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Vehicle features and options Speed Limit Info

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

Speed Limit Info

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Principle

Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid

speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if

necessary, the Head-up display.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

General information

The camera in the area of the interior mirror

detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as

well as overhead sign posts.

Speed warning

Principle

The speed warning can be used to set a speed

limit. A warning will be issued when this speed

limit is exceeded.

Traffic signs with extra icons are considered

and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.

The traffic sign will then be either displayed

or ignored depending on the situation in the

instrument cluster and the Head-up display.

General information

The system may also show speed limits that

apply to routes that are not signposted if the

navigation system has current map data.

Another speed warning is given when the set

speed limit is exceeded again after it has drop-

ped by 3 mph/5 km/h.

For Speed Limit Info to function correctly, cur-

rent map data for the country in which the ve-

hicle is operated must be downloaded.

Settings

The Speed Limit Warning can be activated or

deactivated. In addition, the speed limit for the

warning can be configured.

For information on the current map version

and map updates, see Map update in the Nav-

igation system chapter.

1.

Apps menu

Without map data, the system is subject to

certain technical limitations. Traffic signs with

speed limitations are detected and displayed

only. Speed limits due to entering towns/cities,

highway signs, etc., are not displayed. Speed

limits with extra traffic signs are always dis-

played.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Safety and warnings"

6. "Speed warning"

7. Select the desired setting.

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Additional information:

Warning signals

▷

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic signal

sounds if the detected speed limit is exceeded

or the speed limit changes. The display also

flashes if the detected speed limit is exceeded.

Safety information

Settings

Warning

Individual settings can be configured for Speed

Limit Info, e.g., warnings issued if the speed is

exceeded or the permissible maximum speed

changes.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

6. "Speed Limit Assistant"

7. Select the desired setting.

Sensors

The system is controlled by a camera behind

the windshield.

System limits

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

Display

Speed Limit Info

▷

Camera, refer to page 39.

Icon

Description

Functional limitations

The system function may be limited and may

provide incorrect information in the following

situations:

Current speed limit.

Depending on the national-

market version, it is possible

to switch between the units of

measurement.

▷

Traffic signs are fully or partially concealed

by objects, stickers, or paint.

Traffic signs do not comply with the stand-

ard.

No data on current speed limit

available.

In areas that are not included in the naviga-

tion system map data.

Speed Limit Info deactivated.

If navigation system map data is invalid,

outdated, or unavailable.

When roads deviate from the navigation

such as due to changes in road layout.

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▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

Safety information

When passing buses or trucks with traffic

signs applied to them.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

In case of electronic traffic signs.

When traffic signs that are valid for a paral-

lel road are detected.

▷

In the presence of country-specific road

signs or road layouts.

Speed control systems

Principle

The speed control systems provide support

when driving.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

General information

Depending on the equipment, the speed con-

trol systems include the following individual

systems.

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 239.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the individual systems are en-

hanced with additional functions.

Store current speed.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Speed control systems are only available in

ROAD drive mode.

Set speed.

Some functions can be operated via voice con-

trol.

Additional information:

Turning on/selecting speed control

systems

M Mode, refer to page 211

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 57.

1.

Turn on: press the button.

2.

Select: when the system is active,

press the button repeatedly until the de-

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sired speed control system is displayed in

the toolbar in the instrument cluster.

Interrupting speed control systems

manually

Icon

Speed control system

▷

Press the button.

Cruise control.

Press button to select another

speed control system.

Distance control.

Continuing speed control systems

Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise Control

with Distance Control, Steering Assis-

tance with lane keeping.

Press the button.

The activated system is shown in green.

Turning off speed control systems

automatically

The speed control systems turn off automati-

cally when the drive-ready state is turned off.

The system is shown in white when the sys-

tem can be activated.

The system is grayed out if the system has

failed or if the functional requirements are not

met.

Turning off speed control systems

manually

Interrupting speed control systems

automatically

Depending on the system, speed control

systems are interrupted automatically, for in-

stance in the following situations:

Press and hold this button.

The speed control systems are turned

off and the displays extinguish.

Adjusting speed values

▷

When moving from selector lever position D

to P, N, or R.

Repeatedly press the rocker button on

the steering wheel up or down until the

desired value is set.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

While M Dynamic Mode is activated.

▷

Each time the rocker button is pressed

to the resistance point, the set speed in-

creases or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.

When performing a manual braking proc-

ess.

Each time the rocker button is pressed past

the resistance point, the set speed changes

by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

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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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

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:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

▷

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, and prop-

erty 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, and 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 settings, the cruise

control settings may change under certain

conditions.

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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

Button Function

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

The speed control system can be turned off or

canceled automatically or manually.

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Additional information:

Speed control systems, refer to page 222.

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 226.

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.

1.

If necessary, press the button.

If active, the displayed speed is stored

and the vehicle reaches the stored speed

when the road is clear.

2.

If necessary, press the button re-

peatedly until the Cruise Control is selected.

The maximum adjustable speed depends on

the vehicle and the set hybrid system charac-

teristic.

Cruise control is active. The current speed is

maintained and stored as desired speed.

The indicator lights on the instrument cluster

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is

set to the current speed.

Press rocker button to resistance point and

hold: The vehicle accelerates or decelerates

without the accelerator pedal being pressed.

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After the rocker button is released, the vehicle

maintains the final speed achieved. Pressing

the switch beyond the resistance point causes

the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Marking on speedometer

▷

Green marking: system is ac-

tive, the marking indicates

the desired speed.

Continuing cruise control

▷

Gray marking: system is in-

terrupted, the marking indi-

cates the stored speed.

At the stored speed

▷

No marking: system is switched off.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Indicator light

Indicator light green: system is active.

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on the equipment, some system

information can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

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.

Press the button with the system inter-

rupted.

System limits

Do not use Cruise Control when towing.

Cruise control is continued with the stored val-

ues.

Distance control

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

Principle

▷

When the system is switched off.

With the distance control, a distance to a vehi-

cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to

the Cruise Control.

When drive-ready state is switched off.

At the current speed

Press the rocker button up or down to

continue cruise control at the current

speed.

General information

The system maintains the set speed on clear

roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-

matically.

Speed Limit Assistant: at the

suggested speed

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.

When a speed is suggested, press the

button to accept the Cruise Control at

the suggested speed.

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The distance can be adjusted at several levels.

For safety reasons, it depends on the respec-

tive speed.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

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.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

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

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

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 system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Warning

Risk of accident is greater when there is a

high speed differential to other vehicles, for

instance in the following situations:

▷

When approaching a slowly moving ve-

hicle at speed.

Vehicle suddenly swerving into own

lane.

When approaching stationary vehicles at

speed.

Warning

There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively

intervene where appropriate

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

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Overview

Turning on Cruise Control with

Distance Control

Buttons on the steering wheel

1.

If necessary, press the button.

Button Function

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 224.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

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.

While M Dynamic Mode is activated.

The system can also be activated when sta-

tionary.

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control

when towing.

▷

Driver's seat belt and driver's door are

opened.

The system has not detected objects for

an extended period, for instance on a

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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:

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

▷

Pressing the accelerator pedal.

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.

Additional information:

Speed control systems, refer to page 222.

▷

Press the button on the left side of

the steering wheel.

Continuing cruise control while

driving

Distance

Safety information

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the

system limits, deceleration can be late. There

is a risk of accidents and risk of property

damage. Be aware of the surrounding traffic

situation at all times. Adjust the distance to

the traffic and weather conditions and main-

tain 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.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Adjusting the distance

1.

Apps menu

Continuing cruise control while

vehicle is stationary

In certain situations, this system requires the

driver to confirm their intention to drive off.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

The displays show the following:

6. "Distance control"

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7. "Distance"

6. "Distance control"

8. Select the desired setting.

7. "Switch to Cruise Control"

The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked.

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 analyzes the traffic situation and ambient

conditions, e.g., poor visibility.

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

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, and 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.

Speed greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

Icon

Description

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 39.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds:

Radar sensors, refer to page 40.

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 153.

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 138.

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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.

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.

Assisted Driving Mode

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-

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pose, the system executes supporting steering

movements, for instance when cornering.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

General information

Depending on the speed, the system orients

itself according to the lane boundaries or vehi-

cles in front.

Button Function

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether

the steering wheel is being touched.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

If a lane boundary is crossed, the system is-

sues a warning by vibrating the steering wheel.

The steering wheel vibration intensity can be

adjusted.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Store current speed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

national-market version, the Driver Attention

Camera in the instrument cluster monitors the

driver's attention.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Set speed.

Safety information

Sensors

Warning

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

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

The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts

also apply.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

▷

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 207.

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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▷

Hands on the steering wheel rim.

Sufficiently wide curve radius.

Drive in the center of the lane.

▷

Depending on the equipment: at a

speed above 130 mph/210 km/h or

110 mph/180 km/h.

▷

After releasing the steering wheel.

With strong steering intervention.

When leaving own lane.

The sensor system calibration process is

complete.

▷

Distance control is active.

When the turn signal is switched on or, de-

pending on the vehicle equipment, when

the driver turns the steering wheel while the

turn signal is switched on.

Seat belt on the driver's side fastened.

Forward Collision Mitigation is active.

Depending on the equipment:

Side-collision warning is active.

▷

When the lane is too narrow.

If a lane boundary is not detected and there

is no vehicle driving in front.

Switching on Assisted Driving Mode

▷

The Cruise Control with Distance Control is

interrupted.

1.

If necessary, press the button.

The seat belt on the driver's side is unfas-

tened.

2.

If necessary, press the button re-

peatedly until Assisted Driving Mode is se-

lected.

Indicator light illuminates gray.

The system is on standby and does not

manipulate steering movements.

Indicator light illuminates gray.

The system is on standby and does not

manipulate steering movements.

System activates automatically as soon as all

function conditions are fulfilled.

System activates automatically as soon as all

function conditions are fulfilled.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The indicator light illuminates green.

Icon

Description

The system is active and helps to keep

the vehicle in the lane.

Indicator light illuminates gray:

The system is ready.

When the system is switched on, the Forward

Collision Mitigation and, depending on the

equipment, the side-collision warning are ac-

tive.

Indicator light illuminates green:

The system is activated.

The system supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane.

Stopping Assisted Driving Mode

automatically

The system interrupts the supporting steering

movements automatically, for example in the

following situations:

Warning light flashes yellow and

steering wheel vibrates:

A lane boundary has been crossed.

Warning light illuminates yellow and

acoustic signal sounds:

System interruption is imminent.

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Displays on the steering wheel

Icon

Description

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds:

The system is switched off or will be

interrupted very soon.

Warning light illuminates yellow:

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. The system is still active.

Grab the steering wheel with your

hands.

Similar to the instrument cluster views, the two

LEDs above the keypads illuminate.

Warning light illuminates red, acous-

tic signal sounds:

The steering wheel displays can be turned on/

off.

The hands are not on the steering

wheel or, depending on the vehicle

equipment and national-market ver-

sion, the driver's line of sight is not di-

rected at the surrounding traffic. Sys-

tem interruption is imminent.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Light elements"

The system reduces the speed to a

standstill if applicable.

It is possible that the system will

not execute any supporting steering

movements.

7. Select the desired setting.

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on the equipment, the system in-

formation can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

Immediately grasp the steering wheel

with your hands and pay attention to

the surrounding traffic.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed if the Driver Attention Cam-

era detects that the driver is inattentive.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Feedback via steering wheel"

6. "Vibration intensity"

7. Select the desired setting.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 153.

This setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

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Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane

boundaries.

System limits

General information

The system cannot be activated or meaning-

fully used in certain situations.

Short-term interruptions in case of already

detected vehicles and lane boundaries.

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.

Safety information

Warning

Lane Change Assistant

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

Principle

The Lane Change Assistant helps when

changing lanes on multi-lane roads.

Lane changes can be triggered by operating

the turn signal lever.

The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts

also apply.

General information

The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode

sensors.

Additional information:

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Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Safety information

System limits of the sensors

Warning

Additional information:

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

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Cameras, refer to page 39.

Radar sensors, refer to page 40.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 207.

Hands on the steering wheel

The sensors cannot detect hand-steering

wheel contact in the following situations:

▷

Driving with gloves.

Protective covers on the steering wheel.

Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and

the use of this function may be prohibited or

limited. Before use, check federal, state, and

local laws.

Weather

The following restrictions can occur under un-

favorable weather or light conditions:

The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.

Additional information:

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Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

After the lane change, the system helps keep

the vehicle in the new lane.

Functional requirements

Canceling a lane change

The lane change can be canceled by steering

movement into the opposite direction or by op-

erating the turn signal in the opposite direction.

▷

The functional requirements for Assisted

Driving Mode have been met.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

▷

Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy-

clists and with physical barriers to oncom-

ing traffic such as crash barriers.

Displays in the instrument cluster

A vehicle has been detected at a sufficient

distance behind your own vehicle since be-

ginning the drive.

Icon

Description

Steering wheel icon and lane change

arrow icon are green:

▷

Crossable lane boundaries are detected.

The system performs a lane change

in the arrow direction.

Maximum speed approx.

110 mph/180 km/h.

▷

The minimum speed is country-specific.

Steering wheel icon is green and line

for lane marking on respective side is

gray:

Turning on/turning off Lane Change

Assistant

1.

The system detected the lane change

request. Lane change not currently

possible.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

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.

6. "Assisted Driving"

7. "Lane Change Assistant"

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 153.

Changing lanes

1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits

changing lanes.

System limits

The limits of the Assisted Driving Mode system

apply.

2. Start the lane change.

▷

To initiate the lane change, press the

turn signal lever in the desired direction

to the resistance point.

▷

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

the turn signal lever can also be pressed

beyond the resistance point.

After a short time, Lane Change Assistant ini-

tiates a lane change.

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Additional information:

Functional requirements

▷

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

▷

Cruise Control and Distance Control are ac-

tivated.

▷

Driving on a highway or highway-like road.

Lane change with active

guidance

A situation-dependent minimum speed has

been reached.

▷

The system detects a sufficiently large gap

in traffic in the adjacent lane.

Principle

Lane change with active guidance assists the

driver when lane changes are necessary to

reach a destination. A notice is also displayed

on the instrument cluster. A slight jolt can also

be felt on the steering wheel, depending on

national-market version and settings.

A crossable lane boundary on the side of

the desired lane change is detected.

Destination guidance is active on the navi-

gation system.

The function is not available when using

navigation software via Apple CarPlay or

Android Auto.

General information

The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode

sensors.

▷

The function must be available in the coun-

try in which the vehicle is driven.

The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-

ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-

ing attention to the surrounding traffic.

Safety information

Warning

Switching lane change on/off with

active destination guidance

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

6. "Route and intersection assistant"

7. "Lane Guiding with Navigation"

The Cruise Control, Distance Control, and As-

sisted Driving alerts also apply.

Switching the steering wheel jerk

on/off

You can switch the steering wheel jerk assis-

tance on/off.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

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5. "Driving"

Display in the instrument cluster

6. "Route and intersection assistant"

7. "Steering wheel impulse"

Icon

Function

Indicates a necessary lane change.

The icon varies depending on the

traffic situation.

Changing lanes

If lane changes are necessary to reach a nav-

igation destination, a corresponding notice is

displayed on the instrument cluster. In addi-

tion, a slight jerk can be felt on the steering

wheel.

A green checkmark on the icon indi-

cates that the function is active.

A red cross on the icon indicates that

the system cannot assist with the

lane change.

To change lanes, follow the instructions on the

instrument cluster.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the traffic situation is displayed

in Assisted View on the instrument cluster.

1.

The system detects a suitable gap

in the flow of traffic in the adjacent lane. A

green checkmark is displayed on the lane

change icon on the instrument cluster. The

system prepares for the lane change.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 153.

System limits

The limits of the Cruise Control, Distance Con-

trol, and Assisted Driving Mode systems and

Driver Attention Camera apply.

2. When a suitable gap is detected, the speed

is adapted so that the vehicle remains level

with the opening.

3. A Check Control message indicates a lane

change suggestion.

Additional information:

4. When the traffic situation permits a lane

change, the driver can steer the vehicle into

the next lane.

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 207.

For vehicles equipped with Lane Change

Assistant: the Lane Change Assistant can

be started, e.g., by operating the turn signal

after the Check Control message appears.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

For vehicles equipped with Automatic Lane

Change Assistant: Once the Check Control

message appears, a lane change can be

started by checking the adjacent lane.

Principle

Assisted Driving Mode Plus provides assis-

tance with guiding the vehicle in traffic jams on

select highways.

5. If necessary, the system automatically

starts additional lane changes.

The system increases driving comfort in suita-

ble driving situations.

Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether

the steering wheel is being touched.

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Side radar sensors, rear.

Safety information

The sensors in the steering wheel.

Driver Attention Camera.

Warning

Additional information:

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply to

Assisted Driving Mode Plus:

▷

Assisted Driving Mode Plus must be avail-

able in the country in which the vehicle is

driven.

▷

The functional requirements for Assisted

Driving Mode have been met.

Assisted Driving Mode is active and the

LED displays on the steering wheel are

switched on.

Warning

This system is only intended for use on

roads with structural separation from oncom-

ing traffic, e.g., highways. Because of the

system limits, the system can also remain ac-

tive on roads without structural separations

and may not react as expected. There is

a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-

age. Deactivate the system if it is enabled on

roads without structural separations.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

▷

Driving on a highway-like road without pe-

destrians or cyclists and with physical barri-

ers to oncoming traffic, e.g., guard rails.

▷

Lane boundaries are detected.

Sufficient lane width.

Sufficiently wide curve radius.

Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and

the use of this function may be prohibited or

limited. Before use, check federal, state, and

local laws.

The navigation system must clearly identify

the road and vehicle position.

▷

This function must be available on the road

on which the vehicle is driving.

The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.

Additional information:

Antennas located in the roof must not be

covered, e.g., by roof loads or snow.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-

ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-

ing attention to the surrounding traffic.

Overview

▷

A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.

Speed below approx. 40 mph/60 km/h.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Switching Assisted Driving Mode

Plus on/off

1.

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Apps menu

Side radar sensors, front.

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

Displays on the steering wheel

6. "Assisted Driving"

7. "Assisted Driving Plus"

Assisted Driving Mode Plus is automatically

offered when Assisted Driving Mode is active

and all functional requirements for Assisted

Driving Mode Plus have been met.

To activate this function, remove your hands

from the steering wheel. Remain ready to steer

and brake at all times.

The two LEDs above the keypads illuminate

depending on the situation.

▷

Green: the system is active.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster is shown in green.

Yellow: system will be interrupted.

Grab the steering wheel with your hands.

Red: system will be deactivated.

Two green LED lights are illuminated on the

steering wheel.

▷

Grab the steering wheel immediately with

your hands.

The system begins to assist the driver with

vehicle control.

Additional information:

When the system is switched on, the following

functions are enabled:

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation.

Side collision mitigation.

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on the equipment, the system in-

formation can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

System limits

The system limits of the following systems ap-

ply:

Indicator light green: system is active.

▷

Assisted Driving Mode.

Driver Attention Camera.

Sensors of the vehicle.

Indicator light is white: System can be

used.

Additional information:

▷

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 207.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

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Speed Limit Assistant

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Principle

Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the

speed limit. A suggested speed can be ap-

plied.

General information

When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed

Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit,

this new speed value can be applied for the

following systems:

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

▷

Cruise control.

Button Function

Distance control.

Accept suggested speed manually.

Assisted Driving Mode.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus.

The speed value is suggested as the new de-

sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed

value, the corresponding system must be acti-

vated.

Set speed, refer to page 222.

Turning Speed Limit Assistant

on/off

Depending on the equipment, destination sys-

tem and national-market version, the value

can be applied automatically.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Safety information

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

6. "Speed Limit Assistant"

7. "Speed limits"

8. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Adjust automatically": depending on

the equipment, detected speed limits

are applied automatically.

▷

"Adjust manually": detected speed limits

can be applied manually.

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"Show current limit": current speed lim-

its are displayed without being applied

in the instrument cluster.

When the SET icon is displayed, press

the button.

"Off": depending on the national-market

version, Speed Limit Info and Speed

Limit Assistant will be turned off.

Speed adjustment

Principle

If necessary, other anticipatory comfort

functions will be turned off.

It can be adjusted whether the speed limit is

applied exactly or with a tolerance.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Info, refer to page 220.

General information

A speed adaptation for all speed limits and an

additional speed adaptation for speed limits up

to 40 mph/60 km/h can be set up.

Displays in the instrument cluster

A message is displayed in the instrument clus-

ter when the system and a speed control sys-

tem are activated.

The additional speed adaptation for speed lim-

its up to 40 mph/60 km/h can be activated or

deactivated.

Icon

Function

Detected change of a speed limit with

immediate effect.

Setting the speed adjustment

1.

Apps menu

Depending on the national-market

version, it is possible to switch be-

tween the units of measurement.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

Indicator light illuminates green: the

detected speed limit can be applied

with the SET button.

6. "Speed Limit Assistant"

7. Select the desired setting:

After it has been applied, a green

checkmark is displayed.

▷

"Adjust speed limits": set the tolerance

for speed adjustments, which applies to

all speed limits.

Automatic adoption

▷

"2nd adjustment up to": activate or de-

activate additional speed adaptation.

"Adjust automatically": Distance Control auto-

matically adopts any detected speed limits

when driving on roads with barriers separating

traffic in opposing directions.

"Adjust speed limits": with activated

additional speed adjustment, set the

tolerance for speed limits up to

40 mph/60 km/h.

After an automatic adoption, the button

can be pressed to switch back to the

last set value of the desired speed.

System limits

Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed

Limit Info system.

Manual adoption

A detected speed limit can be applied man-

ually to the active speed control system.

Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.

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Cruise Control without Distance Control: for

system related reasons, the speed limits can-

not be applied automatically.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 242.

Additional information:

▷

System limits of Speed Limit Info, refer to

page 221.

▷

System limits of the sensors, refer to

page 39.

Functional requirements

▷

Cruise Control and distance control are acti-

vated.

Adapting the speed to the

route

▷

Driving on a highway or highway-like road.

With navigation system: guidance is acti-

vated.

The use of navigation software via Apple

CarPlay or Android Auto may lead to func-

tional limitations, for instance deviations

with navigation instructions.

Principle

The system can be configured so that with

active distance control, the vehicle adapts the

speed automatically to the route.

▷

The function must be available in the coun-

try in which the vehicle is driven.

For instance, the speed will be reduced in the

following situations as necessary:

▷

Before making turns.

Before a roundabout.

Before a curve.

Adapting speed automatically to

route

1.

Apps menu

In front of an exit ramp on highways or

highway-like roads.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

Safety information

6. "Route and intersection assistant"

7. "Automatically adjust speed to route"

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Adjusting the cornering speed

The cornering speed can be adjusted depend-

ing on national-market version.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Driving"

The Cruise Control, Distance Control, Assisted

Driving Mode, and Speed Limit Assist alerts

also apply.

6. "Route and intersection assistant"

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7. "Cornering speed"

8. Select the desired setting.

Displays in the instrument cluster

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 153.

System limits

Depending on the national-market version or

country in which the vehicle is currently being

driven, the function may not be available.

The system does not react or reacts to a lim-

ited extent to the route ahead in the following

situations:

▷

If the vehicle location cannot be clearly de-

termined by the navigation system.

▷

On wintry roads.

Additionally, the limits for Cruise Control, Dis-

tance Control, Assisted Driving, and Speed

Limit Assist systems apply.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 224.

Distance Control, refer to page 226.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 242.

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