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Driving comfort

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Driving comfort

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Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

At a glance

Press the

button

Function

Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐

ing, refer to page 121

Store/maintain speed, refer to

page 122

Cruise control

Resume speed, refer to

page 122

The concept

The system is functional at speeds beginning

at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

Rocker switch:

Change/maintain speed, refer

to page 122

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.

The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐

ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐

try-specific variants.

Unfavorable conditions

Do not use the system if unfavorable

conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐

stant speed, for instance:

Switching on

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

▷

On curvy roads.

In heavy traffic.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

The cruise control can be used.

Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐

cle and cause an accident.◀

Switching off

Deactivated or interrupted system

If the system is deactivated or inter‐

rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if

necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,

there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

▷

If active: press twice.

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▷

If interrupted: press once.

Adapting the desired speed

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐

ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐

erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐

curring.◀

Interrupting

When active, press the button.

The system is automatically interrupted if:

▷

The brakes are applied.

The transmission position D is disengaged.

MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.

DSC is actively controlling stability.

Maintaining/storing the current speed

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

Press the button.

Or:

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

increases 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 maxi‐

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

Max. adjustable speed: 140 mph/230 km/h.

▷

Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐

ance point and holding it there accelerates

or decelerates the vehicle without requiring

pressure on the accelerator. After the

rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐

tains its final speed. Pressing the switch

beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐

hicle to accelerate more rapidly.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly

displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in

the speedometer, refer to page 123.

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

Resuming the desired speed

Press the button.

Changing/maintaining speed

The rocker switch can be pressed while the

system is interrupted in order to maintain and

store the current speed.

The stored speed is reached and maintained.

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▷

By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐

ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator lamp

By the rear middle sensors at approx.

5 ft/1.50 m.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐

tem is switched on.

Notes

Check the traffic situation as well

PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐

tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects

located outside of the PDC detection range.

Desired speed

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐

cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's

signal tone.◀

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

Avoid driving quickly with PDC

Avoid approaching an object quickly.

Brief status display

Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet

active.

Selected desired speed.

For technical reasons, the system may other‐

wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements for operation are currently

not met.

At a glance

Button in the vehicle

PDC Park Distance Control

The concept

PDC supports you when parking. Objects that

you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐

hind your vehicle are indicated by:

▷

Signal tones.

Visual display.

PDC Park Distance Control

General information

Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐

sors in the bumpers.

The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given:

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If the distance to a detected object is less than

approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is

sounded.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Select transmission position R with the engine

running.

If objects are located both in front of and be‐

hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐

nal is sounded.

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐

prox. 3 seconds:

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

▷

If the vehicle stops in front of an object that

is detected by only one of the corner sen‐

sors.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

▷

If moving parallel to a wall.

Switching on/off manually

The signal tone is switched off:

Press the button.

▷

When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐

ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

Volume

The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,

refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐

tainment, Communication.

In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,

the rearview camera, refer to page 125, can be

switched on.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Switching on the rearview camera via

the iDrive

Visual warning

With PDC activated:

The approach of the vehicle 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.

With PDC activated or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

The rearview camera image is displayed. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors red, green and yellow.

Display

Signal tones

If the rearview camera image was selected last,

it again appears on the display. To switch to

PDC:

When approaching an object, an intermittent

tone is sounded that indicates the position of

the object. For example, if an object is de‐

tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal

tone sounds from the left rear speaker.

1.

"Rear view camera" Select the symbol

on the Control Display.

2. Press the controller.

The shorter the distance to the object be‐

comes, the shorter the intervals.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

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▷

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

System limits

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

The detection of objects can reach the physi‐

cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:

Surround View

▷

With tow bars and trailer hitches.

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With low objects.

The concept

Surround View comprises various camera as‐

sistance systems that help the driver when

parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits

and intersections.

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

▷

Rearview camera, refer to page 125

Side View, refer to page 130.

Top View, refer to page 128.

High, protruding objects such as ledges may

not be detected.

False warnings

PDC may issue a warning under the following

conditions even though there is no obstacle

within the detection range:

Backup camera

The concept

▷

In heavy rain.

The backup camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control

Display.

When sensors are very dirty or covered in

ice.

▷

When sensors are covered in snow.

On rough road surfaces.

Hints

In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐

rages.

Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects lo‐

cated outside the picture area of the backup

camera.◀

▷

In heavy exhaust.

Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

To ensure full operability:

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

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At a glance

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

Button in the vehicle

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

The PDC is shown on the Control Display.

Switching on the rearview camera via

the iDrive

With PDC activated:

With PDC activated or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

Rearview camera

The rearview camera image is displayed. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Camera

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷

The rearview camera is switched on.

The trunk lid is fully closed.

Activating the assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac‐

tive at the same time.

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired

by dirt.

▷

Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

Clean the lens, refer to page 208.

Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐

played.

Switching on/off

▷

Obstacle marking

"Obstacle marking"

Switching on automatically

Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.

Select transmission position R with the engine

running.

The backup camera image is displayed if the

system was switched on via the iDrive.

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

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Pathway lines

Obstacle marking

General information

▷

Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐

age when in transmission position R.

▷

Spatially-shaped markings can be shown

in the rearview camera image.

Help you to estimate the space required

when parking and maneuvering on level

roads.

Their colored steps match the markings of the

PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance

to the object shown.

▷

Are dependent on the current steering an‐

gle and are continuously adjusted to the

steering wheel movements.

Parking using pathway and turning

circle lines

Turning circle lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐

cle lines lead to within the limits of the

parking space.

▷

Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐

age.

Show the course of the smallest possible

turning circle on a level road.

Only one turning circle line is displayed

when the steering wheel is turned.

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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning circle line.

General information

The image is captured by two cameras

integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the

backup camera.

The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and

rear.

In this way, obstacles up to the height of the

exterior mirrors are detected early.

Notes

Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects lo‐

cated outside the picture area of the

cameras.◀

Display settings

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

At a glance

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Button in the vehicle

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

System limits

Detection of objects

Top View

High, protruding objects such as ledges may

not be detected by the rearview camera.

Top View

The concept

Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐

vering. The area around the doors and the road

area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐

trol Display for this purpose.

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The backup camera image is displayed. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Cameras

Display

Visual warning

The approach of the vehicle to an object can

be shown on the Control Display.

When the distance to an object is small, a red

bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in

the PDC display.

The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐

cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐

ings. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

Clean the lens, refer to page 208.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Select transmission position R with the engine

running.

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

The Top View and PDC images are displayed if

the system is switched on via iDrive.

If the rearview camera image was selected last,

it again appears on the display when reverse

gear is selected. To switch to Top View:

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on

the Control Display.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Switching on/off manually

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

Press the button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Top View is displayed.

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

Switching on the backup camera via

the iDrive

With Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

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Check the traffic situation as well

Displaying the turning circle and

pathway lines

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle on blind driveways and intersections with

your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could

result from road users or objects located out‐

side the picture area of the Side View cam‐

eras.◀

▷

The static, red turning circle line shows the

space needed to the side of the vehicle

when the steering wheel is turned all the

way.

▷

The variable, green pathway line assists

you in assessing the amount of space ac‐

tually needed to the side of the vehicle.

At a glance

The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐

rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐

justed with the steering wheel movement.

Button in the vehicle

"Parking aid lines"

Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.

System limits

Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐

uations:

▷

With a door open.

With the trunk lid open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light.

Side View

Cameras

A Check Control message is displayed in some

of these situations.

Side View

The concept

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 rela‐

tively late from the driver's seat. To improve

visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐

cle record the traffic situation on each side.

Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐

ture the image.

The two camera lenses are located on the

sides of the bumper.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Clean the lens, refer to page 208.

Notes

The images from both cameras are shown si‐

multaneously on the Control Display.

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Switching on/off

System limits

The cameras capture a maximum range of

330 ft/100 m.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

Head-up Display

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The concept

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Display

The traffic area to the left and right is displayed

on the Control Display.

This system projects important information

into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

In this way, the driver can get information with‐

out averting his or her eyes from the road.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

Display is influenced by:

Guidelines at the bottom of the image show

the position of the front of the vehicle.

▷

Certain sitting positions.

Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

Brightness

With the Side View switched on:

▷

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet roads.

1.

"Brightness"

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Unfavorable light conditions.

If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐

tings.

Contrast

With the Side View switched on:

1.

"Contrast"

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

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Switching on/off

5

6

Speed

Gear display/warning messages

Activate M view:

Select displays in the Head-up Display.

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

Press the button.

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

Display

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Standard view

▷

Speed.

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient light.

Navigation system.

Check Control messages.

Speed limit detection.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

Cruise control.

1. "Settings"

Pedestrian warning.

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

Selection list from the instrument cluster.

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

4. Turn the controller.

When the low beams are switched on, the

brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐

ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐

ing.

M view

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Adjusting the height

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

1

2

3

4

Current engine speed, highlighted

Shift Lights

4. Turn the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Pre-warning field, speed display

Red warning field, speed display

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Setting the rotation

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible

to display a precise image.

A film in the windshield prevents double im‐

ages from being displayed.

Therefore, have the special windshield re‐

placed by a service center only.

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