2008-2017 Vauxhall Insignia 4 Door Driving and operating User Manual
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Driving and operating for Your Vauxhall Insignia 4 Door First Generation (2008-2017)

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Driving and operating  
Steering  
Driving hints  
Control of the vehicle  
Never coast with engine not  
running (except during  
Autostop)  
Driving 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.  
Driving hints ............................... 152  
Starting and operating ............... 153  
Engine exhaust .......................... 160  
Automatic transmission .............. 161  
Manual transmission .................. 165  
Drive systems ............................ 166  
Brakes ........................................ 166  
Ride control systems ................. 169  
Driver assistance systems ......... 174  
Fuel ............................................ 205  
Trailer hitch ................................ 212  
Control indicator c 3 107.  
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. All  
systems function during an Autostop,  
but there will be a controlled reduction  
in power steering assist and vehicle  
speed is reduced.  
Caution  
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic  
power steering:  
If the steering wheel is turned until  
it reaches the end of its travel, and  
is held in that position for more  
than 15 seconds, damage may  
occur to the power steering  
system and there may be loss of  
power steering assist.  
Stop-start system 3 157.  
Pedals  
To ensure the pedal travel is  
uninhibited, there must be no mats in  
the area of the pedals.  
Driving and operating  
Steering wheel lock  
153  
Starting and operating  
Remove key from the ignition switch  
and turn steering wheel until it  
engages.  
New vehicle running-in  
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for  
the first few journeys.  
Power button  
During the first drive, smoke may  
occur because of wax and 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 and the cleaning process of  
the diesel particle filter may take  
place more often.  
0 = Ignition off: some functions  
remain active until key is  
removed or driver's door is  
opened, if ignition was on  
previously.  
1 = Accessory power mode: Steering  
wheel lock released, some  
electrical functions are operable,  
ignition is off.  
2 = Ignition on power mode: Ignition  
is on, diesel engine is preheating.  
Control indicators light up and the  
most electrical functions are  
operable.  
3 = Engine start. Release key after  
starting procedure begins.  
Diesel particle filter 3 160.  
Electronic key must be inside the  
vehicle.  
Ignition switch positions  
Turn key:  
Accessory power mode: press  
Engine Start/Stop button once  
without operating clutch or brake  
pedal. The yellow LED in the button  
illuminates. Steering wheel lock is  
released and some electrical  
functions are operable, ignition is off.  
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Driving and operating  
Ignition on power mode: press and  
hold Engine Start/Stop button for  
6 seconds without operating clutch or  
brake pedal. The green LED in the  
button illuminates, diesel engine is  
preheating. Control indicators light up  
and the most electrical functions are  
operable.  
To release steering wheel lock, open  
and close driver's door and switch on  
accessory mode or start the engine  
directly.  
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.  
Engine start: operate clutch pedal  
(manual transmission) or brake pedal  
(automatic transmission) and press  
Engine Start/Stop button once more.  
Release button after starting  
Open the centre console storage area  
by lifting up the armrest. Place the  
electronic key in the transmitter  
pocket. Depress the clutch pedal  
(manual transmission) or the brake  
pedal (automatic transmission) and  
press the Engine Start/Stop button.  
Emergency operation on  
procedure begins.  
vehicles with electronic key  
Ignition off: press Engine Start/Stop  
button briefly in each mode or when  
engine is running. Some functions  
remain active until driver's door is  
opened, if ignition was on before.  
system  
If either the electronic key fails or the  
battery of the electronic key is weak,  
the Driver Information Centre may  
display No Remote Detected or  
Replace Battery in Remote Key when  
you try to start the vehicle.  
To switch off the engine, press the  
Engine Start/Stop button again.  
Remove the electronic key from the  
transmitter pocket.  
This option is intended for  
emergencies only. Replace the  
electronic key battery as soon as  
possible 3 22.  
Steering wheel lock  
The steering wheel lock activates  
automatically when:  
■ the vehicle is stationary and  
■ the ignition has been switched off  
and  
■ the driver's door is opened.  
Driving and operating  
155  
For unlocking or locking the doors see  
fault in radio remote control unit or  
electronic key system 3 23.  
Turn key briefly to position 3 and  
release: an automatic procedure  
Starting the engine  
Vehicles with ignition switch  
operates the starter with a short delay  
until the engine is running, see  
Automatic Starter Control.  
Retained power off  
Before restarting or to switch off the  
engine, turn key back to position 0.  
During an Autostop, the engine can  
be started by depressing the clutch  
pedal 3 157.  
The following electronic systems can  
work until the driver's door is opened  
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is  
switched off:  
■ Power windows  
■ Sunroof  
■ Power outlets  
Vehicles with power button  
Power to the Infotainment system will  
continue to operate for 30 minutes  
when ignition is off, regardless of  
whether any door will be opened.  
Manual transmission: operate clutch  
and brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector lever  
to P or N.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Diesel engine: turn the key to position  
2 for preheating until control  
indicator ! extinguishes.  
Manual transmission: operate clutch  
and brake pedal.  
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Driving and operating  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector lever  
to P or N.  
Possible reasons for a non-starting  
engine:  
■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual  
transmission)  
■ Brake pedal not operated or  
selector lever not in P or N  
(automatic transmission)  
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.  
Do not operate accelerator pedal.  
Press and release Engine Start/Stop  
button: an automatic procedure  
operates the starter with a short delay  
until the engine is running, see  
Automatic Starter Control.  
Before restarting or to switch off the  
engine, press Engine Start/Stop  
button once more.  
■ Timeout occurred  
Turbo engine warm-up  
Upon start-up, engine available  
torque may be limited for a short time,  
especially when the engine  
During an Autostop, the engine can  
be started by depressing the clutch  
pedal 3 157.  
temperature is cold. The limitation is  
to allow the lubrication system to fully  
protect the engine.  
Automatic Starter Control  
This function controls the engine  
starting procedure. The driver does  
not have to hold the key in position 3  
or to hold Engine Start/Stop button  
pressed. Once applied, the system  
will go on starting automatically until  
the engine is running. Because of the  
checking procedure, the engine starts  
running after a short delay.  
Overrun cut-off  
The fuel supply is automatically cut off  
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle  
is driven with a gear engaged but  
accelerator is released.  
Driving and operating  
157  
Deactivation  
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. It starts the engine  
automatically as soon as the clutch is  
depressed. A battery sensor ensures  
that an Autostop is only performed if  
the vehicle battery is sufficiently  
charged for a restart.  
An Autostop is indicated by the  
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in  
the tachometer. On some versions a  
control indicator in the instrument  
cluster lights up when engine is in  
Autostop.  
Deactivate the stop-start system  
manually by pressing the eco button.  
The deactivation is indicated when  
the LED in the button extinguishes.  
Activation  
The stop-start system is available as  
soon as the engine is started, the  
vehicle starts-off and the conditions  
as stated below in this section are  
fulfilled.  
Autostop  
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, activate an Autostop as  
follows:  
■ Depress the clutch pedal  
■ set the lever to neutral  
■ release the clutch pedal  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
During an Autostop, the heating and  
brake performance will be  
maintained.  
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Driving and operating  
Caution  
■ the self-cleaning function of the  
diesel particle filter is not active  
■ the vehicle was driven at least at  
walking speed since the last  
Autostop  
Otherwise an Autostop will be  
inhibited.  
Certain settings of the climate control  
system may inhibit an Autostop. See  
Climate control chapter for more  
details 3 138.  
Immediately after motorway driving  
an Autostop may be inhibited.  
saving mode. The fan speed of the  
climate control system is reduced to  
save power.  
The steering assist can be  
reduced during an Autostop.  
Restart of the engine by the  
driver  
Conditions for an Autostop  
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the  
engine.  
The stop-start system checks if each  
of the following conditions is fulfilled.  
The engine start is indicated by the  
needle at the idle speed position in  
the tachometer.  
If the selector lever is shifted out of  
neutral before depressing the clutch  
first, control indicator - illuminates  
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
■ The stop-start system is not  
manually deactivated  
■ the bonnet is fully closed  
■ the driver's door is closed or the  
driver's seat belt is fastened  
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently  
charged and in good condition  
■ the engine is warmed up  
■ the engine coolant temperature is  
not too high  
New vehicle running-in 3 153.  
Vehicle battery discharge protection  
To ensure reliable engine restarts,  
several battery discharge protection  
features are implemented as part of  
the stop-start system.  
Control indicator - 3 106.  
Restart of the engine by the  
stop-start system  
■ the engine exhaust temperature is  
not too high, e.g. after driving with  
high engine load  
■ the ambient temperature is above  
-5° C  
■ the climate control system allows  
an Autostop  
The selector lever must be in neutral  
to enable an automatic restart.  
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  
If one of the following conditions  
occurs during an Autostop, the  
engine will be restarted automatically  
by the stop-start system:  
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient  
Driving and operating  
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■ The stop-start system is manually  
deactivated  
■ the bonnet is opened  
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened  
and the driver's door is opened  
off the ignition. Turn the front  
wheels towards the kerb.  
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the  
anti-theft alarm system.  
Parking  
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily  
ignitable surface. The high  
temperature of the exhaust system  
could ignite the surface.  
Note  
In the event of an accident with  
airbag deployment, the engine is  
turned off automatically if the vehicle  
comes to a standstill within a certain  
time.  
■ the engine temperature is too low  
■ the charging level of the vehicle  
battery is below a defined level  
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient  
■ the vehicle is driven at least at  
walking speed  
■ the climate control system requests  
an engine start  
■ the air conditioning is manually  
switched on  
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a  
warning message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
■ Always apply parking brake.  
Pull electric parking brake switch  
m for approx. one second.  
Apply manual parking brake  
without pressing release button.  
Apply as firmly as possible on  
downhill or uphill slopes. Depress  
the foot brake at the same time to  
reduce operating force.  
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.  
Turn the steering wheel until the  
steering wheel lock engages.  
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or  
uphill slope, engage first gear or set  
the selector lever to P before  
switching off the ignition. On an  
uphill slope, turn the front wheels  
away from the kerb.  
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a  
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 P before switching  
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Driving and operating  
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it  
needs between 7 and 12 minutes.  
Autostop is not available and fuel  
consumption may be higher during  
this period. The emission of smells  
and smoke during this process is  
normal.  
% flashes and a warning chime  
sounds several times when diesel  
particle filter has reached the  
maximum filling level. Start cleaning  
process immediately to avoid  
damage to the engine.  
Engine exhaust  
9 Danger  
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.  
Cleaning process  
To activate cleaning process,  
continue driving, keep engine speed  
above 2000 revolutions per minute.  
Shift down if necessary. Diesel  
particle filter cleaning is then started.  
If additionally a message appears in  
the Driver Information Centre that  
cleaning is not possible, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Avoid driving with an open load  
compartment, otherwise exhaust  
gases could enter the vehicle.  
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.  
short distances, the system cannot  
clean itself automatically.  
If the cleaning of the filter is required  
and if previous driving conditions did  
not enable automatic cleaning, it will  
be indicated by control indicator %.  
Simultaneously Diesel partic. filter is  
full continue driving appears in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
% illuminates when diesel particle  
filter is full. Start cleaning process as  
soon as possible.  
Diesel particle filter  
Caution  
The diesel particle filter system filters  
harmful soot particles out of the  
If the cleaning process is  
interrupted, there is a risk of  
provoking severe engine damage.  
exhaust gases. The system includes  
a self-cleaning function that runs  
automatically during driving without  
any notification. The filter is cleaned  
by periodically burning off the soot  
particles at high temperature. This  
process takes place automatically  
under set driving conditions and may  
Cleaning takes place quickest at high  
engine speeds and loads.  
The control indicator % extinguishes  
as soon as the self-cleaning  
operation is complete.  
Driving and operating  
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The driving programme in automatic  
mode or the selected gear in manual  
mode is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Catalytic converter  
Automatic transmission  
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 or  
pulling the steering wheel paddles  
3 162.  
The catalytic converter reduces the  
amount of harmful substances in the  
exhaust gases.  
Selector lever  
Caution  
Fuel grades other than those listed  
on pages 3 205, 3 273 could  
damage the catalytic converter or  
electronic components.  
Unburnt petrol will overheat and  
damage the catalytic converter.  
Therefore avoid excessive use of  
the starter, running the fuel tank  
dry and starting the engine by  
pushing or towing.  
Transmission display  
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.  
P = park position, wheels are locked,  
engage only when the vehicle is  
stationary and the parking brake  
is applied  
R = reverse gear, engage only when  
vehicle is stationary  
N = neutral  
D = automatic mode with all gears  
162  
Driving and operating  
< = manual mode upshifting: move  
selector lever to position D to the  
left and tap forwards  
] = manual mode downshifting:  
move selector lever to position  
D to the left and tap backwards  
To engage P or R, press the release  
button.  
The engine can only be started with  
lever in position P or N. When position  
N is selected, press brake pedal or  
apply parking brake before starting.  
Parking  
Apply the parking brake and engage  
P.  
The ignition key can only be removed  
when the selector lever is in position  
P.  
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.  
The selector lever is locked in P and  
can only be moved when the ignition  
is on and the brake pedal is applied.  
Manual mode  
Selector lever  
Engine braking  
To utilise the engine braking effect,  
select a lower gear in good time when  
driving downhill, see manual mode.  
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.  
Without applied brake pedal the  
control indicator j illuminates.  
Move selector lever out of position D  
towards the left to select manual  
mode.  
If the selector lever is not in P when  
the ignition is switched off, control  
indicator j and P will flash.  
Driving and operating  
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Tap selector lever  
forwards = shift to a higher gear  
left  
= pull briefly to shift one  
gear down, multiple  
pulls allows gears to be  
skipped.  
General  
paddle ]  
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.  
backwards = shift to a lower gear.  
The selected gear is indicated in the  
instrument cluster.  
The selected gear is indicated in the  
instrument cluster.  
Steering wheel paddles  
Temporary manual mode in drive  
mode D  
In manual mode no automatic shifting  
to a higher gear takes place at high  
engine revolutions.  
Manual paddle shifting is also  
possible in automatic mode D. Upon  
completion of manual shifting  
operation, transmission changes to  
automatic mode D after a defined  
time.  
Electronic driving  
programmes  
■ Following a cold start, the operating  
temperature programme increases  
engine speed to quickly bring the  
catalytic converter to the required  
temperature.  
To interrupt manual mode:  
■ press < paddle for 1 second, or  
■ move selector lever towards the left  
to manual mode and back to  
position D.  
If the vehicle is at a standstill and  
engine is idling, the transmission will  
remain in temporary manual mode. It  
changes to automatic mode when  
accelerator pedal is operated for a  
defined time and no paddle shifting at  
the steering wheel is performed.  
■ The automatic neutral shift function  
automatically shifts to idling when  
the vehicle is stopped with a  
forward gear engaged and the  
brake pedal is pressed.  
■ When SPORT mode is engaged,  
the vehicle shifts at higher engine  
speeds (unless cruise control is  
on). SPORT mode 3 171.  
Move selector lever out of position D  
towards the left to select manual  
mode.  
Pull steering wheel paddles to select  
gears manually  
right  
paddle <  
= pull briefly to shift  
one gear up  
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Driving and operating  
■ Special programmes automatically  
adapt the shifting points when  
driving up inclines or down hills.  
The transmission no longer shifts  
automatically. Continued travel is  
possible with manual shifting.  
■ When starting off in snowy or icy  
conditions or on other slippery  
surfaces, the electronic  
Only the highest gear is available.  
Depending on the fault, 2nd gearmay  
also be available in manual mode.  
Shift only when vehicle is stationary.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
transmission control selects a  
higher gear automatically.  
Kickdown  
If the accelerator pedal is pressed  
down completely in automatic mode,  
the transmission shifts to a lower gear  
depending on engine speed.  
Interruption of power  
supply  
2. Release selector lever trim from  
centre console at rear, fold  
In the event of an interruption of  
power supply, the selector lever  
cannot be moved out of the P  
position. The ignition key cannot be  
removed from the ignition switch.  
upwards and rotate to the left.  
Overheat protection  
In the event of transmission-  
overheating due to high outside  
temperatures or sporty driving style,  
the torque and the maximum speed of  
the engine can be temporarily  
reduced.  
If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
start the vehicle using jump leads  
3 256.  
If the vehicle battery is not the cause  
of the fault, release the selector lever.  
1. Apply parking brake.  
Fault  
In the event of a fault a vehicle  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. Vehicle  
messages 3 120.  
Driving and operating  
Caution  
165  
3. Insert a screwdriver into the  
opening as far as it will go and  
move the selector lever out of P or  
N. If P or N is engaged again, the  
selector lever will be locked in  
position again. Have the cause of  
the power supply interruption  
remedied by a workshop.  
Manual transmission  
It is not advisable to drive with the  
hand resting on the selector lever.  
4. Mount the selector lever trim on  
the centre console and refit.  
To engage reverse, with the vehicle  
stationary press the release button on  
the selector lever and engage the  
gear.  
If the gear does not engage, set the  
lever to neutral, release the clutch  
pedal and depress again; then repeat  
gear selection.  
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.  
When operating, depress the clutch  
pedal completely. Do not use the  
pedal as a foot rest.  
166  
Driving and operating  
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure  
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency  
to lock. The vehicle remains  
Drive systems  
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 your journey.  
All-wheel drive  
steerable, even during hard braking.  
The All-wheel drive system enhances  
driving characteristics and stability,  
and helps to achieve the best  
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.  
possible driveability regardless of  
ground surface. The system is always  
active and cannot be deactivated.  
The torque is distributed steplessly  
between the wheels of the front and  
rear axle, depending on the driving  
conditions. Additionally the torque  
between the rear wheels is distributed  
depending on the surface.  
For optimum system performance,  
the vehicle's tyres should not have  
varying degrees of wear.  
If a service message is displayed in  
the Driver Information Centre, the  
system may have limited functionality  
(or be completely disabled in some  
cases, i.e. the vehicle switches to  
Front-wheel drive). Seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Towing the vehicle 3 258.  
After starting off, the system performs  
a self-test which may be audible.  
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.  
Control indicator R 3 106.  
Control indicator u 3 107.  
Antilock brake system  
Adaptive brake light  
During full braking, all three brake  
lights flash for the duration of ABS  
control.  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
prevents the wheels from locking.  
Driving and operating  
Electric parking brake  
167  
Fault  
Parking brake  
Manual parking brake  
9 Warning  
If there is a fault in the ABS, the  
wheels may be liable to lock due  
to braking that is heavier than  
normal. The advantages of ABS  
are no longer available. During  
hard braking, the vehicle can no  
longer be steered and may  
swerve.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Applying when vehicle is stationary  
Pull switch m for approx.  
one second, the electric parking  
brake operates automatically with an  
adequate force. For maximum force,  
e.g. parking with trailer or on inclines,  
pull switch m twice.  
The electric parking brake is applied  
when control indicator m lights up  
3 106.  
The electric parking brake can always  
be activated, even if the ignition is off.  
Always apply parking brake firmly  
without operating the release button,  
and apply as firmly as possible on a  
downhill or uphill slope.  
To release the parking brake, pull the  
lever up slightly, press the release  
button and fully lower the lever.  
To reduce the operating forces of the  
parking brake, depress the foot brake  
at the same time.  
Control indicator R 3 106.  
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Driving and operating  
Do not operate electric parking brake  
system too often without engine  
running as this will discharge the  
vehicle battery.  
Before leaving the vehicle, check the  
electric parking brake status. Control  
indicator m 3 106.  
Dynamic braking when vehicle is  
moving  
When the vehicle is moving and the  
switch m is kept pulled, the electric  
parking brake system will decelerate  
the vehicle, but will not apply  
statically.  
Fault  
Failure mode of electric parking brake  
is indicated by a control indicator j  
and by a vehicle message which is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre. Vehicle messages 3 120.  
Apply electric parking brake: pull and  
hold the switch m for more than  
5 seconds. If control indicator m  
illuminates, electric parking brake is  
applied.  
Release electric parking brake: push  
and hold the switch m for more than  
2 seconds. If control indicator m  
extinguishes, electric parking brake is  
released.  
Control indicator m flashes: electric  
parking brake is not fully applied or  
released. When continuously  
flashing, release electric parking  
brake and retry applying.  
As soon as the switch m is released,  
dynamic braking will be stopped.  
Releasing  
Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake  
pedal depressed and then push  
switch m.  
Automatic applying  
If the vehicle is equipped with  
Automatic transmission and Adaptive  
cruise control is active, electric  
parking brake is applied automatically  
when vehicle is stopped by the  
system for more than 2 minutes.  
Drive away function  
Depressing clutch pedal (manual  
transmission) or engaging drive gear  
(automatic transmission) and then  
depressing the accelerator pedal  
releases the electric parking brake  
automatically. This is not possible  
when the switch is pulled at the same  
time.  
Parking brake releases automatically  
after moving off.  
Functionality check  
When the vehicle is not moving, the  
electric parking brake might be  
applied automatically. This is done to  
check the system.  
This function also helps driving away  
on inclines.  
Aggressive drive away may reduce  
life time of wear parts.  
Brake assist  
If brake pedal is depressed quickly  
and forcefully, maximum brake force  
is automatically applied.  
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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.  
Ride control systems  
9 Warning  
Traction Control system  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
The Traction Control system (TC) is a  
component of the Electronic Stability  
Control.  
when driving.  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
TC improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip, by  
preventing the drive wheels from  
spinning.  
As soon as the drive wheels starts to  
spin, engine output is reduced and  
the wheel spinning the most is braked  
individually. This considerably  
improves the driving stability of the  
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.  
Control indicator b 3 108.  
Hill start assist  
Deactivation  
The system helps prevent unintended  
movement when driving away on  
inclines.  
When releasing the foot brake after  
stopping on an incline, brakes remain  
on for further two seconds. Brakes  
release automatically as soon as the  
vehicle begins to accelerate.  
The hill start assist is not active during  
an Autostop.  
TC is operational as soon as the  
control indicator b extinguishes.  
Stop-start system 3 157.  
TC can be switched off when spinning  
of drive wheels is required:  
When TC operates b flashes.  
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press button b briefly to deactivate  
TC, k illuminates. Deactivation is  
displayed as status message in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
As soon as the vehicle starts to  
swerve (understeer/oversteer),  
engine output is reduced and the  
wheels are braked individually. This  
considerably improves the driving  
stability of the vehicle on slippery road  
surfaces.  
Deactivation  
ESC is operational as soon as the  
control indicator b extinguishes.  
Control indicator k illuminates.  
TC is reactivated by pressing the b  
button again.  
TC is also reactivated the next time  
the ignition is switched on.  
For a more sporty behaviour ESC and  
TC can be deactivated separately:  
■ press button b briefly: only Traction  
control system is inactive, ESC  
remains active, k illuminates  
■ hold button b pressed for min.  
5 seconds: TC and ESC are  
deactivated, k and n illuminate.  
When ESC operates, control indicator  
b flashes.  
Electronic Stability Control  
9 Warning  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip. It also  
prevents the drive wheels from  
spinning. ESC operates in  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
combination with the Traction Control  
system (TC) 3 169.  
Control indicator b 3 108.  
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Additionally the selected mode is  
displayed as status message in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
If the vehicle comes into threshold  
with deactivated ESP, the system will  
reactivate ESP for the time duration  
of the threshold, when the brake  
pedal is depressed once.  
ESC is reactivated by pressing the  
b button again. If the TC system was  
previously disabled, both TC and  
ESC are reactivated.  
■ Antilock brake system (ABS) with  
cornering brake control (CBC).  
■ Automatic transmission.  
Interactive driving system  
Flex Ride  
Flex Ride driving system allows the  
driver to select between three driving  
modes:  
SPORT mode  
■ SPORT mode: press button  
SPORT, LED illuminates.  
■ TOUR mode: press button TOUR,  
LED illuminates.  
■ NORMAL mode: neither button  
SPORT nor TOUR is pressed, no  
LED illuminates.  
Deactivate SPORT mode and TOUR  
mode by pressing corresponding  
button once more.  
ESC is also reactivated the next time  
the ignition is switched on.  
In each driving mode Flex Ride  
networks the following electronic  
systems:  
■ Continuous Damping Control.  
■ Accelerator Pedal Control.  
■ Steering Control.  
The settings of the systems are  
adapted to a sportier driving style:  
■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts  
more stiffly to provide better contact  
with the road surface.  
■ The engine reacts more quickly to  
the accelerator pedal.  
■ All-wheel drive.  
■ Electronic Stability Control (ESC).  
■ Steering support is reduced.  
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■ Engine torque of All-wheel drive is  
distributed more to the rear axle.  
■ Shift points of automatic  
transmission occur later.  
■ Engine torque of All-wheel drive is  
distributed mainly to the front axle.  
■ Shift points of automatic  
transmission occur in a comfort  
mode.  
into sporty settings. The DMC  
changes to SPORT mode in case of  
very sporty driving behaviour.  
If, for another example, TOUR mode  
is selected and whilst driving on a  
winding road a sudden hard brake is  
necessary, DMC will detect the  
dynamic vehicle condition and  
changes the settings for suspension  
to SPORT mode to increase vehicle  
stability.  
TOUR mode  
NORMAL mode  
All settings of the systems are  
adapted to standard values.  
Drive mode control  
Within each manually selected driving  
mode SPORT, TOUR or NORMAL,  
the Drive Mode Control (DMC)  
detects and analyses continuously  
the real driving characteristic,  
responses by the driver, and the  
active dynamic state of the vehicle. If  
necessary, the control unit of DMC  
automatically changes the settings  
within the selected driving mode or,  
when recognising greater variations,  
the driving mode is changed for the  
length of variation.  
When the driving characteristic or the  
dynamic vehicle state returns to the  
former state, DMC will change the  
settings to the preselected driving  
mode.  
Personalised settings in SPORT  
mode  
The driver can select the functions of  
the SPORT mode when SPORT  
button is pressed.  
Select the relevant settings in  
Settings, I Sport Mode in the Colour-  
Info-Display.  
The settings of the systems are  
adapted to a comfort driving style:  
■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts  
more softly.  
■ Accelerator pedal reacts with  
standard settings.  
■ Steering support is in standard  
mode.  
If, for example, NORMAL mode is  
selected and DMC detects a sporty  
driving behaviour, DMC changes  
several settings of the Normal mode  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
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OPC Flex Ride driving system allows  
the driver to select between three  
driving modes:  
■ OPC mode: press button OPC,  
LED illuminates.  
■ SPORT mode: press button  
SPORT, LED illuminates.  
■ NORMAL mode: neither button  
SPORT nor OPC is pressed, no  
LED illuminates.  
Deactivate SPORT mode and OPC  
mode by pressing corresponding  
button once more.  
OPC mode  
Flex Ride - OPC Version  
The OPC Version of Flex Ride system  
works in the same way as the  
standard Flex Ride system with the  
difference that the modes have a  
more sporty characteristic.  
The drive dynamic characteristics are  
adapted to high performance  
settings.  
SPORT mode  
The settings of the systems are  
adapted to a sportier driving style.  
NORMAL mode  
In NORMAL mode, when neither  
SPORT nor OPC button is pressed,  
all settings of the systems are  
adapted to standard values.  
In each driving mode OPC Flex Ride  
networks the following electronic  
systems:  
■ Continuous Damping Control.  
■ Accelerator Pedal Control.  
■ Steering Control.  
■ All-wheel drive.  
■ Electronic Stability Control (ESC).  
■ Antilock brake system (ABS) with  
cornering brake control (CBC).  
Personalised settings in the OPC  
mode  
The driver can select the functions of  
the OPC mode when OPC button is  
pressed.  
Select the relevant settings in  
Settings, I Sport Mode in the Colour-  
Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
■ Automatic transmission.  
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For safety reasons the cruise control  
cannot be activated until the foot  
brake has been operated once.  
Activating in first gear is not possible.  
Activation  
Driver assistance  
systems  
9 Warning  
Driver assistance systems are  
developed to support the driver  
and not to replace the driver's  
attention.  
The driver accepts full  
responsibility when driving the  
vehicle.  
When using driver assistance  
systems, always take care  
regarding the current traffic  
situation.  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the  
current speed is stored and  
maintained. Control indicator m in  
instrument cluster illuminates green.  
Set speed is indicated on midlevel or  
uplevel display near m symbol.  
Accelerator pedal can be released.  
Vehicle speed can be increased by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the previously stored speed  
is resumed.  
Do not use the cruise control if it is not  
advisable to maintain a constant  
speed.  
With automatic transmission, only  
activate cruise control in automatic  
mode.  
Cruise control  
The cruise control can store and  
maintain speeds of approx. 30 to  
200 km/h. Deviations from the stored  
speeds may occur when driving uphill  
or downhill.  
Cruise control remains activated  
while gearshifting.  
Control indicator m 3 110.  
Switching on  
It is the responsibility of the driver to  
comply with local posted speed limits.  
Press button m, control indicator m in  
instrument cluster illuminates white.  
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■ the clutch pedal is depressed for a  
few seconds,  
■ selector lever in N,  
Increase speed  
Speed limiter  
With cruise control active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn  
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed  
increases continuously or in small  
increments.  
The speed limiter prevents the  
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum  
speed.  
■ engine speed in a very low range,  
■ the Traction Control system or  
Electronic Stability Control is  
operating,  
■ Forward collision alert has been  
triggered.  
The maximum speed can be set at a  
speed above 25 km/h.  
The driver can only accelerate up to  
the preset speed. Deviations from the  
limited speed may occur when driving  
downhill.  
The preset speed limit is displayed in  
the Driver Information Centre when  
the system is active.  
Alternatively accelerate to the desired  
speed and store by turning to SET/-.  
Reduce speed  
With cruise control active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to  
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases  
continuously or in small increments.  
Resume stored speed  
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a  
speed above 30 km/h. The stored  
speed will be obtained.  
Deactivation  
Activation  
Switching off  
Press button y, control indicator m in  
instrument cluster illuminates white.  
Cruise control is deactivated. Last  
used set speed is stored in memory  
for later speed resume.  
Press button m, control indicator m in  
instrument cluster extinguishes. The  
stored speed is deleted.  
Pressing button L for activating  
speed limiter or switching off the  
ignition also switches off cruise  
control and deletes the stored speed.  
Automatic deactivation:  
■ vehicle speed below approx.  
30 km/h,  
■ vehicle speed above approx.  
200 km/h,  
■ the brake pedal is depressed,  
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Driving and operating  
Press button L. The control indicator  
L in the instrument cluster illuminates  
white. If cruise control or adaptive  
cruise control has been activated  
before, it is switched off when speed  
limiter is activated and the control  
indicator m extinguishes.  
Change speed limit  
Resume limit speed  
With speed limiter active, turn thumb  
wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-  
to decrease the desired maximum  
speed.  
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The  
stored speed limit will be obtained.  
Switching off  
Press button L, the speed limit  
indication in the Driver Information  
Centre extinguishes. The stored  
speed is deleted.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
In the event of an emergency it is  
possible to exceed the speed limit by  
depressing the accelerator pedal  
firmly beyond the point of resistance.  
Set speed limit  
With speed limiter active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn  
to RES/+ repeatedly until the desired  
maximum speed is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
By pressing button m to activate  
cruise control or adaptive cruise  
control or by switching off the ignition,  
speed limiter is also deactivated and  
the stored speed is deleted.  
The limited speed will flash in the  
Driver Information Centre and a  
chime sounds during this period.  
Alternatively accelerate to the desired  
speed and briefly turn thumb wheel to  
SET/-: the current speed is stored as  
maximum speed. Speed limit is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Release the accelerator pedal and  
the speed limiter function is  
Adaptive cruise control  
reactivated once a speed lower than  
the limit speed is obtained.  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an  
enhancement to traditional cruise  
control with the additional feature of  
maintaining a certain distance behind  
the vehicle ahead.  
Deactivation  
Press button y: speed limiter is  
deactivated and the vehicle can be  
driven without speed limit.  
Adaptive cruise control automatically  
decelerates the vehicle when  
The limited speed is stored and a  
corresponding message appears in  
the Driver Information Centre.  
approaching a slower moving vehicle.  
It then adjusts the vehicle speed to  
follow the vehicle ahead at the  
Control indicator L in the instrument  
cluster illuminates green.  
selected following distance. The  
vehicle speed increases or decreases  
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Switching on  
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to follow the vehicle in front, but will  
not exceed the set speed. It may  
apply limited braking with activated  
brake lights.  
The adaptive cruise control can store  
and maintain speeds over approx.  
25 km/h. If following a vehicle ahead  
driving slower than 25 km/h the  
slower speed will be set. On vehicles  
with automatic transmission the  
system brakes to a stop.  
For safety reasons, the system  
cannot be activated before the brake  
pedal or clutch pedal has been  
depressed once since switching on  
ignition.  
Adaptive cruise control is mainly  
advised to be used on long straight  
roads like highways or country roads  
with steady traffic. Do not use the  
system if it is not advisable to  
maintain a constant speed.  
It is the responsibility of the driver to  
comply with local posted speed limits.  
Control indicator A 3 110, m 3 110,  
C 3 110.  
Press button C to switch on adaptive  
cruise control. The control indicator  
m or C in the instrument cluster  
illuminates white.  
9 Warning  
The complete driver attention is  
always required while driving with  
adaptive cruise control. The driver  
stays fully in control of the vehicle  
because the brake pedal, the  
accelerator pedal and the cancel  
switch have priority over any  
Activation by setting the speed  
Adaptive cruise control can be  
activated between 25 km/h and  
180 km/h.  
It is the responsibility of the driver to  
comply with local posted speed limits.  
Adaptive cruise control uses a radar  
sensor to detect the vehicles ahead.  
If no vehicle is detected in the driving  
path, the adaptive cruise control will  
behave like a traditional cruise  
control.  
adaptive cruise control operation.  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the  
current speed is stored and  
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maintained. Control indicator m or  
C in the instrument cluster  
illuminates green.  
Once the system is activated,  
adaptive cruise control decelerates or  
brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead,  
which is slower or closer than the  
desired following distance.  
Reduce speed  
With adaptive cruise control active,  
hold thumb wheel turned to SET/-:  
speed decreases continuously in  
large increments, or activate  
repeatedly SET/-: speed decreases in  
small increments.  
9 Warning  
If the vehicle is driven with adaptive  
cruise control active much slower  
than the desired speed, e.g. because  
of a slower vehicle ahead, then the  
current speed can be stored and  
maintained by turning the thumb  
wheel to SET/-.  
Accelerating by the driver  
deactivates braking by the system.  
This is indicated as a popup  
warning in the Driver Information  
centre.  
The adaptive cruise control symbol,  
the following distance setting and set  
speed are indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
The accelerator pedal can be  
released. Adaptive cruise control  
remains activated while gearshifting.  
Increase speed  
With adaptive cruise control active,  
hold thumb wheel turned to RES/+:  
speed increases continuously in large  
increments, or activate repeatedly  
RES/+: speed increases in small  
increments.  
Resume stored speed  
If the system is switched on but  
inactive, then turn thumb wheel to  
RES/+ at a speed above 25 km/h to  
resume the stored speed.  
Overriding set speed  
It is always possible to drive faster  
than the selected set speed by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the vehicle returns to the  
desired distance if a slower vehicle is  
ahead. Otherwise it returns to the  
stored speed.  
If the vehicle is driven with adaptive  
cruise control active much faster than  
the desired speed, e.g. after  
depressing the accelerator pedal,  
then the current speed can be stored  
and maintained by turning the thumb  
wheel to SET/-.  
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operating the accelerator pedal. Turn  
thumb wheel to RES/+ at a speed  
above 10 km/h to resume full speed  
range adaptive cruise control.  
The following distance can be set to  
near, medium or far.  
Full speed range adaptive  
cruise control on vehicles with  
automatic transmission  
Full speed range adaptive cruise  
control will maintain a following gap  
behind a detected vehicle and slow  
your vehicle to a stop behind that  
vehicle.  
When the vehicle ahead drives away  
within two minutes, turn thumb wheel  
to RES/+ or operate the accelerator  
pedal to a speed of 10 km/h to resume  
full speed range adaptive cruise  
control.  
If the stopped vehicle ahead begins to  
move forward and full speed range  
adaptive cruise control has not  
resumed, the green illuminated  
vehicle ahead control indicator A will  
flash and a warning chime will sound  
as a reminder that the vehicle ahead  
is pulling away.  
When the vehicle ahead stops for  
more than two minutes, the electric  
parking brake will apply automatically  
and the full speed range adaptive  
cruise control is deactivated. In this  
event, drive the vehicle normally by  
9 Warning  
When full speed range adaptive  
cruise control is deactivated or  
cancelled, the vehicle will no  
longer be held at a stop and can  
start to move. Always be prepared  
to manually apply the brake to hold  
the vehicle stationary.  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is  
being held at a stop by the full  
speed range adaptive cruise  
control. Always move selector  
lever to park position P and switch  
off the ignition before leaving the  
vehicle.  
Press button E, the current setting is  
shown in the Driver Information  
Centre. Press button E again to  
change the following distance. The  
setting is also displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Setting the following distance  
When adaptive cruise control detects  
a slower moving vehicle in the driving  
path, it will adjust the vehicle speed to  
maintain the following distance  
selected by the driver.  
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Deactivation  
9 Warning  
Adaptive cruise control is deactivated  
by the driver when:  
The driver accepts full  
■ button y is pressed,  
■ brake pedal is applied,  
■ clutch pedal is depressed for more  
than four seconds,  
■ gear selector lever of automatic  
transmission is moved to N.  
responsibility for the appropriate  
following distance based on traffic,  
weather and visibility conditions.  
Following distance must be  
adjusted or the system switched  
off when required by the prevailing  
conditions.  
The system is also automatically  
deactivated when:  
Detecting the vehicle ahead  
The selected following distance is  
indicated by filled distance bars in the  
adaptive cruise control page.  
Note that the following distance  
setting is shared with the sensitivity  
setting of forward collision alert  
3 184.  
Example: If setting 3 (far) is selected,  
then the driver is warned sooner  
before a possible collision, also if  
adaptive cruise control is inactive or  
switched off.  
■ vehicle speed accelerates above  
190 km/h or slows down below  
15 km/h (on vehicles with automatic  
transmission it slows down to a stop  
without deactivating within  
two minutes),  
■ Traction Control system is  
operating,  
The green illuminated vehicle ahead  
control indicator A is displayed when  
the system detects a vehicle in the  
driving path.  
■ Electronic Stability Control is  
operating,  
■ there is no traffic and nothing  
detected on the road sides for  
several minutes. In this case there  
are no radar echoes and the sensor  
may report that it is blocked,  
Forward collision alert 3 184.  
If this symbol does not display, or  
displays briefly, adaptive cruise  
control will not respond to vehicles  
ahead.  
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■ collision imminent braking is  
applying the brakes,  
■ radar sensor is blocked by an ice or  
water film,  
■ fault is detected in the radar, engine  
or brake system.  
Additionally the system is  
automatically deactivated on vehicles  
with automatic transmission (full  
speed range adaptive cruise control)  
when:  
■ Do not use the system on slippery  
roads as it can create rapid  
changes in tyre traction (wheel  
spinning), so that you could lose  
control of the vehicle.  
9 Warning  
When adaptive cruise control is  
deactivated, the driver must take  
over full brake and engine control.  
■ Do not use adaptive cruise control  
during rain, snow or heavy dirt, as  
the radar sensor can be covered by  
a water film, dust, ice or snow. This  
reduces or suppresses completely  
the visibility. In case of sensor  
Switching off  
Press button C to switch off adaptive  
cruise control. The control indicator  
m or C extinguishes. The stored  
speed is deleted.  
blockage, clean the sensor cover.  
■ Electric parking brake is applied,  
■ vehicle is being held to a stop by the  
system for more than two minutes,  
Switching off the ignition also  
switches off adaptive cruise control  
and deletes the stored speed.  
System limits  
■ The system's automatic brake force  
does not permit hard braking and  
the braking level may not be  
sufficient to avoid a collision.  
■ vehicle stops, the driver safety belt  
is released and the driver's door is  
opened.  
When adaptive cruise control is  
deactivated automatically, the control  
indicator m or C illuminates white  
and a warning message is displayed  
as a pop-up in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Driver's attention  
■ Use adaptive cruise control  
carefully on bends or mountain  
roads, as it can lose the vehicle  
ahead and need time to detect it  
again.  
■ After a sudden lane change, the  
system needs a certain time to  
detect the next preceding vehicle.  
So if a new vehicle is detected, the  
system may accelerate instead of  
braking.  
■ Adaptive cruise control does ignore  
the oncoming traffic.  
The stored speed is maintained.  
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■ Adaptive cruise control does not  
brake for pedestrians, animals,  
very slow speed driving or stopped  
vehicles.  
■ Don't use adaptive cruise control  
when towing a trailer.  
If the centrifugal force is too high in a  
bend, the system slows down the  
vehicle slightly. This braking level is  
not designed to avoid spinning-off the  
bend. The driver is responsible for  
reducing the selected speed before  
entering a bend and in general to  
adapt the speed to the road type and  
to existing speed limits.  
particularly true if driving fast or if the  
visibility is reduced due to weather  
conditions.  
While entering or exiting a motorway,  
adaptive cruise control may lose the  
vehicle ahead and accelerate up to  
the set speed. For this reason,  
decrease the set speed before the  
exit or before the entry.  
Bends  
Vehicle path changes  
The adaptive cruise control calculates  
a predicted path based on the  
centrifugal force. This predicted path  
considers the current bend  
Motorways  
On motorways, adapt the set speed  
to the situation and the weather.  
Always consider that adaptive cruise  
control has a limited visibility range, a  
limited braking level and a certain  
reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on  
the driving path or not. Adaptive  
cruise control may not be able to  
brake the vehicle in time to avoid a  
collision with a much slower vehicle or  
after a lane change. This is  
If another vehicle enters your driving  
path, adaptive cruise control will first  
consider the vehicle when it is  
completely in your path. Be ready to  
take action and press the brake  
pedal, if you need to brake more  
quickly.  
characteristic, but cannot consider a  
future bend change. The system may  
lose the current vehicle ahead or  
consider a vehicle which is not in the  
actual lane. This can happen when  
entering or exiting a bend or if the  
bend gets stronger or weaker. If it no  
longer detects any vehicle ahead,  
then control indicator A will  
extinguish.  
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Hill and trailer considerations  
Radar unit  
consult a workshop to verify and  
correct the adaptive cruise control  
sensor position.  
Settings  
Settings can be changed in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Colour-Info-Display.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
System performance on hills depends  
on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic  
conditions and the road gradient. It  
may not detect a vehicle in your path  
while driving on hills. On steep hills,  
you may have to use the accelerator  
pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.  
When going downhill you may have to  
brake to maintain or reduce your  
speed.  
Note that applying the brake  
deactivates the system. It is not  
recommended to use adaptive cruise  
control on steep hills.  
The radar unit is mounted behind the  
radiator grille below the brand  
emblem.  
Fault  
If the adaptive cruise control does not  
work due to temporary conditions  
(e.g. blockage by ice) or if there is a  
permanent system error, then a  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
9 Warning  
The radar unit was aligned  
carefully during manufacture.  
Therefore, after a frontal accident,  
do not use the system. The front  
bumper may appear to be intact,  
however the sensor behind can be  
out of position and react  
incorrectly. After an accident,  
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on vehicles with no cruise control or  
traditional cruise control only  
3 174.  
Forward collision alert based on  
radar system  
The system uses the radar sensor  
behind the radiator grille to detect a  
vehicle directly ahead, in your path,  
within a distance of max. 150 metres.  
If a vehicle directly ahead is  
approached too quickly, a warning  
chime and alert in the Driver  
Information Centre is provided.  
Activation  
A precondition is that forward collision  
alert is activated in the vehicle  
personalisation menu 3 122 or that it  
is not deactivated by the button V  
(depending on the system, see  
below).  
Forward collision alert operates  
automatically above walking speed,  
provided that Auto Collision  
Preparation setting is not deactivated  
in the vehicle personalisation menu  
3 122.  
Vehicle messages 3 120.  
Forward collision alert  
The forward collision alert can help to  
avoid or reduce the harm caused by  
front-end crashes.  
Depending on the vehicle's  
equipment, there are two variants of  
Selecting the alert sensitivity  
The alert sensitivity can be set to  
near, medium or far.  
the forward collision alert available:  
■ Forward collision alert based on  
radar system  
on vehicles equipped with adaptive  
cruise control 3 176.  
■ Forward collision alert based on  
front camera system  
A vehicle ahead is indicated by a  
control indicator A.  
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to a preceding moving vehicle gets  
too small or when approaching  
another vehicle too rapidly.  
Simultaneously the collision alert  
symbol pops up in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
If a collision is imminent a warning  
chime sounds. Depress the brake  
pedal, if it is required by the situation.  
Press button E, the current setting is  
shown in the Driver Information  
Centre. Press button E again to  
change the alert sensitivity. The  
setting is also displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Note that the alert timing sensitivity  
setting is shared with the following  
distance setting of the adaptive cruise  
control 3 176. So changing the alert  
timing sensitivity changes the  
adaptive cruise control following  
distance setting.  
Settings  
Settings can be changed in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Colour-Info-Display.  
Alerting the driver  
A green illuminated vehicle ahead  
control indicator A lights up in the  
instrument cluster when the system  
has detected a vehicle in the driving  
path. The control indicator A  
changes to yellow when the distance  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
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Press button V, the current setting is  
shown in the Driver Information  
Centre. Press button V again to  
change the alert sensitivity.  
Forward collision alert based on  
front camera system  
Forward collision alert uses the front  
camera system in the windscreen to  
detect a vehicle directly ahead, in  
your path, within a distance of approx.  
60 metres.  
When the distance to a preceding  
moving vehicle gets too small or when  
approaching another vehicle too  
rapidly and a collision is imminent, the  
collision alert symbol pops up in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Simultaneously a warning chime  
sounds. Depress the brake pedal, if it  
is required by the situation.  
Activation  
Forward collision alert operates  
automatically above 40 km/h, if it is  
not deactivated by button V, see  
below.  
Selecting the alert sensitivity  
The alert sensitivity can be set to  
near, medium or far.  
Deactivation  
Alerting the driver  
The system can be deactivated.  
Press button V repeatedly until  
Forward Collision Alert Off appears in  
the Driver Information Centre.  
A green illuminated vehicle ahead  
control indicator A lights up in the  
instrument cluster when the system  
has detected a vehicle in the driving  
path.  
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In the following cases, forward  
collision alert may not detect a vehicle  
ahead or sensor performance may be  
limited:  
On Baselevel display set Settings  
X with the Menu button and select  
Following distance indication via the  
adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever  
3 111.  
General information for both  
variants of forward collision alert  
9 Warning  
■ on winding roads,  
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.  
■ when weather limits visibility, e.g.  
fog, rain, or snow,  
■ when the sensor is blocked by  
snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, or  
windscreen damage.  
The driver accepts full  
Following distance  
indication  
responsibility for the appropriate  
following distance based on traffic,  
weather and visibility conditions.  
The following distance indication  
displays the distance to a preceding  
moving vehicle. The system uses,  
depending on the vehicle equipment,  
either the radar behind the radiator  
grille or the front camera in the  
The complete attention of the  
driver is always required while  
driving. The driver must always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes.  
On Midlevel or Uplevel display, select  
Info menu and press o to select  
Following distance indication 3 111.  
The minimum indicated distance is  
0.5 seconds.  
If there is no vehicle ahead or the  
vehicle ahead is out of range, two  
dashes will be displayed: -.- s.  
windscreen to detect the distance of  
a vehicle directly ahead in your path.  
It is active at speeds above 40 km/h.  
When a preceding vehicle is detected  
ahead, the distance is indicated in  
seconds, displayed on a page in the  
Driver Information Centre 3 111.  
System limitations  
The system is designed to warn only  
for vehicles, but may react also to  
other metallic objects.  
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If Adaptive cruise control is active,  
this page shows the following  
distance setting instead 3 176.  
The system includes:  
Emergency automatic braking  
After the brake preparation and just  
before the imminent collision, this  
function automatically applies limited  
braking to reduce the impact speed of  
the collision.  
■ Brake preparation system  
■ Emergency automatic braking  
■ Forward looking brake assist  
Active Emergency Braking  
Active emergency braking can help to  
reduce the damage from crashes with  
vehicles and obstacles directly  
ahead, when a collision can no longer  
be avoided either by manual braking  
or by steering. Before the active  
emergency braking applies, the driver  
is warned by the forward collision  
alert 3 184.  
9 Warning  
Below a speed of 18 km/h the system  
can apply full braking.  
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. The driver  
must continue to apply the brake  
pedal as the driving situation  
dictates.  
Forward looking brake assist  
In addition to the brake preparation  
system and emergency automatic  
braking, the forward looking brake  
assist function makes the brake assist  
more sensitive. Therefore,  
depressing the brake pedal less  
strongly results in immediate hard  
braking. This function helps the driver  
brake quicker and harder before the  
imminent collision.  
The feature uses various inputs (e.g.  
radar sensor, brake pressure, vehicle  
speed) to calculate the probability of  
a frontal collision.  
Active emergency braking operates  
automatically above walking speed,  
provided that Auto Collision  
Preparation setting is not deactivated  
in the vehicle personalisation menu  
3 122.  
Brake preparation system  
When approaching a vehicle ahead  
so quickly that a collision is likely, the  
brake preparation system slightly  
pressurises the brakes. This reduces  
the response time, when a manual or  
automatic braking is requested.  
9 Warning  
Active emergency braking is not  
designed to apply hard  
The brake system is prepared so that  
braking can occur more rapidly.  
autonomous braking or to  
automatically avoid a collision. It is  
designed to reduce the vehicle  
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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.  
speed before a collision. It may not  
react for stopped vehicles,  
pedestrians or 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 shall always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes and steer to avoid  
collisions. The system is designed  
to work with all occupants wearing  
their seat belts.  
Settings  
Settings can be changed in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Colour-Info-Display.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
If the system does not work as it  
should do, vehicle messages are  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
System limitations  
Fault  
The active emergency braking has  
limited or no function during rain,  
snow or heavy dirt, as the radar  
sensor can be covered by a water  
film, dust, ice or snow. In case of  
sensor blockage, clean the sensor  
cover.  
Vehicle messages 3 120.  
In the event of a system service  
requirement, a message is displayed  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
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  
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behind the vehicle. The system gives  
acoustic signals and display  
messages.  
The system has four ultrasonic  
parking sensors each in the rear and  
front bumper.  
It uses two different acoustic warning  
signals for the front and rear  
monitoring areas, each with a  
different tone frequency.  
An illuminated LED in the parking  
assist button r indicates that the  
system is ready to operate.  
When driving forward at low speeds,  
the front parking assist can also be  
activated by pressing the parking  
assist button r.  
Once the button r is pressed within  
an ignition cycle, the front parking  
assist is always reactivated when the  
vehicle underruns a certain value.  
Parking assist  
9 Warning  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for the parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area when driving backwards or  
forwards while using parking  
assist system.  
Activation  
Front-rear parking assist  
Indication  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles in front of or  
behind the vehicle. An obstacle  
detection is indicated by beeps  
sounding respective from the front or  
rear of the vehicle. The intervall  
between the beeps becomes shorter  
as the vehicle gets closer to the  
obstacle. when the distance is less  
than 30 cm, a continuous tone  
sounds.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the  
front and rear parking assist is ready  
to operate.  
The front-rear parking assist  
measures the distance between the  
vehicle and obstacles in front and  
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The LED in the button will extinguish  
and Park Assist Off will be displayed  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
The system is automatically disabled  
above a certain speed.  
The advanced parking assist system  
manoeuvres the driver into a parking  
slot by giving instructions in the Driver  
Information Centre and acoustic  
signals.  
The system uses the sensors of the  
parking assist system in combination  
with two additional sensors on both  
sides of the front and rear bumper.  
Fault  
In the event of a fault in the system,  
or if the system does not work due to  
temporary conditions, e.g. snow  
covered sensors, r illuminates or a  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Activation  
The distance to a front and rear  
obstacle is indicated by changing  
distance lines around the vehicle.  
The parking assist page in the display  
can be hidden by vehicle messages  
with a higher priority. If the parking  
assist page is overwritten by a vehicle  
message, distance is no longer  
indicated until parking assist is  
activated again.  
Vehicle messages 3 120.  
Advanced parking assist  
Deactivation  
Deactivate the system by pressing  
the r button.  
When looking for a parking slot, the  
system must be activated by pressing  
the ( button.  
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Driving and operating  
The system can only be activated at  
a speed up to 30 km/h and the system  
searches for a parking slot at a speed  
up to 30 km/h.  
The maximum allowed parallel  
distance between the vehicle and a  
row of parked cars is 1.8 metres.  
a visual feedback and acoustic  
signals are given in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
If the driver does not stop the vehicle  
within 10 metres after a parking slot is  
proposed, the system starts to search  
for another suitable parking slot.  
Functionality  
The instructions in the display show:  
■ a hint when driving faster than  
30 km/h,  
■ the demand to stop the vehicle,  
when a parking slot is detected,  
■ the direction of driving during the  
parking manoeuvre,  
■ the steering wheel position during  
parking,  
■ for some of the instructions a  
progress bar is shown.  
The suggestion of the system is  
accepted when the vehicle is stopped  
by the driver within 10 metres after the  
message is given. The system  
calculates the optimal route into the  
parking slot. Then it manoeuvres the  
driver into the slot by giving detailed  
instructions.  
When the vehicle passes a row of  
cars and the system is activated, the  
advanced parking assist system  
begins looking for a suitable parking  
slot. When a suitable slot is detected,  
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Display priorities  
Fault  
After activating the advanced parking  
assist, a message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre. Advanced  
parking assist indication in the Driver  
Information Centre can be inhibited  
by vehicle messages with a higher  
priority. After approving the message  
by pressing the SET/CLR button on  
the turn signal lever or the 9 button  
in the steering wheel controls,  
A message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre when:  
■ there is a fault in the system  
■ the driver did not successfully  
complete the parking manoeuvre  
■ the system is not operational  
advanced parking assist instructions  
appear again and the parking  
manoeuvre can be continued.  
A successful parking manoeuvre is  
indicated by a confirmation symbol.  
Deactivation  
Always pay attention to the sound of  
the front-rear parking assist.  
Continuous sound means that the  
distance to an obstacle is less than  
approx. 30 cm.  
The system is deactivated by:  
■ pressing the ( button  
■ parking manoeuvre successfully  
ended  
■ driving faster than 30 km/h  
■ switching off the ignition  
Deactivation by the driver or by the  
system during manoeuvring will be  
indicated by Parking Deactivated in  
the Driver Information Centre.  
Changing the parking side  
If an object is detected during parking  
instructions, Stop is indicated in the  
Driver Information Centre. Removing  
the object will resume the parking  
manoeuvre. If the object is not  
The system is configured to detect  
parking slots on the passenger side.  
To detect parking slots on the driver  
side, press button ( for approx.  
2 seconds.  
removed, the system will be  
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deactivated. Press button ( to  
activate the system and search for a  
new parking slot.  
Advanced parking assist system  
may not respond to changes in the  
parking space after initiating a  
parallel parking manoeuvre.  
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.  
Important hints for using the  
parking assist systems  
Note  
After use the advanced parking  
assist requires a calibration. For  
optimal parking guidance, a driving  
distance of at least 10 km, including  
a number of bends, is required.  
9 Warning  
Objects with a very small reflection  
cross-section, e.g. objects of  
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.  
narrow size or soft materials, may  
not be detected by the system.  
Side blind spot alert  
Parking assist systems do not  
detect objects outside the  
detection range.  
The side blind spot alert system  
detects and reports objects on either  
side of the vehicle, within a specified  
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts  
visually in each exterior mirror, when  
detecting objects that may not be  
visible in the interior and exterior  
mirrors.  
Note  
The parking assist system  
automatically detects factory-fitted  
towing equipment. It is deactivated  
when the connector is plugged in.  
Caution  
The system's sensors are located in  
the bumper on the left and right side  
of the vehicle.  
It is possible that the sensor detects  
a non-existing object (echo  
disturbance) caused by external  
acoustical or mechanic  
Performance of the system can be  
reduced when sensors are  
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.  
Performance of the parking assist  
system can be reduced due to  
heavy loading.  
disturbances.  
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9 Warning  
Side blind spot alert does not  
replace driver vision.  
The system does not detect:  
■ Vehicles outside the side blind  
zones which may be rapidly  
approaching.  
■ Pedestrians, cyclists or animals.  
Before changing a lane, always  
check all mirrors, look over the  
shoulder and use the turn signal.  
When the vehicle is started, both  
exterior mirror displays will briefly  
come on to indicate that the system is  
operating.  
If the vehicle is equipped with lane  
change alert 3 196, the symbol F  
is displayed in the mirrors.  
The system can be activated or  
deactivated in the vehicle  
personalisation.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Deactivation is indicated by a  
message in the Driver Information  
Centre (DIC).  
When the system detects a vehicle in  
the side blind zone while driving  
forward, either while passing a  
vehicle or being passed, the amber  
warning symbol B will illuminate in  
the relevant exterior mirror. If the  
driver then activates the turn signal,  
the warning symbol B starts flashing  
amber as a warning not to change  
lanes.  
Detection zones  
The system sensor covers a zone of  
approx. 3.5 metres on both sides of  
the vehicle. This zone starts at each  
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exterior mirror and extends rearwards  
by approx. 3 metres. The height of the  
zone is approx. between 0.5 metres  
and 2 metres off the ground.  
The system is deactivated if the  
vehicle is towing a trailer.  
Side blind spot alert is designed to  
ignore stationary objects such as  
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and  
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming  
vehicles are not detected.  
illuminate in the relevant exterior  
mirror. If the driver then activates the  
turn signal, the warning symbol F  
starts flashing amber as a warning not  
to change lanes.  
Lane change alert  
Additional to the side blind spot alert  
3 194, lane change alert recognizes  
rapidly approaching vehicles from  
behind on parallel lanes next to your  
vehicle.  
If the vehicle is equipped with lane  
change alert, side blind spot alert is  
always included.  
The system alerts visually in each  
exterior mirror when detecting rapidly  
approaching vehicles from behind.  
Fault  
Occasional missed alerts can occur  
under normal circumstances.  
The radar distance sensors are  
located in the rear bumper.  
Side blind spot alert does not operate  
when the left or right corners of the  
rear bumper are covered with mud,  
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy  
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions  
3 261.  
In the event of a fault in the system or  
if the system does not work due to  
temporary conditions, a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre (DIC). Seek the assistance of  
a workshop.  
9 Warning  
When the vehicle is started, both  
exterior mirror displays will briefly  
come on to indicate that the system is  
operating.  
Lane change alert does not  
replace driver vision.  
Before changing a lane, always  
check all mirrors, look over the  
shoulder and use the turn signal.  
When the system detects an  
approaching vehicle from behind  
which drives considerably faster, the  
amber warning symbol F will  
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trees, shrubs or other immobile  
Detection zones  
Deactivation  
objects. This is normal operation and  
the system does not need to be  
serviced.  
Activation or deactivation of the lane  
change alert can be set in the vehicle  
personalisation menu in the Colour-  
Info-Display.  
Lane change alert may not operate  
when the left or right corners of the  
rear bumper are covered with mud,  
dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning  
instructions 3 261.  
In the event of a fault in the system or  
if the system does not work due to  
temporary conditions, a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre (DIC). Seek the assistance of  
a workshop.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
The system is deactivated if the  
vehicle is towing a trailer.  
Deactivation is indicated by a  
message in the Driver Information  
Centre (DIC).  
The system sensors cover a zone of  
approx. 3.5 metres parallel on both  
vehicle sides and approx. 3 metres  
rearwards on side blind zone alert  
(A) and approx. 70 metres rearwards  
on lane change alert (B) on parallel  
lanes. The zones start at each  
exterior mirror. The height of the zone  
is approx. between 0.5 metres and  
2 metres off the ground.  
Note  
Rear view camera  
After use, the system requires a  
calibration. For optimal  
The rear view camera assists the  
driver when reversing, by displaying a  
view of the area behind the vehicle.  
performance, drive as soon as  
possible on a straight highway road  
with roadside objects, e.g. guardrails  
and barriers for some distance.  
The view of the camera is displayed  
in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Fault  
Occasional missed alerts can occur  
under normal circumstances or in  
sharp curves. Otherwise the system  
may light up due to guardrails, signs,  
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Functionality  
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  
advanced parking assist sensors,  
e.g. below the bumper or  
underneath the vehicle, are not  
displayed.  
Do not reverse the vehicle by only  
looking at the Info-Display and  
check the surrounding behind and  
around the vehicle before  
reversing.  
Due to the high position of the camera  
the rear bumper can be seen on the  
display as a guide to position.  
The area displayed by the camera is  
limited. The distance of the image that  
appears on the display differs from  
the actual distance.  
The camera is mounted between the  
number plate lights and has a viewing  
angle of 130°.  
Activation  
Rear view camera is automatically  
activated when reverse gear is  
engaged.  
Guiding lines  
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal  
lines in 1 metre intervals projected on  
the picture to define the distance to  
shown objects.  
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Warning symbols  
The rear view camera may not  
operate properly when:  
■ the surrounding is dark,  
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is  
shining directly into the camera  
lens,  
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else  
covers the camera lens. Clean the  
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it  
with a soft cloth,  
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,  
■ the vehicle is towing a trailer,  
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,  
■ there are extreme temperature  
changes.  
Warning symbols are indicated as  
triangles 9 on the picture which show  
obstacles detected by the rear  
sensors of the advanced parking  
assist.  
Additionally 9 appears on the top line  
of the Info-Display with the warning to  
check the vehicle surrounding.  
Deactivation  
The camera is deactivated when a  
certain forward speed is exceeded or  
if reverse gear is not engaged for  
approx. 10 seconds.  
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is  
shown in accordance with the  
steering angle.  
The function can be deactivated in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Colour-Info-Display.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Activation or deactivation of the rear  
view camera can be set in the vehicle  
personalisation menu in the Colour-  
Info-Display.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Rear cross traffic alert  
Additional to the rear view camera  
3 197, rear cross traffic alert warns of  
cross traffic from left or right side  
when driving rearwards. When cross  
traffic is recognized and the rear view  
camera is activated, a warning  
triangle with a direction arrow K  
appears on the Colour-Info-Display,  
showing the direction of the traffic.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Fault  
Fault messages are displayed with a  
9 on the top line of the Info-Display.  
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Furthermore three beeps will sound  
from the speaker on the respective  
side.  
The system sensors cover a zone of  
approx. 20 metres to the left or right  
side behind the vehicle.  
Pedestrians, children or animals  
are not detected.  
Do not reverse the vehicle by only  
looking at the Info-Display and  
check the surrounding behind and  
around the vehicle before  
reversing.  
Deactivation  
Rear cross traffic alert is deactivated  
together with the rear view camera  
when a certain forward speed is  
exceeded or if reverse gear is not  
engaged for approx. 10 seconds.  
Activation  
Rear cross traffic alert is  
automatically activated together with  
the rear view camera when reverse  
gear is engaged.  
Activation or deactivation of the rear  
cross traffic alert can be set in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Colour-Info-Display.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Detection zones  
The radar distance sensors are  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
located sideways in the rear bumper.  
9 Warning  
Fault  
The system may not operate properly  
when:  
The rear cross traffic alert does not  
replace driver vision. Note that  
objects that are outside sensors,  
e.g. below the bumper or  
underneath the vehicle, are not  
displayed.  
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else  
covers the sensors.  
■ the vehicle is towing a trailer,  
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■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,  
■ there are extreme temperature  
changes.  
Road signs  
beginning and end of:  
■ motorways  
■ A-roads  
Traffic sign assistant  
■ play streets  
Add on signs  
■ additional hints to traffic signs  
■ restriction of trailer towing  
■ wet warning  
■ ice warning  
An exclamation mark in a frame  
Functionality  
indicates that there is an add on sign  
detected which cannot be recognised  
by the system.  
The traffic sign assistant system  
detects designated traffic signs via a  
front camera and displays them in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
The system is active up to a speed of  
200 km/h depending on the lighting  
conditions. At night the system is  
active up to a speed of 160 km/h.  
As soon as the speed becomes  
slower than 55 km/h the display will  
be reset and the content of the traffic  
sign page will be cleared, e. g. when  
entering a city zone. The next  
recognized speed indication will be  
displayed.  
■ direction arrows  
Speed limit signs are displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre until the  
next speed limit sign or end of speed  
limit is detected or up to a defined sign  
timeout.  
Traffic signs, which will be detected,  
are:  
Limit- and no passing signs  
■ speed limit  
■ no passing  
■ end of speed limit  
■ end of no passing  
Display indication  
Traffic signs are displayed on the  
Traffic sign detection page in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Combinations of more signs in the  
display are possible.  
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Driving and operating  
The content of the traffic sign page is  
also reset during driving by pressing  
the SET/CLR button on the turn signal  
lever or 9 on right steering wheel  
button for a longer time.  
On Baselevel display, select Settings  
X with the Menu button and select  
Traffic sign detection entry via the  
adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever  
3 111.  
On Midlevel and Uplevel display  
select Info menu with the right  
steering wheel buttons and press P  
to select Traffic sign detection 3 111.  
When another function in the Driver  
Information Centre menu was  
selected and then Traffic sign  
detection page is chosen again, the  
last recognized traffic sign will be  
displayed.  
After the traffic sign page is cleared  
by the system, the following symbol is  
indicated:  
Pop-up function  
Speed limits and no passing signs are  
displayed as pop-ups on each page  
of the Driver Information Centre.  
Driving and operating  
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When the setting page is displayed,  
select Off or set alerts I to deactivate  
pop-up function. Reactivate by  
selecting On or alerts J.  
When switching on the ignition, pop-  
up function is deactivated.  
Pop-up indication is displayed for  
approx. 8 seconds in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Fault  
The traffic sign assistant system may  
not operate correctly when:  
■ the area of the windscreen, where  
the front camera is located, is not  
clean  
■ traffic signs are completely or  
partially covered or difficult to  
discern  
The pop-up function can be  
deactivated on the traffic sign page by  
pressing the SET/CLR button on the  
turn signal lever or 9 button on the  
steering wheel.  
Illustration shows baselevel DIC.  
■ there are adverse environmental  
conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,  
direct sunlight or shadows. In this  
event, No Traffic Sign Detection  
due to Weather is indicated on the  
display  
Illustration shows midlevel or uplevel  
DIC.  
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Driving and operating  
■ traffic signs are incorrectly mounted  
or damaged  
■ traffic signs do not comply with the  
Vienna Convention on traffic signs  
(Wiener Übereinkommen über  
Straßenverkehrszeichen)  
Activation  
The driver assistance systems do  
not relieve the driver from full  
responsibility for vehicle  
operation.  
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  
by visual and acoustic signals.  
Criteria for the detection of an  
unintended lane change are:  
■ no operation of turn signals  
■ no brake pedal operation  
■ no active accelerator operation or  
speeding-up  
■ no active steering  
If the driver is active, no warning will  
be issued.  
Caution  
The system is intended to help the  
driver within a defined speed  
range to discern certain traffic  
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs  
which are not displayed by the  
system.  
The system does not discern any  
other than the conventional traffic  
signs that might give or end a  
speed limit.  
The lane departure warning system is  
activated by pressing the ) button.  
The illuminated LED in the button  
indicates that the system is switched  
on. When the control indicator ) in  
the instrument cluster illuminates  
green, the system is ready to operate.  
The system is only operable at  
vehicle speeds above 56 km/h and if  
lane markings are available.  
Do not let this special feature  
tempt you into taking risks when  
driving.  
Always adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
Driving and operating  
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When the system recognises an  
unintended lane change, the control  
indicator ) changes to yellow and  
flashes. Simultaneously a chime  
sound is activated.  
The system cannot operate when no  
lane marking is detected.  
Fuel  
Fuel for petrol engines  
Only use unleaded fuel that complies  
with European standard EN 228 or  
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.  
Your engine is capable of running  
with E10 fuel that fulfills these  
standards. E10 fuel contains up to  
10 % bioethanol.  
Use fuel with the recommended  
octane rating 3 273. Use of fuel with  
too low an octane rating can reduce  
engine power and torque and slightly  
increases fuel consumption.  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated by  
pressing ) button; the LED in the  
button extinguishes.  
At speeds below 56 km/h the system  
is inoperable.  
Caution  
Do not use fuel or fuel additives  
that contain metallic compounds  
such as manganese-based  
additives. This may cause engine  
damage.  
Fault  
The lane departure warning system  
may not operate properly when:  
■ the windscreen is not clean  
■ there are adverse environmental  
conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,  
direct sunlight or shadows  
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Driving and operating  
Caution  
The boiling point depends on the  
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient  
pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure  
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).  
Caution  
Use of fuel that does not comply to  
EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or  
equivalent can lead to deposits or  
engine damage and may affect  
your warranty.  
Use of fuel that does not comply to  
EN 590 or similar can lead to  
engine powerloss, increased wear  
or engine damage and may affect  
your warranty.  
Caution  
The system works at an ambient  
temperature of approx. -8 °C to  
100 °C.  
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating  
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-  
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must  
not be diluted with fuels for petrol  
engines.  
Caution  
Full function of the LPG system can  
only be guaranteed with liquid gas  
which complies with the minimum  
requirements of DIN EN 589.  
Use of fuel with too low an octane  
rating could lead to uncontrolled  
combustion and engine damage.  
Fuel for liquid gas  
operation  
Fuel for diesel engines  
Fuel selector  
Only use diesel fuel that complies  
with EN 590.  
Liquid gas is known as LPG  
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under  
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole  
Liquéfié). LPG is also known as  
Autogas.  
In countries outside the European  
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a  
sulfur concentration below 50 ppm.  
LPG consists mainly of propane and  
butane. The octane rating is between  
105 and 115, depending on the  
butane proportion. LPG is stored  
liquid at around 5 - 10 bar pressure.  
Driving and operating  
Caution  
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Press the LPG button to switch  
between petrol and liquid gas  
operation as soon as the required  
parameters (coolant temperature,  
gas temperature and minimum  
engine speed) have been reached.  
The requirements are usually fulfilled  
after around 60 seconds (depending  
on exterior temperature) and the first  
firm press on the accelerator. The  
LED status shows the current  
operating mode.  
Fill the tank completely at regular  
intervals to prevent corrosion in the  
tank.  
Repairs and adjustments may only  
be made by trained specialists in  
order to maintain the safety and  
warranty on the LPG system.  
Faults and remedies  
If gas mode is not possible, check the  
following:  
■ Is there enough liquid gas present?  
■ Is there enough petrol present for  
starting?  
Due to extreme temperatures in  
combination with the gas  
composition, it may take slightly  
longer before the system switches  
from petrol to gas mode.  
In extreme situations, the system may  
also switch back to petrol mode if the  
minimum requirements are not  
fulfilled.  
Liquid gas is given a particular odour  
(odorised) so that any leaks can be  
detected easily.  
9 Warning  
1 off  
= petrol operation  
1 illumi‐  
nates  
= liquid gas operation  
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in  
the immediate vicinity, switch to  
petrol mode immediately. No  
smoking. No naked flames or  
ignition sources.  
1 flashes  
= no switching is  
possible, one type of  
fuel is empty  
As soon as the liquid gas tank is  
empty, petrol operation is  
automatically engaged until the  
ignition is switched off.  
If the gas odour persists, do not start  
the engine. If possible, close the  
manual shut-off valve on the  
multivalve. The multivalve is located  
on the liquid gas tank in the load  
compartment, underneath the rear  
floor cover.  
Seek the assistance of a workshop in  
the event of all other faults.  
Every six months, run the petrol tank  
down until control indicator i or Y  
illuminates, then refuel. This helps  
maintain fuel quality and system  
function for petrol operation.  
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Driving and operating  
Refuelling  
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.  
Caution  
Turn the thumb wheel clockwise.  
In case of misfuelling, do not  
switch on ignition.  
If no further gas odour is perceptible  
when the manual shut-off valve is  
closed, the vehicle can be used in  
petrol mode. If the gas odour persists,  
do not start the engine. Have the  
cause of the fault remedied by a  
workshop.  
When using underground car parks,  
follow the instructions of the operator  
and local laws.  
9 Danger  
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear  
side of vehicle.  
Before refuelling, switch off engine  
and any external heaters with  
combustion chambers. Switch off  
any mobile phones.  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station  
when refuelling.  
Note  
In the event of an accident, switch off  
the ignition and lights. Close the  
manual shut-off valve on multivalve.  
Driving and operating  
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Liquid gas refuelling  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station when  
refuelling.  
The filling valve for the liquid gas is  
behind the fuel filler cap.  
The fuel filler cap can be retained in  
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.  
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle  
and switch it on.  
After the automatic cut-off, the tank  
can be topped-up with a maximum  
two doses of fuel.  
The fuel filler flap can only be opened  
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the  
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.  
Petrol and Diesel refuelling  
To open, turn the cap slowly  
anticlockwise.  
Unscrew protective cap from the filler  
neck.  
Caution  
Wipe off any overflowing fuel  
immediately.  
To close, turn the fuel filler cap  
clockwise until it clicks.  
Close the flap and let engage.  
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Driving and operating  
ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the  
filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press  
locking lever on filler nozzle down.  
DISH (Italy) filler neck: Place the filler  
nozzle into the adapter. Press locking  
lever on filler nozzle down.  
Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle  
on the adapter and turn to the left or  
right through one quarter turn. Pull  
locking lever of filler nozzle fully.  
EURO filler neck: Press the filler  
nozzle onto the adapter until it  
engages.  
9 Warning  
Due to the system design, an  
escape of liquid gas after  
releasing the locking lever is  
unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.  
9 Warning  
The liquid gas tank may only be  
filled to 80% for safety reasons.  
Screw the required adapter hand-  
tight onto the filler neck.  
The multivalve on the liquid gas tank  
automatically limits the fill quantity. If  
a larger quantity is added, we  
recommend not exposing the vehicle  
to the sun until the excess amount  
has been used up.  
Press the button at the liquid gas  
supply point. The filling system stops  
or begins to run slowly when 80% of  
the tank volume is reached  
(maximum fill level).  
Release button on filling system and  
the filling process stops. Release the  
locking lever and remove the filler  
nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas  
can escape.  
Filling adapter  
As filling systems are not  
standardised, different adapters are  
required which are available from  
Opel Distributors and from Opel  
Authorised Repairers.  
Remove adapter and stow in vehicle.  
Fit protective cap to prevent the  
penetration of foreign bodies into the  
filler opening and the system.  
Driving and operating  
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Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania,  
Macedonia, Austria, Poland,  
Portugal, Romania, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia,  
Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey,  
Ukraine, Hungary  
Fuel filler cap  
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.  
Diesel-engined and Ethanol-engined  
vehicles have special fuel filler caps.  
Fuel consumption - CO2-  
Emissions  
ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,  
Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland  
EURO adapter: Spain  
The fuel consumption (combined) of  
the model Opel Insignia is within a  
range of 11.0 to 3.7 l/100 km.  
The CO2 emission (combined) is  
within a range of 259 to 98 g/km.  
For the values specific for your  
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of  
Conformity provided with your vehicle  
or other national registration  
documents.  
DISH (Italy) adapter: Bosnia-  
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark,  
Estonia, France, Greece, Italy,  
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,  
Norway, Spain, United Kingdom  
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Driving and operating  
General information  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips  
Trailer hitch  
The official fuel consumption and  
specific CO2 emission figures quoted  
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.  
relate to the EU base model with  
standard equipment.  
Fuel consumption data and CO2  
emission data are determined  
according to regulation R (EC) No.  
715/2007 (in the version respectively  
applicable), taking into consideration  
the vehicle weight in running order, as  
specified by the regulation.  
The factory-fitted towing equipment is  
folded up under the rear bumper  
fascia.  
Entrust retrofitting of towing  
equipment to a workshop. It may be  
necessary to make changes that  
affect the cooling system, heat  
shields or other equipment. Only use  
towing equipment that has been  
approved for your vehicle.  
For trailers with low driving stability  
and trailers with a permitted gross  
vehicle weight of more than 1400 kg  
(Front-wheel drive)/1600 kg (All-  
wheel drive) the use of a stabiliser is  
strongly recommended when driving  
above 80 km/h.  
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.  
Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load 3 287.  
The figures are provided only for the  
purpose of comparison between  
different vehicle variants and must  
not be taken as a guarantee for the  
actual fuel consumption of a  
To avoid vehicle damage, the power  
tailgate cannot be operated with the  
radio remote control when a trailer is  
electrically connected.  
Fitting of towing equipment could  
cover the opening of the towing eye.  
If this is the case use the coupling ball  
bar for towing.  
particular vehicle. Additional  
equipment may result in slightly  
higher results than the stated  
consumption and CO2 figures.  
Furthermore, fuel consumption is  
dependent on personal driving style  
as well as road and traffic conditions.  
Driving and operating  
Rear axle load  
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The permissible gross train weight  
must not be exceeded. This weight is  
specified on the identification plate  
3 268.  
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  
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  
documents) may be exceeded by  
90 kg for the 5-door Hatchback/4-  
door Saloon and 85 kg for the Sports  
Tourer/Country Tourer, the gross  
vehicle weight rating may be  
exceeded by 65 kg for the 5-door  
Hatchback/4-door Saloon and 60 kg  
for the Sports Tourer/Country Tourer.  
If the permissible rear axle load is  
exceeded, a maximum speed of  
100 km/h applies.  
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 (85 kg) is specified on  
the towing equipment identification  
plate and in the vehicle documents.  
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 gradients  
up to max. 12 %.  
The permitted trailer load applies up  
to the specified incline and up to an  
altitude of 1000 metres above sea  
level. Since engine power decreases  
as altitude increases due to the air  
becoming thinner, therefore reducing  
climbing ability, the permissible gross  
train weight also decreases by 10 %  
for every 1000 metres of additional  
altitude. The gross train weight does  
not have to be reduced when driving  
on roads with slight inclines (less than  
8 %, e.g. motorways).  
Towing equipment  
Caution  
The folding coupling ball bar  
cannot be removed from the  
vehicle. When driving without a  
trailer, fold in the coupling ball bar.  
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Driving and operating  
Stow/hide coupling ball bar  
9 Warning  
Make sure that no one is in the  
pivot zone of the coupling ball bar.  
Risk of body injury.  
When releasing the stowed  
coupling ball bar, make sure to  
stand left of the grip.  
Release stowed coupling ball  
bar  
A buzzing tone sounds as a warning  
when the release handle is pulled out  
and the ball neck is disengaged.  
Take the released coupling ball bar  
and raise it up until it engages.  
Pull the grip located left of the number  
plate under the rear bumper fascia at  
an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.  
Ensure the coupling ball bar is  
correctly engaged and the released  
handle is guided back to its hidden  
initial position, otherwise the buzzing  
tone will not stop.  
Pull the grip located left to the number  
plate under the rear bumper fascia at  
an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.  
Driving and operating  
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With the flat of the hand, swivel the  
released coupling ball bar to the right  
until it engages under the floor. Make  
sure that the release handle is back in  
its hidden initial position, otherwise  
the buzzing tone will not stop.  
selectively braked until the snaking  
ceases. While system is working keep  
steering wheel as still as possible.  
Trailer stability assistant (TSA) is a  
function of the Electronic Stability  
Control 3 170.  
9 Warning  
Towing a trailer is permitted only  
when the coupling ball bar is fitted  
correctly. If the coupling ball bar  
does not engage correctly or if the  
release handle is impossible to  
guide to its hidden initial position in  
the housing or if the buzzing tone  
sounds after engaging the  
A buzzing tone sounds as a warning  
when the release handle is pulled out  
and the ball neck is disengaged.  
coupling ball bar, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Eye for break-away stopping cable  
Attach break-away stopping cable to  
eye.  
Trailer stability assist  
If the system detects snaking  
movements, engine power is reduced  
and the vehicle/trailer combination is  

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