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Display in the instrument cluster

Safety information

Marking on speedometer

Warning

A mark for the set speed ap-

pears on the speedometer.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to

take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

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Green marking: system is ac-

tive.

▷

Gray marking: system is in-

terrupted.

▷

No marking: system is switched off.

Notifications

In addition to the respective indicator lights,

notifications are displayed for some functions.

Warning

The scope of notifications can be set.

The use of the system can lead to an in-

creased risk of accidents in the following sit-

uations, for instance:

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

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On winding roads.

With high traffic volume.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet

conditions, or on a loose road surface.

6. "Notifications"

7. Select the desired setting.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Only use the system if driving at

constant speed is possible.

Cruise Control

Principle

Warning

With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad-

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

The system maintains the set speed. The sys-

tem accelerates and brakes automatically as

needed.

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

General information

The system can be activated starting at

20 mph/30 km/h.

Depending on the vehicle setting, the Cruise

Control settings can change under certain

conditions. For instance, the acceleration can

change depending on the driving mode.

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The driving mode changes or Dynamic Sta-

bility Control activates when cruise control is

switched on.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

The speed control system can be turned off or

canceled automatically or manually.

Button Function

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Additional information:

Speed control systems, refer to page 221.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Adjusting the speed

Store current speed.

Store/maintain speed

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Press the rocker button up or down

once while the system is stopped.

Set speed.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the set

speed.

Turning on the Cruise Control

In vehicles with distance control: change the

mode of the Cruise Control to Cruise Control

without distance control.

The saved speed is shown on the speedome-

ter.

When the Speed Limit Assistant is not active,

the current speed can also be stored by press-

ing a button:

Additional information:

Distance Control, refer to page 225.

Press the button.

In vehicles without distance control: turn on the

Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering

wheel.

Changing the speed

Repeatedly press the rocker button up

or down until the desired speed is set.

If necessary, press the button.

If active, the displayed speed is stored

and the vehicle reaches the stored speed

when the road is clear.

If necessary, press the button re-

peatedly until the Cruise Control is selected.

The maximum speed that can be set depends

on the vehicle.

Cruise control is active. The current speed is

maintained and stored as desired speed.

Press rocker button to resistance point and

hold: The vehicle accelerates or decelerates

without the accelerator pedal being pressed.

The indicator lights on the instrument cluster

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is

set to the current speed.

After the rocker button is released, the vehicle

maintains the final speed achieved. Pressing

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the switch beyond the resistance point causes

the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Marking on speedometer

Continuing cruise control

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Green marking: system is ac-

tive, the marking indicates

the desired speed.

At the stored speed

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Gray marking: system is in-

terrupted, the marking indi-

cates the stored speed.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

▷

No marking: system is switched off.

Indicator light

Indicator light green: system is active.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed. The difference

between the current speed and the stored

speed should be as little as possible.

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on the equipment, some system

information can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

Press the button with the system inter-

rupted.

System limits

The set speed is also maintained downhill. The

speed may not be maintained on uphill grades

if the drive power is insufficient.

Cruise control is continued with the stored val-

ues.

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle

may exceed or drop below the set desired

speed in some situations; for instance, on

downhill or uphill grades.

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When the system is switched off.

When drive-ready state is switched off.

At the current speed

Do not use Cruise Control when towing.

Press the rocker button up or down to

continue cruise control at the current

speed.

Distance control

Principle

Speed Limit Assistant: at the

suggested speed

With the distance control, a distance to a vehi-

cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to

the Cruise Control.

When a speed is suggested, press the

button to accept the Cruise Control at

the suggested speed.

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