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Driving and operating159Pressing L for activating speed
limiter or switching off the ignition also
switches off cruise control and
deletes the stored speed.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum speed.
The maximum speed can be set at a
speed above 15 mph.
The driver can only accelerate up to
the preset speed. Deviations from the
limited speed may occur when driving
downhill.
The preset speed limit is displayed in
the top line of the Driver Information
Centre when the system is active.Activation
Press L. If cruise control has been
activated before, it is switched off when speed limiter is activated and
control indicator m extinguishes.
Set speed limit
With speed limiter active, hold thumb
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly until the desired
maximum speed is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and briefly turn thumb
wheel to SET/-: the current speed is
stored as maximum speed. Speed
limit is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
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160Driving and operating
Change speed limit
With speed limiter active, turn thumb
wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-
to decrease the desired maximum
speed.
Exceeding the speed limit
In the event of an emergency, it is
possible to exceed the speed limit by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
The limited speed will flash in the
Driver Information Centre and,
depending on the vehicle, additionally a chime sounds during this period.
Release the accelerator pedal and
the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Deactivation Press y: speed limiter is deactivated
and the vehicle can be driven without
speed limit.
The limited speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre.
Resume limit speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The
stored speed limit will be obtained.
Switching off
Press L, the speed limit indication in
the Driver Information Centre
extinguishes. The stored speed is
deleted.
By pressing m to activate cruise
control or by switching off the ignition,
speed limiter is also deactivated and
the stored speed is deleted.Forward collision alert
The forward collision alert can help to
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes.
Forward collision alert uses the front
camera system in the windscreen to
detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of approx. 60 metres.
A vehicle ahead is indicated by
control indicator A.
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259Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 101
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............234
Cruise control ...................... 94, 157
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 116
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 204
Electric parking brake ...........90, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........91Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 191, 234, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................254
Exhaust filter ......................... 92, 142
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 230
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 133Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 199
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......162
Forward collision alert................. 160
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn lights .......................... 200
Fuel............................................. 178
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............178
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Funnel......................................... 180
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Ground clearance .......................136
H Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 112
Headlights when driving abroad 115