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head. In the event of a rollover accident, the head air‐ bag can help to prevent the person from being thrown out of the vehicle.
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Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags
▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. ▷ 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 danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area.
▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instru‐ ments and mobile phones.
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
▷ 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.
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, 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 can occur if the airbags are triggered.
▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system. ▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.
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▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify them in any way.
▷ 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 headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations. The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐ ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐ diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of burns. Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives. Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐ desired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.◀ Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors. Functional readiness of the airbag system
When the ignition is switch 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.
Airbag system malfunctioning ▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
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When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ bag system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐ pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐ responding severity of the accident.◀
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags The system determines whether the front pas‐ senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐ sistance of the human body. The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐ cordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat.◀
Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐ tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. In this case, change the sitting position so that the front 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. To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below. Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags. The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐ tivated or deactivated.
▷ The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are not activated.
▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated.
Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
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sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ senger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front passenger airbag The strength with which the driver's and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver's and front passenger seats. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display. Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display. 1. Move the respective seat forward all the
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position. The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. If the message continues to be displayed, repeat the calibration. If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects.◀
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The tire inflation pressure is measured in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
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there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. Functional requirements The system must have been reset when the in‐ flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly. Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐ sure and after every tire or wheel change. System limits
Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀ The system does not operate correctly if it has not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐ sures. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire: ▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐
ics.
▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐ tems or devices with the same radio fre‐ quency.
Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. The status is displayed. Status display The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires.
"Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
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A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account. A correction is only necessary if this is indicated by the TPM Wheels, green The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target state. One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. All wheels are yellow ▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure
in several tires.
▷ The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus warns based on the infla‐ tion pressures initialized last.
▷ A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐
tem is being reset.
Wheels, gray The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this may be: ▷ TPM is being reset. ▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency.
▷ Malfunction. Resetting the system Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. 4. Start the engine - do not drive away. 5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset". 6. Drive away.
"Reset"
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed. After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐ tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐ setting process is completed automatically dur‐ ing driving. The tires are shown in green and "TPM active" is shown on the Control Display. The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you drive away again, the process resumes auto‐ matically. If a flat tire is detected during a reset, all tires are displayed in yellow. Low tire pressure message
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed. ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
▷ The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus warns based on the infla‐ tion pressures initialized last.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐
ular tires or run-flat tires. Run-flat tires, refer to page 185, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀ When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐ essary. Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1.
Identify the damaged tire.
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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, initialize the system. If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.
2. Rectify the 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 re‐ placed if necessary.
Run-flat tires Maximum speed You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
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. 3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure: The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions. For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/80 km. When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
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duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐ ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc. Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ pending on the driving speed, road conditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc. Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐ erties.◀
Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
Message when the system was not reset A Check Control message is displayed. The system detected a wheel change but was not reset. Warnings regarding the current tire inflation pressure are not reliable. Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system. Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously. A Check Control message is displayed. No flat
tire can be detected. Display in the following situations:
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▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: have the service center check it if necessary.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
▷ TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.
▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the disturbance, 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 la‐ bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐ tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐ luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐ flated. 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 pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐ stitute 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 indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prop‐ erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐ bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then re‐ main continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐ function 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 replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐ placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires. It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving. In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ sponding wheel change. This is detected and reported as a flat tire. Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. In‐ itialize the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change. System limits
Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀
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A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐ not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐ tion pressure regularly. The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations: ▷ When the system has not been initialized. ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
▷ When driving with snow chains. Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., whether or not the FTM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. The status is displayed. Initialization The initialization process adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐ tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ firming the inflation pressures. Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. 4. Start the engine - do not drive away. 5. Start the initialization with "Reset". 6. Drive away. The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time. The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.
"Reset"
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Indication of a flat tire
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure. 1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐
ular tires or run-flat tires. Run-flat tires, refer to page 185, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀ When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary. Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1.
Identify the damaged tire. 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. If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.
2. Rectify the flat tire. Run-flat tires Maximum speed You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
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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. 3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity. 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.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure: The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions. For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/80 km. When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐ ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc. Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ pending on the driving speed, road conditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc. Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐ erties.◀
Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐ tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
Collision warning with braking function The concept If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, the collision warning is controlled via the cruise control radar sensor. The system issues a two-phase warning of a danger of collision at speeds above approx. 10 mph/15 km/h. The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving sit‐ uation. The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated.
It responds to moving objects that are within the detection range of the radar system. When the vehicle is intentionally brought into contact with a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings.
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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 acute warning prompts the driver to inter‐ vene and, if there is the danger of a collision, is accompanied by a braking intervention. The braking intervention is executed with lim‐ ited braking force and for a brief period only. The intervention will not bring the vehicle to a com‐ plete standstill. The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on.
Adapting your speed and driving style The acute warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic condi‐ tions.◀ The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov‐ ing the steering wheel. When towing or tow-starting the vehicle, switch off the collision warning with braking function to prevent undesired interventions. The braking function is deactivated if the DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is deactivated. Display in the instrument cluster The collision warning can be issued in the in‐ strument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and acoustically.
Switching on/off Switching the warning function on/off
Press the button
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. These settings have no effect on the time of the warning with which Active Cruise Control ACC prompts the driver to intervene or brake. 1. Activate collision warning. 2. Activate the desired warning time on the
Control Display.
The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use. Display Warning stages Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, when there is the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐ tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
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Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing. Increase distance. The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐ ing. You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneu‐ ver.
Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
System limits
Be alert Due to system limitations, warnings may be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or improperly. Therefore, always be alert and ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Detection range The detection capacity of the radar sensor and the collision warning has limitations. This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late. For example, the following situations may not be detected: ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. ▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you. ▷ Pedestrians.
Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall. ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the radar sensor is dirty or obscured. Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time, this may result in increased false warnings.
Collision warning The concept If the vehicle does not include Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, the collision warning is controlled via the camera in the base of the in‐ terior rearview mirror. The system issues a two-phase warning of a danger of collision at speeds above approx. 10 mph/15 km/h. The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving sit‐ uation.
In the process, vehicles in a similar direction of movement are observed if they are located within the detection range of the system. When the vehicle is intentionally brought into contact with a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to avoid misleading warnings.
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Warning stages Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, when there is the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐ tance to the vehicle ahead is too small. Acute warning Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed. Switching the warning function on/off
Press the button
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. These settings have no effect on the time of the warning with which Active Cruise Control ACC prompts the driver to intervene or brake. 1. Activate collision warning. 2. Activate the desired warning time on the
Control Display.
The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Display in the instrument cluster The collision warning can be issued in the in‐ strument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and acoustically. Warning stages
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The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing. Increase distance. The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐ ing. You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneu‐ ver.
Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
System limits
Be alert Due to system limitations, warnings may be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or improperly. Therefore, always be alert and ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Detection range The detection capacity of the camera and the collision warning has limitations. This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late. For example, the following situations may not be detected: ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.
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▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you
or sharply decelerating vehicles.
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. ▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you. Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall. ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the camera view field or the front wind‐
shield are dirty or covered.
▷ When driving toward bright lights. ▷ In the case of vehicles with insufficiently visi‐
ble tail lamps.
▷ In the case of partially covered vehicles. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
▷ During the calibration process of the camera
immediately after vehicle shipment.
Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time, this may result in increased false warnings. Camera
Lane departure warning The concept Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane mark‐ ings is about to leave the lane. Depending on the country-specific version of the vehicle, the speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h. When switching on the system below this speed, a message appears in the in‐ strument cluster. The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings. The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving situation. The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane. Notes
Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the course of the road and the traffic situation. In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering wheel, as you may lose control of the vehicle.◀
At a glance Button in the vehicle
The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror. Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
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End of warning The warning ends: ▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds. ▷ When returning to your own lane. ▷ When braking hard. ▷ When using the turn signal. System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas.
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes. ▷ When the lane markings are covered by ob‐
jects.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights. ▷ When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc.
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror. Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rear view mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Press the button
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Display in the instrument cluster ▷ Lines: system is activated. ▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued.
Display in the instrument display
▷ Symbol red: system is activated. ▷ Symbol green: 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 The concept
At a glance Radar sensors
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper mon‐ itor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. The system indicates whether there are vehicles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2. The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up dimly. Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐ tions described above. The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates. Notes
Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehicle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀
The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
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Display
Information stage The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi‐ cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind. 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 mirror housing flashes brightly. The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the crit‐ ical zone. System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own. ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes. ▷ If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
with stickers.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
▷ this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, 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.
Adjustable speed limit The concept This system can limit the speed starting at a value of . The vehicle can be driven at any speed below the set speed limit. Exceeding the speed limit When necessary, the speed limit can be inten‐ tionally overcome by pressing the accelerator. If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit, a warning is issued. No brake intervention If the set speed limit is reached or unintention‐ ally exceeded, such as when driving downhill, the vehicle is not actively braked. If the speed limit is set during a trip to a value below the current speed, the vehicle coasts until its speed drops below the set speed limit.
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: FCC ID: ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement:
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Changing the speed limit
1 System on/off 2 Changing the speed limit
Switching on
Press the button.
The current speed is accepted as the speed limit. If the system is switched on while the vehicle is stationary, is set as the speed limit. The marking in the speedometer is set to the respective speed. When the speed limit is switched on, DSC Dy‐ namic Stability Control is switched on as well, if necessary and switches to COMFORT mode if applicable. Switching off
Press the button.
The system also switches off if, for example: ▷ Reverse gear is engaged. ▷ The engine is switched off. ▷ Cruise control is switched on. The displays go out.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed limit is set. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ creases or decreases by approx. .
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the speed limit in‐ creases or decreases by 10 in the km/h speedometer.
If the speed limit is set during a trip to a value below the current speed, the vehicle coasts until its speed drops below the set speed limit. Exceeding the speed limit The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally. There is no acoustic warning in this case. To intentionally exceed the set speed limit, press the accelerator all the way down. When the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit, the limit is automatically reactivated. Warning Visual warning
If the set speed limit is exceeded, the in‐ dicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is
greater than the speed limit.
Acoustic warning ▷ If the speed limit is exceeded unintention‐ ally, a signal sounds after approx. 5 seconds.
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Brake force display The concept
▷ If the limit is reduced to below the vehicle speed while driving, a signal sounds after approx. 30 seconds.
▷ If the limit is intentionally exceeded by
pressing the accelerator all the way down, there is no signal.
Displays in the instrument cluster Speed limit marking Display in the speedometer:
▷ The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is switched off.
▷ During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
Indicator lamp
▷ The indicator lamp lights up: the sys‐
tem is switched on.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
Brief status display
Brief display of the set speed limit.
Active Protection The concept The Active Protection safety package consists of systems that are independent of each other: ▷ PreCrash ▷ PostCrash PreCrash The concept With this system critical driving situations that might result in an accident can be detected above a speed of approx. 19 mph/30 km/h. In in these situations, preventative protection meas‐ ures are automatically undertaken to minimize the risk in the event of an accident as much as possible. Critical driving situations may include: ▷ Full application of the brakes. ▷ Severe understeering. ▷ Severe oversteering. If the vehicle includes the collision warning or collision warning with braking feature, impend‐
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ing collisions with vehicles driving ahead or stopped in front of you can also be detected within the system's range.
Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system may not always detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may result.◀
Function After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts are automatically pretensioned once after the vehicle is driven is away. In critical driving situations, the following indi‐ vidual functions become active as needed: ▷ The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.
▷ Automatic closing of the windows. ▷ Automatic closing of the glass sunroof. After a critical driving situation without an acci‐ dent, the front belts are loosened again. All other systems can be restored to the desired setting. If the belt tension does not loosen automatically, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip. PostCrash In the event of an accident, the system can bring the car to a halt automatically without interven‐ tion by the driver in certain situations. This can reduce the risk of a further collision. Depressing the brake pedal can cause the vehi‐ cle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also interrupts automatic braking. After coming to a halt, the brake is released au‐ tomatically. Secure the vehicle against rolling.
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Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels. Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ ing. The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications, thus increasing active safety. ABS is operational every time you start the en‐ gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating. DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ trols the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ duced during acceleration and when driving in bends. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible. Deactivating DSC
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐ ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐ strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed. The DSC system is switched off.
Activating DSC
Press the button. DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
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Indicator/warning lamps When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again. TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized. The system ensures maximum forward momen‐ tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but driving stability is limited. It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐ ate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐ der the following special circumstances: ▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction on loose ground. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. Activating DTC
Press the button. TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐ hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐ tributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driving situation and road surface.
Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐ tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐ eling on uneven road surfaces. The system enhances driving dynamics and comfort as required for the road surface and driving style. Programs The system offers two different programs. The programs can be selected via the Driving Experience Switch, refer to page 113. SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ ers for greater driving agility. SPORT+ Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ ers for greater driving agility when driving with limited driving stabilization. COMFORT / ECO PRO Balanced control of the vehicle.
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Variable sport steering The variable sport steering increases the steer‐ ing angle of the front wheels at large steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or when park‐ ing. Steering becomes more direct. It also varies the force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed. This results in a sporty steering response. In ad‐ dition, it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering.
Driving Experience Switch The concept The Driving Experience Switch can be used to adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle. Various programs can be selected for this pur‐ pose. The Driving Experience Switch and the DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate a program. Operating the programs
Press the button
Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT+ SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO
Automatic program change The system automatically switches to COM‐ FORT in the following situations: ▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control. ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire. ▷ When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC OFF When DSC OFF, refer to page 111, is active, driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has max‐ imum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dy‐ namic Traction Control, refer to page 112, is ac‐ tivated. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. SPORT+ Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ pension with limited driving stabilization. The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks. Activating SPORT+
Press the button repeatedly until SPORT+ appears in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic program change When activating cruise control, the program au‐ tomatically switches to SPORT mode. Indicator/warning lamps SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster. The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ pension with maximum driving stabilization. The program can be configured to individual specifications. The configuration is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Activating SPORT
Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display, refer to page 115, the SPORTdriving mode can be set to individual specifications. ▷ Activating SPORT. ▷ "Configure SPORT" ▷ Configuring the SPORT driving mode. SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐ vated: 1. "Settings" 2. "SPORT mode"
ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 167, provides consis‐ tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐ zation. Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted. The program can be configured to individual specifications. Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO 1. Activate ECO PRO. 2. "Configure ECO PRO"
3. Configure driving mode. This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated. COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐ bilization. Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COM‐ FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster. In certain situations, the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program, automatic program change, refer to page 113.
Make the desired settings. Configure driving mode Settings can be made for the following driving modes in Driving mode: ▷ SPORT mode, refer to page 114. ▷ ECO PRO mode, refer to page 168. Displays Program selection
Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs.
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Selected program
The selected program is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster.
Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display"
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is being used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake, start driving without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐ prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back.◀
3. "Driving mode info"
Drive-off assistant This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required. 1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. 2. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
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Driving comfort Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC The concept This system can be used to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐ cally on clear roads. To the extent possible, the system automatically adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of you. The distance that the vehicle maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be varied. For safety reasons, it depends on the speed. To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐ tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead begins moving faster. If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is able to accelerate if operated accordingly. Even if some time passes before the vehicle drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐ erated automatically and simply. As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to the desired speed. The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐ dients, but may not be maintained on uphill slopes if engine power is insufficient.
General information When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is also set to a driving style that saves on fuel con‐ sumption. Notes
Personal responsibility The system does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her speed, dis‐ tance and driving style to the traffic conditions. You should drive attentively and intervene ac‐ tively when necessary, e.g. by braking or making an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger of an accident.◀
At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel
1 System on/off, interrupt 2 Resume speed 3 Store speed 4 Reduce distance 5 Store, maintain/change speed 6 Increase distance
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A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐ tion of vehicles. ▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
▷ Do not cover the view field of the radar sen‐
sor.
Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control can be used. Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted, actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀ If switching off the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
▷ If active: press twice. ▷ If interrupted: press once.
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The displays go out. The stored desired speed and distance are deleted. Interrupting the system
When active, press the button.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time. The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷ When transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.
▷ When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is ac‐
tivated or DSC is deactivated.
▷ When DSC is actively controlling stability. ▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are opened when the vehicle is standing still.
▷ If the system has not detected objects for an extended period, e.g., on a road with very lit‐ tle traffic without road edge line markings.
▷ If the radar sensor is dirty. Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the button.
Or:
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐ terrupted. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed.
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It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in the instrument cluster, refer to page 119. When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary. Changing, maintaining, and storing the speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the sys‐ tem is interrupted to maintain and store the cur‐ rent speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary.
Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐ ring.◀
Speed differences Large differences in speed relative to ve‐ hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen‐ sated by the system for example in the following situations: ▷ When catching up rapidly with a truck. ▷ When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.◀
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set. If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h. Max. adjustable speed: 110 mph/180 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Distance
Selecting a distance Adjust the distance according to the traffic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain the prescribed safety distance.◀
Reduce distance
Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 119, is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Increase distance
Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 119, is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving
Press the button with the system switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again: ▷ When the system is switched off. ▷ When the ignition is switched off.
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Before leaving the vehicle, secure it against rolling.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐ mission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀ The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill. ▷ Green mark in the speedometer during a
brief idle phase: The vehicle ahead of you drives away while the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates without anything having to be done.
▷ Switch to orange of the mark in the speed‐
ometer after approx. 2 sec.: The vehicle ahead of you drives away, while the mark is orange: in order to accelerate, briefly press the gas pedal or press the RES button or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that the vehicle ahead of you has driven off. You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing behind another vehicle:
1.
Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.
2. Release the brake pedal. 3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press the RES button or the rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away.
Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up or‐ ange: the system has been interrupted.
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▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is displayed in the speedometer similarly to the mark for the desired speed.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages, it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met. Distance to vehicle ahead of you The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown. Distance display
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This value is set after the system is switched on. The system has been interrupted or distance control is deactivated be‐ cause the accelerator is being pressed; a vehicle was not detected. Distance control is deactivated be‐ cause the accelerator is being pressed; a vehicle was detected.Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven away.
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Indicator/warning lamps Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lamps do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
The vehicle symbol lights up orange: A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.
The vehicle symbol flashes orange: The conditions are not adequate for op‐ erating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: You are requested to intervene by brak‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver.
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 to 110 mph/180 km/h. The system can also be activated when station‐ ary. Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa‐ tion when using the system.
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the automatic braking capacity are limited. Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected.
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., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end of traffic congestion. The system also does not respond to: ▷ Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road
users.
▷ Red traffic lights. ▷ Stationary objects. ▷ Cross traffic. ▷ Oncoming traffic.
No warnings A warning may not be issued when ap‐
proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐ stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
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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. 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.
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle.
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. You must react yourself; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Unexpected lane change
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.
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.
Driving away In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or be‐ hind bumps in the road.
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Radar sensor 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: FCC ID: ▷ OAYARS3-A 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 interfer‐
ence, and
▷ this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, 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. Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐ sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, for example. A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails.
Cruise control The concept The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel. The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐ gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant speed, for instance: ▷ On curvy roads. ▷ In heavy traffic. ▷ 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.◀
Controls At a glance
1 System on/off, interrupt 2 Resume speed 3 Store speed 4 Store, maintain/change speed
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control can be used. Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted, actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
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Press the button.
▷ If active: press twice. ▷ If interrupted: press once. The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted. Interrupting the system
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐
onds or released while a gear is not en‐ gaged.
▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
▷ DSC is actively controlling stability. Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or
