control activates when Distance Control is
switched on.
Sensors
Adjusting the speed
The speed can be set using the rocker button
on the steering wheel.
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
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Camera behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 223.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.
Interrupting Cruise Control with
Distance Control automatically
The system is stopped automatically in the fol-
lowing situations, for example:
Application range
The system is best used on well-maintained
roads.
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When performing a manual braking proc-
ess.
The maximum speed that can be set is limited
and depends, for example, on the vehicle and
the vehicle equipment.
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.
While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
The system can also be activated when sta-
tionary.
"SPORT PLUS": the settings for increased
driving dynamics are activated.
Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control
when towing.
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While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
Driver's seat belt and driver's door are
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.
The mark on the speedometer
illuminates gray.
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The detection range of the radar is im-
paired, for instance by contamination or
heavy precipitation.
The indicator light illuminates green.
After a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the
system.
Cruise control can be continued as follows:
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Pressing the accelerator pedal.
Turning the speed control system
off/interrupting
The speed control system can be turned off or
canceled automatically or manually.
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Press the rocker button on the left
side of the steering wheel.
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Press the button on the left side of
the steering wheel.
Additional information:
Speed control systems, refer to page 221.
Distance
Continuing cruise control while
driving
Safety information
Warning
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
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.
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.
Adjusting the distance
Additional information:
1.
Apps menu
Cruise control, refer to page 223.
2. "Vehicle"
Continuing cruise control while
vehicle is stationary
In certain situations, this system requires the
driver to confirm their intention to drive off.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
6. "Distance control"
The displays show the following:
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7. "Distance"
6. "Distance control"
7. "Switch to Cruise Control"
8. Select the desired setting.
The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked.
Displays in the instrument cluster
General information
Automatic adaptation of the distance
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.
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.
1.
Apps menu
Marking on speedometer
2. "Vehicle"
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive, the marking indicates
the desired speed.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
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Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted, the marking indi-
cates the stored speed.
6. "Distance control"
7. "Situational distance control"
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No marking: system is switched off.
Changing between Cruise Control
with/without Distance Control
Indicator lights and warning lights
Icon
Description
Safety information
White indicator light:
No Distance Control because acceler-
ator pedal is being pressed.
Warning
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.
Indicator light illuminates green:
Vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle
has been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes green:
Changing over the Cruise Control mode
Preceding vehicle has driven off.
Turning Cruise Control without distance control
on or off:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
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Distance too short.
Icon
Description
Speed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
Indicator light flashes gray:
Conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
System limits
The system was deactivated but ap-
plies the brakes until you actively
resume control by pressing on the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
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Cameras, refer to page 40.
Warning light flashes red and acous-
tic signal sounds:
Radar sensors, refer to page 41.
Brake and make an evasive maneu-
ver, if necessary.
Detection range
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.
Additional information:
Assisted View, refer to page 159.
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-
tection range.
Displays in the Head-up display
The detection capability of the system and the
automatic braking performance are limited.
Set speed
For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be
detected.
Depending on the equipment, some system
information can also be displayed in the Head-
up display.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the follow-
ing situations:
Distance information
The icon is displayed when the dis-
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
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For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
road users.
The distance information is active in the fol-
lowing situations:
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For cross traffic.
For oncoming traffic.
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Cruise Control with Distance Control
switched off.
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Display in the Head-up display selected.
Head-up display, refer to page 145.
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Merging vehicles
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.
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.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
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On steep uphill grades.
In front of bumps in the road.
Cornering
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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.
Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle
may exceed or drop below the set desired
speed in some situations; for instance, on
downhill or uphill grades.
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Overview
Assisted Driving Mode
Buttons on the steering wheel
Principle
Assisted Driving Mode enhances Distance
Control with Steering Assistance and lane
keeping. The system assists the driver in keep-
ing the vehicle within the lane. For this pur-
pose, the system executes supporting steering
movements, for instance when cornering.
Button Function
Turn last active speed control sys-
tem on/off.
Interrupt and continue speed control
systems.
Select the desired speed control
system.
General information
Depending on the speed, the system orients
itself according to the lane boundaries or vehi-
cles in front.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
Set speed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
national-market version, the Driver Attention
Camera in the instrument cluster monitors the
driver's attention.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Safety information
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Camera behind the windshield.
Front radar sensor.
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.
Depending on the equipment:
Radar sensors, side, front.
Depending on the equipment:
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Sensors in steering wheel.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment and
national-market version: Driver Attention
Camera
Additional information:
The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts
also apply.
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Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 212.
Additional information:
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Cruise control, refer to page 223.
Distance Control, refer to page 225.
Functional requirements
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Depending on the equipment: speed below
130 mph/210 km/h or 110 mph/180 km/h.
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Sufficient lane width.
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