234Driving and operating9Warning
Active emergency braking is not
designed to apply strong
autonomous braking or to avoid automatically a collision. It is
designed to reduce the vehicle
speed before collision. It may not
react on stopped vehicles,
pedestrians or animals. After a
sudden lane change, the system
needs a certain time to detect the
next preceding vehicle.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver shall always be ready to take action and apply the brakes and steer to avoid
collisions. The system is designed
to work with all occupants wearing their seat belts.
System limitations
The active emergency braking has
limited or no function during rain,
snow or heavy dirt, as the radar
sensor can be covered by a water
film, dust, ice or snow. In case of
sensor blockage, clean the sensor
cover.
In some seldom cases the active
emergency braking system may
provide a short automatic braking in
situations that seem to be
unnecessary, for instance due to
traffic signs in a curve or due to
vehicles in another lane. This is
acceptable operation, the vehicle
does not need service. Firmly apply
the accelerator pedal to override the
automatic braking.
Settings
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 3 123.
Fault
In the event of a system service
requirement, a message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.If the system does not work as it
should, vehicle messages are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 122.
Parking assist
Front-rear parking assist9 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.
The front-rear parking assist
measures the distance between the vehicle and obstacles in front of and
behind the vehicle. It informs and
warns the driver by giving acoustic
signals and display indication.
It uses two different acoustic warning
signals for the front and rear
monitoring areas, each with a
different tone frequency. The signal
Driving and operating237external noise sources may causethe system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.Caution
Performance of the system can be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles in the vicinity
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,
vans). Object identification and correct distance indication in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross-section, e.g. objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not
detect objects outside the
detection range.
Notice
The parking assist system
automatically detects factory-fitted
towing equipment. It is deactivated
when the connector is plugged in.
It is possible that the sensor detects a non-existing object (echo
disturbance) caused by external acoustical or mechanic
disturbances.
Notice
If engaging a forward gear and
exceeding a certain speed, the rear
parking assist will be deactivated
when the rear carrier system is
extended.
If engaging reverse gear first, the
parking assist will detect the rear
carrier system and provide a buzzing
sound. Press r briefly to
deactivate the parking assist.
Side blind spot alert
The side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system
displays a visual alert in each exterior
mirror, when detecting objects that
may not be visible in the interior and
exterior mirrors.
The system's sensors are located in
the bumper on the left and right side
of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
238Driving and operatingWhen the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, a yellow
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
yellow as a warning not to change
lanes.
Notice
If the passing vehicle is at least
6 mph faster than the passed
vehicle, the warning symbol B in the
relevant exterior mirror may not
illuminate.Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
illuminate to indicate that the system
is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones
The detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx.
three metres rearwards and to thesides. The height of the zone is
approx. between half a metre and two metres off the ground.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 299.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in case of a permanent
fault.
Driving and operating239Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only
looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted in the tailgate handle.
Due to the high position of the
camera, the rear bumper can be seen on the display as a guide to position.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines at one metre intervals projected
on the picture to define the distance
to displayed objects.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
244Driving and operatingCaution
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 35 mph 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 35 mph the system
is inoperable.
280Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4Selective catalytic reduction
system5–6–7Power seat8–9Selective catalytic reduction
system10Nitrogen oxide sensor11Trailer module/Trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14–15–No.Circuit16Interior mirror/Rear view
camera17Power outlet18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunblind21Heated front seats22–23–24Selective catalytic reduction
system25–26–27–28–29–30–No.Circuit31–32Active damping system/Lane
departure warning
335Infotainment control panel..........141
Instrument cluster ......................102
Instrument panel fuse box .........278
Instrument panel illumination .....274
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 136
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Intellitext ..................................... 157
Interactive driving system ...........218
Interior care ............................... 301
Interior lighting ............................ 136
Interior lights ...................... 136, 274
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......211
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 296
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .....113, 244
Lashing eyes ............................... 87
LED headlights ...........115, 133, 269
Lighting features .........................137
Light switch ................................ 129
Load compartment ................24, 78
Load compartment cover .............80Load compartment fuse box ......279
Loading information .....................93
Load rails and hooks ...................87
Low fuel ..................................... 115
LPG ............................ 104, 247, 309
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 210
Manual seat adjustment ...............38
Manual transmission .................. 212
Manual windows ..........................30
Maps ........................................... 166
Maximum startup volume ...........150
Memorised settings ......................21
Menu operation .......................... 147
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................135
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 187
Movie files................................... 158
Mute............................................ 144
N
Navigation Contacts .................................. 170
Current location .......................166
Destination input .....................170
Favourites ............................... 170
Map display ............................. 166Map manipulation....................166
Map update ............................. 165
Recent destinations ................170
Route guidance .......................175
TMC stations ...................165, 175
Traffic incidents .......................175
Turn list ................................... 175
New vehicle running-in ..............198
Number plate light .....................273
O Object detection systems ...........234
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .................. 261, 304, 309
OnStar ........................................ 125
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Operation .................................... 183
External devices ......................158
Menu ....................................... 147
Navigation system ...................166
Phone ...................................... 183
Radio ....................................... 153
Outside temperature ....................99
Overhead console .......................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 200
P Pairing ........................................ 180
Parking ................................ 18, 203
Parking assist ............................ 234
Parking brake ............................ 213
337Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......206
Selector lever ............................. 209
Service ............................... 196, 303
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................303
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................237
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn signal lights ................273
Smartphone ................................ 158
Phone projection .....................163
Software acknowledgement .......327
Spare wheel ............................... 293
Speech recognition .....................179
Speed dial numbers ...................183
Speed limiter....................... 116, 221 Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................198
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................199
Station search............................. 153
Steering ...................................... 198
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel audio controls ....141Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 201
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65
Storing stations ........................... 155
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 33
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 144
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 151
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 270
Theft-deterrent feature ..............140
Third row seats ............................ 47
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
TMC stations .............................. 165
Tone settings .............................. 149
Tools .......................................... 281
Touch beep volume ....................150
Tow bar....................................... 253
Towing ................................ 253, 297
Towing another vehicle .............298
Towing equipment .....................255
Towing the vehicle .....................297
TP volume .................................. 150
Traction Control system ............. 216
Traction Control system off......... 113Traffic incidents .......................... 175
Traffic sign assistant ...........116, 240
Trailer coupling ........................... 253
Trailer stability assist .................257
Trailer towing ............................. 254
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................209
Tread depth ............................... 286
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...134
Turn list ....................................... 175
Turn signal ................................. 109
Tyre chains ................................ 287
Tyre designations ......................281
Tyre pressure ............................ 282
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 283
Tyre pressures ........................... 319
Tyre repair kit ............................. 287
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 234
Underseat storage .......................67
Upholstery .................................. 301
Usage ................. 144, 153, 166, 179
Bluetooth ................................. 158
Menu ....................................... 147
Navigation system ...................166
Phone ...................................... 183