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the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Airbags

1

2

3

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbags

Front airbags

Side airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front

passenger by responding to frontal impacts in

which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐

equate restraint.

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the

side of the body in the chest and lap area.

Head airbags

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports

the head.

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Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, do not cover them or

modify them in any way.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal

impact.

Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system.

This also applies to steering wheel covers,

the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars

and the sides of the roofliner.◀

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end

collisions.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be ruled out in certain situations.

Information on how to ensure the optimal

protective effect of the airbags

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Keep at a distance from the airbags.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.

Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at

the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to

keep the risk of injury to your hands or

arms as low as possible when the airbag is

triggered.

Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐

ploying the airbags

Do not touch the individual components imme‐

diately after the system has been triggered;

otherwise, you may risk burns.

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There should be no person, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐

mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by

the service center or an authorized repair shop

for handling explosives.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

Dashboard and windshield on the front

passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐

tach adhesive labels or coverings and do

not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS

devices or' mobile phones.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐

tem could lead to failure in an emergency or

unintentional activation of the airbag - both

may lead to injury.◀

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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐

ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and

legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries

might occur when front airbag is activated.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

Functional readiness of the airbag

system

Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat

that are not approved specifically for seats

with integrated side airbags.

When the ignition is reel on, the warn‐

ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights

up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐

erational readiness of the entire airbag system

and the belt tensioner.

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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

jackets, over the backrests.

Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest

against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries

might occur when airbag is activated.

Airbag system malfunctioning

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Warning lamp does not come on when the

ignition is turned on.

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Do not remove the airbag system.

Do not remove the steering wheel.

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The warning lamp lights up continuously.

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In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐

tem checked immediately.

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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats

or other items to the front passenger seat

unless they are specifically recommended

by your vehicle's manufacturer.

In case of a malfunction have airbag system

checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk

that the system does not function as expected

in case of a severe accident.◀

Do not place any electronic devices on the

passenger seat if a child restraint system is

to be installed on it.

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Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Automatic deactivation of the front-

seat passenger airbags

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

occupied by measuring the human body's re‐

sistance.

No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator lamp for the front-seat

passenger airbags

Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐

senger's side are either activated or deacti‐

vated.

Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger

keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,

proper functioning of the front passenger air‐

bag might not be assured.◀

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐

ger airbags indicates the operating state of the

front-seat passenger airbags.

Before transporting a child on the front pas‐

senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐

structions for children on the front passenger

seat, see Children.◀

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐

ther activated or deactivated.

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The indicator lamp lights up

when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint fix‐

ing system or when the seat

is empty. The airbags on the

front passenger side are not

activated.

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults,

the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐

tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,

the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger

airbags lights up.

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The indicator lamp does not light up when,

e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient

size is detected on the seat. The airbags

on the front passenger side are activated.

In this case, change the sitting position so that

the front-seat passenger airbags are activated

and the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

Detected child seats

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

seat cushion

The system generally detects children seated

in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐

quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐

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factured. After installing a child seat, make

sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat

passenger airbags lights up. This indicates

that the child seat has been detected and the

front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure in

the four mounted tires. The system warns you

if there is a significant loss of pressure in one

or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the

tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure

and tire temperature.

Strength of the driver's and front-seat

passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/

front passenger's airbags very much depends

on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐

er's seat.

Hints

Tire damage due to external factors

With a respective message appearing on Con‐

trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep

the accuracy of this function over the long-

term.

Sudden tire damage caused by external

circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐

vance.◀

With use of the system observe further infor‐

mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐

fer to page 172.

Calibrating the front seats

A corresponding message appears on the

Control Display.

Functional requirements

1. Press the reel and move the respective

seat all the way forward.

The system must have been reset with the

correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐

ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is

not assured.

2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still

moves forward slightly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

Reset the system after each adjustment of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

The calibration procedure is completed when

the message on the Control Display disap‐

pears.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to

ensure that the system will operate properly.

If the message continues to be displayed, re‐

peat the calibration.

Status display

If the message does not disappear after a re‐

peat calibration, have the system checked as

soon as possible.

The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐

tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐

play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.

Unobstructed area of movement

On the Control Display:

Ensure that the area of movement of the

seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury

or damage to objects.◀

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"

The status is displayed.

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5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform

reset".

Status control display

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a text message on the

Control Display.

6. Drive away.

The tires are shown in gray and the status is

displayed.

All wheels green

After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a

short period, the set tire inflation pressures are

accepted as reference values. The reset is

completed automatically while driving.

System is active and will issue a warning rela‐

tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during

the last reset.

After a successfully completed Reset, the

wheels on the Control Display are shown in

green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)

active" is displayed.

One wheel is yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in

the indicated tire.

You may interrupt this trip at any time. When

you continue the reset resumes automatically.

All wheels are yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in

several tires.

Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

Check Control message is displayed.

Wheels, gray

The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons

for this may be:

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There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

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The system is being reset.

Malfunction.

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No reset was performed for the system.

The system therefore issues a warning

based on the tire inflation pressures before

the last reset.

Status information

The status control display additionally shows

the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐

pending on the model, tire temperatures. It

shows the actual values read; they may vary

depending on driving style or weather condi‐

tions.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by

checking the tire inflation pressure using

the Mobility System. To correct the tire in‐

flation pressure

Carry out reset

Reset the system after each adjustment of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or

replace the damaged wheel.

Required tire inflation pressure check

message

A Check Control message is displayed in the

following situations

On the Control Display and on the vehicle:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

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The system has detected a wheel change,

but no reset was done.

4. Start the engine - do not drive off.

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Inflation was not carried out according to

specifications.

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

The tire inflation pressure has fallen below

the level of the last confirmation.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

should be checked monthly when cold and in‐

flated to the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐

sure telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐

sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐

ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please

note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's

responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,

even if under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low

tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also

been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐

cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐

tor is combined with the low tire pressure

telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐

tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously illumi‐

nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐

sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐

function exists. When the malfunction indicator

is illuminated, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of replace‐

ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle

In this case:

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Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

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Carry out a reset of the system after a tire

change.

System limits

The system does not function properly if a re‐

set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is

reported though tire inflation pressures are

correct.

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the

sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus

increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire

inflation pressure is reduced when the tire

temperature falls again. These circumstances

may cause a warning when temperatures fall

very sharply.

Malfunction

The yellow warning lamp flashes and

then lights up continuously. A Check

Control message is displayed. No flat

tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐

tected.

Display in the following situations:

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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if needed.

Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

TPM was unable to complete the reset.

Reset the system again.

Interference through systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leav‐

ing the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

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that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐

erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐

tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels

on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement

or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

to continue to function properly.

detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐

firming the tire inflation pressures.

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

On the Control Display:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

3.

"Perform reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".

6. Drive away.

The concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐

tween the individual wheels while driving.

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

the corresponding wheel changes. This will be

detected and reported as a flat tire.

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

Indication of a flat tire

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

Check Control message is displayed.

Functional requirements

There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire

inflation pressure.

The system must have been initialized when

the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐

wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐

sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐

tion of the tire inflation pressure and after

every tire or wheel change.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by

checking the tire inflation pressure using

the Mobility System. If the tire inflation

pressure in all tires is correct, the Flat Tire

Monitor may not have been initialized. In

this case, initialize the system.

Status display

The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can

be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,

whether or not the FTM is active.

On the Control Display:

3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or

replace the damaged wheel.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

System limits

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"

Sudden tire damage

The status is displayed.

Sudden serious tire damage caused by

external circumstances cannot be recognized

in advance.◀

Initialization

When initializing the once set inflation tire

pressures serve as reference values in order to

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A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all

four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,

check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

Be alert

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

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When the system has not been initialized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

Tow-starting and towing

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

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Sporty driving style: spinning traction

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).

When driving with snow chains.

At a glance

Intelligent Safety

Button in the vehicle

The concept

Intelligent Safety enables central operation of

the driver assistance system.

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐

telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐

tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐

sion. These systems are active automatically

every time the engine is started using the

Start/Stop button:

▷

Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐

ing function, refer to page 108.

Intelligent Safety button

▷

Pedestrian warning, refer to page 110.

Camera

Hints

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

Adapting your speed and driving style

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

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Switching on/off

Detection range

The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐

cally active after every departure.

Press button: the systems are turned

off. The LED goes out.

Press button: the systems are turned on. The

LED lights up.

Settings can be made on the Control Display.

It responds to objects if they are detected by

the system.

Front-end collision warning

with City Braking function

Hints

The concept

Personal responsibility

The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

The system sounds a warning before an immi‐

nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐

ently if needed.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

The automatic braking intervention is done

with limited force and duration.

Adapting your speed and driving style

A camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

The front-end collision warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

intentionally the collision warning is delayed

avoiding false alarm.

Be alert

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

General information

The system warns at two levels of an imminent

danger of collision at speeds from approx.

3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with

the current driving situation.

Tow-starting and towing

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

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At a glance

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set via iDrive.

Button in the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

3. Activate the desired time on the Control

Display.

The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐

rently in use.

Warning with braking function

Display

Intelligent Safety button

If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐

nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.

Camera

Symbol Measure

The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐

ing.

Brake and increase distance.

The vehicle flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐

ing.

You are requested to intervene by

braking or make an evasive maneu‐

ver.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Prewarning

This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the

impending danger of a collision or the distance

to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving-off.

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

Acute warning with braking function

Switch off

Warning of the imminent danger of a collision

when the vehicle approaches another object at

a relatively high differential speed.

Press button: the system is switched

off. The LED goes out.

Re-press button: the system is switched on.

The LED lights up.

The driver must intervene actively when there

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐

vention in a possible risk of collision.

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Acute warnings can also be triggered without

previous prewarning.

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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

▷

In tight curves.

Braking intervention

If the driving stability control systems are

limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐

ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on

the brake pedal. The system can assist with

some braking intervention if there is risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

▷

If, depending on the vehicle equipment

version, the field of view of the camera in

the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐

scured.

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Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐

vention up to a complete stop, the engine may

be shut down.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

The braking intervention is executed only if

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on

and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.

Warning sensitivity

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are

displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐

cess of false warnings.

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

Pedestrian warning

System limits

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the

function warns of an imminent collision with

pedestrians during daytime or nighttime.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

The function is subdivided into the following

systems:

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

▷

During daytime: Pedestrian warning with

city braking function, refer to page 110

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

▷

At night: Night vision, refer to page 113

▷

Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

▷

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

Pedestrian warning with city

braking function

▷

Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

The concept

The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐

destrians.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

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The system issues a warning in the city driving

speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐

lision with pedestrians and includes a braking

function.

Hints

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

The camera in the area of the rearview mirror

controls the system.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

General information

In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐

sions with pedestrians at speeds from about

6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h

shortly before a collision the system supports

you with a braking intervention.

Adapting your speed and driving style

The displays and warnings of the system

do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to

adapt his or her driving speed and style to the

traffic conditions.◀

Under those circumstances it reacts to people

who are within the detection range of the sys‐

tem.

Be alert

Due to system limitations, warnings may

be not issued at all, or may be issued late or

improperly. Therefore, always be alert and

ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk

of an accident.◀

Detection range

Tow-starting and towing

For tow-starting or towing, switch off the

Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐

tions of the individual braking systems might

lead to accidents.◀

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐

ided into two areas.

At a glance

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

Button in the vehicle

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐

cated within the central area. A warning is is‐

sued about pedestrians who are located within

the extended area only if they are moving in

the direction of the central area.

Intelligent Safety button

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ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on

the brake pedal. The system can assist with

some braking intervention if there is risk of a

collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

come to a complete stop.

Camera

Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐

vention up to a complete stop, the engine may

be shut down.

The braking intervention is executed only if

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on

and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐

tively moving the steering wheel.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

of the detection range and functional restric‐

tions are to be considered.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving-off.

System limits

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is lim‐

ited.

Switch off

Press button: the systems are turned

off. The LED goes out.

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐

sued late.

Press button: the systems are turned on. The

LED lights up.

E. g. the following situations may not be de‐

tected:

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Partially covered pedestrians.

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a person detected in this way

is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the

instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

Pedestrians that are not detected as such

because of the viewing angle or contour.

▷

Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐

nal sounds.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or may

not be available in the following situations:

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

▷

In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐

fall.

Braking intervention

▷

In tight curves.

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐

ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐

If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.

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▷

If the camera viewing field or the front

windshield are dirty or covered.

radiation emitted by the object. Objects that

are similar in temperature to the environment

or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de‐

tect.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐

gine, via the Start/Stop knob.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

For safety reasons, when driving at speeds

above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi‐

ent light, the image is only displayed when the

low beams are activated.

If there is constant blinding effects be‐

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

A still image is displayed at regular intervals for

a fraction of a second.

▷

When it is dark outside.

Pedestrian and animal detection

Night Vision with Pedestrian

and Animal Detection

The concept

Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐

tion is a night vision system.

An infrared camera scans the area in front of

the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects

pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm

objects that are similar in shape to human be‐

ings or animals are detected by the system. If

necessary, the heat image can be displayed on

the Control Display.

Object detection and warning only functions in

darkness.

Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐

man beings are detected by the system.

In addition, the system also detects animals

above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.

Heat image

With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐

play:

People detected by the system are displayed

with a slight yellow hue.

Animals detected by the system are displayed

in a darker yellow.

Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐

tection operates within the following distance

ranges:

The image shows the heat radiated by objects

in the field of view of the camera.

▷

Pedestrian detection: up to approx.

330 ft/100 m

Warm objects have a light appearance and

cold objects, a dark appearance.

Detection of large animals: up to approx.

490 ft/150 m

The ability to detect an object depends on the

temperature difference between the object

and the background and on the level of heat

Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐

prox. 230 ft/70 m

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Environmental influences can limit the availa‐

bility of object detection.

The camera is automatically heated when the

external temperatures are low.

If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is

located in a residential area, the animal detec‐

tion is temporarily switched off.

The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐

gether with the headlights.

Switching on/off

Hints

Switching on automatically

Personal responsibility

When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐

ically active after every driving-off.

Night Vision cannot replace the driver's

personal judgment of the visibility conditions

and the traffic situation. The view ahead and

the actual visibility conditions must always be

the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐

justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road

safety.◀

Switch off

The system is only switched off until the next

time the engine is started with the Start/Stop

button.

Press button.

Overview

The LED goes out.

Buttons in the vehicle

Switching on heat image additionally

The heat image from the Night Vision camera

can also be displayed on the Control Display.

This function has no effect on object detec‐

tion.

Press button.

The image from the camera is displayed on the

Control Display.

Intelligent Safety button

Adjustments via the iDrive

Switch on/switch off heat image

With heat image switched on:

1. Press the controller.

2. Select brightness or contrast.

Camera

▷

Select the symbol.

3. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

4. Press the controller.

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The displayed symbol can vary with the people

detected.

Display

Warning of people or animals in

danger

Intervene actively by braking or make an eva‐

sive maneuver.

If a collision with a person or an animal de‐

tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐

bol appears on the instrument cluster and in

the Head-up Display.

When animals are detected, an animal

symbol is displayed. The symbol also

shows the side of the road on which

the animal was detected. Intervene actively by

braking or make an evasive maneuver.

Although both the shape and the heat radiation

are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled

out.

Acute warning

Warning area in front of the vehicle

The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐

nal sounds.

When animals are detected, an red animal

symbol is displayed with the signal tone.

Red symbol in the instrument cluster.

Intervene immediately by braking or make an

evasive maneuver.

The warning area for the pedestrian warning

consists of two parts:

Display in the Head-up Display

▷

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

vehicle.

The warning is displayed simultane‐

ously in the Head-up Display and on

the instrument cluster. The displayed

symbol can vary with the people detected.

▷

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left.

When animals are detected, an animal symbol

is displayed.

With animal warnings, no distinction is made

between the central or expanded area.

The entire area moves along with the vehicle in

the direction of the steering angle and changes

with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed

increases, the area becomes longer and wider,

e.g.

System limits

Basic limits

System operation is limited in situations such

as the following:

Prewarning

▷

On steep hills, in steep depressions or in

tight curves.

The yellow symbol is displayed when a

person is detected in the central area

immediately in front of the vehicle.

▷

When the camera is dirty or the protective

glass is damaged.

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

The yellow symbol is displayed when a person

in the extended area is moving from the right

or left towards the central area.

At very high external temperatures.

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Limits of pedestrian and animal

detection

Hints

Personal responsibility

In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐

trians are detected as animals or animals as

pedestrians.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver's personal judgment of the

course of the road and the traffic situation.

Small animals are not detected by the object

detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐

ble in the image.

In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐

ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐

cle.◀

Limited detection:

▷

People or animals who are fully or partially

covered, especially when their heads are

covered.

At a glance

Button in the vehicle

▷

People who are not in an upright position,

e.g., lying down.

Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g.,

recumbent bicycles).

After physical damage to the system, e.g.,

after an accident.

Lane departure warning

The concept

Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts

you when the vehicle on streets with lane

markings is about to leave the lane. This

speed, depending on the country version, is

between 35 mph/55 km/h and

Camera

45 mph/70 km/h.

When switching on the system below this

speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in

the event of warnings. The time of the warning

may vary depending on the current driving sit‐

uation.

The camera is found near the interior rearview

mirror.

The system does not provide a warning if the

turn signal is set before leaving the lane.

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Switching on/off

Press button.

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▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

▷

When the windshield in front of the interior

rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐

ered with stickers, etc.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Display in the instrument cluster

▷

Lines: system is activated.

Active Blind Spot Detection

Arrows: at least one lane marking

was detected and warnings can be

issued.

The concept

Issued warning

If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has

been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐

brating.

If the turn signal is set before changing the

lane, a warning is not issued.

Two radar sensors below the rear bumper

monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle

at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.

End of warning

The warning ends:

▷

Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

When braking hard.

The system indicates whether there are vehi‐

cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching

from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.

When using the turn signal.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐

med.

System limits

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Before you change lanes after setting the turn

signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐

uations described above.

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes

and the steering wheel vibrates.

In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐

ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane

markings such as in construction areas.

Hints

▷

When lane markings are covered in snow,

ice, dirt or water.

Personal responsibility

The system does not serve as a substi‐

tute for the driver's personal judgment of the

traffic situation.

▷

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

When the lane markings are covered by

objects.

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐

cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐

dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀

▷

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

When driving toward bright lights.

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At a glance

Button in the vehicle

Display

Lamp in the exterior mirror housing

Active Blind Spot Detection

Information stage

The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐

ing indicates when there are vehicles in the

blind spot or approaching from behind.

Radar sensors

Warning

If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the

critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly

and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing

flashes brightly.

The warning stops when the turn signal is

switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the

critical zone.

The radar sensors are located under the rear

bumper.

System limits

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

Switching on/off

Press button.

▷

When a vehicle is approaching at a speed

much faster than your own.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

▷

In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

In tight curves or on narrow lanes.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered

with stickers.

A Check Control message is displayed when

the system is not fully functional.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

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Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

▷

PreCrash

PostCrash

FCC ID:

Attentiveness assistant

The concept

The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐

ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐

notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this

situation, it is recommended that the driver

takes a break.

▷

NBG009014A.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note

Personal responsibility

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

The system cannot act as a substitute for

the personal assessment of one's physical

state and may not detect an increasing lack of

alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐

rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is

rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐

tected too late and an accident be caused as a

result.◀

Brake force display

The concept

Function

The system is activated each time the engine

is started and cannot be switched off.

After travel has begun, the system is trained

about the driver, so that increasing lack of

alertness or fatigue can be detected.

This procedure takes the following criteria into

account:

▷

During normal brake application, the outer

brake lights light up.

▷

Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐

ior.

During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lights light up in addition.

▷

Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.

Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the

system is active and can display a recommen‐

dation to take a break.

Active Protection

Break recommendation

General information

The Active Protection safety package consists

of systems that are independent of each other:

If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or

fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control

Display with the recommendation to take a

break.

▷

Attentiveness assistant.

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A recommendation to take a break is displayed

only once during an uninterrupted trip.

Note

Personal responsibility

After a break, another recommendation to take

a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐

mately 45 minutes.

The system cannot possibly serve as a

substitute for the driver's personal judgment of

the traffic situation. The system may not al‐

ways detect critical situations reliably and in a

timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation

and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may

result.◀

System limits

The function may be limited in the following

situations, for instance, and will either output

an incorrect warning or no warning at all:

▷

When the clock is set incorrectly.

Function

When the vehicle speed is mainly below

about 43 mph/70 km/h.

After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts

are automatically pretensioned once after the

vehicle is driven is away.

▷

With a sporty driving style, such as during

rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.

In critical driving situations, the following indi‐

vidual functions become active as needed:

In active driving situations, such as when

changing lanes frequently.

▷

The front belts are automatically preten‐

sioned.

▷

When the road surface is poor.

In the event of strong side winds.

▷

Automatic closing of the windows.

Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.

PreCrash

Automatic Positioning of the backrest for

the front passenger seat.

The concept

After a critical driving situation without an acci‐

dent, the front belts are loosened again. All

other systems can be restored to the desired

setting.

With this system critical driving situations that

might result in an accident can be detected

above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In

these situations, preventive measures are au‐

tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac‐

cident as much as possible.

If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐

cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt

using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the

belt before continuing on your trip.

Critical driving situations may include:

Emergency stop.

PostCrash

If the vehicle includes the front-end collision

warning or front-end collision warning with

braking feature, impending collisions with vehi‐

cles driving ahead or stopped in front of you

can also be detected within the system's

range.

In the event of an accident, the system can

bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐

tervention by the driver in certain situations.

This can reduce the risk of a further collision

and the consequences thereof.

Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐

hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic

braking. Destepping on the gas pedal also in‐

terrupts automatic braking.

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After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

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