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Vehicle features and options

Speed Limit Info

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Speed Limit Info

Principle

Speed Limit Info uses a camera near the

interior rearview mirror to detect road signs

at the edge of the road as well as overhead

sign posts.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Speed Limit Info shows the current speed

limit on the Interaction Unit and, where ap-

plicable, Head-up display.

Speed warning

Speed Limit Info may also show speed limits

that apply to routes that are not signposted

if the navigation system has current map

data.

Principle

The speed warning can be used to set a

speed limit. A warning will be issued when

this speed limit is exceeded.

General information

Traffic signs with extra icons are consid-

ered and compared with the vehicle's on-

board data. Depending on the situation, traf-

fic signs can either be displayed or ignored

on the Interaction Unit and, where applica-

ble, Head-up display.

General information

Another speed warning is given when the

set speed limit is exceeded again after it has

dropped by 3 mph/5 km/h.

Settings

For Speed Limit Info to function correctly,

current map data for the country in which

the vehicle is operated must be downloaded.

The Speed Limit Warning can be activated

or deactivated. In addition, the speed limit

for the warning can be configured.

For information on the current map version

and map updates, see Map update in the

Navigation system chapter.

1. To configure the settings, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver

Assistance" / "Safety and warnings" /

"Speed warning".

Without map data, the system is subject to

certain technical limitations. Traffic signs

with speed limitations are detected and dis-

played only. Speed limits due to entering

towns/cities, highway signs, etc., are not

displayed. Speed limits with extra traffic

signs are always displayed.

2. Select the desired setting.

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Additional information:

Warning signals

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Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter-

tainment, and Communication, refer to

page 6.

Depending on the settings, an acoustic sig-

nal sounds if the detected speed limit is

exceeded or the speed limit changes. The

display also flashes if the detected speed

limit is exceeded.

Safety information

Settings

Warning

Individual settings can be configured for

Speed Limit Info, e.g., warnings issued if

the speed is exceeded or the permissible

maximum speed changes.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

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".

2. Select the desired setting.

System limits

Sensors

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

The system is controlled by a camera be-

hind the windshield.

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Camera, refer to page 34.

Display

Functional limitations

Speed Limit Info

Speed Limit Info may be restricted and pro-

vide incorrect information in the following

situations:

Icon

Description

Current speed limit.

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Traffic signs are fully or partially con-

cealed by objects, stickers, or paint.

Depending on the national-

market version, it is possi-

ble to switch between the

units of measurement.

Traffic signs do not comply with the

standard.

In areas that are not included in the nav-

igation system map data.

No data on current speed

limit available.

If navigation system map data is invalid,

outdated, or unavailable.

Speed Limit Info not availa-

ble.

When roads deviate from the navigation

such as due to changes in road layout.

When driving very close to the vehicle

in front of you.

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When passing buses or trucks with traf-

fic signs applied to them.

Safety information

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In case of electronic traffic signs.

Warning

When traffic signs that are valid for a

parallel road are detected.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

–

In the presence of country-specific road

signs or road layouts.

Speed control systems

Principle

The speed control systems provide assis-

tance while driving, for example, by limiting

your speed, maintaining your distance, or

keeping your vehicle in its lane.

Overview

These systems are operated using the but-

tons on the steering wheel.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

Speed control system information is dis-

played on the Interaction Unit.

Turn last active speed control

system on/off.

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the speed

control systems include the following indi-

vidual systems:

Interrupt and continue speed

control systems.

Select the desired speed control

system.

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Cruise Control, refer to page 201.

Distance Control, refer to page 204.

Store current speed.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to

page 210.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept

suggested speed manually.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, the individual systems are

enhanced with additional functions.

Set speed.

Some functions can be operated via voice

control.

Turning on/selecting speed control

systems

Additional information:

MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 49.

1.

To activate the speed control sys-

tem, press the on/off button on the left

side of the steering wheel. The Interac-

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tion Unit contains a toolbar with availa-

ble speed control systems.

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"SPORT PLUS": Upon activating the in-

creased driving dynamics setting.

When performing a manual braking

process.

2.

To select a different speed con-

trol system while this system is active,

repeatedly press the MODE button on

the left of the steering wheel until the

desired system is displayed on the tool-

bar on the Interaction Unit.

Interrupting speed control systems

manually

Speed control systems can be stopped man-

ually.

The system is shown in white when the

system can be activated.

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Press the on/off button on the

left side of the steering wheel.

The system is shown in green when it can

be activated.

The system is grayed out if the system has

failed or if the functional requirements are

not met.

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Press the MODE button on the

left side of the steering wheel.

The speed control system has been stopped.

Icon

Speed control system

Cruise control.

Continuing speed control systems

To resume the speed control system,

press the on/off button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

Distance control.

The speed control system will resume.

Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise

Control with Distance Control,

Steering Assistance with lane

keeping.

Switching off speed control

systems

Speed control systems can be switched off

manually.

Interrupting speed control systems

automatically

Depending on the system, speed control

systems are interrupted automatically, for

instance in the following situations:

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.

The speed control systems have been

switched off.

–

When changing from selector lever posi-

tion D to P, N, or R.

Speed control systems switch off automati-

cally when drive-ready state is switched off.

While Dynamic Stability Control regu-

lates driving stability.

While Dynamic Stability Control is disa-

bled.

Adjusting speed values

The speeds for the speed control systems

can be adjusted on the steering wheel.

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On the left side of the steering

wheel, repeatedly press the rocker

button up or down until the desired

Cruise Control

Principle

value is set.

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 automatically as needed.

–

Each time the rocker button is pressed

to the resistance point, the set speed in-

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

–

Each time the rocker button is pressed

past the resistance point, the set

speed changes by a maximum of

5 mph/10 km/h.

Cruise control information is shown on the

Interaction Unit.

General information

Cruise control can be activated starting

from a vehicle speed of 20 mph/30 km/h.

Interaction Unit view

Displaying the set speed

Depending on the vehicle setting, the

Cruise Control settings can change under

certain conditions. For instance, the accel-

eration can change depending on the driv-

ing mode.

The speed set for the speed

control system is shown below

the speedometer. The color in-

dicates the system status.

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The speed value illumi-

nates green when a speed

control system is acti-

vated.

Safety information

Warning

–

The speed value illuminates gray when

the system is interrupted.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

If no value is displayed, the system

turns off.

Notifications

Messages are displayed for some functions

on the Interaction Unit in addition to the

corresponding speed control system indica-

tor lights.

1. To configure the notification scope, go

through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" /

"Notifications".

Warning

The use of the system can lead to an in-

creased risk of accidents in the following

situations, for instance:

2. Select the desired setting.

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For vehicles equipped with Distance Con-

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On winding roads.

trol: Change the Cruise Control mode to

Cruise Control without Distance Control.

With high traffic volume.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or

wet conditions, or on a loose road

surface.

In vehicles without distance control: turn

on the Cruise Control with the buttons on

the steering wheel.

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

erty damage. Only use the system if driv-

ing at constant speed is possible.

1.

2.

To switch on Cruise Control,

press the on/off button on the left side

of the steering wheel.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Ad-

just the set speed to the traffic conditions.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac-

tively intervene where appropriate

To switch on Cruise Control,

press the MODE button on the left side

of the steering wheel repeatedly until

Cruise Control is selected.

Cruise control is active. The current speed

is maintained and stored as desired speed.

The indicator lights on the Interaction Unit

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer

is set to the current speed.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

The driving mode changes or Dynamic Sta-

bility Control activates when cruise control

is switched on.

Additional information:

Turn last active speed control

system on/off.

Distance Control, refer to page 204.

Interrupt and continue speed

control systems.

Turning the speed control system

off/interrupting

The speed control system can be turned off

or canceled automatically or manually.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Store current speed.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Assistant: accept

suggested speed manually.

Speed control systems, refer to page 199.

Adjusting the speed

Store/maintain speed

Set speed.

The speed can be maintained and stored

using the buttons on the steering wheel.

Turning on the Cruise Control

Cruise Control can be switched on as fol-

lows:

Press the rocker button on the left

side of the steering wheel up or

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down once while the system is stopped.

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Continuing cruise control

When cruise control is switched on, the

current speed is maintained and saved as

the desired speed.

At the stored speed

Warning

The saved speed is shown on the speedome-

ter.

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Ad-

just the set speed to the traffic conditions.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac-

tively intervene where appropriate

If the Speed Limit Assistant is off, you can

also save your current speed with the press

of a button.

Press the SET button on the left side

of the steering wheel.

An interrupted cruise control can be contin-

ued by calling up the stored speed. The dif-

ference between the current speed and the

stored speed should be as little as possible.

Changing the speed

The speed can be changed with the buttons

on the steering wheel.

To resume Cruise Control while the

system is stopped, press the on/off

button on the left side of the steer-

ing wheel.

On the left side of the steering

wheel, repeatedly press the rocker

button up or down until the desired

speed is set.

Cruise control is continued with the stored

values.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and

the vehicle reaches the stored speed when

the road is clear.

In the following cases, the stored speed

value is deleted and cannot be called up

again:

The maximum speed that can be set de-

pends on the vehicle.

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When the system is switched off.

Press rocker button to resistance point and

hold: The vehicle accelerates or decelerates

without the accelerator pedal being pressed.

When drive-ready state is switched off.

At the current speed

After the rocker button is released, the ve-

hicle maintains the final speed achieved.

Pressing the switch beyond the resistance

point causes the vehicle to accelerate more

rapidly.

To continue using the cruise con-

trol at the current speed, press the

rocker button up or down on the left

side of the steering wheel.

Speed Limit Assistant: at the

suggested speed

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.

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Views on the Interaction Unit

Displaying the set speed

Distance control

Principle

With the distance control, a distance to a

vehicle driving ahead can be adjusted in

addition to the Cruise Control.

The speed set for the speed

control system is shown below

the speedometer. The color in-

dicates the system status.

The distance can be adjusted at several lev-

els. For safety reasons, it depends on the

respective speed.

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The speed value illumi-

nates green when a speed

control system is acti-

vated.

The system maintains the set speed on clear

roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes au-

tomatically.

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The speed value illuminates gray when

the system is interrupted.

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 situation allows.

If no value is displayed, the system

turns off.

Indicator light

Distance Control is operated using the but-

tons on the left of the steering wheel. The

distance is set using the Interaction Unit.

The cruise control status is also

given by the indicator light on the

Interaction Unit. The indicator light

illuminates green when the system is acti-

vated.

Distance Control information is shown on

the Interaction Unit.

General information

Displays in the Head-up display

Depending on vehicle equipment, some

speed control system information can also

be displayed on the Head-up display.

If the preceding vehicle brakes to a stand-

still and drives off again shortly afterward,

Distance Control is capable of detecting this

as far as given conditions allow.

Otherwise, drive off independently such as

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by

pressing the button for the speed setting on

the steering wheel.

System limits

Depending on the drive mode or drive

power, the vehicle may exceed or drop be-

low the set desired speed in some situa-

tions, e.g., when driving uphill or downhill.

Safety information

Do not use Cruise Control when towing.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

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damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

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When approaching a slowly moving

vehicle at speed.

Vehicle suddenly swerving into own

lane.

When approaching stationary vehi-

cles at speed.

There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac-

tively intervene where appropriate

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Be-

fore leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle

against rolling away.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

–

Set the parking brake.

Turn last active speed control

system on/off.

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

Interrupt and continue speed

control systems.

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Store current speed.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept

suggested speed manually.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Ad-

just the set speed to the traffic conditions.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac-

tively intervene where appropriate

Set speed.

Sensors

Distance Control is controlled by the follow-

ing sensors:

Warning

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Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Risk of accident is greater when there is

a high speed differential to other vehicles,

for instance in the following situations:

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.

Application range

Distance Control is best when used on well-

maintained roads.

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The maximum speed that can be set is lim-

ited and depends, for example, on the vehi-

cle and the vehicle equipment.

Interrupting Cruise Control with

Distance Control automatically

Cruise Control with Distance Control is in-

terrupted automatically in the following sit-

uations, for example:

The system can also be activated when sta-

tionary.

Do not use Cruise Control and Distance

Control when towing.

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When performing a manual braking

process.

When selector lever position D is disen-

gaged.

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 is disa-

bled.

"SPORT PLUS": When the setting for en-

hanced driving dynamics is enabled.

While Dynamic Stability Control regu-

lates driving stability.

1.

2.

To switch on Cruise Control

with Distance Control, press the on/off

button on the left side of the steering

wheel.

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.

If necessary, press the MODE

button on the left side of the steering

wheel repeatedly until Distance Control

is selected.

–

If the detection range of the radar is

impaired, for instance by contamination

or heavy precipitation.

Cruise Control with Distance Control is ac-

tive. The current speed is maintained and

stored as desired speed.

After a longer stationary period when

the vehicle has been braked to a stop by

the system.

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 Interaction Unit

illuminate and the mark on the speedometer

is set to the current speed.

The driving mode changes or Dynamic Sta-

bility Control activates when Distance Con-

trol is switched on.

Additional information:

Speed control systems, refer to page 199.

Adjusting the speed

The speed can be set with the buttons on

the steering wheel.

Additional information:

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

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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

accident, injury, or property damage. Ad-

just the set speed to the traffic conditions.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac-

tively 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 may be a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Be aware of the sur-

rounding traffic situation at all times. Ad-

just the distance to the traffic and weather

conditions and maintain the prescribed

safety distance, possibly by braking.

An interrupted cruise control can be contin-

ued by calling up the stored speed. The dif-

ference between the current speed and the

stored speed should be as little as possible.

Additional information:

Adjusting the distance

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

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.

The displays show the following:

Automatic adaptation of the distance

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, Distance Control can

be configured 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 speed set for the speed

control system is shown in

gray below the speedometer.

The indicator light illuminates green.

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".

Cruise control can be continued as follows:

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Pressing the accelerator pedal.

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Press the rocker button on the

left side of the steering wheel.

–

Press the 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 ac-

celerator 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 acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust

the set speed to the traffic conditions and

brake as needed.

Indicator light illuminates green:

Vehicle has been detected ahead

of you.

The vehicle icon goes out if no

vehicle has been detected ahead

of you.

Indicator light flashes green:

Changing over the Cruise Control

mode

Preceding vehicle has driven off.

Indicator light flashes gray:

To switch between cruise control with/

without 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

applies the brakes until you ac-

tively resume control by pressing

on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

The setting is reset when the vehicle is

parked.

Warning light flashes red and

acoustic signal sounds:

Views on the Interaction Unit

Displaying the set speed

Brake and make an evasive ma-

neuver, if necessary.

The speed set for the speed

control system is shown below

the speedometer. The color in-

dicates the system status.

Assisted View

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, in Assisted View,

Distance Control information is shown in

the central display area on the Interaction

Unit.

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The speed value illumi-

nates green when a speed

control system is acti-

vated.

Additional information:

–

The speed value illuminates gray when

the system is interrupted.

Assisted View, refer to page 145.

If no value is displayed, the system

turns off.

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Detection range

Displays in the Head-up display

Set speed

Depending on vehicle equipment, some

speed control system information can also

be displayed on the Head-up display.

Distance information

The distance information icon ap-

pears when the distance from the

preceding vehicle is too short.

The vehicle sensors detect the traffic situa-

tion in their detection range.

The distance information is active in the

following situations:

The sensor detection capability and auto-

matic braking power are limited.

–

Cruise Control with Distance Control is

switched off.

For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not

be detected.

The view on the Head-up display is se-

lected.

Deceleration

Distance Control does not decelerate in the

following situations:

Distance to preceding vehicle is too

short.

Vehicle speed is greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

–

For pedestrians or similarly slow-mov-

ing road users.

Additional information:

–

For cross traffic.

Head-up display, refer to page 132.

For oncoming traffic.

System limits

Merging vehicles

System limits of the sensors

Distance Control is subject to the system

limits of the sensors.

Additional information:

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Cameras, refer to page 34.

Radar sensors, refer to page 35.

Distance Control may not be able automati-

cally restore your chosen distance if a pre-

ceding vehicle suddenly cuts into your lane.

It may not be possible to restore the se-

lected distance in certain situations, includ-

ing if you are driving significantly faster

than vehicles driving ahead of you, for in-

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stance when rapidly approaching a truck.

When a vehicle has been detected ahead

of you, the system requests that the driver

intervene by braking and making an evasive

maneuver, if needed.

Driving off

Your vehicle cannot drive off automatically

using Distance Control in the following sit-

uations, for example:

–

On steep uphill grades.

In front of bumps in the road.

Cornering

In these cases, step on the accelerator

pedal.

Weather

Under unfavorable weather or light condi-

tions, Distance Control may be limited in

the following ways:

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Poorer vehicle detection.

Short-term interruptions for vehicles

that are already recognized.

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.

Drive attentively, and react to the current

surrounding traffic situation. If necessary,

intervene 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 vehicle 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 be-

low the set desired speed in some situa-

tions, 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

keeping the vehicle within the lane. For

this purpose, the system executes support-

ing 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

decelerates you may compensate for it by

briefly accelerating. After releasing the ac-

celerator pedal the system is reactivated

and controls speed independently.

Assisted Driving Mode is operated using

the buttons on the steering wheel.

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Overview

ing Mode orients itself using the lane mark-

ings or preceding vehicles.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

Sensors in the steering wheel detect

whether the steering wheel is being

touched.

Turn last active speed control

system on/off.

System information is given in the Interac-

tion Unit views and indicated the steering

wheel LEDs.

Interrupt and continue speed

control systems.

If a lane boundary is crossed, the system

issues a warning by vibrating the steering

wheel. The steering wheel vibration inten-

sity can be adjusted.

Select the desired speed control

system.

Store current speed.

Speed Limit Assistant: accept

suggested speed manually.

Safety information

Set speed.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

Sensors

Assisted Driving Mode is controlled by the

following sensors:

–

Camera behind the windshield.

Front radar sensor.

Depending on vehicle equipment, via

the rear, side radar sensors.

–

The sensors in the steering wheel.

The Cruise Control and Distance Control

alerts also apply.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.

–

Additional information:

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for Assisted Driving Mode:

–

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

Distance Control, refer to page 204.

–

Vehicle speed must remain below

110 mph/180 km/h.

–

The lane is sufficiently wide.

Hands are on the steering wheel rim.

The bend radius is sufficiently large.

The vehicle is driving in the center of

the lane.

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The sensor system calibration process is

complete.

–

When leaving own lane.

Turn signal is on.

–

Distance Control is active.

Lane is too narrow.

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

tened.

If a lane boundary is not detected and

there is no vehicle driving in front.

–

Forward Collision Mitigation is active.

–

The Cruise Control with Distance Con-

trol is interrupted.

Switching on Assisted Driving

Mode

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

fastened.

The indicator light illuminates gray

when the system is ready and not

performing any steering movement.

1.

To switch Assisted Driving Mode

on, press the on/off button on the left

side of the steering wheel.

System activates automatically as soon as

all function conditions are fulfilled.

2.

If necessary, press the MODE

button on the left side of the steering

wheel until Assisted Driving Mode is se-

lected on the Interaction Unit toolbar.

Views on the Interaction Unit

Icon

Description

System activates automatically as soon as

all function conditions are fulfilled.

Indicator light illuminates gray:

The system is ready.

The status of Assisted Driving Mode is dis-

played on the Interaction Unit.

Indicator light illuminates green:

The system is activated.

The indicator light illuminates gray

when the system is ready and not

performing any steering movement.

The system supports the driver

in keeping the vehicle within the

lane.

The indicator light illuminates green

when the system is activated.

Warning light flashes yellow and

steering wheel vibrates:

When this system is on, Forward Collision

Mitigation activates.

A lane boundary has been

crossed.

Warning light illuminates yellow

and acoustic signal sounds:

Stopping Assisted Driving Mode

automatically

Assisted Driving Mode automatically inter-

rupts steering support in the following sit-

uations, for example:

System interruption is imminent.

Warning light flashes red and

acoustic signal sounds:

–

At a vehicle speed above

110 mph/180 km/h.

The system is switched off or will

be interrupted very soon.

–

After releasing the steering wheel.

With a strong steering intervention.

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above the keypads on the steering wheel

illuminate.

Icon

Description

Warning light illuminates yellow:

1. To turn the steering wheel displays

on/off, go through the menu as

follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Feedback via steering wheel" / "Light

elements".

Hands are not grasping the steer-

ing wheel. The system is still ac-

tive.

Grab the steering wheel with your

hands.

Warning light illuminates red,

acoustic signal sounds:

2. Select the desired setting.

Hands are not grasping the steer-

ing wheel. System interruption is

imminent.

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 steer-

ing movements.

Setting the intensity of the steering

wheel vibration

1. To adjust the steering wheel vibra-

tion intensity, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Feedback via steering wheel" /

"Vibration intensity".

Grab the steering wheel immedi-

ately with your hands.

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, in Assisted View, As-

sisted Driving Mode information is shown

in the central display area on the Interac-

tion Unit.

2. Select the desired setting.

This setting is applied to all collision warn-

ing systems.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 145.

System limits

Displays on the steering wheel

General information

Assisted Driving Mode cannot be activated

or used sensibly in certain situations.

Safety information

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, or property

damage. Actively intervene as warranted.

Refer to the information in this Owner’s

Similar to the displays for Assisted Driving

Mode on the Interaction Unit, the two LEDs

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Manual regarding the scope of the sys-

tem’s operation and limitations.

Speed Limit Assistant

Principle

The Cruise Control and Distance Control

alerts also apply.

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 sys-

tems.

Additional information:

–

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

Distance Control, refer to page 204.

The Speed Limit Assistant is turned on/off

using the Interaction Unit and operated us-

ing the buttons on the steering wheel.

System limits of the sensors

Assisted Driving Mode is subject to the sys-

tem limits of the sensors.

Suggested speeds can be adjusted by enter-

ing tolerances.

Additional information:

–

Cameras, refer to page 34.

System information is shown on the Inter-

action Unit.

Radar sensors, refer to page 35.

General information

Hands 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:

The sensors cannot detect hand-steering

wheel contact in the following situations:

–

Driving with gloves.

Protective covers on the steering wheel.

–

Cruise control.

Distance Control.

Assisted Driving Mode.

Weather

With unfavorable weather or light condi-

tions, Assisted Driving Mode may be lim-

ited as follows:

The speed value is suggested as the new

desired speed to be applied. To apply the

speed value, the corresponding system must

be activated.

–

Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane

boundaries.

–

Short-term interruptions in case of al-

ready detected vehicles and lane boun-

daries.

Safety information

Drive attentively, and react to the current

surrounding traffic situation. If necessary,

intervene actively, for instance by braking,

steering or making an evasive maneuver.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

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ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

If necessary, other anticipatory com-

fort functions will be turned off.

Additional information:

Speed Limit Info, refer to page 197.

Warning

The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Ad-

just the set speed to the traffic conditions.

Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac-

tively intervene where appropriate

Views on the Interaction Unit

A message is displayed on the Interaction

Unit when the Speed Limit Assistant and a

speed control system activate.

Icon

Function

Detected change of a speed limit

with immediate effect.

Overview

Depending on the national-market

version, it is possible to switch

between the units of measure-

ment.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

Indicator light illuminates green:

The detected speed limit can be

applied with the SET button.

Accept suggested speed man-

ually.

After it has been applied, a green

checkmark is displayed.

Set speed, refer to Cruise Con-

trol.

Manual adoption

A detected speed limit can be applied man-

ually to the active speed control system.

Turning Speed Limit Assistant

on/off

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".

When the SET icon is displayed,

press the SET button on the left side

of the steering wheel.

Speed adjustment

General information

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Adjust manually": detected speed

limits can be applied manually.

Speed Limit Assist can be configured to

adopt the speed limit 1:1 or with a toler-

ance.

–

"Show current limit": Current speed

limits are displayed on the Interac-

tion Unit without being applied.

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.

–

"Off": depending on the national-mar-

ket version, Speed Limit Info and

Speed Limit Assistant will be turned

off.

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The additional speed adaptation for speed

limits up to 40 mph/60 km/h can be acti-

vated or deactivated.

For instance, the speed will be reduced in

the following situations as necessary:

–

Before making turns.

Before a roundabout.

Before a curve.

Setting the speed adjustment

1. To adjust the speed for Speed Limit

Assist, go through the menu as

In front of an exit ramp on highways or

highway-like roads.

follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

This function is operated via the Interaction

Unit.

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Driving" / "Speed Limit Assistant".

2. Select the desired setting:

Safety information

–

"Adjust speed limits": Set a tolerance

for a speed adjustment. This toler-

ance applies to all speed limits.

Warning

"2nd adjustment up to ": Activate or

deactivate additional speed adjust-

ment.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

"Adjust speed limits": First activate

additional speed adjustment, then

set a tolerance for speed limits up

to 40 mph/60 km/h.

System limits

Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed

Limit Info system.

Note the system limits for Speed Limit Info.

Additional information:

The Cruise Control, Distance Control, As-

sisted Driving Mode, and Speed Limit Assist

alerts also apply.

–

System limits of Speed Limit Info, refer

to page 198.

Additional information:

–

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

Distance Control, refer to page 204.

–

System limits of the sensors, refer to

page 34.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to

page 210.

Adapting the speed to the

route

–

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 214.

Functional requirements

Principle

The cruise control can be configured to au-

tomatically adjust the vehicle speed to the

route when Distance Control is active.

The following functional requirements apply

when adapting vehicle speed to the route:

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System limits

activated.

Depending on national-market version or

the country in which the vehicle is cur-

rently being driven, the Route-Ahead Assis-

tant may not be available.

Driving on a highway or highway-like

road.

Guidance is activated in the navigation

system.

The system does not react or reacts to a

limited extent to the route ahead in the fol-

lowing situations:

The use of navigation software via

Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may lead

to functional limitations, for instance

deviations with navigation instructions.

–

If the vehicle location cannot be clearly

determined by the navigation system.

–

The function must be available in the

country in which the vehicle is driven.

–

On wintry roads.

Additionally, the limits for Cruise Control,

Distance Control, Assisted Driving, and

Speed Limit Assist systems apply.

Adapting speed automatically to

route

Additional information:

To activate/deactivate automatic speed ad-

justment, go through the menu as fol-

lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

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

"Route speed control" / "Adjust speed

automatically".

–

Cruise control, refer to page 201.

Distance Control, refer to page 204.

Assisted Driving Mode, refer to

page 210.

–

Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 214.

Adjusting the cornering speed

The cornering speed can be adjusted de-

pending 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.

Views on the Interaction Unit

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, in Assisted View,

Route-Ahead Assistant information is

shown in the central display area on the

Interaction Unit.

Additional information:

Assisted View, refer to page 145.

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