Driving and operating171Notice
If the passing vehicle is at least
6 mph faster than the passed
vehicle, the warning symbol B in the
relevant exterior mirror may not
illuminate.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the menu Settings in
the Info-Display, vehicle
personalisation 3 103.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The system sensor covers a zone of
approx. 3 metres on both sides of the
vehicle. This zone starts at each
exterior mirror and extends rearwards by approx. 3 metres. The height of the zone is between approx. 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.Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning
instructions 3 229.
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. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in case of a permanent
fault.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.
258Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 112 Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 94, 114
High beam assist ..................94, 114
Hill start assist ........................... 153
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I Identification plate .....................236
Ignition switch positions .............137
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........206
Instrument panel illumination .....203
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........155
Interior care ............................... 231Interior lighting............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 122, 203
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J Jump starting ............................. 226
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 177
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................24, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......207
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 93
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 149
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............137
Number plate light .....................202
O Object detection systems ...........163
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 234, 238
OnStar ........................................ 107
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 17, 140
Parking assist ............................ 163
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 242
Performing work ........................189
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 220
