172Driving and operatingWhen the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, a yellow
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
yellow as a warning not to change
lanes.
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 Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx.
three metres rearwards and to the
sides. The height of the zone is
approx. between 0.5 metres and
two metres off the ground.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
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
3 232.
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.
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.
262Headlights................................... 114Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 95, 116
High beam assist ..................95, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................240
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........209
Instrument panel illumination .....205
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 120
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 234
Interior lighting ............................ 120
Interior lights ...................... 121, 205Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 228
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 177
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................145, 150
Manual transmission .................. 147
Manual transmission automated 147
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................120
N
New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................205
O Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 237, 241
OnStar® system .........................110
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 18, 141
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 246
Performing work ........................191
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 224
