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Driving comfort
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Driving comfort
tion, if the vehicle ahead of you slows to a com‐
plete stop, the system can follow this action
within the given scope and can also accelerate
from a complete stop if the vehicle ahead of you
drives off again shortly thereafter. During brak‐
ing, your vehicle brake lamps will automatically
illuminate to alert a following driver to take ac‐
tion. In addition, it may be necessary for your
vehicle to downshift the automatic transmission
to maintain the distance setting selected. As
soon as the road in front of you has no moving
vehicles, the system will accelerate to your de‐
sired speed. This set speed is also maintained
on downhill grades, however the vehicle speed
can drop below the set speed when driving uphill
if the engine output is not sufficient.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Active cruise control
With active cruise control you can select a de‐
sired speed which is then automatically main‐
tained when driving on open roadways and is
varied to maintain a selected distance setting to
slower moving vehicles ahead.
Personal responsibility
Active cruise control cannot detect stop
signs, red lights, or any object that is stopped or
is blocking the road. Active cruise control is not
and must not be used as a collision avoidance/
warning system. Since this active cruise control
system is a new technology and operates dif‐
ferently from conventional cruise control sys‐
tems to which you may be accustomed, it is
necessary that you read all of the pages relating
to this system before use. Carefully read and
observe the information on the system limita‐
tions, refer to page 113, to obtain a good com‐
mand of the system and its range of applica‐
tions.◀
Active cruise control represents a technological
advance over the familiar cruise control and is a
welcome relief from the constant adjustment of
speed that can accompany driving in traffic on
highways or other high-speed thoroughfares.
Especially on longer trips and in traffic conges‐
tion, the system can reduce fatigue and tension,
while increasing your enjoyment of driving.
Please use it safely and responsibly.
In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if
you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active
cruise control will, within limits, adjust your ve‐
hicle's speed automatically so that you can flow
with the traffic without having to make constant
adjustments. If, forexample, whilecruisingat the
selected speed, you begin to approach a slower
vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, the sys‐
tem will reduce your vehicle's speed to the same
as that of the vehicle ahead to maintain your se‐
lected distance setting. You can vary the follow‐
ing distance, which will vary with speed. Based
on your selected distance setting, the system
automatically decreases the throttle setting and
lightly applies the brakes if necessary. In addi‐
Brake pedal feel
When the system brakes and you also depress
the brake pedal, a somewhat different braking
feel results.
Professional navigation system
If the vehicle is equipped with a Professional
navigation system, the system adapts the ac‐
celeration and deceleration behavior of the ve‐
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hicle to the road on which you are currently driv‐
ing.
tivated while the vehicle is stationary, refer to
page 112.
To ensure that the system has the latest infor‐
mation on the course of the road, use the most
recent version of the navigation data.
One lever for all functions
If the vehicle position is unknown, e.g., if you
have left the region covered by the map, the
navigation system ceases to influence vehicle
behavior.
Applications
Please try the system first during sparse traffic
and clear road conditions so that you can get
used to the system. After you have experience
and understand the system, only then use it dur‐
ing normal traffic.
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4
5
Storing and increasing the desired
speedꢀꢁ110
Storing and reducing the desired
speedꢀꢁ110
As with conventional cruise control systems, ac‐
tive cruise control in no way reduces or substi‐
tutes for the driver's own personal experience,
responsibility, alertness and awareness in ad‐
justing speed, braking or otherwise controlling
the vehicle. The driver should decide when to
use the system on the basis of road, traffic, vis‐
ibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise
control is intended for use on highway-type
roadways where traffic is moving relatively
smoothly as well as in slow-moving traffic con‐
gestion. Do not use the system in city driving; in
complex driving situations; heavy traffic such as
during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slip‐
pery roads or roads with sharp curves such as
highway off-ramps; during inclement weather
such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when enter‐
ing interchanges, service/parking areas or toll
booths. It is also important to regulate your ve‐
hicle's speed and distance setting within appli‐
cable legal limits. Always be ready to take action
orapplythebrakesifnecessary, especiallywhen
the system is actively following a vehicle in front
of you. Otherwise, driving conditions can result
which lead to a violation of the law or elevated
risk of an accident.
Interruptingꢀꢁ111 or deactivatingꢀꢁ112 the
system
Retrieving the stored desired speed and dis‐
tanceꢀꢁ112 or driving awayꢀꢁ112
Selecting the distance to the vehicle
aheadꢀꢁ111
Storing the current speed
Push the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.
The system stores the current vehicle speed. It
is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument panel.
The minimum initial activation speed is
20 mph/ 30 km/h, and the maximum speed is
110 mph/ 180 km/h. The system can also be ac‐
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Increasing desired speed
Distance 2
Press or briefly push the lever up to or beyond
the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired
speed is displayed.
The displayed speed is stored and the vehicle
reaches the stored speed if the road is clear.
Distance 3
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With each activation to the resistance point,
the desired speed increases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Distance 4, furthest
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With each activation beyond the resistance
point, the desired speed increases by a max‐
imum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
This distance is set when you ac‐
tivate the system.
Reducing the desired speed
Selecting an appropriate distance
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
Use good judgement to select the appro‐
priate following distance given road conditions,
traffic, applicable laws and State driving recom‐
mendations for safe following distance. Other‐
wise, a violation of the law or risk of an accident
could result.◀
The functions are the same as those when in‐
creasing the desired speed.
Selecting the distance
Interrupting the system
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Press the rocker down briefly:
Increase the distance.
Press the rocker up briefly:
Decrease the distance.
Press the lever up or down and additionally de‐
press the brake if the vehicle is stationary. The
mark in the speedometer changes color and the
distance indicator goes out.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru‐
ment panel.
In addition, the system is interrupted:
Distance display
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When the brakes are applied.
Distance 1, closest
When the transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
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When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
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When DSC is activated
If you are standing behind a vehicle with your
brake pedal depressed and the system is deac‐
tivated or interrupted:
When the safety belt and the driver's door
are opened while the vehicle is stationary.
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When the system has not detected objects
for an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without road edge line mark‐
ings.
1. Select the desired speed using the lever, ar‐
row 1 or arrow 2, or press button 4 to retrieve
a stored speed.
2. Release the brake pedal.
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The radar sensor is dirty.
3. When the vehicle ahead of you drives away,
press on the accelerator briefly or press but‐
ton 4.
Active intervention if the system is inter‐
rupted
If the system is interrupted, actively intervene by
braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneu‐
vers; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Deactivating the system
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When driving, press the lever up or down
twice.
When stationary, do the same while de‐
pressing the brake pedal.
Calling up the stored desired speed and
distance
Switch off the ignition.
The displays go out, and the stored desired
speed and distance are deleted.
While driving
Press button 4, refer to page 110. All of the dis‐
plays in the instrument panel lights up.
Displays in instrument cluster
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, engage position P of the automatic
transmission and apply the parking brake. Oth‐
erwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows to a halt
and your vehicle is also brought to a halt by the
system:
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Stored desired speed
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Green: the system is active.
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If the vehicle ahead of you drives away, your
vehicle accelerates automatically as long as
mark 1 for the desired speed in the speed‐
ometer is green.
Orange: the system is interrupted.
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3
Lights up yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Display also used for warnings, please read
all information on warnings.
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If the vehicle ahead of you drives away when
mark 1 is orange, depress the accelerator
briefly or press button 4.Rolling bars in the
distance indicator 3 mean that the vehicle
ahead of you has driven away.
Selected distance to vehicle ahead The in‐
dicator lights up as soon as the system is
activated.
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys‐
tem is activated.
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Dirty or covered sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐
tion of vehicles.
The bars roll: the vehicle in front of you has
driven off
4
Brief display of stored desired speed
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If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
If the display --- mph/---km/h appears briefly,
the conditions necessary for operation may cur‐
rently not be met.
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Do not cover the view field of the radar sen‐
sor.
Warning lamps
Malfunction
Display 2 flashes red and a signal
sounds.
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not aligned correctly. Misalignment may
be caused by damage incurred during parking,
for example.
The system requests that the you
intervene by braking and carrying
out evasive maneuvers, if necessary. The sys‐
tem cannot independently restore the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
This display does not relieve the driver of the
responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.
FCC ID:
Display 2 flashes yellow.
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OAYARS3-A
The conditions necessary for oper‐
ation of the system are no longer
Compliance statement:
met, e.g., due to ABS or DSC inter‐
vention. The system applies the brakes until you
actively assume control.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
Radar sensor
Position
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This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the sys‐
tem on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h and 110 mph/180 km/h.
The radar sensor is integrated in the bumper.
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
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Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa‐
tion when using the system.
Swerving vehicles
Detection range
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited. Two-
wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for in‐
stance might not be detected.
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the
system requests that the driver intervene by
braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if
necessary. Take action yourself, otherwise
there is a risk of an accident.◀
Limited detection capacity
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity, you should be alert at all times so that you
can intervene actively, if necessary; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate when a sta‐
tionary obstacle is located in the same lane, e.g.,
avehicleataredtrafficlightorattheendoftraffic
congestion.
Unexpected lane change
The system also does not respond to:
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Pedestrians or similarly slow road users.
Red traffic lights.
Stationary objects.
Cross traffic.
Approaching traffic.
No warnings
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle,
you yourself must react, as the system does not
react to stopped vehicles.
A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐
stacle. Take action yourself, otherwise there is
a risk of an accident.◀
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Cornering
Driver interventions and your
responsibility
Your actions have priority at all times. When you
press on the accelerator pedal while driving, au‐
tomatic braking is not performed and the bars in
the distance display go out until you lift your foot
fromtheacceleratorpedal. Onceyoureleasethe
accelerator pedal, the desired speed is achieved
again on clear roads or the selected distance to
the vehicle ahead is maintained.
Making braking possible
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although
curves cannot be anticipated in advance. There‐
fore, drive into a curve at an appropriate speed.
Anytime the driver presses down on the
accelerator pedal, any braking action by the sys‐
tem is interrupted and the distance indicator
goes out until the pedal is fully released. As soon
as you fully release the accelerator, the system
will again control your cruising speed and dis‐
tance setting. While driving with the system ac‐
tivated, resting your foot on the acelerator pedal
will cause the system not to brake even if nec‐
essary. Be certain that floormats or other ob‐
jects on the vehicle floor do not interfere with
movement of the acccelerator pedal.◀
In tight curves, situations may result due to the
restricted detection range of the system in
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be
detected at all, or not until after a considerable
delay.
Limits of automatic braking
While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when you ap‐
proach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to
be aware that the ability of the system to apply
the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce
yourdesiredspeedsharply. ltusesonlyaportion
of braking system capacity and does not utilize
the full capacity of the vehicle braking system.
Therefore, the system cannot decrease your
speed for large differences in speed between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples:
when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much
lower speed than your own speed such as ap‐
proaching a toll booth or when a much slower
vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.◀
When approaching a curve, the system may re‐
act briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of the
vehicle by the system can be compensated for
by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator
pedal is released, the system becomes active
again and independently controls the speed.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines, with
a heavy trailer or behind bumps in the road.
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The car's current speed is stored and main‐
tained. It is displayed on the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster.
Cruise control
The concept
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to
maintain the set speed if current engine power
output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect
is insufficient on downhill slopes, the system will
brake the vehicle slightly.
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The speed specified using the lever on the
steering column is maintained.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Increasing desired speed
Do not use cruise control
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed
is reached.
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:
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Each time the lever is pressed to the point of
resistance, the desired speed increases by
approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
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On curvy roads.
In heavy traffic.
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Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased by up to 5 mph/10 km/h.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◀
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
One lever for all functions
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1,
until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:
Press the lever beyond the resistance point, ar‐
row 1, until the desired speed is reached.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the
accelerator pedal. The system stores and main‐
tains the speed.
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2
Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat‐
ing
Decreasing speed
Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point
or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
Storing and maintaining speed or deceler‐
ating
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4
Interrupting and deactivating the system
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
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Each time the lever is pulled to the resist‐
ance point, the desired speed is decreased
by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
Maintaining current speed
Push, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to the
resistance point.
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Each time the lever is pulled beyond the re‐
sistance point, the desired speed is reduced
by up to 5 mph/10 km/h until the minimum
speed of 20 mph/30 km/h is achieved.
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The system stores and maintains the speed.
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Green: the system is active.
Orange: the system is interrupted.
Interrupting the system
2
Selected desired speed appears briefly
Press the lever up or down, arrow 3: display 1 in
the speedometer changes color, refer to
page 117.
If the display --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly,
conditions may not be adequate to operate the
system.
In addition, the system is interrupted:
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When the brakes are applied.
Call up Check Control messages, refer to
page 84.
When the transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
Malfunction
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When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
The warning lamp lights up. The sys‐
tem is malfunctioning or has failed.
When DSC or ABS is intervening.
A message appears on the Control
Display. More information, refer to page 83.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up if cruise
control has been deactivated auto‐
matically, e.g., by a control interven‐
tion of the DSC. A message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Park Distance Control PDC
The concept
InadditiontothePDCParkDistanceControl, the
backup camera, refer to page 120, can be
switched on.
Resuming cruising speed
Press button 4:
PDC supports you when parking. A slow ap‐
proach to an object in front of or behind your ve‐
hicle is announced by:
The stored speed is resumed and maintained.
Deactivating the system
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
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Press the lever upward or downward twice,
arrow 3.
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Switch off the ignition.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors
in the bumpers.
The stored speed is cleared.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
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By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
1
Stored desired speed
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In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
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In heavy exhaust.
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the vehi‐
cle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside of the PDC detection range.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, shift the selector lever into position R.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal
tone.◀
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
Switching on/off manually
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance:
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Press the button.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds
from the left rear speaker.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
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In heavy rain.
The shorter the distance to the object becomes,
the shorter the intervals.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
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If objects are located both in front of and behind
the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is
sounded.
Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3 seconds:
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If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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If moving parallel to a wall.
The signal tone is switched off:
Malfunction
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When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.
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When transmission position P is engaged.
Volume
You can set the volume of the PDC signal tone,
refer to page 185.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
A Check Control message, refer to page 83, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Visual warning
The approach to an object can be shown on the
Control Display. Objects that are farther away
are displayed on the Control Display before a
signal tone sounds.
The areas in front of and behind the vehicle ap‐
pear in shaded form on the Control Display. PDC
has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and main‐
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
The display appears as soon as PDC is acti‐
vated.
The concept
Surround View encompasses the following sys‐
tems:
If the last image selected was the rear view cam‐
era, this is displayed again. To switch to PDC:
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Backup camera, refer to page 120.
Top View, refer to page 122.
Side View, refer to page 124.
"Switch off rear view camera"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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It provides assistance when parking and ma‐
neuvering and at blind driveways and intersec‐
tions.
Switching on/off manually
Rear view camera
The concept
The rear view camera assists you when parking
and maneuvering in reverse. To accomplish this,
the region behind your vehicle is shown on the
Control Display.
Press the button.
Press the button.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
If PDC is displayed, switch on the backup cam‐
era via the iDrive, refer to page 119.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the backup camera.◀
Assistance functions
Detection of objects
Functional requirement
High, protruding objects such as ledges
may not be detected by the backup camera.◀
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Rear view camera is switched on.
Tailgate is completely closed.
Switching on automatically
Pathway lines
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, shift the selector lever into position R.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed
when the system has been switched on using
iDrive.
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
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Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera when the transmission is in re‐
verse.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Help estimate the required amount of space
whenparkingandmaneuveringonaflatroad
surface.
Depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adapted to movements of
the steering wheel.
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Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer to
page 121.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Turning lines
Obstacle marking
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Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera.
Show the path of the smallest turning circle
on a flat road surface.
When the steering wheel is turned, only one
turning line is displayed.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer to
page 121.
Parking using pathway and turning
lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning lines
lead into the margins of the parking space.
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Three-dimensionally shaped markings can
be displayed in the image of the rear view
camera.
Their color gradation corresponds to the mark‐
ings in PDC. This helps estimate the distance to
the object pictured.
Show the obstacle marking via the iDrive, refer
to page 121.
Activating assistance functions
Several assistance functions can be active at the
same time.
Showing the parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning lines are displayed.
Showing the obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
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Three-dimensionally-shaped markings are dis‐
played.
Top View
The concept
Image on the Control Display
Top View assists you when parking and maneu‐
vering. To accomplish this, the door region and
road surface region are shown on the Control
Display.
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
Detection
Detection is carried out by two cameras
integrated into the exterior mirror and the rear
view camera.
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
The range is:
Brightness
With the rear view camera switched on:
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Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the side.
Approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.
1.
Select the symbol.
Obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors
are thus detected in a timely fashion.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
System limits
Contrast
With the rear view camera switched on:
Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐
tions:
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With a door open.
1.
Select the symbol.
With the tailgate open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Camera
The arrows next to the vehicle are displayed in a
shaded form on the Control Display and a sym‐
bol appears at the corresponding location on the
vehicle.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the cameras.◀
The lens of the rear view camera is under the
grasping lip of the tailgate.
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
The images from Top View and PDC are dis‐
played when the system has been switched on
using iDrive.
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Driving comfort
Controls
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Image on the Control Display
Switching on/off manually
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With Top View activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Brightness
Press the button.
With Top View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
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▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
If Top View is displayed, switch on the backup
camera via the iDrive, refer to page 122.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Visual warning
The approach to an object can be shown on the
Control Display.
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
When the distance to an object is small, the PDC
display correspondingly shows a red bar in front
of the vehicle.
Displaying turning lines and pathway
lines
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The static, red turning line shows the lateral
space required when the wheel is fully
turned.
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The variable, green pathway lines assist you
in estimating the amount of lateral space ac‐
tually required.
The pathway lines depend on the current
steering angle and are continuously
adapted to movements of the steering
wheel.
The display appears as soon as Top View is ac‐
tivated.
"Parking aid lines"
If the last image selected was the rear view cam‐
era, this is displayed again. To switch to Top
View:
Turning lines and pathway lines are displayed.
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Controls
Driving comfort
Cameras
Switching off automatically when
driving forward
Thesystemswitchesoffwhenacertaindistance
or speed is exceeded.
Switch on the system again if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
The lenses of the Top View cameras are on the
undersides of the exterior mirror housings.
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
Press the button.
Side View
The concept
Image on the Control Display
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road users
concealed by obstacles to the left and right of
the vehicle can only be detected from the driv‐
er's seat at the last minute. To improve visibility,
two cameras in the front of the vehicle record the
traffic situation on each side.
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the
position of the front of the vehicle.
Display
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could re‐
sult from road users or objects located outside
the picture area of the Side View cameras.◀
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
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Driving comfort
Controls
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Cameras
The two camera lenses are located on the sides
of the bumper.
Switching on/off
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens, refer to page 308.
Press the button.
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by:
Head-up Display
The concept
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▷
Certain sitting positions.
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, e.g., navigation in‐
structions.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
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▷
▷
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
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Controls
Driving comfort
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
With the low beams switched on, the brightness
can also be adjusted with the thumbwheel of the
instrument lighting.
1
2
Navigation instructions
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go func‐
tion
Height adjustment
1. "Settings"
3
4
5
Lane departure warning
Cruise control/desired speed
Current speed
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Height"
The Check Control messages are displayed
briefly if needed.
4. Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
1. "Settings"
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Displayed information"
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield replaced
by a service center only.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
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