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158Driving and operatingDriver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds above 25 mph.
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 99.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.
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Driving and operating163vehicle speed increases or decreases
to follow the vehicle in front, but will not exceed the set speed. It may
apply limited braking with activated
brake lights.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes lane, the adaptive cruise
control progressively accelerates
your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed. If the driver
operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the
adaptive cruise control allows your
vehicle to temporarily approach the
vehicle in front to assist the
overtaking manoeuvre, though never
exceeding the programmed speed.9 Warning
The complete driver attention is
always required while driving with adaptive cruise control. The driver stays fully in control of the vehicle
because the brake pedal, the
accelerator pedal and the cancel
switch have priority over any
adaptive cruise control operation.
Switching on
Press C to switch on the steering
wheel: symbol C is indicated in the
Driver Information Centre. The
system is still not active.
Activation
Adaptive cruise control is switched onmanually at a speed between 25 and
112 mph . For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the automatic selector
lever must be in position D or M.
Setting the 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
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Driving and operating1659Warning
Accelerating by the driver
deactivates automatic braking by
the system. This is indicated as a
pop-up warning in the Driver
Information Centre.
Full speed range adaptive cruise
control on vehicles with automatic transmission
Full speed range adaptive cruise
control will maintain a following
distance behind a detected vehicle
and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle.
In case of a brief stop of the vehicle
ahead the adaptive cruise control will
drive off automatically without driver
action. If necessary, press RES/+ or
the accelerator pedal to resume
adaptive cruise control.
If the stopped vehicle ahead was
stopped for a longer time and then
begins to move forward, the green
illuminated vehicle ahead control
indicator A will flash and a warning
chime will sound as a reminder to
check traffic before resuming.
When the vehicle ahead drives away,
press RES+ or the accelerator pedal
to resume adaptive cruise control. If
stopped for more than five minutes or
if the driver's door is opened and the
driver's seat belt is unbuckled, the electric parking brake is applied
automatically to hold the vehicle.
Control indicator m will illuminate. To
release electric parking brake, press
the accelerator pedal. Electric parking
brake 3 151.9 Warning
When full speed range adaptive
cruise control is deactivated or
cancelled, the vehicle will no
longer be held at a stop and can
start to move. Always be prepared to manually apply the brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by the full
speed range adaptive cruise
control. Always move selector
lever to park position P and switch
off the ignition before leaving the
vehicle.
Setting the following distance
When adaptive cruise control detects
a slower moving vehicle in the driving path, it will adjust the vehicle speed tomaintain the following distance
selected by the driver.
The following distance can be set to
close (1 dash), normal (2 dashes) or
distant (3 dashes).
If the engine is running and the
adaptive cruise control is selected
(grey), you can modify the following
distance setting:
Press Ö, the current setting is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
Press Ö again to change the following
distance. The setting is also
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The selected following distance is
indicated by filled distance bars in the
adaptive cruise control page.
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244Technical dataPerformanceEngineB12xHTB16DTHMaximum speed [mph]Manual transmission117117Automatic transmission117115Vehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission[kg]B12xHT13501370B16DTH13921430
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 76.
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258Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 50, 51
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 98, 113
High beam assist ..................98, 113
Hill start assist ........................... 153
Horn ....................................... 13, 80
I
Identification plate .....................238
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 89
Inductive charging ........................85
Info display ................................. 101
Instrument cluster ........................87
Instrument panel illumination .....215
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 120
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 233
Interior lighting ............................ 120
Interior lights ...................... 120, 215
Interior mirrors .............................. 39Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 228
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......96, 188
Lane keep assist ..................96, 190
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
LED headlights .............98, 115, 211
Lighting features .........................121
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................30, 69
Load compartment cover .............71
Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ....................................... 98
M
Malfunction indicator light ............94
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual seat adjustment ...............46
Manual transmission .................. 149
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................120N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................215
O
Object detection systems ...........174
Odometer ..................................... 90
Oil, engine .......................... 235, 240
OnStar ........................................ 108
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P
Panoramic view system ..............184
Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 174
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 244
Performing work ........................204
Pollen filter ................................. 132
Power button .............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power saving mode ....................136
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................... 97
Puncture ..................................... 224
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