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lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

Airbags

1

2

Front airbag, driver

3

4

Head airbag

Side airbag

Front airbag, front passenger

Front airbags

Head airbags

Front airbags protect the driver and front pas‐

senger in the event of a head-on collision

where the action of the seat belts alone would

be insufficient.

The head airbag supports the head in the

event of a side-on collision.

Protective effect

Airbags are not activated by every collision, for

example not in more minor accidents and rear-

end collisions.

Side airbags

In a side-on crash, the side airbag supports the

body from the side in the chest and pelvic area.

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Information for optimal protective effect

of the airbags

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Do not modify individual components of

the system or its wiring in any way. This in‐

cludes the covers on the steering wheel,

instrument cluster, seats and roof posts as

well as the sides of the roof lining.◀

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Keep your distance from the airbags.

Always grip the steering wheel on the rim,

with your hands in the 3 o'clock and

9 o'clock positions, to minimise the risk of

injury to the hands or arms in the event of

the airbag being triggered.

Even if all these information are complied with,

depending on the circumstances in which an

accident occurs, certain injuries as a result of

contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled

out.

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No other persons, pets or objects should

be held or permitted to remain between

the airbag and yourself.

The noise caused by the deployment of an air‐

bag may lead to brief and generally temporary

hearing loss in vehicle occupants sensitive to

noise.

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Do not use the front airbag cover on the

front passenger's side as a tray.

Keep the dashboard and windscreen in the

area of the passenger's side free, in other

words do not attach adhesive foil or covers

and do not fit brackets or cables, for exam‐

ple for navigation devices or mobile tele‐

phones.

Fault, taking the airbags out of use and

after they have been triggered

Avoid touching the system's components im‐

mediately after it has been triggered, as there

is a risk of sustaining burns.

Only commission the Service centre or author‐

ised workshops with checking, repairing or dis‐

mantling and scrapping airbag generators, as

the Service centre or authorised workshops

have the required legal permits for handling ex‐

plosives.

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Make sure that the front passenger adopts

a correct seated position, in other words

leaves his or her feet in the footwell and

does not rest feet or legs on the instrument

cluster, otherwise he/she could sustain leg

injuries in the event of the front airbag be‐

ing triggered.

Any careless or unskilled interference with the

system could lead to its failure or to accidental

triggering with the risk of injury.◀

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Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other

objects not specifically approved for seats

with integral side airbags to the front seats.

Functional readiness of the airbag

system

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Do not hang items of clothing such as

coats or jackets over the backrests.

Make sure that vehicle occupants keep

their heads away from the side airbag and

do not lean against the head airbag. Other‐

wise they could be injured should the air‐

bags deploy.

When the ignition is switched on, the

warning light in the instrument cluster

briefly illuminates and so shows the

functional readiness of the entire airbag sys‐

tem and the belt tensioner.

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Do not dismantle the airbag system.

Do not dismantle the steering wheel.

Airbag system disrupted

Never attach any material to the airbag

covers with adhesive; never place material

over them or modify them in any way.

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Warning light does not illuminate after the

ignition is switched on.

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Warning light is permanently illuminated.

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Immediately check airbag system when

there is a fault

passenger airbags so that they are triggered as

intended in the event of an accident.

Immediately check airbag system when there

is a fault, otherwise there is a risk that the sys‐

tem does not function as expected in an acci‐

dent in spite of corresponding seriousness of

the accident.◀

The airbag condition is displayed on the check

lamp on the headlining, see page 107.

Activating the front passenger airbags

Insert the key and press inwards

where necessary.

Not for Australia/New Zealand: Key

switch for front passenger airbags

While the key is pressed in‐

wards, turn it to the ON position

as far as it will go. Once the stop

position has been reached, remove the key.

General

The front passenger airbags are reactivated

and can deploy correctly if the need arises.

Key switch in end position

Make sure that the key switch is in the

corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐

bags are not activated/deactivated.◀

Indicator light for front passenger

airbags

The front and side airbags for the front pas‐

senger can be deactivated and reactivated us‐

ing the integrated key from the remote control.

Deactivating the front passenger

airbags

Insert the key and press inwards

where necessary.

While the key is pressed in‐

wards, turn it to the OFF posi‐

tion as far as it will go. Once the

stop position has been reached, remove the

key.

The indicator light for the front passenger air‐

bags shows the operating status of the front

passenger airbags.

The front passenger airbags are deactivated.

The driver's airbags remain active.

After switching on the ignition, the light illumi‐

nates briefly and then shows whether the air‐

bags are activated or deactivated.

Key switch in end position

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When front passenger air‐

bags are deactivated, the in‐

dicator light remains illumi‐

nated.

Make sure that the key switch is in the

corresponding end position. Otherwise the air‐

bags are not activated/deactivated.◀

If a child restraint system is no longer fitted in

the front passenger's seat, reactivate the front

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When front passenger airbags are activa‐

ted, the indicator light is not illuminated.

Status control display

The tyre and system status is denoted by the

wheel colour and some text on the Control Dis‐

play.

Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM

All wheels green

System is active and is warning about the tyre

inflation pressures stored during the last reset.

Principle

The system monitors the tyre pressure in the

four fitted tyres. The system warns if the infla‐

tion pressure in one or more tyres has fallen

considerably. To do this, the sensors in the

tyre valves measure the tyre pressure and tyre

temperatures.

One wheel yellow

A flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation pres‐

sure in the tyre shown.

All wheels yellow

Information

A flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation pres‐

sure in several tyres.

Tyre damage due to external effect

No warning can be given of extreme, se‐

rious sudden tyre failure caused by external

factors.◀

Wheels grey

The system cannot detect a flat tyre because

of a functional fault.

To operate the system, also follow the other

information and instructions under tyre filling

pressure, see page 204.

Running reset

Reset the system after adjusting the tyre pres‐

sure to a new value and after a tyre or wheel

change.

Operating requirements

For the system, a reset must have been made

with the correct tyre inflation pressure, other‐

wise reliable signalling of a flat tyre cannot be

assured.

On the Control Display and on the vehicle:

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Reset the system after adjusting the tyre pres‐

sure to a new value and after a tyre or wheel

change.

3.

"Perform reset"

4. Start the engine – do not drive off.

5. Resetting tyre pressure: "Perform reset".

6. Drive off.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to

guarantee the system functions without errors.

The wheels are shown grey and the status ap‐

pears on the display.

Status display

The current status of the Tyre Pressure Moni‐

tor TPM can be shown on the control display,

for example whether the TPM is active.

After driving for a short time over 30 km/h,

19 mph the set tyre inflation pressures are ac‐

cepted as target values. The reset is run auto‐

matically while the vehicle is in motion.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

The progress of the reset is shown.

After a successfully concluded reset, the

wheels are shown in green on the Control Dis‐

3.

"Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)"

The status is displayed.

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play and "Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)

active." is shown.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor

might not have been initialised. In this case

initialise the system.

You can interrupt your drive at any time. Reset

resumes automatically when you continue

your journey.

If it is not possible to identify, contact a

Service Centre.

Message if tyre inflation pressure is

low

2. Fix the puncture with the Mobility System.

The use of tyre sealant, for example the Mobi‐

lity System, can damage the TPM wheel elec‐

tronics. If sealant is used, check the electron‐

ics as soon as you get an opportunity and have

them replaced if necessary.

The yellow warning light is illuminated.

A check control message is displayed.

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There is a flat tyre or substantial

loss of tyre pressure.

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No reset has been done to the system.

Consequently, the system warns of the

tyre pressures of the last reset.

Run-flat tyres

Top speed

1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the

vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking

and steering manoeuvres.

If a tyre has punctured you can continue your

journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of

80 km/h, 50 mph.

2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped

with standard tyres or run-flat tyres.

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:

The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see

page 207, is the circle with the letters RSC

on the tyre sidewall.

1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐

ing manoeuvres.

Do not continue a journey without run-

flat tyres

2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph

any longer.

Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is

not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a

serious accident could occur.◀

3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check

the tyre pressure in all four tyres.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the Tyre Pressure Monitor

might not have been reset. Then run reset.

When signalling that the tyre inflation pressure

is low, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC may

be switched on.

Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely

deflated:

What to do in the event of a flat tyre

The possible distance with a flat tyre depends

on the load and strain on the vehicle during the

journey.

Standard tyres

1. Identify the damaged tyre.

With a moderate vehicle load, the possible dis‐

tance travelled is approximately 80 km,

50 miles.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all

four tyres.

The tyre inflation pressure display of the

Mobility System can be used for this.

When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle

handling changes, for example quicker loss of

traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐

tance and modified self-steering behaviour.

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Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt

steering or driving over obstacles, for example

curbs, potholes etc.

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Check the tyre pressure and adjust as nec‐

essary.

Reset the system after a wheel change.

As the possible distance largely depends on

the strain on the vehicle during the journey,

this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is

driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐

dition, outside temperature, load etc.

System limits

The system is not working correctly if no reset

has been run, for example, a flat tyre is repor‐

ted in spite of the correct tyre inflation pres‐

sure.

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

Tyre inflation pressure depends on the tem‐

perature of the tyre. By increasing tyre temper‐

ature, for example, when driving or with solar

radiation, the tyre inflation pressure increases.

Tyre inflation pressure decreases if the tyre

temperature drops. Through this behaviour, a

warning may be triggered if there are major

temperature drops, due to the given warning

limits.

Drive with care and do not exceed a

speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.

If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling

changes, for example reduced directional sta‐

bility when braking, longer stopping distance

and modified self-steering behaviour.◀

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre and

trailer

When a trailer is being towed, heavy trailers in

particular can start to snake. For this reason,

do not exceed 60 km/h, 35 mph, otherwise

there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀

Malfunction

The yellow warning light flashes and is

then illuminated continuously. A check

control message is displayed. No flat

Final tyre failure

tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be detected.

Vibration or loud noises while driving

may be an indication that the tyre has finally

failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise

sections of the tyre could become detached

and cause an accident. Do not drive the vehicle

any further; contact your Service Centre in‐

stead.◀

Displayed in the following situations:

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Wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the vehicle checked by the Service

Centre if necessary.

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Malfunction: have the system checked by

the Service Centre.

TPM has not completed a reset. Run a re‐

set of the system again.

Message with required tyre inflation

pressure test

In such situations, a check control message is

displayed:

Fault due to systems or devices with the

same frequency: the system is automati‐

cally reactivated upon leaving the field of

interference.

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System has detected a wheel change, but

no reset has been run.

Filling was not performed according to the

regulations.

The tyre inflation pressure has dropped

compared to the last confirmation.

If that is the case:

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4. Start the engine – do not drive off.

5. Start the initialisation with "Perform reset".

6. Drive off.

Runflat indicator RPA

Principle

The system identifies a loss of tyre pressure

by comparing the speeds of rotation of the in‐

dividual wheels while the vehicle is in motion.

Initialising is completed while the vehicle is in

motion; this process can be interrupted at any

time.

If a tyre loses pressure, its diameter changes.

This in turn alters the rotational speed of the

corresponding wheel. This is detected and re‐

ported as a flat tyre.

Initialising resumes automatically when you

continue your journey.

Indication of a flat tyre

The system does not measure the tyre pres‐

sures as such.

The yellow warning light is illuminated.

A check control message is displayed.

There is a flat tyre or substantial loss of

tyre pressure.

Operating requirements

The system must have been initialised with

correct tyre inflation pressure, otherwise relia‐

ble signalling of a flat tyre cannot be assured.

Each time the tyre pressure is adjusted or a

tyre or wheel is changed, initialise the system

again.

1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the

vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking

and steering manoeuvres.

2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped

with standard tyres or run-flat tyres.

The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see

page 207, is the circle with the letters RSC

on the tyre side wall.

Status display

The current status of the runflat indicator can

be shown on the control display, for example

whether the runflat indicator is active.

Do not continue a journey without run-

flat tyres

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

Do not continue your journey if the vehicle is

not equipped with run-flat tyres, otherwise a

serious accident could occur.◀

3.

"Flat Tyre Monitor (RPA)"

The status is displayed.

It is possible that Dynamic Stability Control

DSC is activated as soon as the message for a

puncture appears.

Initialising

On initialisation, the current tyre pressures are

stored as a reference for detection of a flat

tyre. The initialisation is started by confirming

the correct tyre inflation pressures.

System limits

Sudden tyre damage

No warning can be given of extreme,

sudden tyre failure caused by external fac‐

tors.◀

When driving with snow chains fitted, do not

initialise the system.

On the Control Display:

A natural, even loss of tyre pressure in all four

tyres that occurs over time is not detected.

Consequently, check the tyre pressures at reg‐

ular intervals.

1. "Vehicle information"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Perform reset"

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In the following situations, the system could be

slow to respond or operate incorrectly:

3. As soon as you get an opportunity, check

the tyre pressure in all four tyres.

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If the system has not been initialised.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the runflat indicator might not

have been initialised. In this case initialise

the system.

When driving on snow-covered or slippery

surfaces.

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When driving enthusiastically, causing the

driven wheels to spin, high lateral accelera‐

tion.

Maximum possible distance with tyres entirely

deflated:

The possible distance with a flat tyre depends

on the load and strain on the vehicle during the

journey.

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Driving with snow chains.

What to do in the event of a flat tyre

With a moderate vehicle load, the possible dis‐

tance travelled is approximately 80 km,

50 miles.

Standard tyres

1. Identify the damaged tyre.

When driving with damaged tyres, the vehicle

handling changes, for example quicker loss of

traction when braking, longer stopping dis‐

tance and modified self-steering behaviour.

Adapt driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt

steering or driving over obstacles, for example

curbs, potholes etc.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all

four tyres.

The tyre inflation pressure display of the

Mobility System, see page 208, can be

used for this.

If all four tyres are inflated to the correct

pressures, the runflat indicator might not

have been initialised. In this case initialise

the system.

As the possible distance largely depends on

the strain on the vehicle during the journey,

this can be shorter, or longer if the vehicle is

driven carefully, according to speed, road con‐

dition, outside temperature, load etc.

If it is not possible to identify, contact a

Service centre.

2. Fix the puncture with the Mobility System,

see page 208.

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

Drive with care and do not exceed a

speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.

Run-flat tyres

Top speed

If tyre pressure has fallen, vehicle handling

changes, for example reduced directional sta‐

bility when braking, longer stopping distance

and modified self-steering behaviour.◀

If a tyre has punctured you can continue your

journey, driving at speeds up to a maximum of

80 km/h, 50 mph.

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre and

trailer

Continuing a journey with a flat tyre

When a trailer is being towed, heavy trailers in

particular can start to snake. For this reason,

do not exceed 60 km/h, 35 mph, otherwise

there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀

If you continue a journey with a flat tyre:

1. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steer‐

ing manoeuvres.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph

any longer.

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Final tyre failure

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

Vibration or loud noises while driving

may be an indication that the tyre has finally

failed. Reduce your speed and stop, otherwise

sections of the tyre could become detached

and cause an accident. Do not drive the vehicle

any further; contact your Service Centre in‐

stead.◀

Tow-starting and towing

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

Overview

Intelligent Safety

Button in the vehicle

Principle

Intelligent Safety permits central operation of

driver assistance systems. Depending on

equipment, Intelligent Safety consists of one

or more systems which can help to avoid the

risk of a collision.

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Front-end collision warning, see page 114

Person warning, see page 120.

Lane departure warning, see page 122.

Lane change warning, see page 124.

Intelligent Safety button

Information

Switching on/off

Personal responsibility

Several Intelligent Safety Systems are active

automatically at the start of each journey. Sev‐

eral Intelligent Safety Systems are active de‐

pending on the last setting.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

Press the button briefly:

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The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

Adapting speed and driving style

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

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LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Your own attentiveness

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

Press the button again:

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All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

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LED is illuminated green.

warnings may vary depending on the current

driving situation.

Press and hold down the button:

Up to approximately 60km/h, 35 mph.

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Detection range

LED turns off.

Front-end collision warning

Depending on the equipment, the front-end

collision warning consists of one of the two

systems:

▷

Front-end collision warning with city brak‐

ing function, see page 114.

Objects are taken into account if they are de‐

tected by the system.

▷

Front-end collision warning with braking

function, see page 117.

Information

Personal responsibility

Front-end collision warning

with city braking function

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Principle

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

The system can help avoid accidents. If an ac‐

cident cannot be avoided, the system helps to

reduce the collision speed.

Adapting speed and driving style

The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐

sion and brakes automatically, as necessary.

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

The automatic braking intervention is done

with limited force and duration.

The system is controlled by a camera in the

area of the rear-view mirror.

Your own attentiveness

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

The front-end collision warning is also avail‐

able if the Cruise Control is disabled.

When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the

front-end collision warning is activated later to

avoid unjustified warnings.

General

Tow-starting and towing

The system warns from approximately 5 km/h,

approximately 3 mph in two stages of any risk

of collision with vehicles. The timing of these

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

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individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Overview

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Button in the vehicle

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Intelligent Safety button

LED turns off.

Setting warning time

The warning time can be set using iDrive.

Camera

1. "Settings"

2. "Collision warning"

3. Set the desired time on the Control Dis‐

play.

The selected time is stored for the currently

used profile.

Warning with braking function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected ve‐

hicle, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the head-up display.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

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There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐

namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐

vated.

Symbol Measure

Vehicle illuminates red: advance

warning

Increase braking and distance.

Braking can be discontinued either by pressing

the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

Vehicle flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning

Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐

tions of the detection range and functional re‐

strictions are to be considered.

System indicates that you must

brake and/or manoeuvre the vehicle

yourself.

System limits

Advance warning

Detection range

The detection ability of the system is limited.

Warning, for example if a danger of collision is

anticipated or there is a very short distance to

a vehicle ahead.

This is why it can occur that no warnings are

issued or they are issued late.

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an advance warning.

It is possible that the following are not detec‐

ted:

Acute warning with braking function

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Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at

high speed.

Warning in the event of an immediate collision

if the vehicle approaches an object with rela‐

tively high differential speed.

▷

Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐

ing heavily.

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐

sisted by slight automatic brake intervention if

there is a risk of collision.

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Vehicles with unusual rear view.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.

Restrictions of the function

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

An acute warning can be triggered even with‐

out a previous advance warning.

Brake intervention

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In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.

On sharp bends.

The warning requires to take action yourself.

Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐

ing. In order for braking force support to be

used, it is necessary for the brake to be

pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In

addition, the system may also support with a

small amount of braking if there is the risk of a

collision. The vehicle can be braked at low

speed until it comes to a stop.

When restricting or deactivating vehicle

stability control systems, for example DSC

OFF.

▷

If, depending on equipment, the field of

view of the camera in the mirror or the ra‐

dar sensor is soiled or covered.

▷

Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine

using the start/stop button.

Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged

until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut

off.

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

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When there is sustained glare effect due to

light opposite, for example the sun low in

the sky.

Detection range

Sensitivity of the warnings

The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐

tings, for example warning time, the more

warnings will be displayed. As a result, there

may be an increased number of incorrect

warnings.

Objects are taken into account if they are de‐

tected by the system.

Front-end collision warning

with braking function

Information

Principle

Personal responsibility

The system can help avoid accidents. If an ac‐

cident cannot be avoided, the system helps to

reduce the collision speed.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐

sion and brakes automatically, as necessary.

The automatic brake intervention is done with

maximum braking force and is limited in time.

Adapting speed and driving style

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

When equipped with active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, the front-end collision

warning is controlled by the radar sensor of the

Cruise Control in connection with a camera.

The front-end collision warning is also avail‐

able if the Cruise Control is disabled.

Your own attentiveness

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the

front-end collision warning is activated later to

avoid unjustified warnings.

General

The system will provide a warning from ap‐

proximately 5 km/h, approximately 3 mph in

two stages of any possible risk of collision with

vehicles. The timing of these warnings may

vary depending on the current driving situa‐

tion.

Tow-starting and towing

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

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Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

Intelligent Safety button

Radar sensor

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

The radar sensor is in the lower area of the

front bumper.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Keep radar sensor clean and clear.

LED turns off.

Camera

Setting warning time

The warning time can be set using iDrive.

1. "Settings"

2. "Collision warning"

3. Set the desired time on the Control Dis‐

play.

The selected time is stored for the currently

used profile.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

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The vehicle can be braked until it comes to a

stop.

Warning with braking function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected ve‐

hicle, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the head-up display.

Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged

until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut

off.

There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐

namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐

vated.

Symbol Measure

Vehicle illuminates red: advance

warning

Above approximately 210 km/h, approximately

130 mph the braking intervention is done as a

short braking jerk. There is no automatic delay.

Increase braking and distance.

Vehicle flashes red and an acoustic

signal sounds: acute warning

Braking can be discontinued either by pressing

the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

System indicates that you must

brake and/or manoeuvre the vehicle

yourself.

Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐

tions of the detection range and functional re‐

strictions are to be considered.

Advance warning

Warning, for example if a danger of collision is

anticipated or there is a very short distance to

a vehicle ahead.

System limits

Detection range

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an advance warning.

The detection ability of the system is limited.

This is why it can occur that no warnings are

issued or they are issued late.

Acute warning with braking function

It is possible that the following are not detec‐

ted:

Warning in the event of an immediate collision

if the vehicle approaches an object with rela‐

tively high differential speed.

▷

Slow-moving vehicle when approaching at

high speed.

The driver must intervene personally if there is

an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is as‐

sisted by automatic brake intervention if there

is a risk of collision.

▷

Vehicles suddenly cutting in or decelerat‐

ing heavily.

▷

Vehicles with unusual rear view.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead.

An acute warning can be triggered even with‐

out a previous advance warning.

Restrictions of the function

Brake intervention

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

The warning requires to take action yourself.

Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐

ing. In order for braking force support to be

used, it is necessary for the brake to be

pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In

addition, the system may also support with au‐

tomatic braking if there is the risk of a collision.

▷

In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.

On sharp bends.

When restricting or deactivating vehicle

stability control systems, for example DSC

OFF.

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▷

If, depending on equipment, the field of

view of the camera in the mirror or the ra‐

dar sensor is soiled or covered.

Detection range

▷

Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine

using the start/stop button.

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

▷

When there is sustained glare effect due to

light opposite, for example the sun low in

the sky.

The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐

sists of two parts:

Sensitivity of the warnings

▷

Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of

the vehicle.

The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐

tings, for example warning time, the more

warnings will be displayed. As a result, there

may be an increased number of incorrect

warnings.

▷

Extended zone, arrow 2, at right and left.

There is a risk of collision if persons are in the

central zone. A warning is only given of per‐

sons in the extended zone if they are moving in

the direction of the central zone.

Person warning with city

braking function

Information

Personal responsibility

Principle

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

The system can help to avoid accidents with

pedestrians.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

The system warns of the possible risk of colli‐

sion with pedestrians in the urban speed area

and also contains a braking function.

Adapting speed and driving style

The system is controlled by the camera in the

area of the rear-view mirror.

The displays and warnings given by the

system do not release you from your responsi‐

bility to adapt your speed and driving style to

prevailing driving conditions.◀

General

The system warns with brightness from ap‐

proximately 10 km/h, approximately 6 mph up

to approximately 60 km/h, approximately

35 mph of any risk of collision with pedestrians

and supports this by briefly applying the

brakes before a collision.

Your own attentiveness

System limitations mean that it can occur

that warnings are not issued, are issued too

late, or are issued incorrectly. This means that

you must pay full attention so that you are able

to intervene actively at any time. Otherwise

there is the risk of an accident.◀

Here, persons are taken into account if they

are located within the detection range of the

system.

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Tow-starting and towing

Switching on/off manually

When tow-starting or towing, switch off

the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an

accident may be caused by the malfunction of

individual systems of the brake actuation func‐

tion.◀

Press the button briefly:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Overview

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Button in the vehicle

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Intelligent Safety button

▷

LED turns off.

Camera

Warning with braking function

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected per‐

son, a warning symbol is shown in the instru‐

ment cluster and in the head-up display.

Red symbol is displayed and an acous‐

tic warning sounds.

Take action yourself immediately, by braking

or swerving.

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Brake intervention

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

The warning requires to take action yourself.

Maximum braking force is used during a warn‐

ing. In order for braking force support to be

used, it is necessary for the brake to be

pressed sufficiently quickly and powerfully. In

addition, the system may also support with a

small amount of braking if there is the risk of a

collision. The vehicle can be braked at low

speed until it comes to a stop.

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

The system is automatically activated at the

start of each journey.

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Manual gearbox: When brakes are engaged

until it comes to a stop, the engine may shut

off.

▷

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

There will only be brake intervention if Dy‐

namic Stability Control, DSC is switched on

and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is not acti‐

vated.

When there is sustained glare effect due to

light opposite, for example the sun low in

the sky.

In the dark.

Braking can be discontinued either by pressing

the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

Lane departure warning

Detection of objects can be restricted. Limita‐

tions of the detection range and functional re‐

strictions are to be considered.

Principle

This system warns if the vehicle leaves the

lane, when the vehicle is on roads with lane

markings and travelling above a given speed.

Depending on country version, this speed is

between 55 km/h, approximately 35 mph and

70 km/h, approximately 45 mph.

System limits

Detection range

The detection capacity of the camera is limi‐

ted.

When there are warnings, the steering wheel

starts to vibrate slightly. The timing of this

warning may vary depending on the current

driving situation.

This is why it can occur that no warnings are

issued or they are issued late.

It is possible that the following are not detec‐

ted:

The system does not issue a warning if the

driver indicates before leaving the driving lane.

▷

Partially concealed pedestrians.

Pedestrians who are not detected as such

because of the viewing angle or contour.

Information

Personal responsibility

▷

Pedestrians outside the detection range.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the road ahead and the

traffic situation.

Pedestrians under a height of approxi‐

mately 80 cm, 32 in.

If a warning is issued, do not move the steering

wheel in an unnecessarily violent manner, as

otherwise you could lose control of the vehi‐

cle.◀

Restrictions of the function

The function may be restricted or not available

in the following situations, for example:

▷

In thick fog, rain, spray or snowfall.

On sharp bends.

When deactivating vehicle stability control

systems, for example DSC OFF.

▷

If the field of view of the camera and/or the

windscreen is dirty or covered.

Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine

using the start/stop button.

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are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

Press the button again:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

Press and hold down the button:

Intelligent Safety button

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

Camera

▷

LED turns off.

Display in the instrument cluster

▷

Lines: the system is activated.

Arrows: at least one lane boundary

line has been detected and warn‐

ings can be issued.

Output of the warning

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a lane

boundary line is detected, the steering wheel

starts to vibrate.

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

If the turn indicator is set before changing

lanes, no warning is issued.

Switching on/off

Cancellation of the warning

The warning is cancelled:

Automatic activation

The Lane Departure Warning is reactivated au‐

tomatically at the start of a journey if the func‐

tion was switched on during the last period

when the engine was stopped.

▷

Automatically after approximately

three seconds.

▷

On returning to the correct lane.

With strong braking.

On indicating.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

System limits

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

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▷

In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.

The system indicates when vehicles are in the

blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from

the rear on an adjacent lane, arrow 2.

With missing, worn, poorly visible, merg‐

ing/separating or ambiguous boundary

lines, for example in areas where there are

road works.

The light in the exterior mirror housing illumi‐

nates at a dimmed level.

▷

If boundary lines are covered by snow, ice,

dirt or water.

Before changing lanes with the turn indicator

switched on, the system issues a warning the

above situations.

▷

On sharp bends or narrow roads.

If the boundary lines are not white.

If boundary lines are obscured.

The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes

and the steering wheel vibrates.

If the vehicle is moving too close to the ve‐

hicle ahead.

Information

Personal responsibility

▷

With bright light from oncoming traffic.

The system is no substitute for your per‐

sonal assessment of the traffic situation.

When the windscreen in front of the inte‐

rior mirror is covered with condensation,

dirt, stickers, labels, etc.

Observe the traffic situation and area around

the vehicle, otherwise an accident may occur,

in spite of warnings.◀

▷

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Lane change warning

Principle

Intelligent Safety button

Two radar sensors under the rear bumper

monitor the area behind and beside the vehicle

as of approximately 20 km/h, approximately

12 mph.

In some equipment configurations, the radar

sensors are active from approximately

50 km/h, approximately 30 mph.

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Radar sensors

Display

Light in the exterior mirror housing

The radar sensors are located under the rear

bumper.

Information level

Switching on/off

The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing

indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or

are approaching from the rear.

Automatic activation

The Lane Change Warning is reactivated auto‐

matically at the start of a journey if the function

was switched on during the last period when

the engine was stopped.

Warning

If the turn indicator is set while a vehicle is in

the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates

briefly and the light in the exterior mirror hous‐

ing flashes brightly.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button briefly:

The warning is terminated when indicating is

completed or the other vehicle has left the crit‐

ical area.

▷

The menu for the Intelligent Safety

Systems is shown. The systems

are switched off individually de‐

pending on the individual setting.

System limits

▷

LED illuminates orange or goes out, de‐

pending on individual setting.

The function can be restricted in the following

situations:

Settings are made. The individual settings are

stored for the currently used profile.

▷

If the speed of the approaching vehicle is

very much higher than that of your own

speed.

Press the button again:

▷

In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.

On sharp bends or narrow roads.

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched on.

If the bumper is soiled, iced-over or a

sticker is attached to it.

▷

LED is illuminated green.

When trailer towing, the system cannot be

switched on. A Check Control message is dis‐

played.

Press and hold down the button:

▷

All Intelligent Safety Systems are

switched off.

A Check Control message is displayed in the

event of limited functionality.

LED turns off.

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Dynamic brake lights

Principle

▷

Normal braking: brake lights illuminate.

Severe braking: brake lights flash.

Shortly before the vehicle comes to a stand‐

still, the hazard warning system is activated.

Deactivating the hazard warning system:

▷

Accelerating.

Press the hazard warning system button.

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