Driving
Rear View Camera
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Do not use hot or warm water to remove
It lights up grey
ice or snow from the camera lens. Doing so
could damage the camera.
The cruise control system is switched on, but regula-
tion is not active.
It lights up green
Cruise control system (CCS)
The cruise control system is switched on and regula-
tion is active.
Introduction
If there is no speed saved, the instrument
The cruise control system (GRA) helps main-
tain a constant speed set by you.
cluster display shows instead of speed.
Changing gears
Fig. 174 In the rear bumper: location of the re-
Speed range
verse assist camera.
As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed,
regulation is suspended and resumes once
the gear change has been made.
The cruise control system is available when
driving in forward gear at a speed of over ap-
prox. 20 km/h (15 mph).
A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver
when reverse parking or manoeuvring This
provides support to the following function:
Driving down slopes
Temporarily switching off the cruise con-
trol
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Rear View Camera page 291.
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Shift into a low gear before descending a
long hill. This makes use of engine braking
and relieves the brakes.
WARNING
The saved speed can be exceeded at any
time, e.g. for overtaking. The cruise control is
suspended during acceleration and is then
resumed with the saved speed.
Fitting a number plate frame may interfere
with the view shown on the screen, as it
may reduce the camera’s field of vision.
WARNING
If it is impossible to drive with sufficient
braking distance and at a constant speed,
using the cruise control system may cause
accidents and serious injuries may occur.
Status display
CAUTION
When the cruise control system is switched
on, the instrument cluster display shows the
saved speed and the system status:
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In order to guarantee good system oper-
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Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is
ation, keep the cameras clean, free of snow
or ice, and do not cover them with stickers
or other objects.
bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (such as snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
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Never use abrasive cleaning products to
clean the camera lens.
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