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148Driving and operatingSwitching on
Press m on the steering wheel:
symbol m and Pause are indicated in
the Driver Information Centre. The
system is still not active.
Activation
Setting speed by the driver
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press toggle switch once briefly to
RES/+ or SET/- . The current speed is
stored and maintained. Accelerator
pedal can be released.
The preset speed can then be
changed by pressing toggle switch to
RES/+ to increase or SET/- to
decrease the speed. Short press
changes speed in small steps, long
press in large steps.
Speed value is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.
Adopting speed by the traffic sign
assistant
The intelligent speed adaptation
informs the driver when a speed limit
is detected by the traffic sign
assistant. If the cruise control is
active, the recognised speed limit will be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre and "MEM" illuminates.
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Driving and operating149
Press MEM on the steering wheel to
request saving of the suggested
speed.
Press MEM on the steering wheel
once more to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the
cruise control.
This function can be deactivated or activated in the personalisation
menu, 3 100.
Exceeding the set speed
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Deactivation Press Ñ: cruise control is in pause
mode, Pause is indicated. The
vehicle is driven without cruise
control.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Cruise control is deactivated
automatically:
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
● The selector lever is in N.Resume stored speed
Press toggle switch to RES/+ or Ñ at
a speed above 40 km/h. The stored
speed will be obtained.
Switching off
Press m: the cruise control mode is
deselected and the cruise control
indication extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pressing ß to activate the speed
limiter deactivates cruise control.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
Fault
In the event of a cruise control fault,
the speed is cleared resulting in
flashing of the dashes.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum
speed.
The maximum speed can be set at
speeds above 30 km/h.
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Driving and operating151Press MEM on the steering wheel to
request saving of the suggested
speed.
Press MEM on the steering wheel
once more to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the
speed limiter.
This function can be deactivated or activated in the personalisation
menu, 3 100.
Exceeding the speed limit
In the event of an emergency, it is possible to exceed the speed limit by
a "kickdown". In this case the preset speed value flashes.
Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Deactivation Press Ñ: speed limiter is in pause
mode, Pause is indicated. The
vehicle is driven without speed limit.Speed limiter is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Resume limit speed Press Ñ. The stored speed limit will
be obtained.
Switching off
Press ß, the speed limiter mode is
deselected and the speed limit
indication extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pressing m to activate cruise control
deactivates speed limiter.
The preset speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched
off.
Fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault,
the speed is cleared resulting in
flashing of the dashes.
The speed limiter may not operate correctly if traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on RoadSigns and Signals (Wiener
Übereinkommen über
Straßenverkehrszeichen).
Parking assist
General information When attaching a trailer or bike
carrier to the trailer hitch, the parking
assist is deactivated.9 Warning
The driver bears full responsibility
for the parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area when driving backwards or
forwards while using parking
assist system.
Rear parking assist
The rear parking assist makes
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the vehicle and
rear obstacles. It informs and warns
the driver by giving acoustic signals
and display indication.
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239Collision damage repair..............233
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 74
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............215
Cruise control ...................... 92, 147
Cupholders .................................. 64
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............109
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 137
Deflation detection system ...........91
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................137
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......182
Diesel particle filter ...............90, 136
Door open .................................... 92
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver alert .................................. 166
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 190Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes ..142
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....90, 146
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......176
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 179
Engine coolant temperature ........90
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 223
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Engine identification ...................219
Engine oil ................... 178, 215, 220
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................236
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 211
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ....................13, 107
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35
F
Fault ........................................... 142
First aid ......................................... 70
First aid kit ................................... 70Fixed air vents ........................... 125
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 185
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 111
Front seats.................................... 44
Fuel............................................. 167
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 169
Fuel for diesel engines ..............168
Fuel for petrol engines ...............167
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Funnel......................................... 168
Fuses ......................................... 190
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 89
General information ...................170
Glass panel .................................. 41
Glovebox ..................................... 64
H
Halogen headlights ....................183
Hand brake ......................... 144, 145
Hazard warning flashers ............110
Headlight flash ........................... 108
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 107 Head restraint adjustment .............8