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lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
Airbags
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2
Front airbag, driver
3
4
Head airbag
Side airbag
Front airbag, front passenger
Front airbags
Head airbags
Front airbags protect the driver and front pas‐
senger in the event of a head-on collision
where the action of the seat belts alone would
be insufficient.
The head airbag supports the head in the
event of a side-on collision.
Protective effect
Airbags are not activated by every collision, for
example not in more minor accidents and rear-
end collisions.
Side airbags
In a side-on crash, the side airbag supports the
body from the side in the chest and pelvic area.
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Information for optimal protective effect
of the airbags
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Do not modify individual components of
the system or its wiring in any way. This in‐
cludes the covers on the steering wheel,
instrument cluster, seats and roof posts as
well as the sides of the roof lining.◀
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Keep your distance from the airbags.
Always grip the steering wheel on the rim,
with your hands in the 3 o'clock and
9 o'clock positions, to minimise the risk of
injury to the hands or arms in the event of
the airbag being triggered.
Even if all these information are complied with,
depending on the circumstances in which an
accident occurs, certain injuries as a result of
contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled
out.
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No other persons, pets or objects should
be held or permitted to remain between
the airbag and yourself.
The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐
bag may lead to brief and generally temporary
hearing loss in vehicle occupants sensitive to
noise.
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Do not use the front airbag cover on the
front passenger's side as a tray.
Keep the dashboard and windscreen in the
area of the passenger's side free, in other
words do not attach adhesive foil or covers
and do not fit brackets or cables, for exam‐
ple for navigation devices or mobile tele‐
phones.
Fault, taking the airbags out of use and
after they have been triggered
Avoid touching the system's components im‐
mediately after it has been triggered, as there
is a risk of sustaining burns.
Only commission the Service centre or author‐
ised workshops with checking, repairing or dis‐
mantling and scrapping airbag generators, as
the Service centre or authorised workshops
have the required legal permits for handling ex‐
plosives.
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Make sure that the front passenger adopts
a correct seated position, in other words
leaves his or her feet in the footwell and
does not rest feet or legs on the instrument
cluster, otherwise he/she could sustain leg
injuries in the event of the front airbag be‐
ing triggered.
Any careless or unskilled interference with the
system could lead to its failure or to accidental
triggering with the risk of injury.◀
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Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically approved for seats
with integral side airbags to the front seats.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
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Do not hang items of clothing such as
coats or jackets over the backrests.
Make sure that vehicle occupants keep
their heads away from the side airbag and
do not lean against the head airbag. Other‐
wise they could be injured should the air‐
bags deploy.
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
briefly illuminates and so shows the
functional readiness of the entire airbag sys‐
tem and the belt tensioner.
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Do not dismantle the airbag system.
Do not dismantle the steering wheel.
Airbag system disrupted
Never attach any material to the airbag
covers with adhesive; never place material
over them or modify them in any way.
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Warning light does not illuminate after the
ignition is switched on.
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Warning light is permanently illuminated.
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Immediately check airbag system when
there is a fault
passenger airbags so that they are triggered as
intended in the event of an accident.
Immediately check airbag system when there
is a fault, otherwise there is a risk that the sys‐
tem does not function as expected in an acci‐
dent in spite of corresponding seriousness of
the accident.◀
The airbag condition is displayed on the check
lamp on the headlining, see page 107.
Activating the front passenger airbags
Insert the key and press inwards
where necessary.
Not for Australia/New Zealand: Key
switch for front passenger airbags
While the key is pressed in‐
wards, turn it to the ON position
as far as it will go. Once the stop
position has been reached, remove the key.
General
The front passenger airbags are reactivated
and can deploy correctly if the need arises.
Key switch in end position
Make sure that the key switch is in the
corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐
bags are not activated/deactivated.◀
Indicator light for front passenger
airbags
The front and side airbags for the front pas‐
senger can be deactivated and reactivated us‐
ing the integrated key from the remote control.
Deactivating the front passenger
airbags
Insert the key and press inwards
where necessary.
While the key is pressed in‐
wards, turn it to the OFF posi‐
tion as far as it will go. Once the
stop position has been reached, remove the
key.
The indicator light for the front passenger air‐
bags shows the operating status of the front
passenger airbags.
The front passenger airbags are deactivated.
The driver's airbags remain active.
After switching on the ignition, the light illumi‐
nates briefly and then shows whether the air‐
bags are activated or deactivated.
Key switch in end position
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When front passenger air‐
bags are deactivated, the in‐
dicator light remains illumi‐
nated.
Make sure that the key switch is in the
corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐
bags are not activated/deactivated.◀
If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in
the front passenger's seat, reactivate the front
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When front passenger airbags are activa‐
ted, the indicator light is not illuminated.
Status control display
The tyre and system status is denoted by the
wheel colour and some text on the Control Dis‐
play.
Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM
All wheels green
System is active and is warning about the tyre
inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Principle
The system monitors the tyre pressure in the
four fitted tyres. The system warns if the infla‐
tion pressure in one or more tyres has fallen
considerably. To do this, the sensors in the
tyre valves measure the tyre pressure and tyre
temperatures.
One wheel yellow
A flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation pres‐
sure in the tyre shown.
All wheels yellow
Information
A flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation pres‐
sure in several tyres.
Tyre damage due to external effect
No warning can be given of extreme, se‐
rious sudden tyre failure caused by external
factors.◀
Wheels grey
The system cannot detect a flat tyre because
of a functional fault.
To operate the system, also follow the other
information and instructions under tyre filling
pressure, see page 204.
Running reset
Reset the system after adjusting the tyre pres‐
sure to a new value and after a tyre or wheel
change.
Operating requirements
For the system, a reset must have been made
with the correct tyre inflation pressure, other‐
wise reliable signalling of a flat tyre cannot be
assured.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "Vehicle status"
Reset the system after adjusting the tyre pres‐
sure to a new value and after a tyre or wheel
change.
3.
"Perform reset"
4. Start the engine – do not drive off.
5. Resetting tyre pressure: "Perform reset".
6. Drive off.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
guarantee the system functions without errors.
The wheels are shown grey and the status ap‐
pears on the display.
Status display
The current status of the Tyre Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be shown on the control display,
for example whether the TPM is active.
After driving for a short time over 30 km/h,
19 mph the set tyre inflation pressures are ac‐
cepted as target values. The reset is run auto‐
matically while the vehicle is in motion.
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "Vehicle status"
The progress of the reset is shown.
After a successfully concluded reset, the
wheels are shown in green on the Control Dis‐
3.
"Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)"
The status is displayed.
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play and "Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)
active." is shown.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct
pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor
might not have been initialised. In this case
initialise the system.
You can interrupt your drive at any time. Reset
resumes automatically when you continue
your journey.
If it is not possible to identify, contact a
Service Centre.
Message if tyre inflation pressure is
low
2. Fix the puncture with the Mobility System.
The use of tyre sealant, for example the Mobi‐
lity System, can damage the TPM wheel elec‐
tronics. If sealant is used, check the electron‐
ics as soon as you get an opportunity and have
them replaced if necessary.
The yellow warning light is illuminated.
A check control message is displayed.
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There is a flat tyre or substantial
loss of tyre pressure.
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No reset has been done to the system.
Consequently, the system warns of the
tyre pressures of the last reset.
Run-flat tyres
Top speed
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the
vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking
and steering manoeuvres.
If a tyre has punctured you can continue your
journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of
80 km/h, 50 mph.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped
with standard tyres or run-flat tyres.
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre
If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see
page 207, is the circle with the letters RSC
on the tyre sidewall.
1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐
ing manoeuvres.
Do not continue a journey without run-
flat tyres
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph
any longer.
Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is
not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a
serious accident could occur.◀
3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check
the tyre pressure in all four tyres.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct
pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor
might not have been reset. Then run reset.
When signalling that the tyre inflation pressure
is low, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC may
be switched on.
Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely
deflated:
What to do in the event of a flat tyre
The possible distance with a flat tyre depends
on the load and strain on the vehicle during the
journey.
Standard tyres
1. Identify the damaged tyre.
With a moderate vehicle load, the possible dis‐
tance travelled is approximately 80 km,
50 miles.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tyres.
The tyre inflation pressure display of the
Mobility System can be used for this.
When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle
handling changes, for example quicker loss of
traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐
tance and modified self-steering behaviour.
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Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt
steering or driving over obstacles, for example
curbs, potholes etc.
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Check the tyre pressure and adjust as nec‐
essary.
Reset the system after a wheel change.
As the possible distance largely depends on
the strain on the vehicle during the journey,
this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is
driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐
dition, outside temperature, load etc.
System limits
The system is not working correctly if no reset
has been run, for example, a flat tyre is repor‐
ted in spite of the correct tyre inflation pres‐
sure.
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre
Tyre inflation pressure depends on the tem‐
perature of the tyre. By increasing tyre temper‐
ature, for example, when driving or with solar
radiation, the tyre inflation pressure increases.
Tyre inflation pressure decreases if the tyre
temperature drops. Through this behaviour, a
warning may be triggered if there are major
temperature drops, due to the given warning
limits.
Drive with care and do not exceed a
speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling
changes, for example reduced directional sta‐
bility when braking, longer stopping distance
and modified self-steering behaviour.◀
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre and
trailer
When a trailer is being towed, heavy trailers in
particular can start to snake. For this reason,
do not exceed 60 km/h, 35 mph, otherwise
there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀
Malfunction
The yellow warning light flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A check
control message is displayed. No flat
Final tyre failure
tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be detected.
Vibration or loud noises while driving
may be an indication that the tyre has finally
failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise
sections of the tyre could become detached
and cause an accident. Do not drive the vehicle
any further; contact your Service Centre in‐
stead.◀
Displayed in the following situations:
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Wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the vehicle checked by the Service
Centre if necessary.
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Malfunction: have the system checked by
the Service Centre.
TPM has not completed a reset. Run a re‐
set of the system again.
Message with required tyre inflation
pressure test
In such situations, a check control message is
displayed:
Fault due to systems or devices with the
same frequency: the system is automati‐
cally reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.
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System has detected a wheel change, but
no reset has been run.
Filling was not performed according to the
regulations.
The tyre inflation pressure has dropped
compared to the last confirmation.
If that is the case:
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4. Start the engine – do not drive off.
5. Start the initialisation with "Perform reset".
6. Drive off.
Runflat indicator RPA
Principle
The system identifies a loss of tyre pressure
by comparing the speeds of rotation of the in‐
dividual wheels while the vehicle is in motion.
Initialising is completed while the vehicle is in
motion; this process can be interrupted at any
time.
If a tyre loses pressure, its diameter changes.
This in turn alters the rotational speed of the
corresponding wheel. This is detected and re‐
ported as a flat tyre.
Initialising resumes automatically when you
continue your journey.
Indication of a flat tyre
The system does not measure the tyre pres‐
sures as such.
The yellow warning light is illuminated.
A check control message is displayed.
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss of
tyre pressure.
Operating requirements
The system must have been initialised with
correct tyre inflation pressure, otherwise relia‐
ble signalling of a flat tyre cannot be assured.
Each time the tyre pressure is adjusted or a
tyre or wheel is changed, initialise the system
again.
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the
vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking
and steering manoeuvres.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped
with standard tyres or run-flat tyres.
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see
page 207, is the circle with the letters RSC
on the tyre side wall.
Status display
The current status of the runflat indicator can
be shown on the control display, for example
whether the runflat indicator is active.
Do not continue a journey without run-
flat tyres
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "Vehicle status"
Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is
not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a
serious accident could occur.◀
3.
"Flat Tyre Monitor (RPA)"
The status is displayed.
It is possible that Dynamic Stability Control
DSC is activated as soon as the message for a
puncture appears.
Initialising
On initialisation, the current tyre pressures are
stored as a reference for detection of a flat
tyre. The initialisation is started by confirming
the correct tyre inflation pressures.
System limits
Sudden tyre damage
No warning can be given of extreme,
sudden tyre failure caused by external fac‐
tors.◀
When driving with snow chains fitted, do not
initialise the system.
On the Control Display:
A natural, even loss of tyre pressure in all four
tyres that occurs over time is not detected.
Consequently, check the tyre pressures at reg‐
ular intervals.
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
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In the following situations, the system could be
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:
3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check
the tyre pressure in all four tyres.
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If the system has not been initialised.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct
pressures, the runflat indicator might not
have been initialised. In this case initialise
the system.
When driving on snow-covered or slippery
surfaces.
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When driving enthusiastically, causing the
driven wheels to spin, high lateral accelera‐
tion.
Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely
deflated:
The possible distance with a flat tyre depends
on the load and strain on the vehicle during the
journey.
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Driving with snow chains.
What to do in the event of a flat tyre
With a moderate vehicle load, the possible dis‐
tance travelled is approximately 80 km,
50 miles.
Standard tyres
1. Identify the damaged tyre.
When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle
handling changes, for example quicker loss of
traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐
tance and modified self-steering behaviour.
Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt
steering or driving over obstacles, for example
curbs, potholes etc.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tyres.
The tyre inflation pressure display of the
Mobility System, see page 208, can be
used for this.
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct
pressures, the runflat indicator might not
have been initialised. In this case initialise
the system.
As the possible distance largely depends on
the strain on the vehicle during the journey,
this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is
driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐
dition, outside temperature, load etc.
If it is not possible to identify, contact a
Service centre.
2. Fix the puncture with the Mobility System,
see page 208.
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre
Drive with care and do not exceed a
speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
Run-flat tyres
Top speed
If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling
changes, for example reduced directional sta‐
bility when braking, longer stopping distance
and modified self-steering behaviour.◀
If a tyre has punctured you can continue your
journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of
80 km/h, 50 mph.
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre and
trailer
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre
When a trailer is being towed, heavy trailers in
particular can start to snake. For this reason,
do not exceed 60 km/h, 35 mph, otherwise
there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀
If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:
1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐
ing manoeuvres.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph
any longer.
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Final tyre failure
to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise
there is the risk of an accident.◀
Vibration or loud noises while driving
may be an indication that the tyre has finally
failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise
sections of the tyre could become detached
and cause an accident. Do not drive the vehicle
any further; contact your Service Centre in‐
stead.◀
Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting or towing, switch off
the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an
accident may be caused by the malfunction of
individual systems of the brake actuation func‐
tion.◀
Overview
Intelligent Safety
Button in the vehicle
Principle
Intelligent Safety permits central operation of
driver assistance systems. Depending on
equipment, Intelligent Safety consists of one
or more systems which can help to avoid the
risk of a collision.
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Front-end collision warning, see page 114
Person warning, see page 120.
Lane departure warning, see page 122.
Lane change warning, see page 124.
Intelligent Safety button
Information
Switching on/off
Personal responsibility
Several Intelligent Safety Systems are active
automatically at the start of each journey. Sev‐
eral Intelligent Safety Systems are active de‐
pending on the last setting.
The system is no substitute for your per‐
sonal assessment of the traffic situation.
Observe the traffic situation and area around
the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,
in spite of warnings.◀
Press the button briefly:
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The menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually de‐
pending on the individual setting.
Adapting speed and driving style
The displays and warnings given by the
system do not release you from your responsi‐
bility to adapt your speed and driving style to
prevailing driving conditions.◀
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LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐
pending on individual setting.
Your own attentiveness
Settings are made. The individual settings are
stored for the currently used profile.
System limitations mean that it can occur
that warnings are not issued, are issued too
late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that
you must pay full attention so that you are able
Press the button again:
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All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.
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LED is illuminated green.
warnings may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
Press and hold down the button:
Up to approximately 60km/h, 35 mph.
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All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Detection range
LED turns off.
Front-end collision warning
Depending on the equipment, the front-end
collision warning consists of one of the two
systems:
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Front-end collision warning with city brak‐
ing function, see page 114.
Objects are taken into account if they are de‐
tected by the system.
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Front-end collision warning with braking
function, see page 117.
Information
Personal responsibility
Front-end collision warning
with city braking function
The system is no substitute for your per‐
sonal assessment of the traffic situation.
Principle
Observe the traffic situation and area around
the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,
in spite of warnings.◀
The system can help avoid accidents. If an ac‐
cident cannot be avoided, the system helps to
reduce the collision speed.
Adapting speed and driving style
The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐
sion and brakes automatically, as necessary.
The displays and warnings given by the
system do not release you from your responsi‐
bility to adapt your speed and driving style to
prevailing driving conditions.◀
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
The system is controlled by a camera in the
area of the rear-view mirror.
Your own attentiveness
System limitations mean that it can occur
that warnings are not issued, are issued too
late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that
you must pay full attention so that you are able
to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise
there is the risk of an accident.◀
The front-end collision warning is also avail‐
able if the Cruise Control is disabled.
When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning is activated later to
avoid unjustified warnings.
General
Tow-starting and towing
The system warns from approximately 5 km/h,
approximately 3 mph in two stages of any risk
of collision with vehicles. The timing of these
When tow-starting or towing, switch off
the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an
accident may be caused by the malfunction of
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individual systems of the brake actuation func‐
tion.◀
are switched off individually de‐
pending on the individual setting.
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LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐
pending on individual setting.
Overview
Settings are made. The individual settings are
stored for the currently used profile.
Button in the vehicle
Press the button again:
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All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.
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LED is illuminated green.
Press and hold down the button:
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All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Intelligent Safety button
LED turns off.
Setting warning time
The warning time can be set using iDrive.
Camera
1. "Settings"
2. "Collision warning"
3. Set the desired time on the Control Dis‐
play.
The selected time is stored for the currently
used profile.
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected ve‐
hicle, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the head-up display.
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the
start of each journey.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button briefly:
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The menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
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There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐
namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐
vated.
Symbol Measure
Vehicle illuminates red: advance
warning
Increase braking and distance.
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
Vehicle flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning
Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐
tions of the detection range and functional re‐
strictions are to be considered.
System indicates that you must
brake and/or manoeuvre the vehicle
yourself.
System limits
Advance warning
Detection range
The detection ability of the system is limited.
Warning, for example if a danger of collision is
anticipated or there is a very short distance to
a vehicle ahead.
This is why it can occur that no warnings are
issued or they are issued late.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an advance warning.
It is possible that the following are not detec‐
ted:
Acute warning with braking function
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Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at
high speed.
Warning in the event of an immediate collision
if the vehicle approaches an object with rela‐
tively high differential speed.
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Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐
ing heavily.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐
sisted by slight automatic brake intervention if
there is a risk of collision.
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Vehicles with unusual rear view.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
Restrictions of the function
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
An acute warning can be triggered even with‐
out a previous advance warning.
Brake intervention
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In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.
On sharp bends.
The warning requires to take action yourself.
Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐
ing. In order for braking force support to be
used, it is necessary for the brake to be
pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In
addition, the system may also support with a
small amount of braking if there is the risk of a
collision. The vehicle can be braked at low
speed until it comes to a stop.
When restricting or deactivating vehicle
stability control systems, for example DSC
OFF.
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If, depending on equipment, the field of
view of the camera in the mirror or the ra‐
dar sensor is soiled or covered.
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Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.
Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged
until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut
off.
During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.
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When there is sustained glare effect due to
light opposite, for example the sun low in
the sky.
Detection range
Sensitivity of the warnings
The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐
tings, for example warning time, the more
warnings will be displayed. As a result, there
may be an increased number of incorrect
warnings.
Objects are taken into account if they are de‐
tected by the system.
Front-end collision warning
with braking function
Information
Principle
Personal responsibility
The system can help avoid accidents. If an ac‐
cident cannot be avoided, the system helps to
reduce the collision speed.
The system is no substitute for your per‐
sonal assessment of the traffic situation.
Observe the traffic situation and area around
the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,
in spite of warnings.◀
The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐
sion and brakes automatically, as necessary.
The automatic brake intervention is done with
maximum braking force and is limited in time.
Adapting speed and driving style
The displays and warnings given by the
system do not release you from your responsi‐
bility to adapt your speed and driving style to
prevailing driving conditions.◀
When equipped with active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, the front-end collision
warning is controlled by the radar sensor of the
Cruise Control in connection with a camera.
The front-end collision warning is also avail‐
able if the Cruise Control is disabled.
Your own attentiveness
System limitations mean that it can occur
that warnings are not issued, are issued too
late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that
you must pay full attention so that you are able
to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise
there is the risk of an accident.◀
When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning is activated later to
avoid unjustified warnings.
General
The system will provide a warning from ap‐
proximately 5 km/h, approximately 3 mph in
two stages of any possible risk of collision with
vehicles. The timing of these warnings may
vary depending on the current driving situa‐
tion.
Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting or towing, switch off
the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an
accident may be caused by the malfunction of
individual systems of the brake actuation func‐
tion.◀
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Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the
start of each journey.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button briefly:
▷
The menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually de‐
pending on the individual setting.
Intelligent Safety button
Radar sensor
▷
LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐
pending on individual setting.
Settings are made. The individual settings are
stored for the currently used profile.
Press the button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.
▷
▷
LED is illuminated green.
The radar sensor is in the lower area of the
front bumper.
Press and hold down the button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Keep radar sensor clean and clear.
LED turns off.
Camera
Setting warning time
The warning time can be set using iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Collision warning"
3. Set the desired time on the Control Dis‐
play.
The selected time is stored for the currently
used profile.
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
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The vehicle can be braked until it comes to a
stop.
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected ve‐
hicle, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the head-up display.
Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged
until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut
off.
There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐
namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐
vated.
Symbol Measure
Vehicle illuminates red: advance
warning
Above approximately 210 km/h, approximately
130 mph the braking intervention is done as a
short braking jerk. There is no automatic delay.
Increase braking and distance.
Vehicle flashes red and an acoustic
signal sounds: acute warning
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
System indicates that you must
brake and/or manoeuvre the vehicle
yourself.
Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐
tions of the detection range and functional re‐
strictions are to be considered.
Advance warning
Warning, for example if a danger of collision is
anticipated or there is a very short distance to
a vehicle ahead.
System limits
Detection range
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an advance warning.
The detection ability of the system is limited.
This is why it can occur that no warnings are
issued or they are issued late.
Acute warning with braking function
It is possible that the following are not detec‐
ted:
Warning in the event of an immediate collision
if the vehicle approaches an object with rela‐
tively high differential speed.
▷
Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at
high speed.
The driver must intervene personally if there is
an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐
sisted by automatic brake intervention if there
is a risk of collision.
▷
Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐
ing heavily.
▷
▷
Vehicles with unusual rear view.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.
An acute warning can be triggered even with‐
out a previous advance warning.
Restrictions of the function
Brake intervention
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
The warning requires to take action yourself.
Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐
ing. In order for braking force support to be
used, it is necessary for the brake to be
pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In
addition, the system may also support with au‐
tomatic braking if there is the risk of a collision.
▷
▷
▷
In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.
On sharp bends.
When restricting or deactivating vehicle
stability control systems, for example DSC
OFF.
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▷
If, depending on equipment, the field of
view of the camera in the mirror or the ra‐
dar sensor is soiled or covered.
Detection range
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.
During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.
▷
When there is sustained glare effect due to
light opposite, for example the sun low in
the sky.
The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐
sists of two parts:
Sensitivity of the warnings
▷
Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of
the vehicle.
The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐
tings, for example warning time, the more
warnings will be displayed. As a result, there
may be an increased number of incorrect
warnings.
▷
Extended zone, arrow 2, at right and left.
There is a risk of collision if persons are in the
central zone. A warning is only given of per‐
sons in the extended zone if they are moving in
the direction of the central zone.
Person warning with city
braking function
Information
Personal responsibility
Principle
The system is no substitute for your per‐
sonal assessment of the traffic situation.
The system can help to avoid accidents with
pedestrians.
Observe the traffic situation and area around
the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,
in spite of warnings.◀
The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐
sion with pedestrians in the urban speed area
and also contains a braking function.
Adapting speed and driving style
The system is controlled by the camera in the
area of the rear-view mirror.
The displays and warnings given by the
system do not release you from your responsi‐
bility to adapt your speed and driving style to
prevailing driving conditions.◀
General
The system warns with brightness from ap‐
proximately 10 km/h, approximately 6 mph up
to approximately 60 km/h, approximately
35 mph of any risk of collision with pedestrians
and supports this by briefly applying the
brakes before a collision.
Your own attentiveness
System limitations mean that it can occur
that warnings are not issued, are issued too
late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that
you must pay full attention so that you are able
to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise
there is the risk of an accident.◀
Here, persons are taken into account if they
are located within the detection range of the
system.
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Tow-starting and towing
Switching on/off manually
When tow-starting or towing, switch off
the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an
accident may be caused by the malfunction of
individual systems of the brake actuation func‐
tion.◀
Press the button briefly:
▷
The menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually de‐
pending on the individual setting.
▷
LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐
pending on individual setting.
Overview
Settings are made. The individual settings are
stored for the currently used profile.
Button in the vehicle
Press the button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.
▷
LED is illuminated green.
Press and hold down the button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Intelligent Safety button
▷
LED turns off.
Camera
Warning with braking function
Display
If there is a risk of collision with a detected per‐
son, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the head-up display.
Red symbol is displayed and an acous‐
tic warning sounds.
Take action yourself immediately, by braking
or swerving.
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
Brake intervention
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
The warning requires to take action yourself.
Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐
ing. In order for braking force support to be
used, it is necessary for the brake to be
pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In
addition, the system may also support with a
small amount of braking if there is the risk of a
collision. The vehicle can be braked at low
speed until it comes to a stop.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated at the
start of each journey.
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Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged
until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut
off.
▷
▷
▷
During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.
There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐
namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐
vated.
When there is sustained glare effect due to
light opposite, for example the sun low in
the sky.
In the dark.
Braking can be discontinued either by pressing
the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the
steering wheel.
Lane departure warning
Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐
tions of the detection range and functional re‐
strictions are to be considered.
Principle
This system warns if the vehicle leaves the
lane, when the vehicle is on roads with lane
markings and travelling above a given speed.
Depending on country version, this speed is
between 55 km/h, approximately 35 mph and
70 km/h, approximately 45 mph.
System limits
Detection range
The detection capacity of the camera is limi‐
ted.
When there are warnings, the steering wheel
starts to vibrate slightly. The timing of this
warning may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
This is why it can occur that no warnings are
issued or they are issued late.
It is possible that the following are not detec‐
ted:
The system does not issue a warning if the
driver indicates before leaving the driving lane.
▷
▷
Partially concealed pedestrians.
Pedestrians who are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
Information
Personal responsibility
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside the detection range.
The system is no substitute for your per‐
sonal assessment of the road ahead and the
traffic situation.
Pedestrians under a height of approxi‐
mately 80 cm, 32 in.
If a warning is issued, do not move the steering
wheel in an unnecessarily violent manner, as
otherwise you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
Restrictions of the function
The function may be restricted or not available
in the following situations, for example:
▷
▷
▷
In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.
On sharp bends.
When deactivating vehicle stability control
systems, for example DSC OFF.
▷
▷
If the field of view of the camera and/or the
windscreen is dirty or covered.
Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.
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are switched off individually de‐
pending on the individual setting.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
▷
LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐
pending on individual setting.
Settings are made. The individual settings are
stored for the currently used profile.
Press the button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.
▷
LED is illuminated green.
Press and hold down the button:
Intelligent Safety button
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
Camera
▷
LED turns off.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷
▷
Lines: the system is activated.
Arrows: at least one lane boundary
line has been detected and warn‐
ings can be issued.
Output of the warning
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a lane
boundary line is detected, the steering wheel
starts to vibrate.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
If the turn indicator is set before changing
lanes, no warning is issued.
Switching on/off
Cancellation of the warning
The warning is cancelled:
Automatic activation
The Lane Departure Warning is reactivated au‐
tomatically at the start of a journey if the func‐
tion was switched on during the last period
when the engine was stopped.
▷
Automatically after approximately
three seconds.
▷
▷
▷
On returning to the correct lane.
With strong braking.
On indicating.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button briefly:
System limits
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
▷
The menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
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▷
▷
In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.
The system indicates when vehicles are in the
blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from
the rear on an adjacent lane, arrow 2.
With missing, worn, poorly visible, merg‐
ing/separating or ambiguous boundary
lines, for example in areas where there are
road works.
The light in the exterior mirror housing illumi‐
nates at a dimmed level.
▷
If boundary lines are covered by snow, ice,
dirt or water.
Before changing lanes with the turn indicator
switched on, the system issues a warning the
above situations.
▷
▷
▷
▷
On sharp bends or narrow roads.
If the boundary lines are not white.
If boundary lines are obscured.
The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
If the vehicle is moving too close to the ve‐
hicle ahead.
Information
Personal responsibility
▷
▷
With bright light from oncoming traffic.
The system is no substitute for your per‐
sonal assessment of the traffic situation.
When the windscreen in front of the inte‐
rior mirror is covered with condensation,
dirt, stickers, labels, etc.
Observe the traffic situation and area around
the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,
in spite of warnings.◀
▷
During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Lane change warning
Principle
Intelligent Safety button
Two radar sensors under the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and beside the vehicle
as of approximately 20 km/h, approximately
12 mph.
In some equipment configurations, the radar
sensors are active from approximately
50 km/h, approximately 30 mph.
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Radar sensors
Display
Light in the exterior mirror housing
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Information level
Switching on/off
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing
indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or
are approaching from the rear.
Automatic activation
The Lane Change Warning is reactivated auto‐
matically at the start of a journey if the function
was switched on during the last period when
the engine was stopped.
Warning
If the turn indicator is set while a vehicle is in
the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing flashes brightly.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button briefly:
The warning is terminated when indicating is
completed or the other vehicle has left the crit‐
ical area.
▷
The menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually de‐
pending on the individual setting.
System limits
▷
LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐
pending on individual setting.
The function can be restricted in the following
situations:
Settings are made. The individual settings are
stored for the currently used profile.
▷
If the speed of the approaching vehicle is
very much higher than that of your own
speed.
Press the button again:
▷
▷
▷
In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.
On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.
If the bumper is soiled, iced-over or a
sticker is attached to it.
▷
▷
LED is illuminated green.
When trailer towing, the system cannot be
switched on. A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Press and hold down the button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
LED turns off.
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Dynamic brake lights
Principle
▷
▷
Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.
Severe braking: brake lights flash.
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a stand‐
still, the hazard warning system is activated.
Deactivating the hazard warning system:
▷
▷
Accelerating.
Press the hazard warning system button.
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