152Driving and operatingDriver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver stays in full control of
the vehicle and accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation and follow applicable
traffic rules.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds above 40 km/h.
Additionally at least the third gear
must be engaged on manual
transmission, on automatic
transmission position D or the second
or a higher gear in position M must be
selected.
Deviations from the stored speeds
may occur when driving uphill or
downhill.
The system maintains the vehicle
speed at the preset speed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The preset speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
The status and preset speed is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
Activating in first gear is not possible.
Control indicator m 3 95.Switching on
Press m on the steering wheel:
symbol m and Pause are indicated in
the Driver Information Centre. The
system is still not active.
Driving and operating153ActivationSetting 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.
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, 3 103.
154Driving and operatingExceeding 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.The driver can accelerate the vehicle
up to the preset speed. Deviations
from the limited speed may occur
when driving downhill.
The preset speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal firmly.
The status and preset speed limit is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Switching on
Press ß, symbol ß and Pause are
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre. The system is still not active.
156Driving and operatingSpeed 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).
Forward collision alert The forward collision alert may help to
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes.
The forward collision alert uses the
front camera in the windscreen to
detect a vehicle directly ahead, in
your path.
The system triggers different level of
alerts depending on the risk of
collision detected. The alerts are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Level 1: A visual alert is displayed.
Level 2: A visual alert is displayed and an audible alert sounds.Caution
The colour lighting of this control
indicator does not correspond to
local traffic laws on following
distance. The driver bears full
responsibility for maintaining safe
following distance according to
applicable traffic rules, weather
and road conditions etc. at all
times.9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
251Clock............................................. 79
Collision damage repair ..............244
Control indicators.......................... 90
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............226
Cruise control ...................... 95, 152
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............241
DEF ............................................ 142
Deflation detection system ...........94
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver alert .................................. 176
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Driving hints ................................ 133E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....93, 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature ........93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine data ............................... 233
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................229
Engine oil ................... 188, 226, 230
Engine oil level monitor ................89
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................247
Exit lighting ................................ 118
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................13, 111
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Forward collision alert................. 156 Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 115
Front pedestrian protection ........159
Front seats.................................... 44
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......178
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 87
Fuel selector ................................ 87
Fuses ......................................... 200
G
Gauges ......................................... 85
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................181
Glass panel .................................. 41
Glovebox ..................................... 65
H Halogen headlights ....................192
Hand brake ................................. 149