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the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Airbags
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2
3
Front airbag, driver
Front airbag, front passenger
Head airbag
4
5
Side airbag
Knee airbags
Front airbags
Side airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate restraint.
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
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Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the roofliner.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the risk of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible when the airbag is
triggered.
Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐
ploying the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, you may risk burns.
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There should be no person, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or an authorized repair shop
for handling explosives.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Dashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
devices or' mobile phones.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
unintentional activation of the airbag - both
may lead to injury.◀
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
might occur when front airbag is activated.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
When the ignition is reel on, the warn‐
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐
erational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
might occur when airbag is activated.
Airbag system malfunctioning
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Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
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Do not remove the airbag system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
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The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐
tem checked immediately.
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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by your vehicle's manufacturer.
In case of a malfunction have airbag system
checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk
that the system does not function as expected
in case of a severe accident.◀
Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.
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Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Automatic deactivation of the front-
seat passenger airbags
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐
sistance.
No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐
vated.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
proper functioning of the front passenger air‐
bag might not be assured.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the
front-seat passenger airbags.
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.◀
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐
ther activated or deactivated.
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The indicator lamp lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system or when the seat
is empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger
airbags lights up.
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The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
size is detected on the seat. The airbags
on the front passenger side are activated.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
Detected child seats
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐
quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐
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factured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in
the four mounted tires. The system warns you
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure
and tire temperature.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐
er's seat.
Hints
Tire damage due to external factors
With a respective message appearing on Con‐
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep
the accuracy of this function over the long-
term.
Sudden tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.◀
With use of the system observe further infor‐
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐
fer to page 197.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Functional requirements
1. Press the reel and move the respective
seat all the way forward.
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
Status display
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
Unobstructed area of movement
1. "Vehicle info"
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
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After a successfully completed Reset, the
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
active" is displayed.
Status control display
Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
Control Display.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
Low tire pressure message
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
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No reset was performed for the system.
The system therefore issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures before
the last reset.
All wheels are yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a
malfunction.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Carry out reset
Run-flat tires, refer to page 204, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform
reset".
Actions in the event of a flat tire
6. Drive away.
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
completed automatically while driving.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been initialized. In this case, initi‐
alize the system.
The progress of the reset is displayed.
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If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at the
next opportunity and have them replaced if
needed.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐
duced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change.◀
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
Final tire failure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving and contact your service
center.◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Required tire inflation pressure check
message
A Check Control message is displayed in the
following situations
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is shown to be correct, it is possible that
the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform
a reset. In that case, carry out a reset.
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The system has detected a wheel change,
but no reset was done.
Inflation was not carried out according to
specifications.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The tire inflation pressure has fallen below
the level of the last confirmation.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐
ing style and road conditions.
In this case:
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Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
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Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
change.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a re‐
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are
correct.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐
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increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
temperature falls again. These circumstances
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
very sharply.
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐
tected.
Display in the following situations:
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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.
Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐
tween the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
detected and reported as a flat tire.
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The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
Functional requirements
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Status display
Run-flat tires, refer to page 204, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if needed.
Initialization
When initializing the once set inflation tire
pressures serve as reference values in order to
detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the tire inflation pressures.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external circumstances cannot be recognized
in advance.◀
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
On the Control Display:
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
6. Drive away.
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When the system has not been initialized.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
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Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
When driving with snow chains.
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style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐
ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐
duced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change.◀
2. Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
Final tire failure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving and contact your service
center.◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Intelligent Safety
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
The concept
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system. Depending on
how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems that can help
prevent a imminent collision.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
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Front-end collision warning, refer to
page 109.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐
ing style and road conditions.
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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 115.
Lane departure warning, refer to
page 118.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
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Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 120.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ‐
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
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Hints
Switching on/off
Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐
cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐
gent Safety systems activate according to the
last setting.
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Press button briefly:
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
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The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently in use.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Press button again:
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All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
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The LED lights up green.
Tow-starting and towing
Hold down button:
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
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All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.
The LED goes out.
At a glance
Front-end collision warning
Depending on the equipment, the collision
warning system consists of one of the two sys‐
tems:
Button in the vehicle
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Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐
ing function, refer to page 110.
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Front-end collision warning with braking
function, refer to page 112
Intelligent Safety button
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Hints
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
The concept
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
Be alert
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
General information
Tow-starting and towing
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with
the current driving situation.
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
35 mph/60 km/h.
At a glance
Detection range
Button in the vehicle
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
Intelligent Safety button
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Camera
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Symbol Measure
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.
Switching on/off manually
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
Press button briefly:
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The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Prewarning
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently in use.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Press button again:
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All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
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The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐
vention in a possible risk of collision.
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All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.
The LED goes out.
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Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous prewarning.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
Braking intervention
▷
If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
▷
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Warning sensitivity
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐
cess of false warnings.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
Front-end collision warning
with braking function
System limits
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
The concept
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
The automatic braking intervention may be
executed with maximum braking force and for
a brief period only as necessary.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise
Control with Stop & Go, the front-end collision
warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐
dar sensor in conjunction with a camera.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
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With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
General information
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible danger of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of
warnings may vary with the current driving sit‐
uation.
At a glance
Detection range
Button in the vehicle
It responds to objects if they are detected by
the system.
Intelligent Safety button
Radar sensor
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The radar sensor is located in the lower area of
the front bumper.
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐
structed.
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
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Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Symbol Measure
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.
Switching on/off manually
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Prewarning
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently in use.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Press button again:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by an automatic braking intervention
in a possible risk of collision.
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.
The LED goes out.
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Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous prewarning.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Braking intervention
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
automatic braking intervention if there is risk of
a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐
cle to a complete stop.
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
▷
If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
▷
▷
▷
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Warning sensitivity
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐
cess of false warnings.
System limits
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
The concept
The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐
destrians.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
▷
Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
▷
▷
Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
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General information
In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐
sions with pedestrians at speeds from about
6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h
shortly before a collision the system supports
you with a braking intervention.
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Under those circumstances it reacts to people
who are within the detection range of the sys‐
tem.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Detection range
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
At a glance
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐
ided into two areas.
Button in the vehicle
▷
Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷
Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐
sued about pedestrians who are located within
the extended area only if they are moving in
the direction of the central area.
Intelligent Safety button
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
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Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐
nal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Braking intervention
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after every
driving-off.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently in use.
System limits
Detection range
Press button again:
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐
ited.
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.
The LED goes out.
▷
Partially covered pedestrians.
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Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
Hints
Personal responsibility
▷
▷
Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the
course of the road and the traffic situation.
Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐
cle.◀
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
▷
▷
In tight curves.
If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.
Intelligent Safety button
▷
When it is dark outside.
Camera
Lane departure warning
The concept
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. This
speed, depending on the country version, is
between 35 mph/55 km/h and
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
45 mph/70 km/h.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐
uation.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
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End of warning
The warning ends:
Switching on automatically
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
The lane departure warning is automatically
activated after departure, if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
When using the turn signal.
Switching on/off manually
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.
▷
LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently in use.
▷
▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the lane markings are covered by
objects.
Press button again:
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
▷
▷
When driving toward bright lights.
▷
The LED lights up green.
When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Hold down button:
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.
The LED goes out.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
▷
Display in the instrument cluster
▷
▷
Lines: system is activated.
Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
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Active Blind Spot Detection
Button in the vehicle
The concept
Intelligent Safety button
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
Radar sensors
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐
uations described above.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
The radar sensors are located under the rear
bumper.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Switching on/off
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Switching on automatically
The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐
cally activated after departure, if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Switching on/off manually
Press button briefly:
▷
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems
are individually switched off ac‐
cording to their respective set‐
tings.
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐
tive to their individual settings.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Adjust as needed. Individual settings are
stored for the profile currently in use.
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
Press button again:
▷
▷
▷
In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
activated.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
▷
▷
The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
▷
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.
The LED goes out.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
Display
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
FCC ID:
▷
NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
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Brake force display
The concept
▷
▷
During normal brake application, the outer
brake lights light up.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lights light up in addition.
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