Driving and operating for Your Vauxhall Combo Van Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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Driving and operating  
Brakes ........................................ 159  
Antilock brake system ............. 159  
Parking brake .......................... 160  
Brake assist ............................. 162  
Hill start assist ......................... 162  
Trailer hitch ................................ 206  
General information ................. 206  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips .............................. 206  
Trailer towing ........................... 206  
Towing equipment ................... 207  
Trailer stability assist ............... 210  
Driving and  
operating  
Ride control systems ................. 163  
Driving hints ............................... 143  
Control of the vehicle ............... 143  
Steering ................................... 143  
Electronic Stability Control and  
Traction Control system ......... 163  
Descent control system ........... 164  
Selective ride control ............... 165  
Starting and operating ............... 143  
New vehicle running-in ............ 143  
Ignition switch positions ........... 143  
Power button ........................... 144  
Starting the engine .................. 145  
Overrun cut-off ........................ 147  
Stop-start system .................... 147  
Parking .................................... 150  
Engine exhaust .......................... 151  
Exhaust filter ............................ 151  
Catalytic converter ................... 151  
AdBlue ..................................... 152  
Automatic transmission .............. 155  
Transmission display ............... 155  
Gear selection ......................... 155  
Manual mode ........................... 156  
Electronic driving programmes 157  
Fault ........................................ 157  
Eco mode ................................ 157  
Driver assistance systems ......... 167  
Cruise control .......................... 167  
Speed limiter ........................... 169  
Adaptive cruise control ............ 171  
Forward collision alert ............. 178  
Active emergency braking ....... 179  
Front pedestrian protection ..... 182  
Parking assist .......................... 183  
Advanced parking assist ......... 187  
Side blind spot alert ................. 191  
Passenger side camera ........... 192  
Panoramic view system ........... 193  
Rear view camera ................... 196  
Lane keep assist ..................... 198  
Driver alert ............................... 201  
Fuel ............................................ 202  
Fuel for petrol engines ............. 202  
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 203  
Refuelling ................................ 204  
Manual transmission .................. 158  
Driving and operating  
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Steering  
Driving hints  
Control of the vehicle  
Never coast with engine not  
running  
Many systems will not function in this  
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power  
steering). Driving in this manner is a  
danger to yourself and others.  
Starting and operating  
If power steering assist is lost  
because the engine stops or due to a  
system malfunction, the vehicle can  
be steered but may require increased  
effort.  
New vehicle running-in  
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for  
the first few journeys.  
During the first drive, smoke may  
occur because of wax and engine oil  
evaporating off the exhaust system.  
Park the vehicle in the open for a  
while after the first drive and avoid  
inhaling the fumes.  
During the running-in period, fuel and  
engine oil consumption may be  
higher.  
All systems function during an  
Autostop.  
Stop-start system 3 147.  
Pedals  
Additionally, the cleaning process of  
the exhaust filter may take place more  
often.  
To ensure the pedal travel is  
uninhibited, there must be no mats in  
the area of the pedals.  
Exhaust filter 3 151.  
Use only floor mats, which fit properly  
and are fixed by the retainers on the  
driver side.  
Ignition switch positions  
Turn key:  
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Driving and operating  
Ignition on power mode without  
starting the engine  
9 Danger  
Press Start/Stop without operating  
clutch or brake pedal. Control  
indicators illuminate and most  
electrical functions are operable.  
Never remove the key from  
ignition switch during driving as  
this will cause steering wheel lock.  
Engine and ignition off  
Power button  
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode  
or when engine is running and vehicle  
is stationary. Some functions remain  
active until driver's door is opened,  
provided the ignition was on  
previously.  
0 : ignition off: some functions  
remain active until key is  
removed or driver's door is  
opened, provided the ignition was  
on previously  
1 : ignition on power mode: ignition  
is on, diesel engine is preheating,  
control indicators illuminate and  
most electrical functions are  
operable  
2 : engine start: release key after  
engine has been started  
Emergency shut off during driving  
Press Start/Stop for about three  
seconds 3 145. Steering wheel locks  
as soon as vehicle is stationary.  
Steering wheel lock  
The steering wheel lock activates  
automatically when:  
The electronic key must be inside the  
vehicle.  
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The vehicle is stationary.  
The ignition has been switched  
off.  
Engine start  
Operate the clutch pedal (manual  
transmission), the brake pedal and  
press Start/Stop.  
Steering wheel lock  
Remove key from ignition switch and  
turn steering wheel until it engages.  
To release steering wheel lock, open  
and close driver's door and switch the  
ignition on power mode or start the  
engine directly.  
Driving and operating  
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Hold the electronic key with buttons  
outside at the marking on the steering  
column cover as shown in the  
illustration.  
Operate the clutch pedal (manual  
transmission), the brake pedal and  
press Start/Stop.  
This option is intended for  
emergencies only. Replace the  
electronic key battery as soon as  
possible 3 22.  
For unlocking or locking the doors,  
see fault in radio remote control unit  
or electronic key system 3 24.  
Starting the engine  
Vehicles with ignition switch  
9 Warning  
If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
the vehicle must not be towed,  
tow-started or jump-started as the  
steering wheel lock cannot be  
disengaged.  
Operation on vehicles with  
electronic key system in case of  
failure  
If either the electronic key fails or the  
battery of the electronic key is weak,  
a message may be displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Turn key to position 1 to release the  
steering wheel lock.  
Manual transmission: operate clutch  
and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector lever  
to P or N.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Diesel engines: wait until control  
indicator ! extinguishes.  
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Driving and operating  
Turn key briefly to position 2 and  
release after engine has been  
started.  
Manual transmission: during an  
Autostop, the engine can be started  
by depressing the clutch pedal  
3 147.  
Automatic transmission: during an  
Autostop, the engine can be started  
by releasing the brake pedal 3 147.  
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Manual transmission: operate  
clutch and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector  
lever to P or N.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Press Start/Stop button.  
Release button after starting  
procedure begins. Diesel engine  
starts after control indicator ! for  
preheating extinguishes.  
Emergency shut off during driving  
If the engine needs to be switched off  
during driving in case of emergency,  
press Start/Stop for five seconds.  
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9 Danger  
Switching off the engine during  
driving may cause loss of power  
support for brake and steering  
systems. Assistance systems and  
airbag systems are disabled.  
Lighting and brake lights will  
extinguish. Therefore power down  
the engine and ignition while  
driving only when required in case  
of emergency.  
Vehicles with power button  
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Before restarting or to switch off  
the engine when vehicle is  
stationary, press Start/Stop once  
more briefly.  
To start the engine during an  
Autostop:  
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Manual transmission: during an  
Autostop, the engine can be  
started by depressing the clutch  
pedal 3 147.  
Automatic transmission: during  
an Autostop, the engine can be  
started by releasing the brake  
pedal 3 147.  
Driving and operating  
Activation  
The stop-start system is available as  
soon as the engine is started, the  
vehicle starts-off and the conditions  
as stated below in this section are  
fulfilled.  
The system is ready to operate when  
the LED in the button Ò is not  
illuminated. To activate the system  
when the system is deactivated,  
press Ó.  
If the stop-start system is temporarily  
not available and the button Ò is  
pressed, the LED in the button  
flashes.  
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Starting the vehicle at low  
temperatures  
Turbo engine warm-up  
Upon start-up, engine available  
torque may be limited for a short time,  
especially when the engine  
temperature is cold. The limitation is  
to allow the lubrication system to fully  
protect the engine.  
Starting the engine without additional  
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for  
diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol  
engines. Required is an engine oil  
with the correct viscosity, the correct  
fuel, performed services and a  
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.  
With temperatures below -30 °C the  
automatic transmission requires a  
warming phase of approx.  
Overrun cut-off  
The fuel supply is automatically cut off  
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle  
is driven with a gear engaged but  
accelerator pedal is released.  
five minutes. The selector lever must  
be in position P.  
Depending on driving conditions, the  
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.  
Heating functionalities  
Notice  
Individual heating functionalities,  
such as heated seats or heated  
steering wheel, may be temporarily  
unavailable in the event of electrical  
loading constraints. Functions will  
be resumed after some minutes.  
Stop-start system  
The stop-start system helps to save  
fuel and to reduce the exhaust  
emissions. When conditions allow, it  
switches off the engine as soon as the  
vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a  
traffic jam.  
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Driving and operating  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
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The stop-start system is not  
manually deactivated.  
The driver's door is closed or the  
driver's seat belt is fastened.  
The vehicle battery is sufficiently  
charged and in good condition.  
Deactivation  
Vehicles with automatic transmission  
If the vehicle is at a standstill with  
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is  
activated automatically.  
The engine will be switched off while  
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The engine is warmed up.  
The engine coolant temperature  
is not too high.  
The engine exhaust temperature  
is not too high, e.g. after driving  
with high engine load.  
the ignition stays on.  
The stop-start system will be disabled  
on inclines of 12% or more.  
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Indication  
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The ambient temperature is not  
Deactivate the stop-start system  
manually by pressing Ò. The  
deactivation is indicated when the  
LED in the button illuminates.  
too low.  
The climate control system  
allows an Autostop.  
The brake vacuum is sufficient.  
The self-cleaning function of the  
exhaust filter is not active.  
The vehicle was driven at least at  
walking speed since the last  
Autostop.  
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Autostop  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
An Autostop can be activated at a  
standstill or at speed below 12 mph.  
An Autostop is indicated by control  
indicator D.  
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During an Autostop, the heating and  
brake performance will be  
maintained.  
Activate an Autostop as follows:  
Otherwise an Autostop will be  
inhibited.  
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Depress the clutch pedal.  
Set the selector lever to neutral.  
Release the clutch pedal.  
Conditions for an Autostop  
The stop-start system checks if each  
of the following conditions is fulfilled.  
Driving and operating  
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Notice  
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The stop-start system is  
manually deactivated.  
Restart of the engine by the driver  
The Autostop may be inhibited for  
several hours after a battery  
replacement or reconnection.  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
Depress the clutch pedal without  
depressing the brake pedal to restart  
the engine.  
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The driver's seat belt is  
unfastened and the driver's door  
is opened.  
Certain settings of the climate control  
system may inhibit an Autostop.  
Climate control 3 131.  
Immediately after higher speed  
driving an Autostop may be inhibited.  
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The engine temperature is too  
low.  
The charging level of the vehicle  
battery is below a defined level.  
The brake vacuum is not  
sufficient.  
The vehicle is driven at least at  
walking speed.  
The climate control system  
requests an engine start.  
The air conditioning is manually  
switched on.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission  
The engine is restarted if  
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the brake pedal is released while  
the selector lever is in position D  
or M  
New vehicle running-in 3 143.  
Vehicle battery discharge protection  
To ensure reliable engine restarts,  
several vehicle battery discharge  
protection features are implemented  
as part of the stop-start system.  
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or the brake pedal is released or  
the selector lever is in position N  
when the selector lever is moved  
to position D or M  
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or the selector lever is moved to  
position R.  
Power saving measures  
During an Autostop, several electrical  
features such as auxiliary electric  
heater or rear window heating are  
disabled or switched to a power  
saving mode. The fan speed of the  
climate control system is reduced to  
save power.  
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a  
Restart of the engine by the stop-  
start system  
The selector lever must be in neutral  
to enable an automatic restart.  
If one of the following conditions  
occurs during an Autostop, the  
engine will be restarted automatically  
by the stop-start system:  
portable CD player, is connected to  
the power outlet, a brief power drop  
during the restart might be noticeable.  
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Driving and operating  
In countries with extreme low  
temperatures it may be necessary to  
park the vehicle without applied  
parking brake. Make sure to park the  
vehicle on a level surface.  
Parking  
button. Turn the steering wheel  
until the steering wheel lock is  
felt to engage.  
9 Warning  
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Do not park the vehicle on an  
easily ignitable surface. The  
high temperature of the  
exhaust system could ignite the  
surface.  
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Lock the vehicle.  
Activate the anti-theft alarm  
system.  
The engine cooling fans may run  
after the engine has been  
switched off 3 213.  
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Always apply the parking  
brake.  
If the vehicle is on a level  
surface or uphill slope, engage  
first gear or set the selector  
lever to position P. On an uphill  
slope, turn the front wheels  
away from the kerb.  
Caution  
After running at high engine  
speeds or with high engine loads,  
operate the engine briefly at a low  
load or run in neutral for  
approx. 30 seconds before  
switching off, in order to protect  
the turbocharger.  
If the vehicle is on a downhill  
slope, engage reverse gear or  
set the selector lever to position  
P. Turn the front wheels  
towards the kerb.  
Notice  
In the event of an accident with  
airbag deployment, the engine is  
switched off automatically if the  
vehicle comes to a standstill within a  
certain time.  
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Close the windows.  
Switch off the engine.  
Remove the ignition key from  
the ignition switch or switch off  
ignition on vehicles with power  
Driving and operating  
Catalytic converter  
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As soon as the traffic conditions  
permit, regenerate the filter by driving  
at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph  
until the control indicator  
Engine exhaust  
The catalytic converter reduces the  
amount of harmful substances in the  
exhaust gases.  
9 Danger  
extinguishes.  
Engine exhaust gases contain  
poisonous carbon monoxide,  
which is colourless and odourless  
and could be fatal if inhaled.  
If exhaust gases enter the interior  
of the vehicle, open the windows.  
Have the cause of the fault  
rectified by a workshop.  
Notice  
Caution  
On a new vehicle, the first exhaust  
filter regeneration operations may  
be accompanied by a burning smell,  
which is normal. Following  
Fuel grades other than those listed  
on pages 3 202, 3 260 could  
damage the catalytic converter or  
electronic components.  
Unburnt petrol will overheat and  
damage the catalytic converter.  
Therefore avoid excessive use of  
the starter, running the fuel tank  
dry and starting the engine by  
pushing or towing.  
prolonged operation of the vehicle at  
very low speed or at idle, water  
vapour can be emitted at the  
exhaust on acceleration. This does  
not affect the behaviour of the  
vehicle or the environment.  
Avoid driving with an open load  
compartment, otherwise exhaust  
gases could enter the vehicle.  
Cleaning process not possible  
Exhaust filter  
Automatic cleaning process  
The exhaust filter system filters soot  
particles out of the exhaust gases.  
If % or C stays on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and a message,  
this indicates that the exhaust filter  
additive level is too low.  
The reservoir must be topped-up  
without delay. Seek the assistance of  
a workshop.  
In the event of misfiring, uneven  
engine running, a reduction in engine  
performance or other unusual  
problems, have the cause of the fault  
rectified by a workshop as soon as  
possible. In an emergency, driving  
can be continued for a short period,  
keeping vehicle speed and engine  
speed low.  
The start of saturation of the exhaust  
filter is indicated by the temporary  
illumination of % or C,  
accompanied by a message in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
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Driving and operating  
1. The first possible warning is Top  
up emissions additive: Starting  
prevented in 1500 mi.  
AdBlue  
General information  
The selective catalytic reduction  
(BlueInjection) is a method to  
substantially reduce the nitrogen  
oxides in the exhaust emission. This  
is achieved by injecting a Diesel  
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust  
system. The ammonia released by  
the fluid reacts with nitrous gases  
(NOx) from the exhaust and turns it  
Caution  
Avoid contact of the paintwork with  
AdBlue.  
In case of contact, rinse off with  
When switching on the ignition,  
this warning will show up once  
briefly with the calculated range.  
Additionally, control indicator u  
will illuminate and a chime will  
sound. Driving is possible without  
any restrictions.  
water.  
AdBlue freezes at a temperature of  
approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is  
equipped with an AdBlue preheater,  
the emissions reduction at low  
temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue  
preheater works automatically.  
2. The next warning level is entered  
with a range below 500 miles. The  
message with the current range  
will always be displayed when  
ignition is switched on.  
into nitrogen and water.  
The designation of this fluid is  
AdBlue®. It is a non-toxic, non-  
flammable, colourless and odourless  
fluid which consists of 32% urea and  
68% water.  
Notice  
Frozen and again liquefied AdBlue is  
usable without quality loss.  
Additionally, control indicator u  
will illuminate and a chime will  
sound. Refill AdBlue before  
entering the next warning level.  
When driving, the chime sounds  
and the message is displayed  
every 60 miles until the additive  
tank has been topped-up.  
The typical AdBlue consumption is  
approx. 0.85 l per 600 miles, but can  
also be higher depending on driving  
behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).  
9 Warning  
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin  
with AdBlue.  
Level warnings  
Depending on the calculated range of  
AdBlue, different messages are  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre. The messages and the  
restrictions are a legal requirement.  
In case of eye or skin contact,  
rinse off with water.  
3. The next warning level is entered  
with a range below 60 miles. The  
message with the current range  
will always be displayed when  
ignition is switched on.  
Driving and operating  
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When driving, the message is  
displayed every 30 s while the  
fault persists.  
High emission warnings  
Additionally, control indicator u  
will flash and a chime will sound.  
Refill AdBlue as soon as possible  
before the AdBlue tank is  
completely empty. Otherwise, a  
restart of the engine will not be  
possible.  
When driving, the chime sounds  
and the message is displayed  
every 6 miles until the additive  
tank has been topped-up.  
In the event of a fault with the  
emissions control system, different  
messages are displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. The messages  
and the restrictions are a legal  
requirement.  
1. If a fault is detected for the first  
time, the warning Emissions fault  
is displayed.  
3. If the last warning level is entered,  
the following warning message  
will be displayed:  
Emissions fault: Starting  
prevented  
Additionally, control indicators u,  
C and Z will illuminate and a  
chime will sound.  
Additionally, control indicators u,  
4. The last warning level is entered  
when the AdBlue tank is empty.  
Restart of the engine is not  
Consult a workshop for  
assistance.  
R and Z will illuminate and a  
chime will sound. Driving is  
possible without any restrictions.  
possible. The following warning  
Refilling AdBlue  
Caution  
message will be displayed:  
If it is a temporary fault, the alert  
disappears during the next  
Top up emissions additive:  
Starting prevented  
journey, after self-diagnosis of the  
emissions control system.  
Only use AdBlue that complies  
with European standards  
DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.  
Do not use additives.  
Do not dilute AdBlue.  
Otherwise the selective catalytic  
reduction system could be  
damaged.  
Additionally, control indicator u  
2. If the fault is confirmed by the  
emission control system, the  
following message will be  
displayed:  
will flash and a chime will sound.  
Refill the tank to a level of at least  
5 l of AdBlue, otherwise restarting  
of the engine is not possible.  
Emissions fault: Starting  
prevented in 650 miles.  
Notice  
For D16DT engines, different levels  
apply.  
Additionally, control indicators u,  
C and Z will illuminate and a  
chime will sound.  
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Driving and operating  
Notice  
1. Continuously drive the vehicle  
for 10 min making sure that  
vehicle speed is always higher  
than 12 mph.  
2. If AdBlue refill is detected  
successfully, AdBlue supply-  
driven warnings or limitations will  
disappear.  
The vehicle must be parked on a level  
surface.  
The filler neck for AdBlue is located  
behind the fuel filler flap, which is  
located at left rear side of the vehicle.  
If the vehicle is equipped with an  
electronic key system, the fuel filler  
flap can only be opened if the vehicle  
is unlocked.  
Whenever a filling pump with a  
nozzle for passenger cars is not  
available at a filling station, use only  
AdBlue bottles or canisters with a  
sealed refill adapter for refilling, to  
prevent splashback and overspill,  
and in order to ensure that the fumes  
from the tank are captured and do  
not emerge. AdBlue in bottles or  
canisters is available in many filling  
stations and can be purchased e.g.  
at Vauxhall dealers and other retail  
outlets.  
If AdBlue refill is still not detected,  
seek the assistance of a workshop.  
1. Remove key from ignition switch.  
If AdBlue must be refilled at  
temperatures below -11 °C, the  
refilling of AdBlue may not be  
detected by the system. In this  
event, park the vehicle in a space  
with a higher ambient temperature  
until AdBlue is liquified.  
2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia  
fumes entering the interior of the  
vehicle.  
Since AdBlue has a limited  
durability, check the date of expiry  
before refilling.  
3. Release the fuel filler flap by  
pushing the flap 3 204.  
Notice  
Notice  
Refill the tank to a level of at least  
5 l to ensure that the new AdBlue  
level is being detected.  
When unscrewing the protective cap  
from the filler neck, ammonia fumes  
may emerge. Do not inhale as the  
fumes have a pungent smell. The  
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.  
In case AdBlue refill is not  
successfully detected:  
The AdBlue tank should be filled  
completely. This must be done if the  
warning message regarding  
prevention of an engine restart is  
already displayed.  
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4. Unscrew protective cap from the  
filler neck.  
In automatic mode, the driving  
programme is indicated by D.  
Automatic transmission  
5. Open AdBlue canister.  
In manual mode, M and the number  
The automatic transmission permits  
automatic gearshifting (automatic  
mode) or manual gearshifting  
(manual mode).  
Manual shifting is possible in manual  
mode by pressing M next to the  
selector wheel and shifting with the  
paddles + and - on the steering wheel  
3 156.  
of the selected gear is indicated.  
6. Mount one end of the hose on the  
canister and screw the other end  
on the filler neck.  
7. Lift the canister until it is empty, or  
until the flow from the canister has  
stopped. This can take up to five  
minutes.  
R indicates reverse gear.  
N indicates neutral position.  
P indicates park position.  
Gear selection  
8. Place the canister on the ground  
to empty the hose, wait 15 s.  
Transmission display  
9. Unscrew the hose from the filler  
neck.  
10. Mount the protective cap and turn  
clockwise until it engages.  
Notice  
Dispose of AdBlue canister  
according to environmental  
requirements. Hose can be reused  
after flushing with clear water before  
AdBlue dries out.  
Turn the gear selector.  
The mode or selected gear is shown  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
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Driving and operating  
P : park position, front wheels are  
locked, engage only when the  
vehicle is stationary and the  
parking brake is applied  
R : reverse gear, engage only when  
the vehicle is stationary  
N : neutral  
Engine braking  
To utilise the engine braking effect,  
select a lower gear when driving  
downhill.  
Rocking the vehicle  
Rocking the vehicle is only  
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in  
sand, mud or snow. Move the gear  
selector between D and R in a repeat  
pattern. Do not race the engine and  
avoid sudden acceleration.  
D : automatic mode  
M : manual mode  
The gear selector is locked in P and  
can only be moved when the ignition  
is on and the brake pedal is applied.  
The engine can only be started with  
the gear selector in position P or N.  
When position N is selected, press  
the brake pedal or apply the parking  
brake before starting.  
Do not accelerate while engaging a  
gear. Never depress the accelerator  
pedal and brake pedal at the same  
time.  
Press button M.  
Parking  
Apply the parking brake and select P.  
Manual mode  
Manual mode M can be activated  
from position D in each driving  
situation and speed.  
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle  
slowly begins to creep when the  
brake is released.  
Pull steering wheel paddles to select  
gears manually.  
Driving and operating  
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Pull right paddle + to shift to a higher  
gear.  
Pull left paddle - to shift to a lower  
gear.  
Multiple pulls allow gears to be  
skipped.  
The selected gear is indicated in the  
instrument cluster.  
If a higher gear is selected when  
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower  
gear when vehicle speed is too high,  
the shift is not executed. This can  
cause a message in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
In manual mode, no automatic  
shifting to a higher gear takes place  
at high engine revolutions.  
Electronic driving  
programmes  
In the event of a fault a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
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Following a cold start, the  
operating temperature  
Vehicle messages 3 114.  
programme increases engine  
speed to quickly bring the  
catalytic converter to the required  
temperature.  
Electronic transmission control  
enables only third gear. The  
transmission no longer shifts  
automatically.  
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
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Special programmes  
automatically adapt the shifting  
points when driving up inclines or  
down hills.  
In snowy or icy conditions or on  
other slippery surfaces, the  
electronic transmission control  
enables the driver to select  
manually first, second or third  
gear for starting off.  
Eco mode  
Gear shift indication  
Kickdown  
Pressing down the accelerator pedal  
beyond the kickdown detent will lead  
to maximum acceleration  
independent of selected driving  
mode. The transmission shifts to a  
lower gear depending on engine  
speed.  
The symbol R or S with a number  
beside it is indicated when  
gearshifting is recommended for fuel  
saving reasons.  
Shift indication appears only in  
manual mode.  
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This mode adjusts the settings of the  
systems for a more economic fuel  
consumption, e.g. by optimising the  
automatic transmission shift points  
and adapting the sensitivity of the  
accelerator pedal.  
Manual transmission  
To engage reverse on 6-speed  
transmission, depress the clutch  
pedal, pull the ring under the selector  
lever and move the selector lever  
quite to the left and front.  
If the gear does not engage, set the  
selector lever to neutral, release the  
clutch pedal and depress again. Then  
repeat gear selection.  
To engage reverse on 5-speed  
transmission, depress the clutch  
pedal and move the selector lever to  
the right and rear.  
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.  
When operating, depress the clutch  
pedal completely. Do not use the  
pedal as a foot rest.  
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When clutch slip is detected for a  
specific time, the engine power will be  
reduced. A warning is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre. Release  
the clutch.  
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure  
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency  
to lock. The vehicle remains  
Brakes  
The brake system comprises two  
independent brake circuits.  
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can  
still be braked using the other brake  
circuit. However, braking effect is  
achieved only when the brake pedal  
is depressed firmly. Considerably  
more force is needed for this. The  
braking distance is extended. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop before  
continuing the journey.  
steerable, even during hard braking.  
ABS control is made apparent  
through a pulse in the brake pedal  
and the noise of the regulation  
process.  
For optimum braking, keep the brake  
pedal fully depressed throughout the  
braking process, despite the fact that  
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce  
the pressure on the pedal.  
Caution  
It is not advisable to drive with the  
hand resting on the selector lever.  
Gear shift indication 3 104.  
Stop-start system 3 147.  
When braking in an emergency, the  
hazard warning flashers are switched  
on automatically depending on the  
force of deceleration. They are  
switched off automatically the first  
time you accelerate.  
When the engine is not running, the  
support of the brake servo unit  
disappears once the brake pedal has  
been depressed once or twice.  
Braking effect is not reduced, but  
braking requires significantly greater  
force. It is especially important to bear  
this in mind when being towed.  
After starting off, the system performs  
a self-test which may be audible.  
Control indicator m 3 103.  
Antilock brake system  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
prevents the wheels from locking.  
Control indicator u 3 104.  
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Driving and operating  
Control indicator R 3 103.  
Fault  
Manual parking brake  
Electric parking brake  
9 Warning  
If there is a fault in the ABS, the  
wheels may be liable to lock due  
to braking that is heavier than  
normal. The advantages of ABS  
are no longer available. During  
hard braking, the vehicle can no  
longer be steered and may  
swerve.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
9 Warning  
Applying when vehicle is stationary  
Parking brake  
Always apply parking brake firmly  
without operating the release  
button, and apply as firmly as  
possible on a downhill or uphill  
slope.  
To release the parking brake, pull  
the lever up slightly, press the  
release button and fully lower the  
lever.  
9 Warning  
9 Warning  
Pull switch m for a minimum of  
one second until control indicator  
m illuminates constantly and  
electric parking brake is applied  
Before leaving the vehicle, check  
parking brake status. Control  
indicator j illuminate constantly  
when electric parking brake is  
applied.  
To reduce the operating forces of  
the parking brake, depress the  
foot brake at the same time.  
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the electric parking brake is activated.  
It is not possible when switch j is  
pulled at the same time.  
instrument cluster. In this case,  
stability can only be provided by  
3 103. The electric parking brake  
operates automatically with  
adequate force.  
Before leaving the vehicle, check  
the electric parking brake status.  
Control indicator m 3 103.  
repeatedly pulling and pushing the  
switch j until the vehicle is  
immobilised.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission:  
Engaging D and then depressing the  
accelerator pedal releases the  
Automatic operation  
electric parking brake automatically.  
This is only possible if the automatic  
operation of the electric parking brake  
is activated. It is not possible when  
switch j is pulled at the same time.  
Automatic operation includes  
automatic application and automatic  
release of the electric parking brake.  
The electric parking brake can always  
be activated, even if the ignition is off.  
Do not operate electric parking brake  
system too often without engine  
running as this will discharge the  
vehicle battery.  
The electric parking brake can also be  
applied or released manually by using  
the switch j.  
Braking when vehicle is moving  
When the vehicle is moving and the  
switch j is kept pulled, the electric  
parking brake system will decelerate  
the vehicle. As soon as the switch  
j is released, braking will be  
stopped.  
Automatic application:  
Releasing  
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The electric parking brake is  
automatically applied when the  
vehicle is stationary and the  
ignition is switched off.  
Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake  
pedal depressed and then push  
switch j.  
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j illuminates in the instrument  
cluster and a display message  
pops up to confirm the  
application.  
The antilock brake system and the  
Electronic Stability Control stabilise  
the vehicle while the switch j is kept  
pulled. If an error of the electric  
parking brake occurs, a warning  
message is displayed in the driver  
information centre. If the antilock  
brake system and the Electronic  
Stability Control fail, one or both  
Drive away function  
Vehicles with manual transmission:  
Depressing the clutch pedal and then  
slightly releasing the clutch pedal and  
slightly depressing the accelerator  
pedal releases the electric parking  
brake automatically. This is only  
possible if the automatic operation of  
indicators i and J illuminate in the  
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Driving and operating  
Automatic release:  
instrument cluster 3 103. The electric  
parking brake can only be applied and  
released manually.  
To reactivate the automatic  
operation, repeat the steps described  
above.  
Brake assist  
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Parking brake releases  
automatically after moving off.  
If brake pedal is depressed quickly  
and forcefully, maximum brake force  
is automatically applied.  
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j extinguishes in the  
instrument cluster and a display  
message pops up to confirm the  
release.  
Operation of brake assist might  
become apparent by a pulse in the  
brake pedal and a greater resistance  
when depressing the brake pedal.  
Maintain steady pressure on the  
brake pedal as long as full braking is  
required. Maximum brake force is  
automatically reduced when brake  
pedal is released.  
Functionality check  
If the vehicle is equipped with an  
automatic transmission and the brake  
is not released automatically, make  
sure the front doors are correctly  
closed.  
Deactivation of automatic operation  
1. Start the engine.  
When the vehicle is not moving, the  
electric parking brake might be  
applied automatically. This is done to  
check the system.  
Fault  
Failure mode of electric parking brake  
is indicated by a control indicator j  
and by a vehicle message which is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
2. If the parking brake is released,  
apply the parking brake pulling the  
switch j.  
Hill start assist  
The system helps prevent unintended  
movement when driving away on  
inclines.  
3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.  
Vehicle messages 3 114.  
4. Press the switch j for at least  
When releasing the brake pedal after  
stopping on an incline, brakes remain  
on for further 2s. The brakes release  
automatically as soon as the vehicle  
begins to accelerate.  
Control indicator j flashes: electric  
parking brake is not fully applied or  
released. When continuously  
flashing, release electric parking  
brake and retry applying.  
10 s and maximum 15 s.  
5. Release the switch j.  
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
7. Pull the switch j for 2 s.  
The deactivation of the automatic  
operation of the electric parking brake  
is confirmed by o illuminating in the  
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individually. This considerably  
improves the driving stability of the  
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.  
Ride control systems  
Electronic Stability Control  
and Traction Control system  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip.  
As soon as the vehicle starts to  
swerve (understeer / oversteer),  
engine output is reduced and the  
wheels are braked individually.  
ESC operates in combination with the  
Traction Control system (TC). It  
prevents the driven wheels from  
spinning.  
ESC and TC are operational after  
each engine start as soon as the  
control indicator b extinguishes.  
When ESC and TC operate, b  
flashes.  
ESC and TC can be deactivated,  
everytime it is required: press a.  
The LED in the button a illuminates.  
A status message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre when ESC  
and TC are deactivated.  
9 Warning  
The TC is a component of the ESC.  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
Traction Control improves driving  
stability when necessary, regardless  
of the type of road surface or tyre grip,  
by preventing the driven wheels from  
spinning.  
ESC and TC are reactivated by  
pressing the a button again, by  
applying the brake or in the case that  
the vehicle is driven faster than  
30 mph.  
The LED in the button a extinguishes  
when ESC and TC are reactivated.  
As soon as the driven wheels starts to  
spin, engine output is reduced and  
the wheel spinning the most is braked  
Control indicator b 3 104.  
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Driving and operating  
ESC and TC are also reactivated the  
next time the ignition is switched on.  
At speeds below approx. 30 mph,  
press ò. The system can also be  
activated when the vehicle is  
stationary with the engine running.  
The control indicator ò in the  
instrument cluster is illuminated in  
green to show the system is  
activated.  
When the vehicles starts its descent,  
the system controls the speed of the  
vehicle; accelerator and brake pedals  
can be released.  
road surfaces. Unnecessary  
usage of the DCS function, such  
as while driving on normal roads,  
may damage the brake system  
and the ESC function.  
Fault  
If there is a fault in the system, the  
control indicator b illuminates  
continuously and a message appears  
in the Driver Information Centre. The  
system is not operational.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Activation  
Notice  
If hill descent control is active, active  
emergency braking is automatically  
deactivated.  
The systems is only available for  
slopes greater than 5%.  
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If the gearbox is in first or second  
gear, the speed decreases and  
the control indicator in the  
instrument cluster flashes  
rapidly.  
If the gearbox is in neutral or the  
clutch pedal is released, the  
speed decreases and the control  
indicator in the instrument cluster  
flashes slowly.  
Descent control system  
The descent control system allows  
the vehicle to travel at a low speed  
without depressing the brake pedal.  
The vehicle will automatically  
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decelerate to a low speed and remain  
at that speed when the system is  
activated. Some noise or vibration  
from the brake system may be  
apparent when the system is active.  
If the system is operating, the brake  
lights automatically come on.  
If the speed exceeds 18 mph,  
regulation is paused. The ò  
indicator light in the instrument cluster  
Caution  
Use only when descending steep  
grades while driving off-road. Do  
not use when driving on normal  
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changes to grey. However, the LED  
of the ò button is still illuminated.  
Regulation is automatically resumed  
if the speed falls below 18 mph, the  
slope is greater than 5% and the  
pedal release conditions are met.  
It adapts to the terrain by acting on the  
front wheels, in doing so this saves  
the weight normally associated with a  
more conventional four wheel drive  
system.  
Selective ride control  
Caution  
The vehicle is designed to drive  
principally on-road, but it also  
enables driving off-road  
occasionally.  
Deactivation  
Press ò again until the LED in the  
button extinguishes. The green  
control indicator u in the instrument  
cluster extinguishes, too.  
Depressing the foot brake or  
accelerator will also cause the system  
to be deactivated.  
However, do not drive on terrain  
where the vehicle could be  
damaged due to obstacles, such  
as rocks among others and on  
terrain with steep inclines and  
poor grip.  
Do not cross waters.  
If the speed exceeds 43 mph, the  
system is automatically deactivated.  
The LED in the button estinguishes.  
Caution  
Selective ride control allows to  
choose between five driving modes:  
When driving off-road, sudden  
motion and manoeuvres can  
cause a collision or losing control.  
Fault  
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ESC off mode 9  
If the green control indicator ò  
does not illuminate or flash after  
pressing the button, there is a fault in  
the system.  
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standard mode 2  
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snow mode 3  
Selective ride control is designed to  
optimise traction in low-grip  
conditions (snow, mud and sand).  
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mud mode 4  
Seek the assistance of a workshop.  
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sand mode 1  
The several modes can be activated  
by turning the control.  
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Driving and operating  
A LED illuminates and a status  
message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre to confirm the  
chosen mode.  
When advancing, the system  
optimises wheel spin to guarantee the  
best acceleration based on the  
available traction. Recommended in  
cases of deep snow and steep  
inclines.  
Caution  
Do not use the other modes on  
sand as the vehicle may become  
stuck.  
ESC off mode 9  
This mode is active up to a speed of  
30 mph.  
The ESC and Traction Control are  
deactivated in this mode.  
An LED in the button a illuminates.  
Mud mode 4  
This mode allows considerable wheel  
spin at start-up for the wheel with the  
least grip, this removes mud and re-  
establishes traction.  
ESC and Traction Control are  
reactivated automatically from  
30 mph or everytime the ignition is  
switched on.  
Standard mode 2  
This mode is calibrated for a low level  
of wheel spin, based on the different  
types of grip generally encountered in  
normal day to day driving.  
Simultaneously, the wheel with the  
most grip is provided with the most  
torque possible.  
This mode is active up to a speed of  
50 mph.  
Everytime the ignition is switched off,  
the system is automatically reset to  
this mode.  
Sand mode 1  
This mode allows a small amount of  
simultaneous wheel spin on the two  
drive wheels, enabling the vehicle to  
advance and reduce the risk of  
sinking.  
Snow mode 3  
This mode adapts to the grip  
conditions encountered by each  
wheel when starting.  
This mode is active up to a speed of  
75 mph.  
Driving and operating  
Switching on the system  
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Deviations from the stored speeds  
may occur when driving uphill or  
downhill.  
The system maintains the vehicle  
speed at the preset speed by the  
driver, without any action on the  
accelerator pedal.  
The preset speed can be exceeded  
temporarily by pressing the  
accelerator pedal firmly.  
Driver assistance  
systems  
9 Warning  
Driver assistance systems are  
developed to support the driver  
and not to replace the driver's  
attention.  
The status and preset speed is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
The driver accepts full  
responsibility when driving the  
vehicle.  
Do not use the cruise control if it is not  
advisable to maintain a constant  
speed.  
When using driver assistance  
systems, always take care  
regarding the current traffic  
situation.  
Press m, symbol m and a message  
are displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. The system is still  
not active.  
Control indicator m 3 107.  
Cruise control  
The cruise control can store and  
maintain speeds above 25 mph.  
Additionally at least the third gear  
must be engaged on manual  
transmission, on automatic  
transmission position D or the second  
or a higher gear in position M must be  
selected.  
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Driving and operating  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
press thumb wheel once briefly to  
RES/+ or SET/-. The current speed is  
stored and maintained. Accelerator  
pedal can be released.  
The preset speed can then be  
changed by pressing thumb wheel to  
RES/+ to increase or SET/- to  
decrease the speed. Short press  
changes speed in small steps, long  
press in large steps.  
Adopting speed by the speed limit  
recognition  
The intelligent speed adaptation  
informs the driver when a speed limit  
is detected by the speed limit  
recognition. The detected speed limit  
can be used as new value for the  
cruise control.  
Using a camera at the top of the  
windscreen, this system detects and  
reads speed limit and end of speed  
limit signs. The system also takes  
account of information on speed limits  
from the navigation map data.  
Activation of the functionality  
Setting speed by the driver  
The function can be deactivated or  
activated in the personalisation menu  
3 115.  
If the cruise control is active, the  
recognised speed limit will be  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre and MEM illuminates.  
The displayed information depends  
on the Driver Information Centre  
version.  
In the Driver Information Centre,  
speed limit sign is shown in the  
display and MEM illuminates for a few  
seconds.  
Speed value is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Driving and operating  
Fault  
In the event of a cruise control fault,  
the speed is cleared resulting in  
flashing of the dashes.  
The cruise control may not operate  
correctly if traffic signs do not comply  
with the Vienna Convention on Road  
Signs and Signals.  
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Press MEM on the steering wheel to  
request saving of the suggested  
speed.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel  
once more to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
Cruise control is deactivated  
automatically:  
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The brake pedal is depressed.  
Vehicle speed is below 25 mph.  
The Traction Control system or  
Electronic Stability Control is  
operating.  
This speed is the new value for the  
cruise control.  
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The selector lever is in N  
(automatic transmission) / the  
first or second gear (manual  
transmission).  
Exceeding the set speed  
Speed limiter  
Vehicle speed can be increased by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the previously stored speed  
is resumed.  
The speed limiter prevents the  
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum  
speed.  
Resume stored speed  
Press thumb wheel to RES/+ at a  
speed above 25 mph. The stored  
speed will be obtained.  
The maximum speed can be set at  
speeds above 18 mph.  
Deactivation of the functionality  
The driver can accelerate the vehicle  
up to the preset speed. Deviations  
from the limited speed may occur  
when driving downhill.  
The preset speed can be exceeded  
temporarily by pressing the  
accelerator pedal firmly.  
The status and preset speed limit are  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Press Ñ, cruise control is in pause  
mode and a message is displayed.  
The vehicle is driven without cruise  
control.  
Cruise control is deactivated, but not  
switched off. Last stored speed  
remains in memory for later speed  
resume.  
Switching off the system  
Press m, the cruise control mode is  
deselected and the cruise control  
indication extinguishes in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Pressing ß to activate the speed  
limiter deactivates cruise control.  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
programmed speed value.  
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Driving and operating  
Press thumb wheel once briefly to  
RES/+ or SET/-.  
Switching on the system  
Following the preset speed can be set  
by pressing thumb wheel to RES/+ to  
increase or SET/- to decrease the  
desired maximum speed. Short press  
changes preset speed in small steps,  
long press in large steps. Speed  
value is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Activation of the functionality  
Setting speed by the driver  
Press ß, symbol ß and a message  
are displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. The system is still  
not active.  
Press Ñ to activate speed limiter.  
Adopting speed by the traffic sign  
assistant  
The intelligent speed adaptation  
informs the driver when a speed limit  
is detected by the traffic sign  
Driving and operating  
Switching off the system  
Press ß, the speed limiter mode is  
deselected and the speed limit  
indication extinguishes in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Pressing m to activate cruise control  
deactivates speed limiter.  
The preset speed remains in the  
memory when the ignition is switched  
off.  
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assistant. The detected speed limit  
can be used as new value for the  
speed limiter.  
Using a camera at the top of the  
windscreen, this system detects and  
reads speed limit and end of speed  
limit signs. The system also takes  
account of information on speed limits  
from the navigation map data.  
The function can be activated or  
deactivated in the personalisation  
menu 3 115.  
If the speed limiter is active, the  
recognised speed limit will be  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre and MEM illuminates.  
The displayed information depends  
on the Driver Information Centre  
version.  
In the Driver Information Centre,  
speed limit sign is shown and MEM  
illuminates for a few seconds.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel to  
request saving of the suggested  
speed.  
This speed is the new value for the  
speed limiter.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
In the event of an emergency, it is  
possible to exceed the speed limit by  
depressing the accelerator pedal  
firmly nearly to the final point.  
Release the accelerator pedal and  
the speed limiter function is  
reactivated once a speed lower than  
the limit speed is obtained.  
Fault  
Deactivation of the functionality  
In the event of a speed limiter fault,  
the speed is cleared resulting in  
flashing of the dashes.  
The speed limiter may not operate  
correctly if traffic signs do not comply  
with the Vienna Convention on Road  
Signs and Signals.  
Press Ñ, speed limiter is in pause  
mode and a message is displayed.  
The vehicle is driven without speed  
limit.  
Speed limiter is deactivated, but not  
switched off. Last stored speed  
remains in memory for later speed  
resume.  
Adaptive cruise control  
The adaptive cruise control is an  
enhancement to the conventional  
cruise control with the additional  
feature of maintaining a certain  
following distance to the vehicle  
ahead. It uses a camera at the top of  
Resume limit speed  
Press Ñ, the stored speed limit will be  
obtained.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel  
once more to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
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Driving and operating  
the windscreen and camera sensors  
to detect the vehicles ahead. If no  
vehicle is detected in the driving path,  
the adaptive cruise control will  
behave like a conventional cruise  
control.  
The adaptive cruise control can store  
set speeds for manual transmission.  
If the vehicle ahead is moving too  
slowly and the selected following  
distance cannot be maintained  
anymore, a warning chime is given  
and a message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre. The  
message prompts the driver to take  
back control of the vehicle. On  
vehicles with automatic transmission,  
the system can brake the vehicle until  
a full stop.  
The adaptive cruise control can store  
set speeds over 19 mph for manual  
transmission. If the vehicle ahead is  
moving too slowly and the selected  
following distance cannot be  
maintained anymore, a warning  
chime is given and a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre. The message prompts the  
driver to take back control of the  
vehicle. On vehicles with automatic  
transmission, the system can brake  
the vehicle until a full stop.  
9 Warning  
The complete driver attention is  
always required while driving with  
adaptive cruise control. The driver  
stays fully in control of the vehicle  
because the brake pedal, the  
accelerator pedal and the button  
Ñ have priority over any adaptive  
cruise control operation.  
The adaptive cruise control  
automatically decelerates the vehicle  
when approaching a slower moving  
vehicle. It then adjusts the vehicle  
speed to follow the vehicle ahead at  
the selected following distance. The  
vehicle speed increases or decreases  
to follow the vehicle ahead, but will  
not exceed the set speed. It may  
apply limited braking with activated  
brake lights.  
Switching on the system  
If the vehicle ahead accelerates or  
changes lane, the adaptive cruise  
control progressively accelerates the  
vehicle to return to the stored set  
speed. If the driver operates the turn  
lights to overtake a slower vehicle, the  
adaptive cruise control allows the  
vehicle to temporarily approach the  
vehicle ahead to help passing it.  
However, the set speed will never be  
exceeded.  
Press C, the symbolC is indicated in  
the Driver Information Centre. The  
system is still not active.  
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If the set speed is exceeded, the  
indicated speed setting flashes in the  
Driver Information Centre and a  
warning message appears.  
9 Warning  
Accelerating by the driver  
deactivates automatic braking by  
the system. This is indicated as a  
pop-up warning in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
The speed value is indicated in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
When the adaptive cruise control is  
operating, the stop-start system is  
automatically deactivated.  
Activation of the functionality by  
setting the speed  
The adaptive cruise control has to be  
switched on manually at a speed  
between 19 mph and 112 mph.  
Increasing speed  
With the adaptive cruise control  
active, hold the thumb wheel moved  
to RES/+ or briefly move to RES/+  
repeatedly: The speed increases  
continuously or in small increments.  
Overriding set speed  
For vehicles with automatic  
transmission, the automatic selector  
It is always possible to drive faster  
than the selected set speed by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the vehicle returns to the  
stored speed. If a slower moving  
vehicle is ahead, the following  
distance selected by the driver is  
restored.  
Reducing speed  
lever must be in position D or M.  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
move the thumb wheel to SET/-. The  
current speed is stored and  
maintained.  
With the adaptive cruise control  
active, hold the thumb wheel moved  
to SET/- or briefly move to SET/-  
repeatedly: The speed decreases  
continuously or in small increments.  
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In the Driver Information Centre,  
speed limit sign is shown in the  
display and MEM illuminates for a few  
seconds.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel to  
request saving of the suggested  
speed.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel  
once more to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
If the stopped vehicle ahead was  
stopped for a longer time and then  
begins to move forward, the green  
illuminated vehicle ahead control  
indicator . will flash and a warning  
chime will sound as a reminder to  
check traffic before resuming.  
When the vehicle ahead drives away,  
press the accelerator pedal until  
19 mph and then move the thumb  
wheel to SET- or RES+ to resume  
adaptive cruise control. If the vehicle  
stays stopped for more than five  
minutes or if the driver's door is  
opened and the driver's seat belt is  
unfastened, then the electric parking  
brake is applied automatically to hold  
the vehicle. Control indicator m will  
illuminate. To release electric parking  
brake, press the accelerator pedal.  
Resuming stored speed  
Move the thumb wheel to RES/+ at a  
speed above 19 mph. The adaptive  
cruise control is activated with the  
stored set speed.  
Taking over the speed limit from  
the traffic sign assistant  
The intelligent speed adaptation  
informs the driver when a speed limit  
is detected by the traffic sign  
assistant. The detected speed limit  
can be taken over as new set speed  
for the adaptive cruise control.  
With the camera at the top of the  
windscreen, this system detects and  
reads speed limit and end of speed  
limit signs. The system also takes  
account of information on speed limits  
from the navigation map data.  
The function can be activated or  
deactivated in the personalisation  
menu 3 115.  
This speed limit is now the new set  
speed of the adaptive cruise control.  
Adaptive cruise control on  
vehicles with automatic  
transmission  
For vehicles with automatic  
transmission, adaptive cruise control  
allows to maintain the selected  
distance behind a stopping vehicle  
until a complete stop is reached.  
Electric parking brake 3 160.  
If the system has stopped your  
vehicle behind another vehicle, then  
the set speed is replaced by a green  
control indicator .. This symbol  
notifies, that the vehicle is hold  
automatically in stop position.  
9 Warning  
When the system is deactivated or  
cancelled, the vehicle will no  
longer be held at a stop and can  
If the adaptive cruise control is active,  
the recognised speed limit will be  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre and MEM illuminates.  
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Press Ö again to change the following  
distance: The new setting is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
The selected following distance is  
indicated by full bars in the adaptive  
cruise control page.  
Deactivation of the functionality  
start moving. Be always prepared  
to manually apply the brake to hold  
the vehicle stationary.  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is  
being held at a stop by adaptive  
cruise control. Always move  
selector lever to park position P  
and switch off the ignition before  
leaving the vehicle.  
9 Warning  
The driver accepts full  
Setting the following distance  
responsibility for the appropriate  
following distance based on traffic,  
weather and visibility conditions.  
Following distance must be  
adjusted or the system switched  
off when required by the prevailing  
conditions.  
When adaptive cruise control detects  
a slower moving vehicle in the driving  
path, it will adjust the vehicle speed to  
maintain the following distance  
selected by the driver.  
The following distance can be set to  
close (1 bar), normal (2 bars) or far  
(3 bars).  
Press Ñ, the adaptive cruise control  
is in pause mode and a message is  
displayed. The vehicle is driven  
without adaptive cruise control.  
The adaptive cruise control is  
deactivated, but not disabled. The  
last stored set speed remains in  
memory for later usage.  
The adaptive cruise control is  
deactivated automatically when:  
Detecting the vehicle ahead  
If the engine is running and the  
adaptive cruise control is enabled  
(grey), you can modify the following  
distance setting:  
Press Ö, the current setting is shown  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
If the system detects a vehicle in the  
driving path, the adaptive cruise  
control symbol displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre changes: - is  
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The brake pedal is depressed.  
changed to w.  
The vehicle accelerates above  
112 mph or slows down below  
19 mph.  
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The electric parking brake is  
applied.  
The Traction Control system or  
Electronic Stability Control is  
deactivated or operating.  
The selector lever of automatic  
transmissions is neither in D nor  
in M.  
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Do not use the system on  
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The adaptive cruise control  
considers stopped vehicles only  
at low speed.  
Do not use the adaptive cruise  
control when towing a trailer.  
Do not use the adaptive cruise  
control on roads with an incline of  
more than 10%.  
slippery roads as it can create  
rapid changes in tyre traction  
(wheel spinning), so that you  
could lose control of the vehicle.  
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Do not use the system when the  
spare wheel is in use.  
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System limits  
9 Warning  
A fault is detected in the  
Electronic Stability Control.  
Bends  
Switching off the system  
The system's automatic brake  
force does not permit hard braking  
and the braking level may not be  
sufficient to avoid a collision.  
Press C, the adaptive cruise control  
mode is disabled and the adaptive  
cruise control indication extinguishes  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
Pressing ß to activate the speed  
limiter deactivates adaptive cruise  
control.  
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After a sudden lane change, the  
system needs a certain time to  
detect the next preceding  
vehicle. So if a new vehicle is  
detected, the system may  
The adaptive cruise control calculates  
a predicted path based on the  
centrifugal force. This predicted path  
considers the current bend  
Switching off the ignition deletes the  
stored set speed.  
characteristic, but cannot consider a  
future bend change. The system may  
lose the current vehicle ahead or  
consider a vehicle which is not in the  
actual lane. This can happen when  
entering or exiting a bend or if the  
bend gets stronger or weaker. If it no  
accelerate instead of braking.  
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The adaptive cruise control does  
Driver's attention  
ignore the oncoming traffic.  
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Use the adaptive cruise control  
carefully on bends or mountain  
roads, as it can lose the vehicle  
ahead and needs time to detect it  
again.  
The adaptive cruise control does  
not consider pedestrians and  
animals for braking and driving  
off.  
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longer detects any vehicle ahead,  
then control indicator A will  
extinguish.  
collision with a much slower vehicle or  
after a lane change. This is  
particularly true while driving fast or if  
the visibility is reduced due to weather  
conditions.  
While entering or exiting a motorway,  
adaptive cruise control may lose the  
vehicle ahead and accelerate up to  
the set speed. For this reason,  
decrease the set speed before the  
exit or before the entry.  
Hill considerations  
If the centrifugal force is too high in a  
bend, the system slows down the  
vehicle slightly. This braking level is  
not designed to avoid spinning-off the  
bend. The driver is responsible for  
reducing the selected speed before  
entering a bend and in general to  
adapt the speed to the road type and  
to existing speed limits.  
9 Warning  
Do not use the adaptive cruise  
control on steep hill roads.  
Vehicle path changes  
System performance on hills depends  
on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic  
conditions and the road incline. It may  
not detect a vehicle in your path while  
driving on hills. On steep hills, you  
may have to use the accelerator  
pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.  
When going downhill you may have to  
brake to maintain or reduce your  
speed.  
Motorways  
If another vehicle enters your driving  
path, adaptive cruise control will first  
consider the vehicle when it is  
completely in your path. Be ready to  
take action and depress the brake  
pedal, if you need to brake more  
quickly.  
On motorways, adapt the set speed  
to the situation and the weather.  
Always consider that adaptive cruise  
control has a limited visibility range, a  
limited braking level and a certain  
reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on  
the driving path or not. Adaptive  
cruise control may not be able to  
brake the vehicle in time to avoid a  
Note that applying the brake  
deactivates the system.  
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If a vehicle directly ahead is  
approached too quickly, a warning  
chime and alert in the Driver  
Information Centre is provided.  
Fault  
Activation  
In the event of a fault with the adaptive  
cruise control, you are alerted by the  
illumination of a warning light and the  
display of a message in the  
instrument panel, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
The adaptive cruise control may not  
operate correctly if traffic signs do not  
comply with the Vienna Convention  
on Road Signs and Signals.  
Have the system checked by a dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
As a safety measure, do not use the  
system if the brake lights are faulty.  
Forward collision alert detects  
vehicles and operates automatically  
at all speeds above 3 mph and  
53 mph. The system detects  
stationary vehicles if the speed does  
not exceed 50 mph.  
9 Warning  
Forward collision alert is just a  
warning system and does not  
apply the brakes. When  
approaching a vehicle ahead too  
rapidly, it may not provide you  
enough time to avoid a collision.  
Alerting the driver  
The driver is warned by following  
alerts:  
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Symbol , illuminates and a  
The driver accepts full  
warning message is displayed in  
the Driver Information Centre  
when the distance to the vehicle  
ahead gets to small.  
responsibility for the appropriate  
following distance based on traffic,  
weather and visibility conditions.  
The complete attention of the  
driver is always required while  
driving. The driver must always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes.  
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Symbol , illuminates, a warning  
Forward collision alert  
message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre and a  
warning chime sounds, when a  
collision is imminent and  
immediate driver's action is  
required.  
The forward collision alert may help to  
avoid or reduce the harm caused by  
front-end crashes.  
The forward collision alert uses the  
front camera in the windscreen to  
detect a preceding vehicle directly  
ahead, in your path.  
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In the following cases, forward  
applicable traffic rules, weather  
and road conditions etc. at all  
times.  
9 Warning  
collision alert may not detect a vehicle  
ahead or sensor performance is  
limited:  
Forward collision alert is just a  
warning system and does not  
apply the brakes. When  
approaching a vehicle ahead too  
rapidly, it may not provide you  
enough time to avoid a collision.  
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driving on winding or hilly roads  
driving during nighttime  
weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
Selecting the alert sensitivity  
The alert sensitivity has to be set to  
close, normal or distant in the vehicle  
personalisation menu 3 115.  
The driver accepts full  
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the sensor in the windscreen is  
blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud,  
dirt etc.  
the windscreen is damaged or  
affected by foreign objects, e.g.  
stickers  
The chosen setting will remain until it  
is changed. The alert timing will vary  
based on vehicle speed. The faster  
the vehicle speed, the farther away  
the alert will occur. Consider traffic  
and weather conditions when  
responsibility for the appropriate  
following distance based on traffic,  
weather and visibility conditions.  
The complete attention of the  
driver is always required while  
driving. The driver must always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes.  
selecting the alert timing.  
Active emergency braking  
Deactivation  
Active emergency braking can help to  
reduce the damage and injury from  
crashes with vehicles, pedestrians  
and obstacles directly ahead, when a  
collision can no longer be avoided  
either by manual braking or by  
steering. Before the active  
emergency braking applies, the driver  
is warned by the forward collision  
alert or the front pedestrian protection  
alert.  
The system can only be deactivated  
by deactivating the active emergency  
braking in the vehicle personalisation  
3 115.  
Caution  
The colour lighting of this control  
indicator does not correspond to  
local traffic laws on following  
distance. The driver bears full  
responsibility for maintaining safe  
following distance according to  
System limitations  
Forward collision alert is designed to  
warn on vehicles only, but may react  
also to other objects.  
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Forward collision alert 3 178  
Front pedestrian protection 3 182  
The feature uses various inputs (e.g.  
camera sensor, brake pressure,  
vehicle speed) to calculate the  
probability of a frontal collision.  
Functionality  
Emergency automatic braking  
Active emergency braking is  
equipped with a front camera and  
operates in forward gear in the range  
between walking speed and 53 mph.  
The system detects stationary  
vehicles only if the speed does not  
exceed 50 mph.  
After activation of brake preparation  
system and just before the imminent  
collision, this function automatically  
applies limited braking to reduce the  
impact speed of the collision or  
prohibit a crash.  
9 Warning  
If active emergency braking is  
A precondition is that active  
emergency braking is not deactivated  
in the vehicle personalisation menu  
3 115.  
applied, m flashes in the instrument  
This system is not intended to  
replace the driver responsibility for  
driving the vehicle and looking  
ahead. Its function is limited to  
supplemental use only to reduce  
the vehicle speed before a  
collision.  
The system may not react to  
animals. After a sudden lane  
change, the system needs a  
certain time to detect the next  
preceding vehicle.  
cluster.  
Depending on the situation, the  
vehicle may automatically brake  
moderately or hard.  
Front automatic braking can only  
occur if a vehicle or a pedestrian  
ahead is detected.  
If deactivated, m illuminates in the  
instrument cluster and a warning  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre  
If the system has been deactivated  
Forward collision alert 3 178  
Front pedestrian protection 3 182  
manually, it is reactivated  
automatically the next time the  
ignition is switched on.  
Below a speed of 19 mph, emergency  
automatic braking may slow down the  
vehicle to a complete stop. If the  
speed exceeds 19 mph, emergency  
automatic braking reduces the speed.  
However, the driver must apply the  
brake.  
The system includes:  
The driver must always be ready  
to take action and apply the brakes  
and steer to avoid collisions.  
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emergency automatic braking  
forward collision alert  
front pedestrian protection  
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Emergency automatic braking may  
slow the vehicle to a complete stop to  
try to avoid a potential crash.  
Complete attention is always required  
while driving, and you should be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to  
avoid crashes.  
We recommend to deactivate the  
system in the vehicle personalisation  
in the following cases:  
System limitations  
In some cases, the active emergency  
braking system may provide an  
automatic braking in situations that  
seem to be unnecessary, for instance  
in parking garages, due to traffic signs  
in a curve or due to vehicles in  
another lane. This is normal  
operation, the vehicle does not need  
service. Firmly apply the accelerator  
pedal to override the automatic  
braking if the situation and the  
surroundings permit.  
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Automatic transmission: If the  
vehicle comes to a complete  
stop, automatic braking is  
maintained for up to two  
seconds. Keep the brake pedal  
depressed to prevent the vehicle  
from starting off again.  
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when towing a trailer or caravan  
when carrying long objects on  
roof bars or a roof rack  
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Manual transmission: If the  
vehicle comes to a complete  
stop, the engine may stall.  
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when the vehicle is being towed  
with the engine running  
when a spare wheel is fitted that  
is smaller than the other wheels  
before using an automatic car  
wash with the engine running  
before placing the vehicle on a  
rolling road in a workshop  
if the windscreen has been  
damaged close to the camera  
if the front bumper has been  
damaged  
Operation of the function may be felt  
by a slight vibration in the brake  
pedal.  
In the following cases, active  
emergency braking performance is  
limited:  
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driving on winding or hilly roads  
9 Warning  
detecting all vehicles, especially  
vehicles with a trailer, tractors,  
muddy vehicles, etc.  
Emergency automatic braking is  
an emergency crash preparation  
feature and is not designed to  
avoid crashes. Do not rely on the  
system to brake the vehicle.  
Emergency automatic braking will  
not brake outside of its operating  
speed range and only responds to  
detected vehicles and  
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detecting a vehicle when weather  
limits visibility, such as in fog,  
rain, or snow  
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driving during nighttime  
windscreen damaged or  
stickered  
if the brake lights are not working  
pedestrians.  
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Fault  
Front pedestrian alert  
9 Danger  
In case the system requires a service,  
When approaching a detected  
pedestrian too quickly, a warning  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. A warning chime  
is provided.  
Front pedestrian braking does not  
provide an alert or automatically  
brake the vehicle, unless it detects  
a pedestrian.  
m is illuminated in the instrument  
cluster, a message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre and an  
audible signal is given.  
The system may not detect  
pedestrians, including children,  
when the pedestrian is not directly  
ahead, not fully visible, not  
standing upright, or when part of a  
group.  
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise  
control may be disengaged when the  
front pedestrian alert occurs.  
If the system does not work as it  
should do, vehicle messages are  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
System limitations  
Vehicle messages 3 114.  
In the following cases, front  
pedestrian protection may not detect  
a pedestrian ahead or sensor  
performance is limited:  
Front pedestrian protection  
Front pedestrian protection includes:  
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detecting front pedestrian ahead  
front pedestrian alert  
Front pedestrian protection may help  
to avoid or reduce the harm caused  
by front-end crashes with pedestrians  
when driving forward.  
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vehicle speed is out of range from  
3 mph to 37 mph in forward gear  
Front pedestrian protection is  
activated together with forward  
collision alert.  
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the distance to an pedestrian  
ahead is more than 40 m  
The system uses the front camera in  
the windscreen to detect a pedestrian  
directly ahead in your path.  
Front pedestrian protection can  
detect and alert to pedestrians in a  
forward gear at speeds between  
3 mph and 37 mph.  
Forward collision alert 3 178.  
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driving on winding or hilly roads  
driving during nighttime  
weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
Detecting front pedestrian ahead  
A pedestrian ahead up to a distance  
of approx. 40 m is indicated by a  
symbol in the instrument cluster.  
During nighttime driving, system  
performance is limited.  
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the sensor in the windscreen is  
blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud,  
dirt etc.  
the windscreen is damaged or  
affected by foreign objects, e.g.  
stickers  
Graphic Info Display: The system is  
ready to operate when the LED in the  
parking assist button ¼ is not  
illuminated.  
Colour Info Display: Activate the  
parking assist in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115.  
Rear parking assist  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles behind the  
vehicle in a distance range up to  
50 cm while reverse gear is engaged.  
The system operates with ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear bumper.  
Parking assist  
Indication  
Depending on which side of the  
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you  
will hear acoustic warning signals in  
the vehicle on the respective side.  
The interval between the sounds  
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets  
closer to that obstacle. When the  
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,  
the sound is continuous.  
General information  
When attaching a trailer or bicycle  
carrier to the trailer hitch, the parking  
assist is deactivated.  
Activation  
Rear parking assist is activated when  
reverse gear is engaged and ignition  
is switched on. This is confirmed by  
an accoustic chime.  
9 Warning  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for the parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area when driving backwards or  
forwards while using parking  
assist system.  
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Graphic Info Display: The system is  
switched off when the LED in the  
parking assist button ¼ is illuminated.  
Colour Info Display: Deactivate the  
parking assist in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115. The state of  
the system  
Graphic Info Display: The system is  
ready to operate when the LED in the  
parking assist button ¼ is not  
illuminated.  
Colour Info Display: Activate the  
parking assist is in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115.  
Front-rear parking assist  
The front-rear parking assist  
measures the distance between the  
vehicle and obstacles in front and  
behind the vehicle. It informs and  
warns the driver by giving acoustic  
signals and display indication.  
It uses two different acoustic warning  
signals for the front and rear  
monitoring areas, each with a  
different tone frequency.  
Indication  
Depending on which side of the  
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you  
will hear acoustic warning signals in  
the vehicle on the respective side.  
The interval between the sounds  
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets  
closer to that obstacle. When the  
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,  
the sound is continuous.  
Additionally, the distance to rear  
obstacles is displayed by changing  
distance lines in the Info Display  
3 110. When the obstacle is very  
close, 9 for danger is displayed.  
Deactivation  
The system is switched off when  
reverse gear is disengaged. Press ¼  
to deactivate the system manually.  
The LED in the button illuminates  
when the system is deactivated. If the  
system has been deactivated  
manually, it is not reactivated  
automatically the next time the  
ignition is switched on.  
The system operates with ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear and front  
bumper.  
Activation  
In addition to the rear parking assist,  
the front parking assist is triggered  
when an obstacle is detected in front  
and the speed of the vehicle is below  
6 mph.  
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Graphic Info Display: The system is  
switched off when the LED in the  
parking assist button ¼ is illuminated.  
Colour Info Display: Deactivate the  
parking assist in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115.  
Graphic Info Display: The system is  
ready to operate when the LED in the  
parking assist button ¼ is not  
illuminated.  
Colour Info Display: Activate the  
parking assist is in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115.  
Front-rear-lateral parking assist  
The front-rear-lateral parking parking  
assist measures the distance  
between the vehicle and obstacles in  
front, behind and at the sides of the  
vehicle. It informs and warns the  
driver by giving acoustic signals and  
display indication.  
The system operates with ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear and front  
bumper and on the flanks of the  
vehicle.  
Indication  
Depending on which side of the  
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you  
will hear acoustic warning signals in  
the vehicle on the respective side.  
The interval between the sounds  
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets  
closer to that obstacle. When the  
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,  
the sound is continuous.  
Additionally, the distance to rear and  
front obstacles is displayed by  
changing distance lines in the Info  
Display 3 110.  
If the vehicle stops for more than  
three seconds in a forward gear, if  
automatic transmission is in P or if no  
further obstacles are detected, no  
acoustic warning signals are given.  
Activation  
In addition to the rear parking assist  
and the front-rear assist, the front-  
rear-lateral parking assist is triggered  
when the system detects fixed  
obstacles located to one or both sides  
of the vehicle.  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated  
automatically when vehicle speed  
exceeds 6 mph, by applying the  
electric parking brake or by pressing  
the parking assist button ¼.  
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Colour Info Display: Deactivate the  
parking assist in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115.  
Caution  
Performance of the system can be  
reduced when sensors are  
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.  
System limitations  
In the event of a fault or if the system  
does not work temporarily, e.g.  
because of high external noise level  
or other interference factors, C  
illuminates in the instrument cluster.  
A message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Performance of the parking assist  
system can be reduced due to  
heavy loading.  
Special conditions apply if there  
are taller vehicles in the vicinity  
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,  
vans). Object identification and  
correct distance indication in the  
upper part of these vehicles  
cannot be guaranteed.  
Additionally, the distance to rear, front  
and lateral obstacles is displayed by  
changing distance lines in the Colour  
Info Display 3 110.  
9 Warning  
Under certain circumstances,  
various reflective surfaces on  
objects or clothing as well as  
external noise sources may cause  
the system to fail to detect  
obstacles.  
Special attention must be paid to  
low obstacles which can damage  
the lower part of the bumper.  
Objects with a very small reflection  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated  
automatically when vehicle speed  
exceeds 6 mph, by applying the  
electric parking brake or by pressing  
the parking assist button ¼.  
Graphic Info Display: The system is  
switched off when the LED in the  
parking assist button ¼ is illuminated.  
cross-section, e.g. objects of  
narrow size or soft materials, may  
not be detected by the system.  
Parking assist systems do not  
detect objects outside the  
detection range.  
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The driver must control acceleration,  
braking and gear shifting, while  
steering is done automatically. The  
driver can take control at any time by  
gripping the steering wheel.  
It may be necessary to move forwards  
and backwards more than once.  
Instructions are given in the Info  
Display 3 110.  
Advanced parking assist can only be  
activated when driving forwards.  
For entering into a parallel parking  
slot, the minimum length of the slot  
must be equal to the length of your  
vehicle plus 0.6 m. The system will  
not identify slots that are clearly  
smaller or larger than the vehicle.  
Advanced parking assist  
9 Warning  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for accepting the parking slot  
suggested by the system and the  
parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area in all directions when using  
the advanced parking assist.  
Entry into a parallel parking slot  
The advanced parking assist  
measures a suitable parking slot  
while passing, calculates the  
trajectory and automatically steers  
the vehicle while parking.  
Activation  
Slow down the vehicle speed below  
19 mph.  
Colour Info Display: to search for a  
parking slot, activate the system by  
pressing Í. Select Driving functions  
on the Info Display and then Park  
Assist. Select Enter parallel parking  
space.  
Select parking side by switching on  
the turn light on the respective side.  
The allowed parallel distance  
between the vehicle and a row of  
parked cars is between 0.5 m and  
1.5 m.  
Advanced parking assist provides  
assistance for the following  
manoeuvres:  
When a free slot is detected, a visual  
feedback on the Info Display and a  
first acoustic signal is given. Drive  
slowly forwards. When the second  
acoustic signal is given, stop the  
vehicle, select reverse gear, release  
the steering wheel and start moving  
slowly. A visual feedback is given on  
the Info Display.  
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entry into a parallel parking slot  
entry into a perpendicular parking  
slot  
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exit from a parallel parking slot  
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Select parking side by switching on  
the turn light on the respective side.  
The allowed parallel distance  
between the vehicle and a row of  
parked cars is between 0.5 m and  
1.5 m.  
vehicle, select reverse gear, release  
the steering wheel and start moving  
without exceeding 4 mph.  
For entering into a perpendicular  
parking slot, the minimum width of the  
slot must be equal to the width of your  
vehicle plus 0.7 m. When several  
successive slots are found, the  
vehicle will be directed towards the  
last one.  
Move forwards and backwards while  
observing the warnings of the Parking  
assist until the end of manoeuvre is  
indicated.  
Move forwards and backwards as  
instructed by observing the warnings  
of the parking assist and paying  
attention to the acoustic signals until  
the end of manoeuvre is indicated.  
When finished, $ extinguishes in the  
instrument cluster.  
During the parking manoeuvre, the  
system is automatically deactivated  
once the rear of the vehicle is within  
50 cm of an obstacle.  
Entry into a perpendicular parking  
slot  
Activation  
Colour Info Display: when searching  
for a parking slot, activate the system  
by pressing Í. Select Driving  
functions on the Info Display and then  
Park Assist. Select Enter bay parking  
space.  
When a free slot is detected, a visual  
feedback on the Info Display and an  
acoustic signal is given. Stop the  
Slow down the vehicle speed below  
19 mph.  
Driving and operating  
Deactivation  
The current park assist manoeuvre is  
cancelled via the button to return to  
the previous screen in the Info  
Display. To deactivate the system  
completely, press ¼ in the centre  
console.  
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Move forwards and backwards while  
observing the warnings of the Parking  
assist until the end of manoeuvre is  
indicated. The manoeuvre is  
Exiting a parallel parking slot  
Activation  
Colour Info Display: when exiting a  
parallel parking slot, activate the  
system by pressing Í. Select Driving  
functions on the Info Display and then  
Park Assist. Select Exit parallel  
parking space.  
complete when the vehicle's front  
wheels are out of the parking slot.  
After deactivation check control over  
the vehicle.  
The system is deactivated  
automatically:  
Display indication  
The instructions on the display show:  
Select exit side by switching on the  
respective turn light.  
Engage reverse or forward gear,  
release the steering wheel and start  
moving without exceeding 3 mph.  
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if the ignition is switched off  
if stalling the engine  
if no manoeuvre is started within  
5 minutes of selection of the type  
of manoeuvre  
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general hints and warning  
messages  
the demand to stop the vehicle,  
when a parking slot is detected  
the direction of driving during the  
parking manoeuvre  
the demand to shift into reverse  
or first gear  
the demand to stop or to drive  
slowly  
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after a prolonged stop of the  
vehicle during a manoeuvre  
if the Electronic Stability Control  
is triggered  
if the speed of the vehicle  
exceeds the stated limit  
when the driver interrupts  
movement of the steering wheel  
after seven manoeuvres for  
entering a perpendicular parking  
slot (a manoeuvre consists of  
one rear move or one forward  
move)  
the successful completion of the  
parking manoeuvre indicated by  
a pop-up symbol and a chime  
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the cancelling of a parking  
manoeuvre  
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after ten manoeuvres for entering  
or exiting a parallel parking slot  
on opening a door or the load  
compartment  
if one of the front wheels  
encounters an obstacle  
parking manoeuvre successfully  
ended  
Objects with a very small reflection  
cross-section, e.g. objects of  
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narrow size or soft materials, may  
Under certain circumstances,  
various reflective surfaces on  
objects or clothing as well as  
external noise sources may cause  
the system to fail to detect  
obstacles.  
Special attention must be paid to  
low obstacles which can damage  
the lower part of the bumper.  
not be detected by the system.  
Parking assist systems do not  
detect objects outside the  
detection range.  
Notice  
Deactivation by the driver or by the  
system during manoeuvring will be  
indicated on the display. Additionally,  
an acoustic signal sounds.  
The system is switched off  
automatically when towing an  
electrically connected trailer, bicycle  
carrier, etc.  
It is possible that the sensor detects  
a non-existing object caused by  
echo disturbance from external  
acoustic noise or mechanical  
misalignments (sporadic false  
warnings may occur).  
Caution  
Performance of the system can be  
reduced when sensors are  
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.  
Make sure that the front number  
plate is properly mounted (not bent  
and no gaps to the bumper on the left  
or right side) and the sensors are  
firmly in place.  
Advanced parking assist system  
may not respond to changes in the  
available parking space after  
initiating a parking manoeuvre. The  
system may recognize an entry, a  
gateway, a courtyard or even a  
crossing as a parking slot. After  
selecting reverse gear the system  
Contact your dealer to switch off the  
system for a prolonged period.  
Performance of the parking assist  
system can be reduced due to  
heavy loading.  
Special conditions apply if there  
are taller vehicles in the vicinity  
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,  
vans). Object identification and  
correct distance indication in the  
upper part of these vehicles  
cannot be guaranteed.  
Fault  
In the event of a fault, a message is  
displayed in the Colour Info Display,  
accompanied by an acoustic signal.  
In the event of a fault in the power  
steering, C illuminates and a  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Driving and operating  
Functionality  
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will start a parking manoeuvre. Take  
care regarding the availability of the  
suggested parking slot.  
Surface irregularities, e.g. on  
construction zones, are not detected  
by the system. The driver accepts  
responsibility.  
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vehicles outside the side blind  
zones which may be rapidly  
approaching  
pedestrians, cyclists or animals  
Before changing a lane, always  
check all mirrors, look over the  
shoulder and use the turn signal.  
Side blind spot alert  
Activation  
The side blind spot alert system  
detects and reports objects on either  
side of the vehicle, within a specified  
blind spot zone. The system displays  
a visual alert in each exterior mirror,  
when detecting objects that may not  
be visible in the interior and exterior  
mirrors.  
Colour Info Display: press Í. Select  
Driving functions on the Info Display  
and then Blind spot sensors. Activate  
the function.  
B illuminates continously green in the  
instrument cluster to confirm the  
function.  
When the system detects a vehicle in  
the side blind zone while driving  
forwards, an LED will illuminate in the  
relevant exterior mirror.  
The LED comes on immediately when  
being passed.  
Side blind spot alert uses some of the  
advanced parking assist sensors  
which are located in the front and rear  
bumper on both sides of the vehicle.  
The LED comes on after a delay when  
passing another vehicle slowly.  
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Side blind spot alert does not  
replace driver vision.  
The system does not detect:  
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No alert will be given in the following  
situations:  
The state of the system is stored  
when switching off the ignition.  
The system is automatically  
deactivated when towing an  
electrically connected trailer.  
Due to adverse weather conditions  
such as heavy rain, false detections  
may occur.  
Operation conditions  
The following conditions must be  
fulfilled for proper operation:  
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in the presence of non-moving  
objects, e.g. parked vehicles,  
barriers, street lamps, road signs  
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all vehicles are moving in the  
same direction and in adjacent  
lanes  
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with vehicles moving in the  
opposite direction  
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the speed of your vehicle is  
driving on a winding road or a  
sharp corner  
between 7 and 87 mph  
Fault  
passing a vehicle with a speed  
difference of less than 6 mph  
another vehicle is passing with a  
speed difference of less than  
15 mph  
when passing or being passed by  
a very long vehicle, e.g. lorry,  
coach, which is at the same time  
detected at the rear in the blind  
spot angle and present in the  
driver's forward field of vision  
In the event of a fault, B flashes for a  
few moments in the instrument panel,  
accompanied by C and a display  
message. Have the cause of the fault  
remedied by a workshop.  
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the traffic flow is normal  
driving on a straight or slightly  
curved road  
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in very heavy traffic, vehicles  
detected in front and behind are  
confused with a lorry or a  
stationary object  
Passenger side camera  
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the vehicle is not pulling a trailer  
the sensors are not covered by  
mud, ice or snow  
The passenger side camera monitors  
the side of the vehicle.  
when passing too quickly  
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the warning zones in the door  
mirrors or the detection zones on  
front and rear bumper ar not  
covered with adhesive labels or  
other objects  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated in the  
vehicle personalisation 3 115. B  
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.  
Additionally, an acoustic signal  
sounds.  
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The system uses:  
Guidelines  
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rear camera, installed in the  
tailgate  
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ultrasonic parking sensors in the  
rear bumper  
The camera is mounted at the bottom  
of the exterior mirror on the  
passenger side.  
The passenger side view is displayed  
in the rear view display 3 113.  
The line represents a distance of  
about 4 m beyond the edge of  
vehicle's rear bumper.  
Switching off  
The camera is deactivated when  
another view type is selected.  
The area displayed by the camera is  
limited. The distance of the image that  
appears on the display differs from  
the actual distance.  
The screen in the Info display is  
divided into two parts. On the right  
there is a view from above the vehicle,  
and on the left there is the view from  
the rear displayed. The parking  
sensors complete the information on  
the view from above the vehicle.  
Change the volume of the acoustic  
signals by pressing C in the right  
lower zone of the display.  
Switching on  
Panoramic view system  
This system allows views of the  
vehicle's surroundings to be  
The camera is switched on when the  
vehicle is running in forward gear and  
the passenger side view is selected  
from the rear view display.  
displayed as a nearly 180° picture in  
the Info display, like a bird's eye view.  
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The state of the system is not kept in  
memory when the ignition is switched  
off.  
distances of about 1 and 2 m beyond  
the edge of your vehicle's rear  
bumper.  
This view is available in AUTO Mode  
or in the view selection menu.  
Activation  
Panoramic view system is activated  
by:  
Rear view / Standard view  
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engaging reverse gear  
driving up to 6 mph  
Rear zoom view / Zoom view  
Functionality  
Different views can be selected in the  
left part of the display. Change the  
type of view at any time during a  
manoeuvre by pressing the touch  
field in the left lower zone of the  
display:  
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Standard view  
AUTO Mode  
Zoom view  
180° view  
The area behind the vehicle is  
displayed in the screen. The vertical  
lines represent the width of the  
vehicle with mirrors unfolded. The  
direction of the lines changes with the  
position of the steering wheel.  
The first horizontal line represents a  
distance of about 30 cm beyond the  
edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The  
upper horizontal lines represent  
The camera records the vehicle's  
surroundings during the manoeuvre  
in order to reconstruct a view from  
above the rear of the vehicle in its  
near surroundings, allowing the  
vehicle to be manoeuvred around  
obstacles nearby. This view is  
available with AUTO Mode or in the  
view selection menu.  
The display is immediately updated  
with the type of view selected.  
AUTO Mode is activated by default. In  
this mode, the system selects the  
best view, standard or zoom, to  
display according to the information  
from the parking sensors.  
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Rear side view / 180° view  
Deactivation  
Panoramic view system is  
deactivated when:  
Always check the surrounding of  
the vehicle before driving.  
Displayed images may be further  
or closer than they appear. The  
area displayed is limited and  
objects that are close to either  
edge of the bumper or under the  
bumper are not displayed on the  
screen.  
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driving faster than 6 mph  
seven seconds after disengaging  
reverse gear  
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by pressing the icon Ù in the left  
upper corner of the touch screen  
and then &  
System limitations  
Caution  
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opening the tailgate  
attaching a trailer or a bike carrier  
General information  
The 180° view facilitates reversing  
out of a parking bay, making it  
possible to see the approach of  
vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.  
This view is not recommended for  
carrying out a complete manoeuvre.  
It is made up of three areas: left 1,  
centre 2 and right 3. This view is  
available from the view selection  
menu only.  
For optimal operation of the  
system, it is important to keep the  
lense of the camera in the tailgate  
between the number plate lights  
always clean. Rinse the lense with  
water and wipe with a soft cloth.  
9 Warning  
The panoramic view system does  
not replace driver vision. It will not  
display children, pedestrians,  
cyclists, crossing traffic, animals,  
or any other objects outside of the  
camera view area, e. g. below the  
bumper, or underneath the  
vehicle.  
Do not clean the lense with a  
steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
Do not drive or park the vehicle  
using only the panoramic view  
system.  
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The panoramic view system may not  
operate properly when:  
The view of the camera is displayed  
in the Info Display 3 110.  
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The surrounding is dark.  
The area displayed by the camera is  
limited. The distance of the image that  
appears on the display differs from  
the actual distance.  
The rear view camera does not  
replace driver vision. Note that  
objects that are outside the  
camera's field of view and the  
parking assist sensors, e.g. below  
the bumper or underneath the  
vehicle, are not displayed.  
Do not reverse or park the vehicle  
using only the rear view camera.  
Always check the surrounding of  
the vehicle before driving.  
The sun or the beam of  
headlights is shining directly into  
the camera lenses.  
During nighttime driving.  
Weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow.  
The camera lenses are blocked  
by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.  
The vehicle is towing a trailer.  
The vehicle had an accident.  
There are extreme temperature  
changes.  
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Switching on  
Rear view camera is automatically  
activated when reverse gear is  
engaged.  
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Guidelines  
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Dynamic guidelines are horizontal  
lines at one metre intervals projected  
onto the picture to define the distance  
to displayed objects.  
Camera above the license plate  
on the tailgate / left rear door  
Rear view camera  
Depending on version, camera is  
mounted above the license plate in  
the tailgate / left rear door or at the top  
of the left rear door.  
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Trajectory lane of the vehicle is  
shown in accordance with the  
steering angle.  
The close rear view is activated when  
selected via p in the rear view  
display or when the reverse gear is  
engaged.  
When operating with a trailer, the  
close rear view is no longer operable.  
Close rear view  
The lower horizontal line represents a  
distance of about 30 cm beyond the  
edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The  
upper horizontal lines represent a  
distance of about 1 m and 2 m.  
Switching off  
The camera is switched off when a  
forward gear is engaged.  
Guidelines  
Standard rear view  
Camera at top of the left rear door  
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is  
shown in accordance with the  
steering angle.  
The view of the camera is displayed  
The horizontal line represents a  
distance of about 4 m beyond the  
edge of vehicle's rear bumper.  
in the rear view display 3 113.  
Switching on  
The rear view camera is automatically  
switched on.  
The standard rear view is activated  
when a forward gear is engaged.  
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weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
the camera lenses are blocked  
by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.  
Clean the lense, rinse with water,  
and wipe with a soft cloth  
system steers not sufficient. Turn  
steering wheel gently into opposite  
direction, if lane change is intended.  
When the system steers to correct the  
trajectory of the vehicle, a flashes  
yellow in the instrument cluster.  
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the tailgate will be opened  
A warning message in the Driver  
Information Centre accompanied by a  
warning chime alerts the driver when  
immediate driver´s action is required.  
the vehicle is towing an  
electrically connected trailer,  
bicycle carrier, etc.  
Unintended lane departure is not  
assumed by the system when the turn  
lights are operated and during 20 s  
after turn lights have been switched  
off.  
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the vehicle had a rear end  
accident  
Additionally the opening radius of the  
rear doors are shown in the rear view  
display.  
there are extreme temperature  
changes  
Notice  
Switching off  
Lane keep assist  
The system may be switched off if it  
detects lanes which are too narrow,  
too wide or too curved.  
The rear view camera is switched off  
when the rear view display is  
switched off.  
Lane keep assist helps to avoid  
crashes due to unintentional lane  
departures. A front camera located at  
the top of the windscreen observes  
the lane markings between which the  
vehicle is driving. If the vehicle  
Following preconditions have to be  
fullfilled:  
System limitations  
The rear view camera may not  
operate properly when:  
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vehicle speed must be between  
40 mph and 112 mph  
approaches a lane marking, the  
steering wheel is gently turned to  
position the vehicle back into the lane.  
The driver will then notice a turning  
movement of the steering wheel. Turn  
steering wheel in same direction, if  
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the surrounding is dark  
the beam of headlights is shining  
directly into the camera lenses  
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the driver must hold the steering  
wheel with both hands  
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the change of trajectory is not  
accompanied by operation of the  
turn signals  
the Electronic Stability Control is  
activated and not in operation  
the vehicle is not connected to a  
trailer or an electric bicycle carrier  
normal driving behaviour (system  
detects dynamic driving style, i.e.  
pressure on the brake or  
accelerator pedal)  
roads with poor lane markings  
no spare wheel is used  
the driver needs to be active  
during the correction  
the vehicle is not driven in a tight  
corner  
If the driver wishes to maintain the  
trajectory of the vehicle, he can  
prevent the correction by keeping a  
firm grip on the steering wheel, e.g.  
during an avoiding manoeuvre. The  
correction is interrupted if the turn  
lights are operated.  
There is no correction triggered when  
the turn lights are operated and  
during a few seconds after turn lights  
have been switched off.  
Activation  
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If the system detects that the driver is  
not holding the steering wheel firmly  
enough during an automatic  
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If the system is activated, the LED in  
the button Ó is not illuminated. To  
activate the system when the system  
is deactivated, press Ó.  
The system is operational at vehicle  
speeds between 40 mph and  
112 mph and if lane markings are  
detectable. The driver must hold the  
steering wheel with both hands. The  
Electronic Stability Control system  
must be activated.  
correction of trajectory, it interrupts  
the correction. A warning message in  
the Driver Information Centre  
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accompanied by a warning chime  
alerts the driver when immediate  
driver´s action is required.  
If the side blind spot alert is activated  
and the driver is about to change the  
lane, the system corrects the  
trajectory of the vehicle despite the  
activation of the turn lights if another  
vehicle is detected in the side blind  
spot zone.  
The control indicator a flashes  
yellow during trajectory correction.  
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Switch off the system if the system is  
disturbed by tar marks, shadows,  
road cracks, temporary or  
Deactivation  
Fault  
To deactivate the system, press and  
hold Ó. Deactivation of the system is  
confirmed by the illuminated LED in  
the button. In the Driver Information  
Centre solid grey lines are displayed.  
In the event of a fault, a and C  
appear in the instrument panel,  
accompanied by a display message  
and a warning chime. Contact a  
dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
construction lane markings, or other  
road imperfections.  
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Recommended deactivation  
It is recommended to deactivate the  
system in the following situations:  
Always keep your attention on the  
road and maintain proper vehicle  
position within the lane, otherwise  
vehicle damage, injury or death  
could occur.  
Lane keep assist does not  
continuously steer the vehicle.  
The system may not keep the  
vehicle in the lane or give an alert,  
even if a lane marking is detected.  
The steering of the lane keep  
assist may not be sufficient to  
avoid a lane departure.  
System limitations  
The system performance may be  
affected by:  
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Road surface in poor condition  
Unfavourable climatic conditions  
Slippery surfaces, e.g., ice  
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windscreen not clean or affected  
by foreign objects, e.g. stickers  
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close vehicles ahead  
banked roads  
narrow, winding or hilly roads  
road edges  
The system is not designed for driving  
in the following situations:  
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Driving on a speed circuit  
Driving with a trailer  
Driving on a rolling stand  
Driving on unstable surfaces  
sudden lighting changes  
adverse environmental  
conditions, e.g. heavy rain or  
snow  
The system may not detect hands-  
off driving due to external  
influences like road condition and  
surface and weather. The driver  
has full responsibility to control the  
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vehicle modifications, e.g. tyres  
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The counting of driving time alert is  
reset if one of the following conditions  
is met:  
Activation or Deactivation  
The system can be activated or  
deactivated in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 115.  
The state of the system stays in  
memory when the ignition is switched  
off.  
vehicle and is always required to  
keep the hands on the steering  
wheel while driving.  
Using the system while towing a  
trailer or on slippery roads could  
cause loss of control of the vehicle  
and a crash. Switch the system off.  
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The vehicle has been stationary  
for more than 15 minutes with the  
engine running.  
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The ignition has been switched  
off for a few minutes.  
Driving time alert  
The driver's seat belt has been  
unfastened and the driver's door  
is open.  
Driver alert  
The driver alert system monitores the  
driving time and the vigilance of the  
driver. Monitoring the vigilance of the  
driver is based on the trajectory  
variations of the vehicle compared to  
the lane markings.  
The driver gets notified by a pop-up  
reminder symbol € in the Driver  
Information Centre simultaneously  
with an acoustic alert if the driver has  
not taken a break after 2 hours of  
driving at a speed above 40 mph. The  
alert is repeated hourly until the  
vehicle is stopped, no matter how  
vehicle speed evolves.  
Notice  
If the vehicle speed drops below  
40 mph, the system is paused. The  
driving time is counted again once  
the speed is above 40 mph.  
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Driver drowsiness detection  
The system cannot replace the  
need for vigilance on the part of  
the driver. Taking a break is  
recommended as soon as feeling  
tired or at least every two hours.  
Do not take the steering wheel  
when feeling tired.  
The system monitors the driver's level  
of vigilance. A camera at the top of the  
windscreen detects variations in  
trajectory compared to the lane  
markings. This system is particularly  
suited to fast roads (speed higher  
than 40 mph).  
If the trajectory of the vehicle  
suggests a certain level of  
drowsiness or inattention by the  
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driver, the system triggers the first  
level of alert. The driver is notified by  
a message and an audible signal is  
given.  
After three first level alerts, the  
system triggers a new alert with a  
message, accompanied by a more  
pronounced audible signal.  
In certain driving conditions (poor  
road surface or strong winds), the  
system may give alerts independent  
of the driver's level of vigilance.  
The driver drowsiness detection is  
reinitialised when the ignition has  
been switched off for a few minutes or  
the speed remains below 40 mph for  
a few minutes.  
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dazzle caused by headlights of  
oncoming vehicles, low sun,  
reflections on damp roads,  
leaving a tunnel, alternating  
shade and light etc.  
windscreen area in front of the  
camera covered by dirt, snow,  
stickers etc.  
no lane markings detected or  
multiple lane markings due to  
roadworks  
close vehicles ahead  
winding roads or narrow roads  
Fuel  
Fuel for petrol engines  
The petrol engines are compatible  
with bio-fuels that conform to current  
and future European standards and  
and can be obtained from filling  
stations:  
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Petrol that meets the EN228  
standard, mixed with a biofuel  
meeting the EN15376 standard.  
System limitations  
In the following situations, the system  
may not operate properly or even not  
operate at all:  
Use fuel with the recommended  
octane rating. A lower octane rating  
can reduce engine power and torque  
and slightly increases fuel  
consumption.  
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poor visibility caused by  
inadequate lighting of the  
roadway, falling snow, heavy  
rain, dense fog etc.  
Driving and operating  
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Diesel fuel that meets standard  
Fuel for diesel engines  
Caution  
EN16734 mixed with a biofuel that  
meets standard EN14214 (possibly  
containing up to 10% Fatty Acid  
Methyl Ester)  
The diesel engines are compatible  
with bio-fuels that conform to current  
and future European standards and  
and can be obtained from filling  
stations:  
Do not use fuel or fuel additives  
that contain metallic compounds  
such as manganese-based  
additives. This may cause engine  
damage.  
Caution  
Use of fuel with a lower octane  
rating than the lowest possible  
rating could lead to uncontrolled  
combustion and engine damage.  
Paraffinic diesel fuel that meets  
standard EN15940 mixed with a  
biofuel that meets standard  
Diesel fuel that meets standard  
EN590 mixed with a biofuel that  
meets standard EN14214 (possibly  
containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl  
Ester)  
EN14214 (possibly containing up to  
7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).  
The engine specific requirements  
regarding octane rating are given in  
the engine data overview 3 260. A  
country-specific label at the fuel filler  
flap can supersede the requirement.  
In certain countries, the use of a  
particular fuel, e.g. a specific octane  
rating, may be required to ensure  
proper engine operation.  
The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting  
standard EN16709 is possible in your  
diesel engines. However, this use,  
even occasional, requires strict  
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Driving and operating  
application of the special servicing  
conditions referred to as "Arduous  
conditions".  
For more information, contact a  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
the additive, use the cap of the  
additive can. The cap allows a dose  
of 30 millilitres.  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station  
when refuelling.  
Low temperature operation  
9 Danger  
At temperatures below 0 °C, some  
diesel products with biodiesel blends  
may clog, freeze or gel, which may  
affect the fuel supply system. Starting  
and engine operation may not work  
properly. Make sure to fill winter  
grade diesel fuel at ambient  
Caution  
Fuel is flammable and explosive.  
No smoking. No naked flames or  
sparks.  
If you can smell fuel in your  
vehicle, have the cause of this  
remedied immediately by a  
workshop.  
The use of any other type of (bio)  
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure  
or diluted, domestic fuel etc.) is  
strictly prohibited (risk of damage  
to the engine and fuel system).  
temperatures below 0 °C.  
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used  
in extreme cold temperatures below  
-20 °C. Using this fuel grade in warm  
or hot climates is not recommended  
and may cause engine stalling, poor  
starting or damage on the fuel  
injection system.  
Notice  
A label with symbols at the fuel filler  
flap is indicating the allowed fuel  
types. In Europe the pump nozzles of  
the filling stations are marked with  
these symbols. Refuel only the  
allowed fuel type.  
The only diesel additives authorised  
for use are those that meet the  
B715000 standard.  
Vehicles with diesel engine operating  
in Ecuador require the additive  
DLP 32-600 to avoid damage of the  
injection system. This additive can  
only be purchased at Opel dealers.  
The additive has to be poured into the  
tank before refilling Diesel. For each  
50 litres of Diesel refilled, 30 millilitres  
of additive have to be added. To dose  
Refuelling  
Caution  
9 Danger  
In case of misfuelling, do not  
switch on ignition.  
Before refuelling, switch off  
ignition and any external heaters  
with combustion chambers.  
Fuel filler flap is located at left rear  
side of vehicle.  
Driving and operating  
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To close, turn the fuel filler cap  
clockwise until it clicks.  
Close the flap and allow it to engage.  
Fuel filler cap  
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.  
Diesel-engined vehicles have special  
fuel filler caps.  
If the vehicle is equipped with an  
electronic key system, the fuel filler  
flap can only be opened if the vehicle  
is unlocked. Depending on the  
version, release the fuel filler flap by  
pushing the flap or pulling at the right  
bottom corner.  
The fuel filler cap can be attached to  
the hook on the fuel filler flap.  
Place the nozzle in straight position to  
the filler neck and press with slight  
force to insert.  
To refuel, switch on pump nozzle.  
After the automatic cut-off, the tank  
can be topped up by operating the  
pump nozzle a maximum of two more  
times.  
Petrol and diesel refuelling  
Depending on the version, place the  
key in the lock and unlock the cap.  
To open, turn the cap slowly  
anticlockwise.  
Caution  
Wipe off any overflowing fuel  
immediately.  
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Driving and operating  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips  
Trailer towing  
Trailer loads  
Trailer hitch  
General information  
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate  
the coupling ball. However, do not do  
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the  
coupling ball, is being used to reduce  
snaking movements.  
The permissible trailer loads are  
vehicle and engine-dependent  
maximum values which must not be  
exceeded. The actual trailer load is  
the difference between the actual  
gross weight of the trailer and the  
actual coupling socket load with the  
trailer coupled.  
The permissible trailer loads are  
specified in the vehicle documents. In  
general, they are valid for inclines up  
to 12%.  
The permissible trailer load applies  
up to the specified incline and at sea  
level. Since engine power decreases  
as altitude increases due to the air  
becoming thinner, therefore reducing  
climbing ability, the permissible gross  
train weight also decreases by 10%  
for every 1000 metres of altitude. The  
gross train weight does not have to be  
reduced when driving on roads with  
slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.  
motorways).  
Only use towing equipment that has  
been approved for your vehicle.  
Entrust retrofitting of towing  
equipment to a workshop. It may be  
necessary to make changes that  
affect the cooling system, heat  
shields or other equipment.  
During trailer towing do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed  
of 60 mph is only appropriate if an  
oscillation damper is used and the  
permissible gross trailer weight does  
not exceed the vehicle's curb weight.  
For trailers with low driving stability  
and caravan trailers, the use of an  
oscillation damper is strongly  
recommended.  
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more  
slowly, do not attempt to correct the  
steering and brake sharply if  
necessary.  
When driving downhill, drive in the  
same gear as if driving uphill and  
drive at a similar speed.  
The bulb outage detection function for  
trailer brake light cannot detect a  
partial bulb outage e.g. in case of four  
bulbs with a power of 5 W each, the  
function only detects lamp outage  
when only a single 5 W lamp remains  
or none remain.  
Fitting of towing equipment could  
cover the opening of the towing eye.  
If this is the case use the coupling ball  
bar for towing. Always keep the  
coupling ball bar in the vehicle to have  
it on hand if needed.  
Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load 3 263.  
Driving and operating  
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The permissible gross train weight  
must not be exceeded. This weight is  
specified on the identification plate  
3 256.  
permissible rear axle load is  
exceeded, a maximum speed of  
60 mph applies.  
1. Place the key in the lock and  
unlock the coupling ball bar. Move  
the lever to the rear position.  
Towing equipment  
Vertical coupling load  
Depending on version the vehicle can  
be fitted with a detachable or a fixed  
coupling ball bar.  
The vertical coupling load is the load  
exerted by the trailer on the coupling  
ball. It can be varied by changing the  
weight distribution when loading the  
trailer.  
The maximum permissible vertical  
coupling load is specified on the  
towing equipment identification plate  
and in the vehicle documents.  
Type A  
Caution  
When operating without a trailer,  
remove the coupling ball bar.  
2. Clean the contact points with a  
soft clean cloth.  
Always aim for the maximum vertical  
coupling load, especially in the case  
of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling  
load should never fall below 25 kg.  
Fitting the coupling ball bar  
Rear axle load  
When the trailer is coupled and the  
towing vehicle fully loaded, the  
permissible rear axle load (see  
identification plate or vehicle  
documents) may be exceeded by  
60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating  
must not be exceeded. If the  
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Driving and operating  
3. Insert the coupling ball bar in the  
opening and push firmly up to the  
stop.  
4. Open the protective flap and  
unlock the coupling ball bar with  
the key.  
Secure the coupling ball bar  
correctly by moving the lever to  
the locked position, shown in the  
picture.  
4. Lock the coupling ball bar by  
turning the key. Remove the key  
and close the protective flap.  
5. Attach the trailer.  
6. Fold the socket forward.  
8. Attach the breakaway stopping  
cable to the eye on the carrier.  
9 Warning  
5. Move the lever of the coupling ball  
bar to the rear position. Remove  
the coupling ball bar by pulling it.  
Towing a trailer is permitted only  
when a coupling ball bar is fitted  
correctly. If the coupling ball bar  
does not engage correctly, seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
Dismounting coupling ball bar  
1. Disconnect the trailer plug.  
7. Connect the trailer plug to the  
socket.  
2. Unfasten the breakaway stopping  
cable.  
3. Remove the trailer.  
Driving and operating  
209  
1. Connect the trailer plug to the  
socket and fasten the breakaway  
stopping cable to the eye on the  
carrier.  
2. Attach the trailer.  
Type C  
6. Move the lever of the coupling ball  
bar to the front position.  
2. Pull the lever and open the towing  
ring.  
3. Attach the trailer, close the towing  
Type B  
ring and fix the splint.  
1. Remove the safety splint.  
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Driving and operating  
4. Connect the trailer plug to the  
socket and attach the breakaway  
stopping cable to the eye on the  
carrier.  
Trailer stability assist  
If the system detects snaking  
movements, engine power is reduced  
and the vehicle / trailer combination is  
selectively braked until the snaking  
ceases. While system is working keep  
steering wheel as still as possible.  
Trailer stability assist is a function of  
the Electronic Stability Control 3 163.  

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