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Driver assistance systems

Applying current speed as the

speed warning

To apply the current speed as a Speed Warn-

ing, go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" / "Speed

warning" / "Adopt current speed".

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

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

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Speed Limit Info

Speed warning

Speed Limit Info

Principle

The speed warning can be used to set a speed

limit. A warning will be issued when this speed

limit is exceeded.

Speed Limit Info uses a camera near the in-

terior rearview mirror to detect road signs at

the edge of the road as well as overhead sign

posts.

General information

Another speed warning is given when the set

speed limit is exceeded again after it has drop-

ped by 3 mph/5 km/h.

Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid

speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if

necessary, the Head-up display.

Speed Limit Info may also show speed limits

that apply to routes that are not signposted if

the navigation system has current map data.

Activating/deactivating the speed

warning

To activate/deactivate the Speed Warning,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" / "Speed

warning".

General information

Traffic signs with subplates are analyzed and

compared with the vehicle's on-board data.

The traffic sign will then be either displayed

or ignored depending on the situation in the

instrument cluster and the Head-up display.

Adjusting the speed

For Speed Limit Info to function correctly, cur-

rent map data for the country in which the ve-

hicle is operated must be downloaded.

1. To set the speed, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "All" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Safety and

warnings" / "Speed warning".

For information on the current map version

and the driver assistance map, see “Driver as-

sistance map” under “Navigation system”.

2. Select the desired setting.

Without map data, the system is subject to

certain technical limitations. Traffic signs with

speed limitations are detected and displayed

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only. Speed limits due to entering towns/cities,

highway signs, etc., are not displayed. Speed

limits with extra traffic signs are always dis-

played.

Display

Speed Limit Info

Speed limits for trailer towing will be displayed

when the trailer socket is occupied or trailer

towing was activated via iDrive.

Icon

Description

Current speed limit.

Depending on the national-

market version, it is possible

to switch between the units of

measurement.

Depending on the equipment, an approved

maximum speed can be set up for trailer tow-

ing, which will be taken into account for the

display of speed limits.

Additional information:

No data on current speed limit

available.

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Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

Speed Limit Info not available.

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Trailer towing, refer to page 313.

Safety information

Warning signals

Warning

Depending on the settings, an acoustic signal

sounds if the detected speed limit is exceeded

or the speed limit changes. The display also

flashes if the detected speed limit is exceeded.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Settings

Individual settings can be configured for Speed

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

exceeded or the permissible maximum speed

changes.

1. To configure the settings for Speed Limit

Info, go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" / "Speed

Limit Assistant"

Sensors

The system is controlled by a camera behind

the windshield.

2. Select the desired setting.

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Speed control system information is displayed

on the instrument cluster.

System limits

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the speed

control systems include the following individual

systems:

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Camera, refer to page 36.

Functional limitations

Speed Limit Info may be restricted and pro-

vide incorrect information in the following sit-

uations:

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Cruise Control, refer to page 215.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

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Traffic signs are fully or partially concealed

by objects, stickers, or paint.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to

page 231.

Traffic signs do not comply with the stand-

ard.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the individual systems are en-

hanced with additional functions.

In areas that are not included in the naviga-

tion system map data.

Some functions can be operated via voice con-

trol.

If navigation system map data is invalid,

outdated, or unavailable.

Additional information:

When roads deviate from the navigation

such as due to changes in road layout.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 56.

When driving very close to the vehicle in

front of you.

Safety information

When passing buses or trucks with traffic

signs applied to them.

Warning

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In case of electronic traffic signs.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

When traffic signs that are valid for a paral-

lel road are detected.

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In the presence of country-specific road

signs or road layouts.

Speed control systems

Principle

The speed control systems provide assistance

while driving, for example, by limiting your

speed, maintaining your distance, or keeping

your vehicle in its lane.

These systems are operated using the buttons

on the steering wheel.

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Overview

Icon

Speed control system

Cruise control.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

Distance control.

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise Control

with Distance Control, Steering Assis-

tance with lane keeping.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Interrupting speed control systems

automatically

Store current speed.

Depending on the system, speed control

systems are interrupted automatically, for in-

stance in the following situations:

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Set speed.

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When changing from selector lever position

D to P, N, or R.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

Turning on/selecting speed control

systems

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While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

"SPORT PLUS": Upon activating the in-

creased driving dynamics setting.

1.

To activate the speed control sys-

tem, press the on/off button on the left side

of the steering wheel.

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When performing a manual braking proc-

ess.

Interrupting speed control systems

manually

Speed control systems can be stopped man-

ually.

2.

To select a different speed control

system while this system is active, repeat-

edly press the MODE button on the left of

the steering wheel until the desired system

is displayed on the toolbar on the instru-

ment cluster.

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Press the on/off button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

The system is shown in white when the sys-

tem can be activated.

The system is shown in green when it can be

activated.

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Press the MODE button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

The speed control system has been stopped.

The system is grayed out if the system has

failed or if the functional requirements are not

met.

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The marking illuminates green when the

speed control system is active.

Continuing speed control systems

To resume the speed control system,

press the on/off button on the left side

of the steering wheel.

The mark illuminates gray when the system

is interrupted.

No mark is shown when the system is

turned off.

The speed control system will resume.

Switching off speed control systems

Speed control systems can be switched off

manually.

Notifications

Messages are displayed for some functions in

addition to the corresponding speed control

system indicator lights.

To turn off the speed control system,

press and hold the on/off button on the

left side of the steering wheel until the

indicators go out.

1. To configure the notification scope, go

through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Assistance" / "Driving" / "Notifications".

The speed control systems have been

switched off.

2. Select the desired setting.

Speed control systems switch off automatically

when drive-ready state is switched off.

Cruise Control

Adjusting speed values

The speeds for the speed control systems can

be adjusted on the steering wheel.

Principle

With the Cruise Control, the buttons on the left

of the steering wheel can be used to adjust

your set speed. The system maintains the set

speed. The system accelerates and brakes au-

tomatically as needed.

On the left side of the steering wheel,

repeatedly press the rocker button up

or down until the desired value is set.

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Each time the rocker button is pressed

to the resistance point, the set speed in-

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

Cruise Control information is displayed on the

instrument cluster.

Each time the rocker button is pressed past

the resistance point, the set speed changes

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

General information

Cruise control can be activated starting from a

vehicle speed of 20 mph/30 km/h.

Depending on the vehicle setting, the Cruise

Control settings can change under certain

conditions. For instance, the acceleration can

change depending on the driving mode.

Display in the instrument cluster

Marking on speedometer

A marking for the speed set

for the speed control system is

shown on the speedometer.

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Safety information

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Button Function

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Store current speed.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Warning

Set speed.

The use of the system can lead to an in-

creased risk of accidents in the following sit-

uations, for instance:

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On winding roads.

Turning on the Cruise Control

Cruise Control can be switched on as follows:

With high traffic volume.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet

conditions, or on a loose road surface.

For vehicles equipped with Distance Control:

Change the Cruise Control mode to Cruise

Control without Distance Control.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Only use the system if driving

at constant speed is possible.

In vehicles without distance control: turn on the

Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering

wheel.

Warning

1.

To switch on Cruise Control, press

the on/off button on the left side of the

steering wheel.

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

2.

To switch on Cruise Control, press

the MODE button on the left side of the

steering wheel repeatedly until Cruise Con-

trol is selected.

Cruise control is active. The current speed is

maintained and stored as desired speed.

The indicator lights on the instrument cluster

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is

set to the current speed.

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The driving mode changes or Dynamic Sta-

bility Control activates when cruise control is

switched on.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and

the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

Additional information:

The maximum speed that can be set depends

on the vehicle.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Press rocker button to resistance point and

hold: The vehicle accelerates or decelerates

without the accelerator pedal being pressed.

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

The speed control system can be turned off or

canceled automatically or manually.

After the rocker button is released, the vehicle

maintains the final speed achieved. Pressing

the switch beyond the resistance point causes

the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.

Additional information:

Speed control systems, refer to page 213.

Continuing cruise control

Adjusting the speed

At the stored speed

Store/maintain speed

The speed can be maintained and stored us-

ing the buttons on the steering wheel.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Press the rocker button on the left side

of the steering wheel up or down once

while the system is stopped.

When cruise control is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and saved as the desired

speed.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed. The difference

between the current speed and the stored

speed should be as little as possible.

The saved speed is shown on the speedome-

ter.

If the Speed Limit Assistant is off, you can also

save your current speed with the press of a

button.

To resume Cruise Control while the

system is stopped, press the on/off

button on the left side of the steering

wheel.

Press the SET button on the left side of

the steering wheel.

Cruise control is continued with the stored val-

ues.

Changing the speed

The speed can be changed with the buttons on

the steering wheel.

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

On the left side of the steering wheel,

repeatedly press the rocker button up

or down until the desired speed is set.

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When the system is switched off.

When drive-ready state is switched off.

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desired speed in some situations, e.g., when

driving uphill or downhill.

At the current speed

To continue using the cruise control at

the current speed, press the rocker but-

ton up or down on the left side of the

Do not use Cruise Control when towing.

steering wheel.

Distance control

Speed Limit Assistant: at the

suggested speed

Principle

With the distance control, a distance to a vehi-

cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to

the Cruise Control.

To apply the speed suggested by the

Speed Limit Assistant to the Cruise

Control, press the SET button on the

left of the steering wheel.

The distance can be adjusted at several levels.

For safety reasons, it depends on the respec-

tive speed.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The system maintains the set speed on clear

roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-

matically.

Marking on speedometer

The marking on the speedometer indicates the

status of the Cruise Control.

If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system

adjusts the speed of the vehicle so that the set

distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained.

The speed is adjusted as far as the given sit-

uation allows.

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The mark illuminates green

when the system is active.

▷

The mark illuminates gray

when the system is inter-

rupted.

Distance Control is operated using the buttons

on the left of the steering wheel. The distance

is set via iDrive.

▷

No mark is shown when the system is

turned off.

Distance Control information is displayed on

the instrument cluster.

Indicator light

General information

The Cruise Control status is also dis-

played with the indicator light on the in-

strument cluster. The indicator light il-

If the preceding vehicle brakes to a standstill

and drives off again shortly afterward, Dis-

tance Control is capable of detecting this as far

as given conditions allow.

luminates green when the system is activated.

Otherwise, drive off independently such as by

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by press-

ing the button for the speed setting on the

steering wheel.

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on vehicle equipment, some speed

control system information can also be dis-

played on the Head-up display.

System limits

Depending on the drive mode or drive power,

the vehicle may exceed or drop below the set

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Safety information

Warning

Risk of accident is greater when there is a

high speed differential to other vehicles, for

instance in the following situations:

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

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When approaching a slowly moving ve-

hicle at speed.

Vehicle suddenly swerving into own

lane.

When approaching stationary vehicles at

speed.

There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively

intervene where appropriate

Warning

Overview

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

▷

Set the parking brake.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

Select the desired speed control

system.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

Store current speed.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

Set speed.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Sensors

Distance Control is controlled by the following

sensors:

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Additional information:

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Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

Application range

Distance Control is best when used on well-

maintained roads.

Interrupting Cruise Control with

Distance Control automatically

Cruise Control with Distance Control is inter-

rupted automatically in the following situations,

for example:

The maximum speed that can be set is limited

and depends, for example, on the vehicle and

the vehicle equipment.

▷

When performing a manual braking proc-

ess.

The system can also be activated when sta-

tionary.

▷

When selector lever position D is disen-

gaged.

Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control

when towing.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.

"SPORT PLUS": When the setting for en-

hanced driving dynamics is enabled.

Turning on Cruise Control with

Distance Control

Switch on Cruise Control with Distance Control

using the buttons on the steering wheel.

▷

While Dynamic Stability Control regulates

driving stability.

When the driver’s seat belt and driver’s

door are opened.

If the system has not detected objects

for an extended period, for instance on a

road with very little traffic without curb or

shoulder markings.

1.

To switch on Cruise Control with

Distance Control, press the on/off button on

the left side of the steering wheel.

▷

If the detection range of the radar is im-

paired, for instance by contamination or

heavy precipitation.

2.

If necessary, press the MODE but-

ton on the left side of the steering wheel re-

peatedly until Distance Control is selected.

After a longer stationary period when the

vehicle has been braked to a stop by the

system.

Cruise Control with Distance Control is active.

The current speed is maintained and stored as

desired speed.

The selected distance to a vehicle driving

ahead is maintained.

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

The speed control system can be turned off or

canceled automatically or manually.

The indicator lights on the instrument cluster

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is

set to the current speed.

Additional information:

The driving mode changes or Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control activates when Distance Control is

switched on.

Speed control systems, refer to page 213.

Adjusting the speed

The speed can be set with the buttons on the

steering wheel.

Additional information:

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Continuing cruise control while

driving

Distance

Safety information

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the

system limits, deceleration can be late. There

is a risk of accidents and risk of property

damage. Be aware of the surrounding traffic

situation at all times. Adjust the distance to

the traffic and weather conditions and main-

tain the prescribed safety distance, possibly

by braking.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed. The difference

between the current speed and the stored

speed should be as little as possible.

Additional information:

Adjusting the distance

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

1. To adjust the distance, go through the

menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Driving" / "Distance control" / "Distance".

Continuing cruise control while

vehicle is stationary

If the cruise control is stopped, the driver may

need to confirm their intention to drive off in

certain situations.

2. Select the desired setting.

Automatic adaptation of the distance

The displays show the following:

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, Distance Control can be con-

figured to automatically adjust the distance to

the preceding vehicle within the set distance.

The system analyzes the traffic situation and

ambient conditions, e.g., poor visibility.

The mark on the speedometer

illuminates gray.

To have the distance adjusted automatically,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Assistance" / "Driving" / "Distance control" /

"Situational distance control".

The indicator light illuminates green.

Cruise control can be continued as follows:

▷

Pressing the accelerator pedal.

▷

Press the rocker button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

▷

Press the SET button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

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Indicator lights and warning lights

Changing between Cruise Control

with/without Distance Control

Icon

Description

Safety information

Indicator light illuminates white:

No Distance Control because acceler-

ator pedal is being pressed.

Warning

The system does not react to traffic driv-

ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the

stored speed. There is a risk of accident,

injury, and property damage. Adjust the set

speed to the traffic conditions and brake as

needed.

Indicator light illuminates green:

Vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle

has been detected ahead of you.

Indicator light flashes green:

Preceding vehicle has driven off.

Changing over the Cruise Control mode

Indicator light flashes gray:

To switch between cruise control with/with-

out Distance Control, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Driving" /

"Distance control" / "Switch to Cruise Control".

Conditions are not adequate for the

system to work.

The system was deactivated but ap-

plies the brakes until you actively

resume control by pressing on the

brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked.

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Distance

Control displays on the instrument cluster may

vary.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds:

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

ver, if necessary.

Assisted View

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, in Assisted View, Distance

Control information is displayed on the central

display area of the instrument cluster.

Marking on speedometer

The marking on the speedometer indicates the

status of the Cruise Control.

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The mark illuminates green

when the system is active.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 147.

▷

The mark illuminates gray

when the system is inter-

rupted.

Displays in the Head-up display

▷

No mark is shown when the system is

turned off.

Set speed

Depending on vehicle equipment, some speed

control system information can also be dis-

played on the Head-up display.

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For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be

detected.

Distance information

The distance information icon appears

when the distance from the preceding

vehicle is too short.

Deceleration

Distance Control does not decelerate in the fol-

lowing situations:

The distance information is active in the fol-

lowing situations:

▷

For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving

road users.

▷

Cruise Control with Distance Control is

switched off.

▷

For cross traffic.

▷

The view on the Head-up display is se-

lected.

For oncoming traffic.

▷

Distance to preceding vehicle is too short.

Merging vehicles

Vehicle speed is greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

Additional information:

Head-up display, refer to page 133.

System limits

System limits of the sensors

Distance Control is subject to the system limits

of the sensors.

Distance Control may not be able automati-

cally restore your chosen distance if a preced-

ing vehicle suddenly cuts into your lane. It

may not be possible to restore the selected

distance in certain situations, including if you

are driving significantly faster than vehicles

driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly

approaching a truck. When a vehicle has been

detected ahead of you, the system requests

that the driver intervene by braking and mak-

ing an evasive maneuver, if needed.

Additional information:

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Cameras, refer to page 36.

Radar sensors, refer to page 37.

Detection range

The vehicle sensors detect the traffic situation

in their detection range.

The sensor detection capability and automatic

braking power are limited.

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On steep uphill grades.

Cornering

In front of bumps in the road.

With a heavy trailer.

In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.

Weather

Under unfavorable weather or light conditions,

Distance Control may be limited in the follow-

ing ways:

▷

Poorer vehicle detection.

When Distance Control is on, if your set speed

is too high for a bend, your vehicle will be

slowed slightly in the bend. Because curves

may not be anticipated in advance, drive into a

curve at an appropriate speed.

Short-term interruptions for vehicles that

are already recognized.

Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-

rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-

vene actively, for instance by braking, steering

or making an evasive maneuver.

Distance Control has a limited detection range.

Situations can arise in tight curves where a ve-

hicle driving ahead will not be detected or will

be detected very late.

Drive power

Depending on the drive mode or drive power,

the vehicle may exceed or drop below the set

desired speed in some situations, e.g., when

driving uphill or downhill.

Assisted Driving Mode

Principle

Assisted Driving Mode enhances Distance

Control with Steering Assistance and lane

keeping. The system assists the driver in keep-

ing the vehicle within the lane. For this pur-

pose, the system executes supporting steering

movements, for instance when cornering.

When you approach a curve the system may

briefly report vehicles in the next lane due

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

erates you may compensate for it by briefly

accelerating. After releasing the accelerator

pedal the system is reactivated and controls

speed independently.

Assisted Driving Mode is operated using the

buttons on the steering wheel.

Depending on vehicle speed, Assisted Driving

Mode orients itself using the lane markings or

preceding vehicles.

Driving off

Your vehicle cannot drive off automatically us-

ing Distance Control in the following situations,

for example:

Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether

the steering wheel is being touched.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

national-market version, the Driver Attention

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Camera in the instrument cluster monitors the

driver's attention.

Button Function

Store current speed.

System information is indicated on the instru-

ment cluster displays and by the steering

wheel LEDs.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-

gested speed manually.

If a lane boundary is crossed, the system is-

sues a warning by vibrating the steering wheel.

The steering wheel vibration intensity can be

adjusted.

Set speed.

Sensors

Safety information

Assisted Driving Mode is controlled by the fol-

lowing sensors:

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Depending on vehicle equipment, via the

front, side radar sensors.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment, via the

rear, side radar sensors.

▷

The sensors in the steering wheel.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

national-market version, the Driver Atten-

tion Camera in the instrument cluster.

Additional information:

The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts

also apply.

▷

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 205.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply for

Assisted Driving Mode:

Overview

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment, the

speed must be below 130 mph/210 km/h or

110 mph/180 km/h.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

▷

The lane is sufficiently wide.

Hands are on the steering wheel rim.

The bend radius is sufficiently large.

Turn last active speed control sys-

tem on/off.

The vehicle is driving in the center of the

lane.

Interrupt and continue speed control

systems.

▷

The sensor system calibration process is

complete.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Distance Control is active.

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▷

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

tened.

Stopping Assisted Driving Mode

automatically

Assisted Driving Mode automatically interrupts

steering support in the following situations, for

example:

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation is active.

The side-collision warning must be active,

depending on vehicle equipment.

▷

If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer

hitch, you must set on the control display

that you are using a trailer or rear carrier,

respectively.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment: at

speeds greater than 130 mph/210 km/h or

110 mph/180 km/h.

▷

After releasing the steering wheel.

With a strong steering intervention.

When leaving own lane.

Additional information:

Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to

page 315.

When the turn signal is switched on or, de-

pending on the vehicle equipment, when

the driver turns the steering wheel while the

turn signal is switched on.

Switching on Assisted Driving Mode

1.

To switch Assisted Driving Mode on,

press the on/off button on the left side of

the steering wheel.

▷

Lane is too narrow.

If a lane boundary is not detected and there

is no vehicle driving in front.

▷

The Cruise Control with Distance Control is

interrupted.

2.

If necessary, press the MODE but-

ton on the left side of the steering wheel

until Assisted Driving Mode is selected on

the instrument cluster toolbar.

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

tened.

The indicator light illuminates gray

when the system is ready and not per-

forming any steering movement.

System activates automatically as soon as all

function conditions are fulfilled.

The status of Assisted Driving Mode is dis-

played on the instrument cluster.

System activates automatically as soon as all

function conditions are fulfilled.

The indicator light illuminates gray

when the system is ready and not per-

forming any steering movement.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

The indicator light illuminates green

when the system is activated.

Indicator light illuminates gray:

The system is ready.

When the system is switched on, the Forward

Collision Mitigation and, depending on the

equipment, the side-collision warning are ac-

tive.

Indicator light illuminates green:

The system is activated.

The system supports the driver in

keeping the vehicle within the lane.

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Driving Mode information is displayed on the

central display area of the instrument cluster.

Icon

Description

Warning light flashes yellow and

steering wheel vibrates:

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 147.

A lane boundary has been crossed.

Warning light illuminates yellow and

acoustic signal sounds:

Displays on the steering wheel

System interruption is imminent.

Warning light flashes red and acous-

tic signal sounds:

The system is switched off or will be

interrupted very soon.

Warning light illuminates yellow:

Hands are not grasping the steering

wheel. The system is still active.

Similar to the displays for Assisted Driving

Mode on the instrument cluster, the two LEDs

above the keypads on the steering wheel illu-

minate.

Grab the steering wheel with your

hands.

Warning light illuminates red, acous-

tic signal sounds:

1. To turn the steering wheel displays

on/off, go through the menu as fol-

lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Feedback

via steering wheel" / "Light elements".

The hands are not on the steering

wheel or, depending on the vehicle

equipment and national-market ver-

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

rected at the surrounding traffic. Sys-

tem interruption is imminent.

2. Select the desired setting.

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on vehicle equipment, Assisted

Driving Mode information can also be shown

on the Head-up display.

The system reduces the speed to a

standstill if applicable.

It is possible that the system will

not execute any supporting steering

movements.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. To adjust the steering wheel vibration

intensity, go through the menu as fol-

lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Feedback

via steering wheel" / "Vibration intensity".

Immediately grasp the steering wheel

with your hands and pay attention to

the surrounding traffic.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed if the Driver Attention Cam-

era detects that the driver is inattentive.

2. Select the desired setting.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, in Assisted View, Assisted

This setting is applied to all collision warning

systems.

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Weather

System limits

With unfavorable weather or light conditions,

Assisted Driving Mode may be limited as fol-

lows:

General information

Assisted Driving Mode cannot be activated or

used meaningfully in certain situations, e.g.,

when towing a trailer.

▷

Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane

boundaries.

▷

Short-term interruptions in case of already

detected vehicles and lane boundaries.

Safety information

Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-

rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-

vene actively, for instance by braking, steering

or making an evasive maneuver.

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

Lane Change Assistant

Principle

The Lane Change Assistant also performs

slight steering interventions to assist the driver

when changing lanes on multilane roads.

The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts

also apply.

The Lane Change Assistant is switched on/off

via iDrive and operated with the turn signal

lever.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

The following system functions are shown on

the instrument cluster.

System limits of the sensors

Assisted Driving Mode is subject to the system

limits of the sensors.

General information

The Lane Change Assistant uses the Assisted

Driving Mode sensors.

Additional information:

▷

Cameras, refer to page 36.

Safety information

Radar sensors, refer to page 37.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 205.

Warning

Hands on the steering wheel

The sensors cannot detect hand-steering

wheel contact in the following situations:

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

▷

Driving with gloves.

Protective covers on the steering wheel.

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to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Assistance" / "Driving" / "Lane Change

Assistant" / "Lane Change Assistant".

Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and

the use of this function may be prohibited or

limited. Before use, check federal, state, and

local laws.

Changing lanes

1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits

changing lanes.

2. Start the lane change.

The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.

Additional information:

▷

To change lanes with Lane Change As-

sistant, press the turn signal lever in the

desired direction to the resistance point.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

▷

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

the turn signal lever can also be pressed

beyond the resistance point.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply to

the Lane Change Assistant:

Supporting steering movement in the desired

direction can be felt a short time later.

▷

The functional requirements for Assisted

Driving Mode have been met.

After the lane change, the system helps keep

the vehicle in the new lane.

▷

Driving on a highway-like road without

pedestrians or cyclists. The road is also

structurally separated from oncoming traf-

fic, e.g., guard rails.

The lane change can be canceled by steering

movement into the opposite direction or by op-

erating the turn signal in the opposite direction.

▷

A vehicle has been detected at a sufficient

distance behind your own vehicle since be-

ginning the drive.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

▷

Crossable lane boundaries are detected.

Vehicle speed is max. approx.

110 mph/180 km/h.

Steering wheel icon and lane change

arrow icon are green:

▷

The minimum speed is country-specific.

The system performs a lane change

in the arrow direction.

If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer

hitch, you must set on the control display

that you are using a trailer or rear carrier,

respectively.

Steering wheel icon is green and line

for lane marking on respective side is

gray:

Additional information:

The system detected the lane change

request. Lane change not currently

possible.

▷

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to

page 315.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, in Assisted View, Lane Change

Assistant information is displayed on the cen-

tral display area of the instrument cluster.

Turning the Lane Change Assistant

on/off

To turn the Lane Change Assistant on/off,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 147.

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▷

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

System limits

The limits of the Assisted Driving Mode system

apply.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Additional information:

Functional requirements

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

The following functional requirements apply for

lane changes when destination guidance is ac-

tive:

Lane change with active

guidance

▷

Cruise Control and Distance Control are ac-

tivated.

▷

Driving on a highway or highway-like road.

Principle

A situation-dependent minimum speed has

been reached.

Lane change with active guidance assists the

driver when lane changes are necessary to

reach a destination. A notice is also displayed

on the instrument cluster. In addition, a slight

jerk can be felt on the steering wheel.

▷

The system detects a sufficiently large gap

in traffic in the adjacent lane.

A crossable lane boundary on the side of

the desired lane change is detected.

This function is switched on/off via iDrive.

Destination guidance is active on the navi-

gation system.

General information

When route guidance is active, the Lane

Change function uses the Assisted Driving

Mode sensors.

The function is not available when using

navigation software via Apple CarPlay or

Android Auto.

▷

The function must be available in the coun-

try in which the vehicle is driven.

Safety information

The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-

ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-

ing attention to the surrounding traffic.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer

hitch, you must set on the control display

that you are using a trailer or rear carrier,

respectively.

Additional information:

Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to

page 315.

Switching lane change on/off with

active destination guidance

To turn the Lane Change Assistant on/off

while guidance is on, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Driving" /

The Cruise Control, Distance Control, and As-

sisted Driving alerts also apply.

Additional information:

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"Lane Guiding with Navigation" / "Lane

Guiding with Navigation".

Display in the instrument cluster

Icon

Function

Switching the steering wheel jerk

on/off

To enable/disable the steering wheel jerk for

Lane Change Assistant, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Driving" /

"Lane Guiding with Navigation" / "Steering

wheel impulse".

Indicates a necessary lane change.

The icon varies depending on the

traffic situation.

A green checkmark on the icon indi-

cates that the function is active.

A red cross on the icon indicates that

the system cannot assist with the

lane change.

Changing lanes

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the traffic situation is displayed

in Assisted View on the instrument cluster.

If lane changes are necessary to reach a nav-

igation destination, a corresponding notice is

displayed on the instrument cluster. In addi-

tion, a slight jerk can be felt on the steering

wheel.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 147.

To change lanes, follow the instructions on the

instrument cluster.

System limits

The limits of the Cruise Control, Distance Con-

trol, and Assisted Driving Mode systems, and

Driver Attention Camera apply to the lane

change function with active guidance.

1.

The system detects a suitable gap

in the flow of traffic in the adjacent lane. An

icon with a green checkmark is displayed

on the instrument cluster. The system pre-

pares for the lane change.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 205.

2. When a suitable gap is detected, the speed

is adapted so that the vehicle remains level

with the opening.

3. A Check Control message indicates a lane

change suggestion.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus

4. When the traffic situation permits a lane

change, the driver can steer the vehicle into

the next lane.

Principle

For vehicles equipped with Lane Change

Assistant: Once the Check Control message

appears, the Lane Change Assistant can be

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

Assisted Driving Mode Plus provides assis-

tance with guiding the vehicle in traffic jams on

select highways.

The system increases driving comfort in suita-

ble driving situations.

5. If necessary, the system automatically

starts additional lane changes.

Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether

the steering wheel is being touched.

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Assisted Driving Mode Plus is switched on/off

via iDrive.

Overview

System information is indicated on the instru-

ment cluster displays and by the steering

wheel LEDs.

Sensors

Assisted Driving Mode Plus is controlled by the

following sensors:

▷

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Safety information

Side radar sensors, front.

Side radar sensors, rear.

The sensors in the steering wheel.

Driver Attention Camera.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply to

Assisted Driving Mode Plus:

▷

Assisted Driving Mode Plus must be avail-

able in the country in which the vehicle is

driven.

Warning

▷

The functional requirements for Assisted

Driving Mode have been met.

This system is only intended for use on

roads with structural separation from oncom-

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

system limits, the system can also remain ac-

tive on roads without structural separations

and may not react as expected. There is

a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-

age. Deactivate the system if it is enabled on

roads without structural separations.

Assisted Driving Mode is active and the

LED displays on the steering wheel are

switched on.

▷

Driving on a highway-like road without

pedestrians or cyclists. The road is also

structurally separated from oncoming traf-

fic, e.g., guard rails.

▷

Lane boundaries are detected.

The lane is sufficiently wide.

Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and

the use of this function may be prohibited or

limited. Before use, check federal, state, and

local laws.

The bend radius is sufficiently large.

The navigation system must clearly identify

the road and vehicle position.

The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.

Additional information:

▷

This function must be available on the road

on which the vehicle is driving.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Do not allow antennas on the roof to be-

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

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▷

The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-

ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-

ing attention to the surrounding traffic.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer

hitch, you must set on the control display

that you are using a trailer or rear carrier,

respectively.

Indicator light green: system is active.

Indicator light is white: System can be

used.

▷

A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.

Vehicle speed must be less than approx.

40 mph/60 km/h.

Displays on the steering wheel

Additional information:

▷

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to

page 315.

Switching Assisted Driving Mode

Plus on/off

To turn Assisted Driving Mode Plus on/off,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Assistance" / "Driving" / "Assisted Driving

Plus" / "Assisted Driving Plus".

The two LEDs above the keypads on the

steering wheel illuminate depending on the sit-

uation.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus is automatically

offered when Assisted Driving Mode is active

and all functional requirements for Assisted

Driving Mode Plus have been met.

▷

The LEDs on the steering wheel illuminate

green when Assisted Driving Mode Plus is

active.

▷

The LEDs on the steering wheel illuminate

yellow when the system is interrupted.

To activate this function, remove your hands

from the steering wheel. Remain ready to steer

and brake at all times.

Grab the steering wheel with your hands.

▷

The LEDs on the steering wheel illuminate

red when the system is deactivated.

Two green LED lights are illuminated on the

steering wheel.

Grab the steering wheel immediately with

your hands.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster is shown in green.

Additional information:

The system begins to assist the driver with

vehicle control.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

When the system is switched on, the following

functions are enabled:

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on vehicle equipment, Assisted

Driving Mode Plus information can also be

shown on the Head-up display.

▷

Forward Collision Mitigation.

Side collision mitigation.

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Depending on the equipment, destination sys-

tem and national-market version, the value

can be applied automatically.

System limits

The system limits of the following systems ap-

ply:

▷

Assisted Driving Mode.

Driver Attention Camera.

Sensors of the vehicle.

Safety information

Warning

Additional information:

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 205.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.

Speed Limit Assistant

Principle

Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the

speed limit. You can have speeds suggested

by the Speed Limit Assistant adopted by your

vehicle's speed control systems.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or

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

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the

set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-

rounding traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Speed Limit Assist is switched on/off via iDrive

and operated using the buttons on the steering

wheel.

Suggested speeds can be adjusted by entering

tolerances.

The following system functions are shown on

the instrument cluster.

Overview

General information

Buttons on the steering wheel

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

Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit,

this new speed value can be applied for the

following systems:

Button Function

Accept suggested speed manually.

▷

Cruise control.

Distance Control.

Set speed, refer to page 213.

Assisted Driving Mode.

Assisted Driving Mode Plus.

The speed value is suggested as the new de-

sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed

value, the corresponding system must be acti-

vated.

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Turning Speed Limit Assistant

Automatic adoption

on/off

"Adjust automatically": Distance Control auto-

matically adopts any detected speed limits

when driving on roads with barriers separating

traffic in opposing directions.

1. To configure the settings for Speed Limit

Assist, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" / "Speed

Limit Assistant".

It may not be possible to use this function

when driving with a trailer.

2. Select the desired setting:

After automatic adoption, the SET but-

ton on the left side of the steering

wheel can be pressed to switch back

to the last value set for desired speed.

▷

"Adjust automatically": depending on

the equipment, detected speed limits

are applied automatically.

▷

"Adjust manually": detected speed limits

can be applied manually.

Manual adoption

A detected speed limit can be applied man-

ually to the active speed control system.

"Show current limit": current speed lim-

its are displayed without being applied

in the instrument cluster.

When the SET icon is displayed, press

the SET button on the left side of the

steering wheel.

▷

"Off": depending on the national-market

version, Speed Limit Info and Speed

Limit Assistant will be turned off.

If necessary, other anticipatory comfort

functions will be turned off.

Speed adjustment

Additional information:

General information

Speed Limit Assist can be configured to adopt

the speed limit 1:1 or with a tolerance.

Speed Limit Info, refer to page 211.

Displays in the instrument cluster

A message is displayed on the instrument

cluster when Speed Limit Assist and a speed

control system are activated.

A speed adaptation for all speed limits and an

additional speed adaptation for speed limits up

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

The additional speed adaptation for speed lim-

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

deactivated.

Icon

Function

Detected change of a speed limit with

immediate effect.

Setting the speed adjustment

Depending on the national-market

version, it is possible to switch be-

tween the units of measurement.

1. To adjust the speed for Speed Limit As-

sist, go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" / "Speed

Limit Assistant".

Indicator light illuminates green: The

detected speed limit can be applied

with the SET button.

2. Select the desired setting:

After it has been applied, a green

checkmark is displayed.

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▷

"Adjust speed limits": Set a tolerance for

a speed adjustment. This tolerance ap-

plies to all speed limits.

▷

Before a curve.

In front of an exit ramp on highways or

highway-like roads.

▷

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

activate additional speed adjustment.

This function is operated via iDrive.

"Adjust speed limits": First activate ad-

ditional speed adjustment, then set

a tolerance for speed limits up to

40 mph/60 km/h.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

System limits

Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed

Limit Info system.

Note the system limits for Speed Limit Info.

Speed limits cannot be applied automatically

when using Cruise Control without Distance

Control.

If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch,

the speeds to be adopted are limited to the

trailer towing speed set on the control display.

The Cruise Control, Distance Control, Assisted

Driving Mode, and Speed Limit Assist alerts

also apply.

Additional information:

▷

System limits of Speed Limit Info, refer to

page 213.

Additional information:

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

System limits of the sensors, refer to

page 36.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 234.

Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to

page 315.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

when adapting vehicle speed to the route:

Adapting the speed to the

route

▷

Cruise Control and Distance Control are ac-

tivated.

Principle

▷

Driving on a highway or highway-like road.

The cruise control can be configured to auto-

matically adjust the vehicle speed to the route

when Distance Control is active.

Guidance is activated in the navigation sys-

tem.

For instance, the speed will be reduced in the

following situations as necessary:

The use of navigation software via Apple

CarPlay or Android Auto may lead to func-

tional limitations, for instance deviations

with navigation instructions.

▷

Before making turns.

Before a roundabout.

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▷

The function must be available in the coun-

try in which the vehicle is driven.

The system does not react or reacts to a lim-

ited extent to the route ahead in the following

situations:

If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer

hitch, you must set on the control display

that you are using a trailer or rear carrier,

respectively.

▷

If the vehicle location cannot be clearly de-

termined by the navigation system.

▷

On wintry roads.

Additional information:

Additionally, the limits for Cruise Control, Dis-

tance Control, Assisted Driving, and Speed

Limit Assist systems apply.

Driving with trailer or rear carrier, refer to

page 315.

Additional information:

Adapting speed automatically to

route

To activate/deactivate automatic speed ad-

justment, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" / "Route speed

control" / "Adjust speed automatically".

▷

Cruise control, refer to page 215.

Distance Control, refer to page 218.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 224.

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 234.

Adjusting the cornering speed

The cornering speed can be adjusted depend-

ing on national-market version.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" / "Route

speed control" / "Cornering speed".

2. Select the desired setting.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, in Assisted View, Route-Ahead

Assistant information is displayed on the cen-

tral display range of the instrument cluster.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 147.

System limits

Depending on national-market version or the

country in which the vehicle is currently being

driven, the Route-Ahead Assistant may not be

available.

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