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Driving comfort

Vehicle features and

options

WARNING

The use of the system can lead to an increased

risk of accidents in the following situations,

for instance:

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

▷ On winding roads.

▷ In heavy traffic.

▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet

conditions, or on a loose road surface.

There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to

property. Only use the system if driving at con‐

stant speed is possible.

Cruise control

WARNING

Concept

The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

The system maintains the desired speed. The

system accelerates and brakes automatically as

needed.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain areas.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

Safety information

Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐

fer to page 162.

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 sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

Store speed, refer to page 162.

Resume speed, continue cruise con‐

trol, refer to page 163.

Rocker switch:

Set speed, refer to page 162.

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Switching on/off and interrupting Setting the speed

cruise control

Maintaining/storing the speed

Switching on

Press button on the steering wheel.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

Cruise control can be used.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Press the rocker switch up or down once while

the system is interrupted.

Switching off

Press button on the steering wheel.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

▷ If active: press twice.

▷ If interrupted: press once.

The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐

ter and in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 163.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

deleted.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Interrupting manually

When active, press the button on the

steering wheel.

The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐

ton.

Press button.

Interrupting automatically

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

Changing the speed

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐

onds or released while a gear is not engaged.

▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the current

speed.

▷ When M Dynamic Mode MDM is activated or

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.

▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.

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 when the road

is clear.

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▷ 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.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

Indicator light

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past

the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐

creases or decreases by a maximum of

5 mph/10 km/h.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator light in the instrument

cluster indicates whether the system is

switched on.

The maximum speed that can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

Desired speed and stored speed

▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance

point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐

ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on

the accelerator pedal.

▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐

tem is active, the marking indi‐

cates the desired speed.

After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐

cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the

switch beyond the resistance point causes

the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.

▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐

tem is interrupted, the marking

indicates the stored speed.

▷ The marking does not light up: the system is

switched off.

Continuing cruise control

General information

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

Status display

Selected desired speed.

Make sure that the difference between current

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐

tional braking or accelerating may occur.

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐

rently fulfilled.

In the following cases, the stored speed value is

deleted and cannot be called up again:

System limits

Engine power

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐

gine power is insufficient.

▷ When the system is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched off.

Calling up stored speed

Press button on the steering wheel.

PDC Park Distance Control

The stored speed is reached again and main‐

tained.

Concept

PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐

tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is

equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the

vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are

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approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones

and a display on the Control Display.

Overview

With front PDC: button in vehicle

General information

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐

tances are located in the bumpers.

The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐

stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given in the following

situations:

▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner

sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐

ject.

Park assistance button

▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to

the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.

Ultrasound sensors

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,

for instance in the bumpers.

▷ When a collision is imminent.

Safety information

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 sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

Functional requirements

Ensure full functionality:

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐

ers, bicycle racks.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

WARNING

With the engine running, engage the selector

lever in position R.

Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance

Control is activated, the warning can be de‐

layed due to physical circumstances. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control

is not yet active.

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

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With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

Visual warning

Press park assistance button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

WARNING

Signal tones

An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle

is approaching an object. E.g., if an object is de‐

tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone

sounds from the left rear speaker.

The approach of the vehicle to an object is

shown on the Control Display. Objects that are

farther away are already displayed on the Control

Display before a signal sounds.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐

trol (PDC) is activated.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors green, yellow and red.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

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

sounded.

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, the switch can be made to PDC:

With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously lo‐

cated both in front of and behind the vehicle, an

alternating continuous signal is sounded.

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Rear view camera"

Volume

System limits

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the

entertainment volume can be adjusted.

Safety information

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Tone"

WARNING

The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐

rectly, or without justification due to the system

limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Follow the information re‐

garding the system limits and actively intervene

if needed.

4. "Volume settings"

5. "PDC"

6. Set the desired value.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measurements might not function in

the following situations:

▷ For small children and animals.

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▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance

coats.

▷ Due to heavy exhaust.

▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,

for instance from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐

sound sources is no longer present, the system

is again fully functional.

▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

or out of position.

▷ Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐

fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷ With moving objects.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐

ice center or repair shop.

▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.

Rearview camera

▷ With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

Concept

▷ For objects with porous surfaces.

▷ If cargo protrudes.

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐

play.

▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

Safety information

False warnings

WARNING

The system may issue a warning under the fol‐

lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐

cle within the detection range:

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.

▷ In heavy rain.

▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with

ice.

▷ When sensors are covered in snow.

▷ On rough road surfaces.

▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.

▷ In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐

rages.

▷ In automatic vehicle washes.

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Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Overview

Depending on the vehicle

equipment: button in the vehicle

Switch the system back on, if needed.

Depending on the vehicle

equipment: switching on/off

manually

Press park assistance button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

Park assistance button

The parking assistance functions are shown on

the Control Display.

Camera

Switching the view via iDrive

If the rearview camera view is not displayed,

change the view via iDrive:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Rear view camera"

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Display on the Control Display

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

tailgate.

Functional requirement

▷ The rearview camera is switched on.

▷ The tailgate is fully closed.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If

necessary, clean the camera lens.

▷ Keep the recording range of the camera

clear. Protruding cargo can lead to malfunc‐

tions.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Activating assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be active

at the same time.

The system is switched on automatically if selec‐

tor lever position R is engaged when the engine

is running.

Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

▷ Parking aid lines

The rearview camera image is displayed if the

system was switched on via iDrive.

"Parking aid lines"

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

▷ Obstacle marking

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"Obstacle marking"

Obstacle marking

Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐

hicle equipment.

Pathway lines

Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle

markings can be faded into the image of the

rearview camera.

The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings

match the markings of the PDC Park Distance

Control.

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐

age of the rearview camera.

Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐

quired when parking and maneuvering on level

roads.

Parking using pathway and

turning radius lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius

lines lead to within the limits of the parking

space.

Pathway lines depend on the current steering

angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐

ing wheel movements.

Turning radius lines

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Turning radius lines can only be superimposed

on the rearview camera image together with

pathway lines.

Turning radius lines show the course of the

smallest possible turning radius on a level road.

Only one turning radius line is displayed after the

steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.

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Display settings

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

Select the symbol.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

Select the symbol.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

System limits

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding

objects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐

sistance functions also consider data from the

PDC Park Distance Control.

Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐

trol chapter.

The objects displayed on the Control Display

may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate

the distance from the objects on the display.

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