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The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.▷Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.
Camera
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up and the marking in the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
If switching off the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
and distance are deleted.
Interrupting Press the button on the steering
wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷When the brakes are applied.▷When transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.▷When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is
activated or DSC is deactivated.Seite 137Driving comfortControls137
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Controls
At a glancePress the
buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 143Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 143Resume speed, refer to
page 144Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 143
The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
The cruise control can be used.
Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:▷The brakes are applied.▷The transmission position D is disengaged.▷DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or:
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
the speedometer, refer to page 144.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Changing/maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted in order to maintain and
store the current speed.
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Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips:1."Settings"2."Info display"3."ECO PRO Info"
ECO PRO tip - SymbolsAn additional symbol and a text instruction are
displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving style, back off
the accelerator or delay accelerating
to allow time to assess road condi‐
tions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.Automatic transmission: switch
from M/S to D and avoid manual
shift interventions.
Indications on the Control Display
Displaying ECO PRO Tips During the trip, ECO PRO tips can be dis‐
played in the energy flow display.
Displaying ECO PRO Tips:
1."Vehicle Info"2."Hybrid"3. "ECO PRO Tips"
The setting is stored for the profile currently in
use.
Coasting
The concept
The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when transmission position D is engaged.
The vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Transmis‐
sion position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coast‐
ing.
As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is
depressed, the engine is automatically coupled
to the transmission again.
Hints Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page 189, driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 132.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A forward-looking driving style helps the driver
to use the function as often as possible and
supports the fuel-conserving effect of coast‐
ing.
Safety mode
The function is not available if one of the fol‐
lowing conditions is satisfied.▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
the following conditions are satisfied:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in transmission posi‐
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Tire age
DOT … 1013: the tire was manufactured in the
10th week 2013.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every
6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 205, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.Seite 202MobilityWheels and tires202
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case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 109.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 112.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of your
vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐
mended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷245/50 R 18.▷245/45 R 19.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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Collision warning with brakingfunction 116
Collision warning with City Braking function 114
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 78
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 79
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 72
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 134
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 134
Computer 93
Condensation on win‐ dows 160
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 184
Condition Based Service CBS 212
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 226
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 95
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 130
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 210
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 161
Cooling, maximum 161
Cooling system 210
Corrosion on brake discs 184
Cruise control 142
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 136
Cruising range 89 Cupholder 175
Curb weight 235
D
Damage, tires 203
Damping Control, dy‐ namic 132
Data, technical 234
Date 89
Daytime running lights 101
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 72
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 160
Destination distance 94
Digital clock 89
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 63
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 64
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 78
Display in windshield 157
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 103
Displays 85
Displays, cleaning 230
Displays, hybrid system 96
Disposal, coolant 211
Disposal, vehicle battery 220
Distance control, refer to PDC 144
Distance to destination 94
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
DRIVE, Driving with combus‐ tion engine 74
Drive-off assistant 130
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 130 Driver assistance, see Intelli‐
gent Safety 113
Drive readiness in detail 71
Drive readiness states 70
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 113
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 132
Driving instructions, breaking in 180
Driving instructions, hybrid system 180
Driving mode 132
Driving notes, general 182
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 130
Driving tips 182
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 74
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 130
DTC driving dynamics 131
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 131
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 132
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 130
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 131
E
eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 74
ECO PRO 189
ECO PRO, bonus range 190
ECO PRO display 189
ECO PRO driving mode 189
ECO PRO mode 189
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 190
eDRIVE, electric driving 73
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 71
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Starting the combustion en‐gine 72
Status display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 64
Steering wheel heating 65
Steering wheel memory 61
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 81
Storage compartments 173
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 173
Storage, tires 205
Storing the vehicle 230
Summer tires, tread 203
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 147
Suspension settings 132
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 132
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 165
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
T Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lamps 217
Tailgate 40
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lamps 217
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 234 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 160
Temperature display, external temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 88
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 136
Terminal, starting aid 223
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Theft protection, lug bolts 219
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 37
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 121
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 94
Tire damage 203
Tire identification marks 201
Tire inflation pressure 199
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 108
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 203
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 199
Tires, run-flat tires 205
Tire tread 203
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 214
Top View 151
Total vehicle weight 235
Touchpad 20
Tow fitting 225
Towing 224
Tow-starting 224 TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 110
Traction control 131
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 133
Transmission, automatic 81
Transporting children safely 66
Tread, tires 203
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 78
Trip odometer 89
Trunk lid 40
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 43
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion 40
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 235
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 148
Turn signals, operation 78
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 217
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 96
Universal remote control 167
Unlock button, automatic transmission 82
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 40
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 38
Unlocking, settings 45 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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