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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

▷

Green marking: system is ac-

tive, the marking indicates

the desired speed.

At the stored speed

▷

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.

▷

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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In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

General information

The system maintains the set speed on clear

roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-

matically.

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system

adjusts the speed of the vehicle so that the set

distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained.

The speed is adjusted as far as the given sit-

uation allows.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

The distance can be adjusted at several levels.

For safety reasons, it depends on the respec-

tive 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

If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a stand-

still and then drives off again within a brief pe-

riod, the system is able to detect this within the

given system limits.

Otherwise, drive off independently such as by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by press-

ing the button for the speed setting on the

steering wheel.

Warning

Safety information

Risk of accident is greater when there is a

high speed differential to other vehicles, for

instance in the following situations:

Warning

▷

When approaching a slowly moving ve-

hicle at speed.

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.

Vehicle suddenly swerving into own

lane.

When approaching stationary vehicles at

speed.

There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively

intervene where appropriate

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

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Overview

Turning on Cruise Control with

Distance Control

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

1.

If necessary, press the button.

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

2.

If necessary, press the button re-

peatedly until distance control is selected.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Cruise Control with Distance Control is active.

The current speed is maintained and stored as

desired speed.

Select the desired speed control

system.

The selected distance to a vehicle driving

ahead is maintained.

Store current speed.

The indicator lights on the instrument cluster

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is

set to the current speed.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Set speed.

The driving mode changes or Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control activates when Distance Control is

switched on.

Sensors

Adjusting the speed

The speed can be set using the rocker button

on the steering wheel.

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 223.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.

Interrupting Cruise Control with

Distance Control automatically

The system is stopped automatically in the fol-

lowing situations, for example:

Application range

The system is best used on well-maintained

roads.

▷

When performing a manual braking proc-

ess.

The maximum speed that can be set is limited

and depends, for example, on the vehicle and

the vehicle equipment.

▷

Selector lever position D is disengaged.

While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

The system can also be activated when sta-

tionary.

"SPORT PLUS": the settings for increased

driving dynamics are activated.

Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control

when towing.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

Driver's seat belt and driver's door are

opened.

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The system has not detected objects for

an extended period, for instance on a

road with very little traffic without curb or

shoulder markings.

The mark on the speedometer

illuminates gray.

▷

The detection range of the radar is im-

paired, for instance by contamination or

heavy precipitation.

The indicator light illuminates green.

After a longer stationary period when the

vehicle has been braked to a stop by the

system.

Cruise control can be continued as follows:

▷

Pressing the accelerator pedal.

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

The speed control system can be turned off or

canceled automatically or manually.

▷

Press the rocker button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

▷

Press the button on the left side of

the steering wheel.

Additional information:

Speed control systems, refer to page 221.

Distance

Continuing cruise control while

driving

Safety information

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

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the

system limits, deceleration can be late. There

may be a risk of accidents or risk of dam-

age to property. Be aware of the surround-

ing traffic situation at all times. Adjust the

distance to the traffic and weather conditions

and maintain the prescribed safety distance,

possibly by braking.

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.

Adjusting the distance

Additional information:

1.

Apps menu

Cruise control, refer to page 223.

2. "Vehicle"

Continuing cruise control while

vehicle is stationary

In certain situations, this system requires the

driver to confirm their intention to drive off.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

6. "Distance control"

The displays show the following:

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7. "Distance"

6. "Distance control"

7. "Switch to Cruise Control"

8. Select the desired setting.

The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked.

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

Automatic adaptation of the distance

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version: the system can be set so that

the distance to the vehicle in front is automati-

cally adjusted within the set distance. The sys-

tem takes into account the traffic situation and

ambient conditions, e.g. poor visibility.

Depending on the equipment version, the dis-

plays in the instrument cluster may vary.

1.

Apps menu

Marking on speedometer

2. "Vehicle"

▷

Green marking: system is ac-

tive, the marking indicates

the desired speed.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

▷

Gray marking: system is in-

terrupted, the marking indi-

cates the stored speed.

6. "Distance control"

7. "Situational distance control"

▷

No marking: system is switched off.

Changing between Cruise Control

with/without Distance Control

Indicator lights and warning lights

Icon

Description

Safety information

White indicator light:

No Distance Control because acceler-

ator pedal is being pressed.

Warning

The system does not react to traffic driv-

ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the

stored speed. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Adjust the set

speed to the traffic conditions and brake as

needed.

Indicator light illuminates green:

Vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle

has been detected ahead of you.

Indicator light flashes green:

Changing over the Cruise Control mode

Preceding vehicle has driven off.

Turning Cruise Control without distance control

on or off:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

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Distance too short.

Icon

Description

Speed greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

Indicator light flashes gray:

Conditions are not adequate for the

system to work.

System limits

The system was deactivated but ap-

plies the brakes until you actively

resume control by pressing on the

brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 40.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds:

Radar sensors, refer to page 41.

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

ver, if necessary.

Detection range

Assisted View

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, information for the system is

displayed in the Assisted View in the central

display area of the instrument cluster.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 159.

Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-

tection range.

Displays in the Head-up display

The detection capability of the system and the

automatic braking performance are limited.

Set speed

For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be

detected.

Depending on the equipment, some system

information can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

Deceleration

The system does not decelerate in the follow-

ing situations:

Distance information

The icon is displayed when the dis-

tance from the vehicle traveling ahead

is too short.

▷

For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving

road users.

The distance information is active in the fol-

lowing situations:

▷

For cross traffic.

For oncoming traffic.

▷

Cruise Control with Distance Control

switched off.

▷

Display in the Head-up display selected.

Head-up display, refer to page 145.

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Merging vehicles

When you approach a curve the system may

briefly report vehicles in the next lane due

to the bend of the curve. If the system decel-

erates you may compensate for it by briefly

accelerating. After releasing the accelerator

pedal the system is reactivated and controls

speed independently.

If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly

merges into your lane, the system may not be

able to automatically restore the selected dis-

tance. It may not be possible to restore the se-

lected distance in certain situations, including if

you are driving significantly faster than vehicles

driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly

approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving

ahead of you is reliably detected, the system

requests that the driver intervene by braking

and making an evasive maneuver, if needed.

Driving off

In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off

automatically; for example:

▷

On steep uphill grades.

In front of bumps in the road.

Cornering

In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.

Weather

The following restrictions can occur under un-

favorable weather or light conditions:

▷

Poorer vehicle detection.

Short-term interruptions for vehicles that

are already recognized.

Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-

rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-

vene actively, for instance by braking, steering

or making an evasive maneuver.

When the set speed is too high for a curve,

the speed is reduced slightly. Because curves

may not be anticipated in advance, drive into a

curve at an appropriate speed.

Drive power

The set speed is also maintained downhill. The

speed may not be maintained on uphill grades

if the drive power is insufficient.

The system has a limited detection range. Sit-

uations can arise in tight curves where a vehi-

cle driving ahead will not be detected or will be

detected very late.

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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Assisted Driving Mode

Buttons on the steering wheel

Principle

Assisted Driving Mode enhances Distance

Control with Steering Assistance and lane

keeping. The system assists the driver in keep-

ing the vehicle within the lane. For this pur-

pose, the system executes supporting steering

movements, for instance when cornering.

Button Function

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Select the desired speed control

system.

General information

Depending on the speed, the system orients

itself according to the lane boundaries or vehi-

cles in front.

Store current speed.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether

the steering wheel is being touched.

Set speed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

national-market version, the Driver Attention

Camera in the instrument cluster monitors the

driver's attention.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Safety information

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Warning

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.

Depending on the equipment:

Radar sensors, side, front.

Depending on the equipment:

Radar sensors, side, rear.

Sensors in steering wheel.

▷

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

national-market version: Driver Attention

Camera

Additional information:

The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts

also apply.

▷

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 40.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 212.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 223.

Distance Control, refer to page 225.

Functional requirements

▷

Depending on the equipment: speed below

130 mph/210 km/h or 110 mph/180 km/h.

▷

Sufficient lane width.

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