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parking assistant is active, suitable parking
spaces are highlighted.▷The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been seized.▷Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forwards
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐
cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐
ing assistant and PDC.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident. ◀
1.Switch on the parking assistant and activate
it if necessary.
The status of the parking space search is in‐
dicated on the display.2.Follow the instructions on the display.
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant"▷Press the button.Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷When switching into other functions of the
radio.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
To do this, follow the instructions on the dis‐
play.
System limits
No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷When leaves or snow has collected in the
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Objects in the area around the pedalsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example. ◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
Ground clearance Limited ground clearance
Observe the limited ground clearance of
the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground
parking garages or when driving over obsta‐
cles. Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may
result. ◀
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Front fog lamps 89
Front passenger airbags, auto‐ matic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel 166
Fuel cap 164
Fuel consumption, current 75
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 79
Fuel filler flap 164
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel quality 166
Fuel recommendation 166
Fuel, tank capacity 215
Fuse 199
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 133
Gasoline 166
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Gear shift indicator 76
General driving notes 148
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 141
GREEN mode 156
GREEN mode, bonus range 158
GREEN mode driving style analysis 160
GREEN mode indicator 156
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 108
GREEN tip 158
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 214
Ground clearance 150 H
Halogen headlamps 190
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 134
Hazard warning flashers 201
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 189
Headlamps, care 208
Headlamp washer system 64
Headliner 17
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 50
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 83
Head-up Display, standard view 84
Heavy cargo, stowing 152
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Hills 150
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
Hood 180
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 149
HUD Head-up Display 83
Hydroplaning 149
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Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 75 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 75
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 180
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 82
Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Individual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 168
Inflation pressure warning, tires 97
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 79
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Instrument cluster 71
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 72
Instrument lighting 89
Integrated key 34
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 201
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO program 130
Interior equipment 133
Interior lamps 89
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 135
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 53 Seite 223Everything from A to ZREFERENCE223
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