Driving and operating for Your Vauxhall Crossland SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

Driving and operating  
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Trailer towing ........................... 170  
Towing equipment ................... 170  
Brakes ........................................ 137  
Antilock brake system ............. 137  
Parking brake .......................... 138  
Brake assist ............................. 138  
Hill start assist ......................... 138  
Driving and  
operating  
Ride control systems ................. 139  
Driving hints ............................... 122  
Control of the vehicle ............... 122  
Steering ................................... 122  
Electronic Stability Control and  
Traction Control system ......... 139  
Driver assistance systems ......... 140  
Cruise control .......................... 140  
Speed limiter ........................... 143  
Forward collision alert ............. 145  
Active emergency braking ....... 147  
Front pedestrian protection ..... 149  
Parking assist .......................... 150  
Advanced parking assist ......... 153  
Side blind spot alert ................. 158  
Panoramic view system ........... 159  
Rear view camera ................... 162  
Lane departure warning .......... 163  
Driver alert ............................... 164  
Starting and operating ............... 122  
New vehicle running-in ............ 122  
Ignition switch positions ........... 123  
Power button ........................... 123  
Starting the engine .................. 124  
Overrun cut-off ........................ 126  
Stop-start system .................... 126  
Parking .................................... 128  
Engine exhaust .......................... 129  
Exhaust filter ............................ 129  
Catalytic converter ................... 130  
AdBlue ..................................... 130  
Automatic transmission .............. 133  
Transmission display ............... 133  
Gear selection ......................... 133  
Manual mode ........................... 134  
Electronic driving programmes 135  
Fault ........................................ 135  
Interruption of power supply .... 135  
Fuel ............................................ 166  
Fuel for petrol engines ............. 166  
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 166  
Refuelling ................................ 167  
Trailer hitch ................................ 169  
General information ................. 169  
Driving characteristics and  
Manual transmission .................. 136  
towing tips .............................. 169  
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Driving and operating  
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 3 126.  
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 3 129.  
Use only floor mats, which fit properly  
and are fixed by the retainers on the  
driver side.  
Driving and operating  
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Engine start  
Ignition switch positions  
9 Danger  
Operate the clutch pedal, the brake  
pedal and press Start/Stop. Release  
the button after starting procedure  
begins.  
Never remove the key from  
ignition switch during driving as  
this will cause steering wheel lock.  
Engine and ignition off  
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.  
Power button  
Emergency shut off during driving  
If the engine needs to be switched off  
during driving in case of emergency,  
press Start/Stop for 5 seconds.  
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, control indicators illuminate  
and most electrical functions are  
operable  
2 : engine start: release key after  
engine has been started  
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  
The electronic key must be inside the  
vehicle.  
Ignition on power mode without  
starting the engine  
Press Start/Stop without operating a  
pedal. Control indicators illuminate  
and most electrical functions are  
operable.  
Steering wheel lock  
Remove key from ignition switch and  
turn steering wheel until it engages.  
extinguish. Therefore power down  
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Driving and operating  
display No Remote Detected or  
Replace Battery in Remote Key when  
you try to start the vehicle.  
For unlocking or locking the doors,  
see fault in radio remote control unit  
or electronic key system 3 23.  
the engine and ignition while  
driving only when required in case  
of emergency.  
Steering wheel lock  
The steering wheel lock activates  
automatically when:  
Starting the engine  
Vehicles with ignition switch  
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The vehicle is stationary.  
The ignition has been switched  
off.  
To release steering wheel lock, open  
and close driver's door and switch the  
ignition on power mode or start the  
engine directly.  
Hold the electronic key with buttons  
outside at the marking on the steering  
column cover as shown in the  
illustration.  
Operate the clutch pedal, the brake  
pedal and press Start/Stop. Release  
the button after starting procedure  
begins.  
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.  
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Turn key to position 1.  
Move the steering wheel slightly  
to release the steering wheel  
lock.  
This option is intended for  
emergencies only. Replace the  
electronic key battery as soon as  
possible 3 22.  
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Manual transmission: operate  
Operation in case of failure  
If either the electronic key fails or the  
battery of the electronic key is weak,  
the Driver Information Centre may  
clutch and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector  
lever to P or N.  
Driving and operating  
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Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Diesel engines: wait until control  
indicator ! extinguishes.  
Turn key to position 2 and  
release after the engine has been  
started.  
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Manual transmission: operate  
clutch and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector  
lever to P or N.  
Starting the vehicle at low  
temperatures  
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. 5 minutes.  
The selector lever must be in position  
P.  
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Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Manual transmission: during an  
Autostop, the engine can be started  
by depressing the clutch pedal  
3 126.  
Automatic transmission: during an  
Autostop, the engine can be started  
by releasing the brake pedal 3 126.  
Press Start/Stop button. Release  
button after starting procedure  
begins.  
Diesel engine starts after control  
indicator ! for preheating  
extinguishes.  
Before restarting or to switch off  
the engine when vehicle is  
stationary, press Start/Stop once  
more briefly.  
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Vehicles with power button  
Turbo engine warm-up  
To start the engine during an  
Autostop:  
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.  
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Manual transmission: during an  
Autostop, the engine can be  
started by depressing the clutch  
pedal 3 126.  
Automatic transmission: during  
an Autostop, the engine can be  
started by releasing the brake  
pedal 3 126.  
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Driving and operating  
If the stop-start system is temporarily  
not available and the button Ò is  
pressed, the LED in the button  
flashes.  
Activate an Autostop as follows:  
Overrun cut-off  
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Depress the clutch pedal.  
Set the lever to neutral.  
Release the clutch pedal.  
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.  
Deactivation  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
Depending on driving conditions, the  
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.  
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  
the ignition stays on.  
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.  
The stop-start system will be disabled  
on inclines of 12% or more.  
Indication  
Activation  
Deactivate the stop-start system  
manually by pressing Ò. The  
deactivation is indicated when the  
LED in the button illuminates.  
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.  
Autostop  
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.  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
An Autostop can be activated at a  
standstill.  
An Autostop is indicated by control  
indicator D.  
Driving and operating  
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During an Autostop, the heating and  
brake performance will be  
maintained.  
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The self-cleaning function of the  
exhaust filter is not active.  
The vehicle was driven at least at  
walking speed since the last  
Autostop.  
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.  
Conditions for an Autostop  
The stop-start system checks if each  
Otherwise an Autostop will be  
inhibited.  
of the following conditions is fulfilled.  
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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.  
Notice  
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.  
Certain settings of the climate control  
system may inhibit an Autostop. See  
Climate control chapter for more  
details 3 111.  
If an autostop is temporarily not  
available, D flashes green 3 87.  
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The engine is warmed up.  
The engine coolant temperature  
is not too high.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission  
The engine is restarted if  
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The engine exhaust temperature  
is not too high, e.g. after driving  
with high engine load.  
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the brake pedal is released while  
the selector lever is in position D  
or M  
Immediately after driving at a higher  
speed an Autostop may be inhibited.  
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The ambient temperature is not  
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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  
Vehicle battery discharge protection  
To ensure reliable engine restarts,  
several vehicle battery discharge  
protection features are implemented  
as part of the stop-start system.  
too low or too high.  
The climate control system  
allows an Autostop.  
The brake vacuum is sufficient.  
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or the selector lever is moved to  
position R.  
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Driving and operating  
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:  
Parking  
P. Turn the front wheels  
towards the kerb.  
Close the windows.  
Remove the ignition key from  
the ignition switch or switch off  
ignition on vehicles with power  
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.  
Always apply the parking  
brake. Activate the parking  
brake without pressing the  
release button. Apply as firmly  
as possible on a downhill slope  
or uphill slope. Depress brake  
pedal at the same time to  
reduce operating force.  
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The stop-start system is  
manually deactivated.  
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Lock the vehicle with e on the  
radio remote control.  
Or with electronic key system  
press marking on front door  
handles 3 22.  
Activate the anti-theft alarm  
system 3 31.  
The engine cooling fans may run  
after the engine has been  
switched off 3 176.  
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The driver's seat belt is  
unfastened or the driver's door is  
opened.  
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The engine temperature is too  
low.  
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The charging level of the vehicle  
battery is below a defined level.  
The brake vacuum is not  
sufficient.  
The climate control system  
requests an engine start.  
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Switch off the engine.  
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  
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a  
After running at high engine  
speeds or with high engine loads,  
operate the engine briefly at a low  
load or run in neutral for  
portable CD player, is connected to  
the power outlet, a brief power drop  
during the restart might be noticeable.  
If the vehicle is on a downhill  
slope, engage reverse gear or  
set the selector lever to position  
Driving and operating  
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As soon as the traffic conditions  
approx. 30 seconds before  
switching off, in order to protect  
the turbocharger.  
Engine exhaust  
permit, regenerate the filter by driving  
at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph  
until the control indicator  
9 Danger  
extinguishes.  
Notice  
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.  
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.  
Notice  
On a new vehicle, the first exhaust  
filter regeneration operations may  
be accompanied by a burning smell,  
which is normal. Following  
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.  
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.  
Keys, locks 3 20.  
Laying-up the vehicle for a long  
period of time 3 175.  
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.  
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  
Catalytic converter  
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  
The catalytic converter reduces the  
amount of harmful substances in the  
exhaust gases.  
Avoid contact of the paintwork with  
AdBlue.  
In case of contact, rinse off with  
Caution  
water.  
Fuel grades other than those listed  
on pages 3 166, 3 225 could  
damage the catalytic converter or  
electronic components.  
Unburnt fuel 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.  
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.  
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.  
Level warnings  
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 AdBlue consumption is approx.  
1.5 l per 600 miles. The consumption  
can be higher depending on driving  
behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).  
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.  
9 Warning  
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin  
with AdBlue.  
In case of eye or skin contact,  
rinse off with water.  
Driving and operating  
Refilling AdBlue  
Caution  
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The first possible warning message  
appears at an AdBlue range below  
1500 miles, shows up at each start  
and each 190 miles range reduction:  
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in  
1500 mi  
The following warning message is  
being displayed and cannot be  
dismissed:  
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible  
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 Y  
flashes continuously and engine  
cannot be restarted until AdBlue tank  
is being filled with at least 5 l.  
Additionally, control indicator Y  
illuminates continuously and a chime  
sounds with every message pop-up.  
High emission warnings  
At an AdBlue range below 380 miles,  
the following warning message is  
being displayed, shows up at each  
start and each 12 miles range  
reduction:  
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in  
380 mi  
Additionally, control indicator Y  
flashes continuously and a chime  
sounds with every message pop-up.  
If the exhaust emission rises above a  
certain value, warnings similar to the  
range warnings will be displayed in  
the Driver Information Centre.  
Requests to have the exhaust system  
checked and finally the  
announcement of the prevention of  
an engine restart are displayed.  
These restrictions are a legal  
requirement.  
Notice  
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  
Notice  
Consult a workshop for assistance.  
In case of high AdBlue consumption,  
the Driver Information Centre may  
display this warning without the  
previous warning stages.  
The last warning level is entered  
when the AdBlue tank is empty.  
Restart of the engine is not possible.  
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Driving and operating  
stations and can be purchased e.g.  
at Vauxhall dealers and other retail  
outlets.  
event, park the vehicle in a space  
with a higher ambient temperature  
until AdBlue is liquified.  
Since AdBlue has a limited  
durability, check the date of expiry  
before refilling.  
Notice  
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.  
Notice  
Refill the tank to a level of at least  
5 l to ensure that the new AdBlue  
level is being detected.  
It is recommended to fill the AdBlue  
tank completely.  
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.  
In case AdBlue refill is not  
successfully detected:  
1. Continuously drive the vehicle  
for 10 min making sure that  
vehicle speed is always higher  
than 12 mph.  
4. Unscrew protective cap from the  
filler neck.  
5. Open AdBlue canister.  
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  
5 minutes.  
8. Place the canister on the ground  
to empty the hose, wait 15  
seconds.  
2. If AdBlue refill is detected  
successfully, AdBlue supply-  
driven warnings or limitations will  
disappear.  
If AdBlue refill is still not detected,  
seek the assistance of a workshop.  
If AdBlue must be refilled at  
temperatures below -11 °C, the  
refilling of AdBlue may not be  
detected by the system. In this  
The fuel filler flap can only be opened  
if the vehicle is unlocked.  
1. Switch off ignition.  
2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia  
fumes entering the interior of the  
vehicle.  
3. Release the fuel filler flap by  
pushing the flap 3 167.  
Driving and operating  
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9. Unscrew the hose from the filler  
neck.  
M and the number of the selected  
gear indicates manual mode.  
Automatic transmission  
10. Mount the protective cap and turn  
R indicates reverse gear.  
N indicates neutral position.  
P indicates park position.  
The automatic transmission permits  
automatic gearshifting (automatic  
mode) or manual gearshifting  
(manual mode).  
Manual shifting is possible in manual  
mode by tapping the selector lever to  
+ or - 3 134.  
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.  
Gear selection  
Transmission display  
Move the selector lever in the shifting  
gate as shown in the illustration  
above.  
The mode or selected gear is shown  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
D and the number of the engaged  
gear indicates automatic mode.  
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Driving and operating  
P : park position, wheels are locked,  
engage only when the vehicle is  
stationary and the parking brake  
is applied  
Engine braking  
To utilise the engine braking effect,  
select a lower gear in good time when  
driving downhill, see manual mode.  
Manual mode  
R : reverse gear, engage only when  
the vehicle is stationary  
N : neutral  
Rocking the vehicle  
Rocking the vehicle is only  
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in  
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector  
lever between D and R in a repeat  
pattern. Do not race the engine and  
avoid sudden acceleration.  
D : automatic mode  
M : manual mode  
+ : upshift in manual mode  
-
: downshift in manual mode  
The selector lever 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 lever 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.  
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle  
slowly begins to creep when the  
brake is released.  
Parking  
Move selector lever out of position D  
towards the left in position M.  
Tap selector lever towards + to shift  
to a higher gear.  
Tap the selector lever towards - to  
shift to a lower gear.  
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.  
Apply the parking brake and engage  
P.  
Driving and operating  
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In manual mode, no automatic  
shifting to a higher gear takes place  
at high engine revolutions.  
If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
start the vehicle using jump leads  
3 208.  
If the vehicle battery is not the cause  
of the fault, release the selector lever.  
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.  
Gear shifting 3 85.  
1. Apply the parking brake.  
Electronic driving  
programmes  
2. Release the selector lever trim  
from the centre console. Poke  
with a finger into the leather  
socket below the selector lever  
and push the trim upwards.  
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Following a cold start, the  
operating temperature  
Fault  
programme increases engine  
speed to quickly bring the  
catalytic converter to the required  
temperature.  
In the event of a fault a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
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Special programmes  
Vehicle messages 3 95.  
automatically adapt the shifting  
points when driving up inclines or  
down hills.  
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.  
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.  
Interruption of power supply  
In the event of an interruption of  
power supply, the selector lever  
cannot be moved out of the P  
position.  
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3. Push down the button and move  
the selector lever out of P. Have  
the cause of the power supply  
interruption remedied by a  
workshop.  
Manual transmission  
4. Mount the selector lever trim onto  
the centre console and refit.  
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  
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 shifting 3 85.  
Stop-start system 3 126.  
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 R 3 84.  
Antilock brake system  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
prevents the wheels from locking.  
Control indicator u 3 85.  
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Fault  
Brake assist  
If brake pedal is depressed quickly  
and forcefully, maximum brake force  
is automatically applied.  
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.  
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.  
9 Warning  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Always apply parking brake firmly  
without operating the release  
button, and apply as firmly as  
possible on a downhill or uphill  
slope.  
Hill start assist  
Parking brake  
The system helps prevent unintended  
movement when driving away on  
inclines.  
9 Warning  
When releasing the brake pedal after  
stopping on an incline, brakes remain  
on for further 2 seconds. The brakes  
release automatically as soon as the  
vehicle begins to accelerate.  
To release the parking brake, pull  
the lever up slightly, press the  
release button and fully lower the  
lever.  
To reduce the operating forces of  
the parking brake, depress the  
foot brake at the same time.  
Before leaving the vehicle, check  
parking brake status. Control  
indicator j illuminate constantly  
when electric parking brake is  
applied.  
Control indicator R 3 84.  
Driving and operating  
Deactivation  
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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 and traction control system are  
operational after each engine start as  
soon as the control indicator b  
extinguishes.  
When ESC and traction control  
system operate, b flashes.  
ESC operates in combination with the  
traction control system. It prevents  
the driven wheels from spinning.  
9 Warning  
ESC and traction control system can  
be deactivated, everytime it is  
required: press a.  
Control indicator a illuminates 3 86.  
A status message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
ESC and traction control system 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.  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
The traction control system is a  
component of the ESC and prevents  
the driven wheels from spinning. As  
soon as the driven wheels starts to  
spin, engine output is reduced and  
the wheel spinning the most is braked  
individually. This considerably  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
Control indicator b 3 85.  
improves the driving stability of the  
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.  
a extinguishes when ESC and  
traction control system are  
reactivated.  
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ESC and traction control system are  
also reactivated the next time the  
ignition is switched on.  
Additionally position D or the second  
or a higher gear in position M must be  
selected on automatic transmission.  
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.  
The status and preset speed is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Do not use the cruise control if it is not  
advisable to maintain a constant  
speed.  
Driver assistance  
systems  
Fault  
9 Warning  
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.  
Driver assistance systems are  
developed to support the driver  
and not to replace the driver's  
attention.  
The driver stays in full control of  
the vehicle and accepts full  
responsibility when driving the  
vehicle.  
When using driver assistance  
systems, always take care  
regarding the current traffic  
situation and follow applicable  
traffic rules.  
Control indicator m 3 88.  
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.  
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Accelerate to the desired speed and  
move thumb wheel briefly to SET/-.  
The current speed is stored and  
maintained. Accelerator pedal can be  
released.  
Switching on the system  
The preset speed can then be  
changed by moving thumb wheel to  
RES/+ to increase or to SET/- to  
decrease the speed. Move thumb  
wheel repeatedly to change speed in  
small steps, move and hold to change  
speed in large steps.  
Activation of the functionality  
Setting speed by the driver  
Press m on the steering wheel:  
symbol m and a message are  
indicated in the Driver Information  
Centre. The system is still not active.  
Speed value is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
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Adopting speed by the speed limit  
recognition  
Press MEM on the steering wheel  
once more to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
This speed is the new value for the  
cruise control.  
This function can be deactivated or  
activated in the personalisation menu  
3 96.  
Cruise control is deactivated  
automatically when:  
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.  
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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.  
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The manual transmission is in N,  
Using the camera at the top of the  
windscreen, this system detects and  
reads speed limit and end of speed  
limit signs.  
first or second gear.  
Exceeding the set speed  
The automatic transmission is in  
position M and first gear.  
Vehicle speed can be increased by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the previously stored speed  
is resumed.  
If the cruise control is active:  
Resume stored speed  
Move thumb wheel to RES/+ at a  
speed above 25 mph. The stored  
speed will be obtained.  
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in the uplevel Driver Information  
Centre the recognised speed  
limit will be displayed and MEM  
illuminates.  
Deactivation of the functionality  
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in the midlevel Driver Information  
Centre the recognised speed  
limit will be displayed on the  
digital speed indication page  
along with an instruction  
message.  
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.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel to  
request saving of the suggested  
speed.  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
programmed speed value.  
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Fault  
Switching on the system  
In the event of a cruise control fault,  
the speed is cleared resulting in  
flashing of the dashes.  
The speed limit recognition may not  
operate correctly if traffic signs do not  
comply with the Vienna Convention  
on Road Signs and Signals.  
Speed limiter  
The speed limiter prevents the  
vehicle from exceeding a preset  
maximum speed.  
The maximum speed can be set at  
speeds above 18 mph.  
The driver can accelerate the vehicle  
up to the preset speed. Deviations  
from the limited speed may occur  
when driving downhill.  
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.  
The preset speed can be exceeded  
temporarily by pressing the  
accelerator pedal fully.  
The status and preset speed limit is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
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Accelerate to the desired speed and  
move thumb wheel briefly to SET/-.  
The current speed is stored as  
maximum speed.  
The preset maximum speed can be  
changed by moving thumb wheel to  
RES/+ to increase or to SET/- to  
decrease the desired maximum  
speed. Move thumb wheel repeatedly  
to change speed in small steps, move  
and hold to change speed in large  
steps.  
If the speed limiter is active:  
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in the uplevel Driver Information  
Centre the recognised speed  
limit will be displayed and MEM  
illuminates.  
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in the midlevel Driver Information  
Centre the recognised speed  
limit will be displayed on the  
digital speed indication page  
along with an instruction  
message.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel to  
request saving of the suggested  
speed limit.  
Press MEM on the steering wheel  
once more to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
This speed is the new value for the  
speed limiter.  
This function can be deactivated or  
activated in the personalisation menu  
3 96.  
Press Ñ to activate speed limiter.  
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  
speed limiter.  
Speed value is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Using the camera at the top of the  
windscreen, this system detects and  
reads speed limit and end of speed  
limit signs.  
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The forward collision alert uses the  
front camera in the windscreen to  
detect a preceding vehicle directly  
ahead, in your path.  
If a vehicle directly ahead is  
approached too quickly, a warning  
chime and alert in the Driver  
Information Centre is provided.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
Switching off the system  
In the event of an emergency, it is  
possible to exceed the speed limit by  
depressing the accelerator pedal  
fully. In this case the preset speed  
value flashes.  
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.  
Release the accelerator pedal and  
the speed limiter function is  
reactivated once a speed lower than  
the limit speed is obtained.  
9 Warning  
Forward collision alert is just a  
warning system and does not  
apply the brakes. When  
Deactivation of the functionality  
Fault  
Press Ñ, speed limiter is in pause  
mode and a message is displayed.  
The vehicle is driven without speed  
limiter.  
Speed limiter is deactivated, but not  
switched off. Last stored speed  
remains in memory for later speed  
resume.  
In the event of a speed limiter fault,  
the speed is cleared resulting in  
flashing of the dashes.  
The speed limit recognition may not  
operate correctly if traffic signs do not  
comply with the Vienna Convention  
on Road Signs and Signals.  
approaching a vehicle ahead too  
rapidly, it may not provide you  
enough time to avoid a collision.  
The driver accepts full  
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.  
Resume limit speed  
Press Ñ. The stored speed limit will  
be obtained.  
Forward collision alert  
The forward collision alert may help to  
avoid or reduce the harm caused by  
front-end crashes.  
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Activation  
applicable traffic rules, weather  
and road conditions etc. at all  
times.  
9 Warning  
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.  
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.  
Selecting the alert sensitivity  
The alert sensitivity has to be set to  
close, normal or distant in the vehicle  
personalisation menu 3 96.  
Alerting the driver  
The driver is warned by following  
alerts:  
The driver accepts full  
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.  
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Symbol , illuminates and a  
The complete attention of the  
driver is always required while  
driving. The driver must always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes.  
warning message is displayed in  
the Driver Information Centre  
when the distance to the vehicle  
ahead gets to small.  
selecting the alert timing.  
Deactivation  
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Symbol , illuminates, a warning  
The system can only be deactivated  
by deactivating the active emergency  
braking in the vehicle personalisation  
3 96.  
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.  
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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In the following cases, forward  
collision alert may not detect a vehicle  
ahead or sensor performance is  
limited:  
Forward collision alert 3 145.  
Front pedestrian protection 3 149.  
The feature uses various inputs (e.g.  
camera sensor, brake pressure,  
vehicle speed) to calculate the  
probability of a frontal collision.  
Functionality  
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.  
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driving on winding or hilly roads  
driving in the dark  
weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
9 Warning  
A precondition is that forward collision  
alert with front camera system is not  
deactivated in the vehicle  
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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  
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.  
personalisation menu 3 96.  
The system includes:  
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emergency automatic braking  
forward looking brake assist  
forward collision alert  
Active emergency braking  
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  
front pedestrian protection  
Emergency automatic braking  
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  
The driver must always be ready  
to take action and apply the brakes  
and steer to avoid collisions.  
emergency braking applies, the driver  
is warned by the forward collision  
alert or the front pedestrian protection  
alert.  
prohibit a crash. If active emergency  
braking is applied, m flashes in the  
instrument cluster. Depending on the  
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situation, the vehicle may  
more sensitive. Therefore, pressing  
the brake pedal less strongly results  
in immediate hard braking. This  
function helps the driver brake  
quicker and harder before the  
imminent collision.  
Front pedestrian protection 3 149.  
automatically brake moderately or  
hard. This front automatic braking can  
only occur if a vehicle or a pedestrian  
ahead is detected.  
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.  
Forward collision alert 3 145.  
Front pedestrian protection 3 149.  
Emergency automatic braking may  
slow the vehicle to a complete stop to  
try to avoid a potential crash.  
9 Warning  
Active emergency braking is not  
designed to apply hard  
autonomous braking or to  
automatically avoid a collision. It is  
designed to reduce the vehicle  
speed before a collision. It may not  
react to animals. After a sudden  
lane change, the system needs a  
certain time to detect the next  
preceding vehicle.  
The complete attention of the  
driver is always required while  
driving. The driver must always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes and steer to avoid  
collisions.  
9 Warning  
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  
In the following cases, active  
emergency braking performance is  
limited:  
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driving on winding or hilly roads  
detecting all vehicles, especially  
vehicles with a trailer, tractors,  
muddy vehicles, etc.  
pedestrians.  
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detecting a vehicle when weather  
limits visibility, such as in fog,  
rain, or snow  
Forward looking brake assist  
In addition to emergency automatic  
braking, the forward looking brake  
assist function makes the brake assist  
The system is designed to work with  
all occupants wearing their seat belts.  
Forward collision alert 3 145.  
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driving in the dark  
windscreen damaged or  
stickered  
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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:  
illuminates in the instrument cluster  
and a warning message is displayed  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
During driving in the dark, system  
performance is limited.  
9 Danger  
Fault  
Front pedestrian braking does not  
provide an alert or automatically  
brake the vehicle, unless it detects  
a pedestrian.  
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.  
In case the system requires a service,  
a message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
If the system does not work as it  
should do, vehicle messages are  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
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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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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  
Vehicle messages 3 95.  
Front pedestrian protection  
Front pedestrian protection includes:  
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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detecting front pedestrian ahead  
front pedestrian alert  
Front pedestrian protection is  
activated together with forward  
collision alert.  
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 3 145.  
Detecting front pedestrian ahead  
A pedestrian ahead up to a distance  
of approx. 40 m is indicated by a  
symbol in the instrument cluster.  
if the brake lights are not working  
Active emergency braking can be  
deactivated in the personalisation  
menu 3 96. If deactivated, m  
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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  
Acoustic signals are given on the side  
on which the vehicle is closer to an  
obstacle. 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.  
Front pedestrian alert  
When approaching a detected  
pedestrian too quickly, a warning  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. A warning chime  
is provided.  
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise  
control may be disengaged when the  
front pedestrian alert occurs.  
Parking assist  
General information  
The system is switched off  
automatically when attaching a trailer  
or bike carrier to the trailer hitch.  
Rear parking assist  
System limitations  
In the following cases, front  
pedestrian protection may not detect  
a pedestrian ahead or sensor  
performance is limited:  
9 Warning  
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vehicle speed is out of range from  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for the parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area when driving backwards or  
forwards while using parking  
assist system.  
3 mph to 37 mph in forward gear  
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the distance to an pedestrian  
ahead is more than 40 m  
driving on winding or hilly roads  
driving in the dark  
weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
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The system operates with ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear bumper.  
The parking assist makes parking  
easier by measuring the distance  
between the vehicle and obstacles. It  
informs and warns the driver by giving  
acoustic signals and display  
indication.  
Activation  
Rear parking assist is activated when  
reverse gear is engaged.  
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The system is ready to operate when  
the LED in the parking assist button  
¼ is not illuminated.  
Deactivation  
Indication  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles behind the  
vehicle in a distance range up to  
50 cm.  
The system operates with ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear and front  
bumper.  
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.  
Activation  
Rear parking assist is activated when  
reverse gear is engaged.  
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 still  
below 6 mph.  
The system is ready to operate when  
the LED in the parking assist button  
¼ is not illuminated.  
Additionally, the distance to rear  
obstacles is displayed by changing  
distance lines in the Info Display  
3 91. When the obstacle is very close,  
9 for danger is displayed in the  
screen.  
Front-rear parking assist  
It uses two different acoustic warning  
signals for the front and rear  
monitoring areas, each with a  
different tone frequency.  
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Indication  
Deactivation  
System limitations  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles in front of the  
vehicle and behind the vehicle by  
using the respective loudspeakers.  
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, Service  
in the cluster instrument illuminates.  
A message is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
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.  
The system is deactivated  
automatically when vehicle speed  
exceeds 6 mph or if the vehicle stops  
for more than 3 seconds in a forward  
gear or if no further obstacles are  
detected.  
Additionally, the distance to rear and  
front obstacles is displayed by  
changing distance lines in the Info  
Display 3 91.  
When the system is deactivated  
manually, the LED in the button  
illuminates.  
If the system has been deactivated  
manually, it is not reactivated  
automatically the next time the  
ignition is switched on.  
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Notice  
Advanced parking assist provides  
assistance for the following  
manoeuvres:  
Caution  
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.  
Performance of the system can be  
reduced when sensors are  
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.  
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entry into a parallel parking slot  
entry into a perpendicular parking  
slot  
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.  
Advanced parking assist  
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exit from a parallel parking slot  
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 91.  
Advanced parking assist can only be  
activated when driving forwards.  
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.  
Objects with a very small reflection  
cross-section, e.g. objects of  
narrow size or soft materials, may  
not be detected by the system.  
The advanced parking assist  
measures a suitable parking slot  
while passing, calculates the  
trajectory and automatically steers  
the vehicle while parking.  
Parking assist systems do not  
detect objects outside the  
detection range.  
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8'' Colour Info Display: to search for a  
parking slot, activate the system by  
pressing Í. Select Driving functions  
on the touch screen and then Park  
Assist. Select Enter parallel parking  
space.  
$ illuminates in the instrument cluster  
to confirm the function.  
Slow down the vehicle speed below  
12 mph.  
Select parking side by switching on  
turn light indicator 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.  
The system will not identify slots that  
are clearly smaller or larger than the  
vehicle.  
Advanced parking assist is always  
combined with front-rear parking  
assist.  
The system has six ultrasonic parking  
sensors each in both the rear and  
front bumper.  
When a free slot is detected, a visual  
feedback on the Colour 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 without exceeding 4 mph.  
Entry into a parallel parking slot  
Activation  
7'' Colour Info Display: to search for a  
parking slot, activate the system by  
selecting Park Assist on the  
homepage of the touch screen. Then  
select Enter parallel parking space.  
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8'' Colour Info Display: when search  
for a parking slot, activate the system  
by pressing Í. Select Driving  
functions on the touch screen and  
then Park Assist. Select Enter bay  
parking space.  
$ illuminates in the instrument cluster  
to confirm the function.  
Slow down the vehicle speed below  
12 mph.  
Select parking side by switching on  
turn light indicator 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.  
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. When finished, $  
When a free slot is detected, a visual  
feedback on the Colour Info Display  
and an acoustic signal is given. Stop  
the vehicle, select reverse gear,  
release the steering wheel and start  
moving without exceeding 4 mph.  
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.  
Entry into a perpendicular parking  
slot  
Activation  
7'' Colour Info Display: to search for a  
parking slot, activate the system by  
selecting Park Assist on the  
homepage of the touch screen. Then  
select Enter perpendicular parking  
space.  
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Exiting a parallel parking slot  
Activation  
7'' Colour Info Display: when exiting a  
parallel parking slot, activate the  
system by selecting Park Assist on  
the homepage of the touch screen.  
Then select Exit parallel parking  
space.  
8'' Colour Info Display: when exiting a  
parallel parking slot, activate the  
system by pressing Í. Select Driving  
functions on the touch screen and  
then Park Assist. Select Exit parallel  
parking space.  
Select exit side by switching on the  
respective turn light indicator.  
Engage reverse or forward gear,  
release the steering wheel and start  
moving without exceeding 3 mph.  
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.  
Move forwards and backwards while  
observing the warnings of the parking  
assist until the end of manoeuvre is  
indicated. The manoeuvre is  
complete when the vehicle's front  
wheels are out of the parking slot and  
$ extinguishes in the instrument  
cluster.  
After deactivation check control over  
the vehicle.  
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The system is deactivated  
automatically:  
The system is switched off  
Display indication  
The instructions on the display show:  
automatically when attaching a trailer  
or bike carrier to the trailer hitch.  
Contact your dealer to switch off the  
system for a prolonged period.  
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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  
Fault  
In the event of a fault, $ flashes for a  
few seconds, accompanied by an  
acoustic signal. If the fault occurs  
during the use of the system, $  
extinguishes.  
In the event of a fault in the power  
steering, c flashes in the instrument  
panel, accompanied by a message.  
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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  
the successful completion of the  
parking manoeuvre indicated by  
a pop-up symbol and a chime  
Notice  
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after four manoeuvre cycles  
on opening the driver's door  
if one of the front wheels  
encounters an obstacle  
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).  
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the cancelling of a parking  
manoeuvre  
Deactivation  
The current park assist manoeuvre is  
cancelled via the button to return to  
the previous screen in the Colour Info  
Display. To deactivate the system  
completely, press r Off in the  
centre console.  
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parking manoeuvre successfully  
ended  
Advanced parking assist system  
may not respond to changes in the  
available parking space after  
initiating a parking manoeuvre. The  
system may recognise an entry, a  
gateway, a courtyard or even a  
Deactivation by the driver or by the  
system during manoeuvring will be  
indicated on the display. Additionally,  
an acoustic signal sounds.  
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crossing as a parking slot. After  
selecting reverse gear the system  
will start a parking manoeuvre. Take  
care regarding the availability of the  
suggested parking slot.  
Low curbs and surface irregularities,  
e.g. on construction zones, are not  
detected by the system. The driver  
accepts responsibility.  
Functionality  
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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 light.  
Activation  
7'' Colour Info Display: select Blind  
spot monitoring on the Info Display  
and activate the function.  
Side blind spot alert  
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.  
8'' Colour Info Display: press Í.  
Select Driving functions on the Info  
Display and then Blind spot  
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.  
monitoring. Activate the function.  
B illuminates continously green in the  
instrument cluster to confirm the  
function.  
Side blind spot alert uses some of the  
parking assist sensors.  
The LED comes on after a delay when  
passing another vehicle slowly.  
9 Warning  
Side blind spot alert does not  
replace driver vision.  
The system does not detect:  
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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 very heavy traffic: vehicles  
detected in front and behind are  
confused with a lorry or a  
stationary object  
Operation conditions  
The following conditions must be  
fulfilled for proper operation:  
In the event of a fault, B flashes for a  
few moments in the instrument  
cluster, accompanied by C and a  
display message. Seek the  
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all vehicles are moving in the  
same direction and in adjacent  
lanes  
assistance of a workshop.  
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the vehicle speed is between 7  
Panoramic view system  
and 87 mph  
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  
This system allows views of the  
vehicle's surroundings to be  
when passing too quickly  
displayed as a nearly 180° picture in  
Deactivation  
the Info Display, like a bird's eye view.  
The system uses:  
The system is deactivated in the  
vehicle personalisation 3 96. B  
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.  
Additionally, an acoustic signal  
sounds.  
The state of the system is stored  
when switching off the ignition.  
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the traffic flow is normal  
driving on a straight or slightly  
curved road  
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rear camera, installed in the  
tailgate  
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ultrasonic parking sensors in the  
rear bumper  
No alert will be given in the following  
situations:  
The screen is divided into two parts:  
on the right there is a view from above  
the vehicle, and on the left there are  
different views displayed.  
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in the presence of non-moving  
objects, e.g. parked vehicles,  
barriers, street lamps, road signs  
The system is switched off  
automatically when attaching a trailer  
or bike carrier to the trailer hitch.  
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with vehicles moving in the  
Due to adverse weather conditions  
such as heavy rain, false detections  
may occur.  
opposite direction  
driving on a winding road or a  
sharp corner  
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zoom view  
180° view  
vehicle with mirrors unfolded. The  
direction of the lines changes with the  
steering angle.  
The horizontal lines represent a  
distance of about 30 cm, 1m and 2 m  
beyond the rear bumper.  
Activation  
Panoramic view system is activated  
by:  
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.  
The state of the system is not kept in  
memory when the ignition is switched  
off.  
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engaging reverse gear  
driving up to 6 mph  
This view is available in auto mode or  
in the view selection menu.  
Functionality  
Auto mode  
This mode is activated by default.  
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the  
automatic view changes from a rear  
view to a view from above, as an  
obstacle is approached during a  
manoeuvre.  
Rear view  
Different views can be selected in the  
left part of the display. Change the  
type of view by pressing the touch  
field in the left lower zone of the  
display:  
The area behind the vehicle is  
displayed in the screen. The vertical  
lines represent the width of the  
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rear view  
auto mode  
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Deactivation  
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Zoom view  
180° view  
Panoramic view system is  
deactivated when:  
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driving faster than 6 mph  
7 seconds after disengaging  
reverse gear  
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by pressing the icon q in the left  
upper corner of the touch screen  
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opening the tailgate  
General information  
9 Warning  
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 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.  
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 drive or park the vehicle  
using only the panoramic view  
system.  
Always check the surrounding of  
the vehicle before driving.  
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During nighttime driving.  
Weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow.  
The camera lenses are blocked  
by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.  
A trailer or bike carrier is attached  
to the trailer hitch.  
The vehicle had an accident.  
There are extreme temperature  
changes.  
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.  
Do not reverse or park the vehicle  
using only the rear view camera.  
Always check the surrounding of  
the vehicle before driving.  
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Switching on  
Rear view camera is automatically  
activated when reverse gear is  
engaged.  
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System limitations  
Caution  
Functionality  
For optimal operation of the  
Rear view camera  
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.  
The rear view camera assists the  
driver when reversing by displaying a  
view of the area behind the vehicle.  
The view of the camera is displayed  
in the Info Display.  
Do not clean the lense with a  
steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
9 Warning  
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.  
The panoramic view system may not  
operate properly when:  
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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 sun or the beam of  
headlights is shining directly into  
the camera lenses.  
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Guidelines  
Switching off  
Lane departure warning  
The lane departure warning system  
observes the lane markings between  
which the vehicle is driving via a front  
camera. The system detects lane  
changes and warns the driver in the  
event of an unintended lane change  
via visual and acoustic signals.  
The camera is switched off when a  
certain forward speed is exceeded or  
if reverse gear is disengaged for  
approx. 10 seconds.  
System limitations  
The rear view camera may not  
operate properly when:  
Criteria for the detection of an  
unintended lane change are:  
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The surrounding is dark.  
The beam of headlights is shining  
directly into the camera lenses.  
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no operation of turn lights  
no brake pedal operation  
no active acceleration  
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During nighttime driving.  
Weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow.  
The vertical lines represent the width  
of the vehicle without mirrors and the  
general direction of the vehicle. The  
horizontal lines represent a distance  
of about 30 cm, 1m and 2 m beyond  
the rear bumper. The crossing curves  
represent the maximum turning circle.  
If the driver is active, no warning will  
be issued.  
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The camera lenses are blocked  
by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.  
Clean the lense, rinse with water,  
and wipe with a soft cloth.  
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The tailgate will be opened.  
A trailer or bike carrier is attached  
to the trailer hitch.  
The vehicle had a rear end  
accident.  
There are extreme temperature  
changes.  
Deactivation of guidelines  
Guidelines can be deactivated in the  
Info Display. Select Settings I Vehicle  
I Collision detection I Rear view  
camera guide lines I §.  
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driving in the dark  
weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
Activation  
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the camera is blocked by snow,  
ice, slush, mud, dirt, windscreen  
damage or affected by foreign  
items, e.g. stickers  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated by  
pressing ½, the LED in the button  
illuminates.  
At speeds below 37 mph the system  
is inoperable.  
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the sun is shining directly into the  
camera lens  
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close vehicles ahead  
banked roads  
road edges  
roads with poor lane markings  
sudden lighting changes  
The lane departure warning system is  
activated by pressing ½. The system  
is switched on when the LED in the  
button is not illuminated.  
The system is only operable at  
vehicle speeds above 37 mph and if  
lane markings are available.  
When the system recognises an  
unintended lane change, the control  
indicator ) flashes yellow.  
Simultaneously a chime sound is  
activated.  
Fault  
In the event of a fault, C appears in  
the instrument cluster, accompanied  
by a display message. Seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
The system cannot operate when no  
lane marking is detected.  
Driver alert  
9 Warning  
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.  
System limitations  
The system may not operate properly  
when:  
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vehicle speed is below 37 mph  
driving on winding or hilly roads  
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System limitations  
The system may not operate properly  
when:  
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markings. This system is particularly  
suited for a speed higher than  
40 mph.  
If the trajectory of the vehicle  
suggests a certain level of  
drowsiness or inattention by the  
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.  
Activation or Deactivation  
The system can be activated or  
deactivated in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 96.  
The state of the system stays in  
memory when the ignition is switched  
off.  
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dazzle caused by headlights of  
an oncoming vehicles, low sun,  
reflections on damp roads  
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driving on winding, hilly or narrow  
roads  
Driving time alert  
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driving in the dark  
weather limits visibility, such as  
fog, rain, or snow  
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.  
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the camera is blocked by snow,  
ice, slush, mud, dirt  
the windscreen is damaged or  
affected by foreign items, e.g.  
stickers  
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the sun is shining directly into the  
camera lens  
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.  
The counting of driving time alert is  
reset when the ignition has been  
switched off for a few minutes.  
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close vehicles ahead  
banked roads  
road edges  
roads with poor lane markings  
multiple lane markings due to  
roadworks  
Driver drowsiness detection  
The system monitors the driver's level  
of vigilance. A camera in the  
windscreen detects variations in  
trajectory compared to the lane  
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sudden lighting changes  
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Diesel fuel that meets standard  
EN590 mixed with a biofuel that  
meets standard EN14214 (possibly  
containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl  
Ester).  
Fuel  
Caution  
Fuel for petrol engines  
Use of fuel with a lower octane  
rating than the lowest possible  
rating could lead to uncontrolled  
combustion and engine damage.  
The petrol engines are compatible  
with bio-fuels that conform to current  
and future European standards and  
and can be obtained from filling  
stations:  
The engine-specific requirements  
regarding octane rating are given in  
the engine data overview 3 225. A  
country-specific label at the fuel filler  
flap can supersede the requirement.  
Diesel fuel that meets standard  
EN16734 mixed with a biofuel that  
meets standard EN14214 (possibly  
containing up to 10% Fatty Acid  
Methyl Ester).  
Fuel for diesel engines  
The diesel engines are compatible  
with bio-fuels that conform to current  
and future European standards and  
can be obtained from filling stations:  
Petrol that meets the EN228  
standard, mixed with a biofuel  
meeting the EN15376 standard.  
Use fuel with the recommended  
octane rating. A lower octane rating  
can reduce engine power and torque  
and slightly increases fuel  
consumption.  
Paraffinic diesel fuel that meets  
standard EN15940 mixed with a  
biofuel that meets standard  
EN14214 (possibly containing up to  
7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).  
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Low temperature operation  
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  
The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting  
standard EN16709 is possible.  
However, this use, even occasional,  
requires strict application of the  
special servicing conditions referred  
to as "arduous conditions".  
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.  
For further information, contact a  
workshop.  
9 Danger  
Caution  
Before refuelling, switch off  
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).  
ignition and any external heaters  
with combustion chambers.  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station  
when refuelling.  
Notice  
The only diesel additives authorised  
for use are those that meet the  
B715000 standard.  
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9 Danger  
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.  
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 fuel filler flap can only be opened  
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the  
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.  
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.  
Petrol and diesel refuelling  
To open, turn the cap slowly  
anticlockwise.  
Caution  
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.  
In case of misfuelling, do not  
switch on ignition.  
Fuel filler flap is located at left rear  
side of vehicle.  
Caution  
Wipe off any overflowing fuel  
immediately.  
Driving and operating  
169  
To close, turn the fuel filler cap  
clockwise.  
Close the flap and allow it to engage.  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips  
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.  
Entrust retrofitting of towing  
Fuel filler cap  
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.  
Diesel-engined vehicles have special  
fuel filler caps.  
equipment to a workshop. It may be  
necessary to make changes that  
affect the cooling system, heat  
shields or other equipment. Only use  
approved towing 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 or bike carrier 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  
light outage when only a single 5 W  
light remains or none remain.  
LED lights are not suitable for the  
wiring harness of this trailer hitch.  
Towing equipment could cover the  
opening of the towing eye. If this is the  
case use the coupling ball bar for  
towing.  
Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load 3 229.  
170  
Driving and operating  
The permissible gross train weight  
must not be exceeded. This weight is  
specified on the identification plate  
3 221.  
Rear axle load  
Trailer towing  
Trailer loads  
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  
permissible rear axle load is  
exceeded, a maximum speed of  
60 mph applies.  
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.  
Vertical coupling load  
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 of 65 kg is specified on  
the towing equipment identification  
plate and in the vehicle documents.  
For vehicles with engine DV5RC and  
automatic transmission, the  
maximum permissible vertical  
coupling load is 55 kg. Always aim for  
the maximum load, especially in the  
case of heavy trailers. The vertical  
coupling load should never fall below  
25 kg.  
The permissible trailer loads are  
specified in the vehicle documents. In  
general, they are valid for inclines up  
to 12%.  
Towing equipment  
Caution  
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 m 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).  
When operating without a trailer,  
remove the coupling ball bar.  
Stowage of coupling ball bar  
The bag with the coupling ball bar is  
stowed on the rear floor cover in the  
load compartment.  
Driving and operating  
171  
Swivel the connecting socket  
downwards. Remove the sealing plug  
from the opening for the coupling ball  
bar and stow it.  
●
Unlock coupling ball bar by  
turning key to position c.  
Checking the tensioning of the  
coupling ball bar  
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●
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Red marking on rotary knob must  
point towards green marking on  
coupling ball bar.  
The gap between the rotary knob  
and the coupling ball bar must be  
approx. 6 mm.  
Place the strap through the rear right  
lashing eye, wrap around twice and  
tighten the strap to secure the bag.  
The key must be in position c.  
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must  
be tensioned before being inserted:  
●
Pull out rotary knob and turn  
clockwise as far as it will go.  
Fitting the coupling ball bar  
172  
Driving and operating  
Inserting the coupling ball bar  
Eye for break-away stopping cable  
9 Warning  
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 the coupling ball bar  
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar  
in the opening and push firmly  
Attach breakaway stopping cable to  
eye.  
upwards until it audibly engages.  
Checking the correct installation of  
the coupling ball bar  
The rotary handle snaps back into its  
original position resting against the  
coupling ball bar without a gap.  
●
Green marking on rotary knob  
must point towards green  
marking on coupling ball bar.  
9 Warning  
●
There must be no gap between  
the rotary handle and the  
coupling ball bar.  
Open the protective flap and turn the  
key to position c to unlock the  
coupling ball bar.  
Pull out rotary handle and turn  
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out  
coupling ball bar downwards.  
Do not touch rotary handle during  
insertion.  
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The coupling ball bar must be  
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning  
the key to position c. Remove the key  
and close the protective flap.  
firmly engaged in the opening.  
The coupling ball bar must be  
locked and the key removed.  
Insert sealing plug in opening.  
Driving and operating  
173  
Swivel the connecting socket  
upwards.  
Stow the coupling ball bar in the bag  
and secure by fixing the strap through  
the rear right lashing eye. Wrap  
around twice and tighten the strap to  
secure the bag.  

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