Driving and operating231Selecting the alert sensitivity
The alert sensitivity can be set to
near, medium or far.
Press E; the current setting is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
Press E again to change the alert
sensitivity. The setting is also displayed in the top line of the Driver
Information Centre.
Note that the alert timing sensitivity
setting is shared with the following
distance setting of the adaptive cruise control. So changing the alert timing
sensitivity changes the adaptive
cruise control following distance
setting.
Alerting the driver
The vehicle ahead control indicator
A illuminates green in the instrument
cluster when the system has detected
a vehicle in the driving path.
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.
When the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too rapidly and a collision is imminent the collision alert symbol pops-up in the
Driver Information Centre and a
warning chime sounds. Depress the
brake pedal, if it is required by the
situation.
232Driving and operatingSettings
Settings can be changed in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in
Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Forward collision alert based on
front camera system
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.
Activation
Forward collision alert operates
automatically above 40 km/h, if it is
not deactivated by pressing V, see
below.
Selecting the alert sensitivity
The alert sensitivity can be set to
near, medium or far.
Press V; the current setting is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
Press V again to change the alert
sensitivity.
Alerting the driver
The vehicle ahead control indicator
A illuminates green in the instrument
cluster when the system has detected
a vehicle in the driving path.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.
When the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too rapidly and a collision is imminent the collision alert symbol pops-up in the
Driving and operating245Caution
The system is intended to help thedriver within a defined speed
range to discern certain traffic
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs
which are not displayed by the
system.
The system does not discern any other than the conventional traffic
signs that might give or end a
speed limit.
Do not let this special feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Always adapt speed to the road
conditions.
The driver assistance systems do not relieve the driver from full
responsibility for vehicle
operation.
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning system
observes the lane markings between
which the vehicle is driving via a front camera. The system detects lane
changes and warns the driver in the
event of an unintended lane change
via visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
● No operation of turn signals.
● No brake pedal operation.
● No active accelerator operation or speeding-up.
● No active steering.
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.
ActivationThe lane departure warning system isactivated by pressing ). The
illuminated LED in the button
indicates that the system is switched
on. When the control indicator ) in
the instrument cluster illuminates
green, the system is ready to operate.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 56 km/h and if
lane markings are available.
When the system recognises an
unintended lane change, the control
indicator ) changes to yellow and
flashes. Simultaneously a chime
sound is activated.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing ), the LED in the button
extinguishes.
At speeds below 56 km/h the system
is inoperable.
278Vehicle careNo.Circuit16Starter17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear electrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23–24Right headlight (LED)25Left headlight (LED)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Stop-start system29Electric parking brake30ABS31Adaptive cruise control32AirbagNo.Circuit33Adaptive forward lighting/Auto‐
matic light control34Exhaust gas recirculation35Exterior mirror/Rain sensor36Climate control37Canister vent solenoid38Vacuum pump39Central control module40Windscreen washer/Rear
window washer system41Right high beam (Halogen)42Radiator fan43Windscreen wiper44Windscreen wiper45Radiator fan46–47Horn48Radiator fanNo.Circuit49Fuel pump50Headlamp levelling/Adaptive
forward lighting51Air shutter52Auxiliary heater/Diesel engine53Transmission control module/
Engine control module54Vacuum pump/Instrument
panel cluster/Heating ventila‐
tion/Air conditioning system
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
280Vehicle careNo.Circuit14Diagnostic connector15Airbag16Power outlet17Air conditioning system18Logistics19Body control module20Body control module21Instrument panel cluster/Anti-
theft alarm system22Ignition sensor23Body control module24Body control module25–26–
Load compartment fuse box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
If equipped with tyre repair kit,
remove the complete box.
Fuse assignments
Vehicle care303Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
335Infotainment control panel..........142
Instrument cluster ......................103
Instrument panel fuse box .........279
Instrument panel illumination .....275
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 137
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Intellitext ..................................... 158
Interactive driving system ...........219
Interior care ............................... 302
Interior lighting ............................ 137
Interior lights ...................... 137, 275
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......212
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 297
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .....114, 245
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
LED headlights ...........116, 134, 270
Lighting features .........................138
Light switch ................................ 130
Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............81Load compartment fuse box ......280
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 116
LPG ............................ 105, 248, 310
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........112
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 211
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 213
Manual windows ..........................31
Maps ........................................... 167
Maximum startup volume ...........151
Memorised settings ......................22
Menu operation .......................... 148
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................136
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 188
Movie files................................... 159
Mute............................................ 145
N
Navigation Contacts .................................. 171
Current location .......................167
Destination input .....................171
Favourites ............................... 171
Map display ............................. 167Map manipulation....................167
Map update ............................. 166
Recent destinations ................171
Route guidance .......................176
TMC stations ...................166, 176
Traffic incidents .......................176
Turn list ................................... 176
New vehicle running-in ..............199
Number plate light .....................274
O Object detection systems ...........235
Odometer ................................... 103
Oil, engine .................. 262, 305, 310
OnStar ........................................ 125
Operate pedal ............................. 113
Operation .................................... 184
External devices ......................159
Menu ....................................... 148
Navigation system ...................167
Phone ...................................... 184
Radio ....................................... 154
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 201
P
Pairing ........................................ 181
Parking ................................ 19, 204
Parking assist ............................ 235
Parking brake ............................ 214