Driving
78 vehicle brakes, which means the driver
must intervene and resume manual brak-
ing. You should then reactivate the system
only when you are fully aware of the prior
speed and distance settings.<
Active cruise control may brake when you
reduce the stored desired speed; however,
the driver must constantly monitor traffic
and intervene if necessary.
When you switch off the engine or ignition,
active cruise control is fully switched off,
too, and any settings you have selected are
canceled.
Behavior in curves
Because of the limited range of the system,
it is possible that in curves or on the peaks
and valleys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead
may be recognized late, or not at all. There-
fore, it is up to the driver to select a speed
that is prudent in view of the curves and
terrain of the roadway.
In approaching a curve, it is possible that
active cruise control would react briefly to a
vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the
system can sense if your vehicle is in a
curve and may not accelerate. If your vehi-
cle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceleration by
briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Driver interventions
Remember actions by the driver
always supersede and take priority
over the system's automatic actions. Any-
time the driver presses down on the accel-
erator pedal, any automatic braking action
by the system is interrupted until the pedal
is fully released. After doing this, release
the accelerator and the system again con-
trols your cruising speed and distance set-
ting. While driving with activated system,
resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
will cause the system not to brake even if
necessary. Be certain that floormats or
other objects on the vehicle floor do not
interfere with movement of the accelerator
pedal.<
While active cruise control is capable
of braking your vehicle automatically
when you approach a slower vehicle
ahead, it is important to be aware that the
ability of the system to apply the brakes is
also limited, if you are driving down a steep
grade or when you reduce your desired
speed sharply. The system cannot stop
your vehicle. It uses only a portion of brak-
ing system capacity and does not utilize the
full capacity of the vehicle braking system.
Therefore, the system cannot decrease
your speed for large differences in speed
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead. Examples: during emergency brak-
ing, when you approach a vehicle traveling
at a much lower speed than your own
speed such as approaching a toll booth or
when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of
you at close range.<
Whenever active cruise control
recognizes a situation that
requires driver braking because
the system capacity has been
reached or has been exceeded,
the system alerts the driver by flashing this
symbol in the instrument cluster and
sounding a chime.
Controls
79Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Swerving vehicles
When a vehicle moves from an adjacent
lane into your lane, active cruise control will
not recognize this vehicle until it is fully in
your lane ahead of your vehicle.
Malfunctions
The build-up of foreign material Ð e.g.,
snow, ice, dirt, road debris, etc. Ð can lead
to reduced detection performance of active
cruise control. You should check the sen-
sor under the front bumper and clean it as
necessary prior to driving your vehicle.
If the sensor becomes covered by foreign
material or has a malfunction, it is possible
that the sensor will no longer be able to
detect vehicles in front of you. After the
system recognizes that the sensor is no
longer functional, a message is displayed
in the Check Control and an acoustic signal
is emitted, refer to page 82. Also observe
the additional information provided in the
Control Center.
Everything from A to Z
216
A
"ABC..." for
navigation 132, 133
ABS Antilock Braking
System 91
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control 73
"ACCEPT" for
navigation 136, 143
Accessories 6
Activated-charcoal
filter 108
"Activation time" 109
Active cruise control 73
Ð malfunctions 79
Ð selecting distance 76
Active head restraints,
front 47
Active seat 51
Active seat ventilation 50
Adapter for spare key 32
Adaptive Head Light 99
Adding engine oil 195
"Address book" 142
Adjusting cooling capacity
of rear air conditioner 108
Airbags 97
Air conditioner in the
rear 108
Air distribution 103, 106
Airing, refer to
Ventilation 105
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 188
Air supply 104
Ð rear air conditioner 108
Air vent outlets 102
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 187
Alarm system 39
Ð avoiding unintentional
alarms 40All-season tires 192
"AM..." 148, 152, 154
AM waveband 152
Anchorages 125
"ANGLE" for DVD
mode 168
Antifreeze 196
Ð washer fluid 71
Antifreeze protection
Ð coolant 196
Ð radiator 196
Antilock Braking System
ABS 91
Anti-theft alarm
system 33, 39
Approved gross vehicle
weight 214
Aquaplaning, refer to
Hydroplaning 122
"Arrow display" for
navigation 140
"AS ADDRESS"
Ð creating a directory 142
Ð current position 143
Ð destination
entry 132, 134, 135
Ð destination list 136
Ð home address 142
Ð last destinations 136
"AS DEST."
Ð creating a directory 142
Ð destination
entry 134, 135
Ð home address 142
Ð last destinations 136
"AS DESTINATION"
Ð creating a directory 142
Ashtray 115
Assistance window, refer to
Control Center 22
Ð help texts 22
Ð status lines 23AUC Automatic
recirculated-air
control 104
"Audio" 148, 152
Audio 148
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð switching on/off 149
Ð volume 149
"AUDIO" for DVD
mode 168
"AUTO", automatic climate
control 106
Automatic
Ð air distribution 103
Ð cruise control 71
Ð curb monitor 54
Ð headlamp control 99
Ð luggage compartment lid
control 34, 38
Ð steering wheel
adjustment 52
Automatic car wash, refer
to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate
control 102
Ð automatic air
distribution 103
Ð rear air conditioner 108
Ð rear cooler 113
Ð settings in Control
Center 106
Automatic Hold
Ð parking 63
Ð parking brake 63
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 104
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 66
Ð manual operation 67
Ð sport program 67
"AUTO P" 53, 63
Everything from A to Z
Index
Everything from A to Z
218 Check Control 82
Ð "Check" 83
Checking engine oil
level 195, 195
Checking inflation
pressure 188
Child's seat 56
Child-restraint system 56
Child-safety lock 58
Cigarette lighter 116
Cleaning, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning windshield 70
"Climate" 18, 21
"Clock" 88
Clock 80
Ð setting time and date 88
Closing
Ð from inside 36
Ð from outside 33
Closing assist
Ð doors 37
Ð luggage compartment
lid 38
Cockpit 10, 14
Coin holder, refer to front
center armrest 114
Cold start 61
"Color" for TV mode 164
"Comfort"
Ð "EDC" 94
Comfort Access 34
Ð battery changing 35
Comfort features 14
Comfort seat 45
Ð in rear 46
"Comm." 24
"Communication"
18, 21, 175
Compact Disc, refer to
CD 158
Compartments, refer to
Storage
compartments 114Computer, refer to Control
Center 17, 84
Ð automatic climate
control 106
Ð "BC" 86
Ð changing settings 88
Ð display, menus 21
Ð displays on the Control
Display 85
Ð language selection 88
Ð setting brightness 89
Ð setting time and date 88
Ð status lines 23
Ð symbols 19
Condition Based Service
CBS 198
Confirming a menu item on
the Control Display 18
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner 116
Consumption
display 84, 85
"Contrast" for TV mode 164
Control Center 17
Ð adjusting the
brightness 89
Ð assistance window 22
Ð automatic climate
control 106
Ð changing settings 88
Ð changing the menu
page 19
Ð display, menus 21
Ð displaying help texts 22
Ð language selection 88
Ð lists 19
Ð menus 21
Ð rear 23
Ð selecting units of measure
and display format 88
Ð setting time and date 88
Ð status lines 23
Ð symbols 19
Ð symbols and lists 19
Control Display 17, 18
Ð in the rear 23
Ð switching off 18
Controller, refer to Control
Center 17Controls 10, 14
Convenience operation of
windows and glass
roof 36
Convenience starting
feature 61
"Coolant" 198
Coolant 195, 196
Cooler, refer to Rear
cooler 113
Country of destination 133
Courtesy lighting 101
Creating voice address
book 142
Cruise control 71
Ð active cruise control 73
Cruising range 85
Cup holder, refer to
Beverage holders 115
Curb weight 214
Current fuel
consumption 85
D
Data 212
"Date" 88
Daytime driving lamps 99
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 93
Defrosting the windshield,
refer to Defrosting
windows 104
Defrosting windows 104
Defrost setting 104
"DELETE" for
navigation 136, 137
Destination 133
Destination during
navigation
Ð selecting in
Information 135
Ð selecting using voice 143
Destination entry 132
Destination guidance
Ð interrupting 141
Ð terminating 141
Destination list 136
"Dest. input" 132
"Detour" 141
Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dialed numbers 180
Digital coverage area for
navigation 130
Dimensions 213
Dipstick, engine oil 195
Direction
Ð arrow 140
Ð to destination 139
Ð voice instructions 141
Directional indicators, refer
to Turn signal
indicators 69
Disc brakes 123
Displacement 212
Display
Ð Control Center 21
Ð Control Display 17
Display illumination 100
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument
illumination 100
Display of faults 82
Displays 12
Disposal, battery 35
Distance 85
Distance tempomat, refer
to Active cruise
control 73
Distance to destination 85
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control 90
Door entry lighting 101
Door keys 32
Doors
Ð child-safety lock 58
Ð locking and unlocking 33
Ð manual operation 36
Ð remote control 33
DOT Quality Grades 190
Draft-free ventilation 105
Driving stability control 92
Driving tips 122
"DSC" 93
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 92
"DTC" 92
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 13, 92
"DVD" 148, 166DVD changer 165
Ð adjusting the picture 168
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð country codes 166
Ð DVD controller 166
Ð fast forward 167
Ð freezing frame 168
Ð humidity 170
Ð reverse 167
Ð searching for chapter 167
Ð selecting a track 167
Ð selecting camera
angle 169
Ð selecting DVD 167
Ð selecting language 168
Ð selecting picture
format 168
Ð selecting subtitles 168
Ð specific menu 169
Ð switching on 166
Ð temperature range 170
Ð volume 149
DVD Multimedia changer,
refer to DVD changer 165
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 93
Dynamic Drive 94
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 92
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 92
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 91
"EDC" 94
Ð "Comfort" 94
Ð "Sport" 94
EDC Electronic Damping
Control 94Electrical malfunction
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 68
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð parking brake 65
Electric power seat 45, 46
Electric power windows 41
Electric steering wheel
adjustment 52
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 91
Electronic Damping Control
EDC 94
Electronic toll collection
device, refer to Entry/
pass tags 126
Emergency call
Ð starting 177
Ð using button 177
Emergency operation
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 68
Ð doors 36
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
Ð parking brake 65
Emergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartmentÕs interior 39
"Emissions inspection" 82
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control 85
Energy Control 85
Engine compartment 195
Engine coolant 195, 196
"Engine oil" 198
Engine oil
consumption 195
Engine oil grades 196
Engine output 212
Engine specifications 212
"Entertainm." 24
"Entertainment"
18, 21, 148
Entry/pass tags 126
Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Parking the vehicle 61
Parking with
Automatic Hold 63
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 54
Pathway lighting 99
"PDC image" 91
PDC Park Distance
Control 90
Personal Calling 175
"Perspective" for
navigation 139
Phone book 179
Ð creating voice command
phone book 179
Ð deleting all entries 180
Ð dialing numbers 179
Ð dialing numbers using
voice command
system 180
Ð entering numbers in voice
command phone
book 179
Ð entry deletion 180
Ð updating voice command
phone book 179
Ð viewing entries 180
Phone number, refer to
Portable phone 179
"Pict. format" 168
"Picture" 148
Ð DVD changer 168
Ð TV 164
Please fasten safety belt
warning lamp 49
Pollen 108Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 177
Ð battery 175
Ð calling 179
Ð call termination 179
Ð codes 178
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 16
Ð hands-free system 177
Ð missed calls 181
Ð operating using the
Control Center 175
Ð redialing 180
Ð refer to separate portable
phone Owner's Manual
Ð selecting phone
numbers 179
Ð switching on/off 178
Ð Top 8 list 180
Power rating 212
Power socket 116
Power windows 41
Pressure, tires 188
Pressure monitoring,
tires 95
Programmable cruise
control 71
Programming settings,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 54
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 95R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð "AUTOSTORE" 154
Ð Autostore 154
Ð controls 148
Ð memory locations 153
Ð operating
temperatures 148
Ð sampling 153
Ð Scan 152
Ð selecting the
waveband 152
Ð station search 152
Ð station selection 154
Ð storing a station 154
Ð switching on 152
Ð volume 149
Ð Weather Band 155
Radio mode 60
Ð with Comfort Access 60
Rain sensor 70
Reading lamps 101
"Rear" 24
Rear air conditioner 108
Ð activation and
deactivation in Control
Center 109
Ð air supply 108
Ð cooling adjustment 108
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 117
Rear center armrest 117
Rear cooler 113
Rear lamps, replacing
bulbs 202
Rear monitor, refer to
Control Center in rear 23
Rear screen 23
Rear seat heaters 50
Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 46
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 46
Ð head restraint
adjustment 47
Rearview mirror 51
Everything from A to Z
224 Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 112
Rear window defroster 14
Rear window safety
switch 10, 42
"Recirc." 52
Reclining seat 44
Redialing with portable
phone 180
Redial list 180
Refueling 186
"Release" 24
Releasing the engine
hood 194
Remote control 32, 33
Ð Comfort Access 34
Ð malfunctions 35
Removing condensation
from windows 104
Replacement fuses 206
Replacement keys 33
Replacement tire 203
Replacing light bulbs 200
Replacing tires 192
Reserve warning 85
Reset 149
"RESET" for audio
mode 151
Residual heat 105
"Right"
Ð for automatic climate
control 106
Ð for seat heating 50
Right/left balance
adjustment in audio
mode 149
"RND"
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
"Roadside Assistance" 182
Roller sun blinds for rear
side windows 112
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 125
"Route" 140Route
Ð display 139
Ð list 140
Ð map cancellation 140
Ð new 140
Ð selecting 137
"Route guid." 139, 141
Route map 140
"Route selec." 137
Route selection 137
Run-flat tires 192, 205
S
Safety belts 49
Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts 49
Safety lock buttons 37
Sampling scan
Ð CD 158
Ð radio 153
"Save"
Ð "Individual" 107
"Save dest." 135
"SCAN"
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 153
Scan
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 152
Scan sampling
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 153
Screen, refer to Control
Display 15
Seat heating 49
Seat memory 53
Seats
Ð adjusting the seats 44
Ð sitting safely 44
"Seat temp." 50, 106
Seat ventilation, refer to
Active seat ventilation 50
SECAM during
TV mode 164Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo 125
Securing the load 118
Selecting a new route for
the navigation
system 140
Selecting distance with
active cruise control 76
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display 140
Selecting stored radio
stations 154
Selecting the waveband on
the radio 152
Selection options with
navigation system 132
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 66
"Service" 81, 198
Ð "Emissions inspection" 82
Ð "Spark plugs" 81
Ð "State inspection" 82
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models 198
Service brakes 123
Service Interval
Display 81, 198
Service Requirement
Display, refer to Service
Interval Display 198
"SET", refer to Setting the
speed limit 86
"Set time" 109
Setting brightness of
Control Center 89
"Settings" 18, 21, 24
Setting the brightness 89
Setting the speed limit 86
Setting time and date 88
Shiftlock 67
Short commands for voice
command system 28
Shortest distance 137
"Shortest route" 137
"Short info" 18
Shoulder support 46
Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Side marker lamps 99
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 112
Sitting safely 44
Ð with airbags 44
Ð with safety belts 44
Ski bag 117
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric 42
Snow chains 193, 193
Soft Close Automatic
Ð doors 37
Ð luggage compartment
lid 38
SOS 177
Sound system adjustments
Ð midrange setting 151
Spare fuses 206
Spare key 32
Ð adapter 32
Spare tire 203
"Spark plugs" 81, 198
Speed limit
Ð "Limit" 86
Speedometer 12
"Speed Vol." for audio
mode 150
"Sport"
Ð "EDC" 94
Sport program with the
automatic
transmission 67
Sports seat 45
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control 92
Standard during
TV mode 164
Standing lamps 100
Ð replacing bulbs 201
Start/Stop button 60
Starting 61
Starting assistance 207
Starting problems 61, 208
Starting the destination
guidance 139
Starting the engine 61
"State inspection" 82
Station, refer to Radio 152"Stationary" 106, 109
Status lines in Control
Center 23
Steering wheel 16
Ð adjustment 52
Ð adjustment, automatic 52
Ð heater 52
Ð individual button
assignment options 52
Ð memory 53
Steptronic 66
Stopwatch 87
Storage, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Storage
compartments 114, 115
Storing desired speeds,
refer to Programmable
cruise control 73
Storing destination per
voice 142
Storing seating position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 53
Straps, refer to
Loading 125
"SUBTITLE" for
DVD mode 168
Summer tires 192
Sun blinds 112
Supply reservoir, washer
system 71
Switch for battery 205
Switching air conditioner
mode on and off
manually 104
Switching off rear air
conditioner 108
Switching off the engine 61
Switching off the portable
phone 178
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor 34, 40Switching on
Ð audio 149
Ð CD changer 160
Ð CD player 158
Ð DVD changer 166
Ð portable phone 178
Ð radio 152
Ð TV 163
Symbols 4
Ð Control Center 19
T
Tachometer 80
Tail lamps 202
Target cursor for
navigation 134, 135
Technical data 212
Technical modifications 6
Telephone
Ð operation with the
telephone keypad,
folding 176
Ð refer to Portable phone
Telephone keypad,
folding 176
Television, refer to TV 163
Temperature
adjustment 104
Temperature display,
outside temperature 80
Temperature
distribution 50
Third brake lamp, refer to
Brake lamps 202
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 54
Time of arrival 85
Timing 87
"Tint" for TV mode 164
Tire inflation pressure 188
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 95
Tire Quality Grading 190