
140Driving and operatingDeactivation
ESC and traction control system can
be deactivated, everytime it is
required: press a.
Control indicator a illuminates 3 85.
A status message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
ESC and traction control system are
reactivated by pressing the a button
again, by applying the brake or in the case that the vehicle is driven faster
than 50 km/h.
a extinguishes when ESC and
traction control system are
reactivated.
ESC and traction control system are also reactivated the next time the
ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system, the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.Driver 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.

Driving and operating141Additionally position D or the second
or a higher gear in position M must be
selected on automatic transmission.
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 firmly.
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.
Control indicator m 3 87.Switching on the system
Press m on the steering wheel:
symbol m and a message are
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre. The system is still not active.
Activation of the functionality
Setting speed by the driver

142Driving and operatingAccelerate to the desired speed and
move thumb wheel briefly to SET/-.
The current speed is stored and
maintained. Accelerator pedal can be
released.
The preset speed can then be
changed by moving thumb wheel to RES/+ to increase or to SET/- to
decrease the speed. Move thumb
wheel repeatedly to change speed in
small steps, move and hold to change speed in large steps.
Speed value is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.
Adopting speed by the speed limit
recognition
The intelligent speed adaptation
informs the driver when a speed limit
is detected by the speed limit
recognition. The detected speed limit
can be used as new value for the
cruise control.
Using the camera at the top of the
windscreen, this system detects and
reads speed limit and end of speed
limit signs.
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 95.
Exceeding 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 of the functionality
Press Ñ: cruise control is in pause
mode and a message is displayed.
The vehicle is driven without cruise
control.

Driving and operating143Cruise control is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Cruise control is deactivated
automatically when:
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
● The manual transmission is in N,
first or second gear.
● The automatic transmission is in position M and first gear.
Resume stored speed
Move thumb wheel to RES/+ at a
speed above 40 km/h. The stored
speed will be obtained.
Switching off the system
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.
The speed limit recognition may not
operate correctly if traffic signs do not
comply with the Vienna Convention
on Road Signs and Signals.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle from 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 the system
Press ß, symbol ß and a message
are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is still not active.

Driving and operating145If the speed limiter 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 limit.
Press MEM on the steering wheel
once more to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the
speed limiter.
This function can be deactivated or activated in the personalisation menu
3 95.
Exceeding the speed limit
In the event of an emergency, it is
possible to exceed the speed limit by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly. In this case the preset speed
value flashes.
Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.Deactivation of the functionality
Press Ñ, speed limiter is in pause
mode and a message is displayed.
The vehicle is driven without speed
limiter.
Speed 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 the system
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 limit recognition may not
operate correctly if traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention
on Road Signs and Signals.
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 preceding vehicle directly
ahead, in your path.
If a vehicle directly ahead is
approached too quickly, a warning
chime and alert in the Driver
Information Centre is provided.9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When

150Driving and operatingDuring driving in the dark, system
performance is limited.9 Danger
Front pedestrian braking does not
provide an alert or automatically
brake the vehicle, unless it detects
a pedestrian.
The system may not detect
pedestrians, including children,
when the pedestrian is not directly
ahead, not fully visible, not
standing upright, or when part of a
group.
Front pedestrian protection includes:
● detecting front pedestrian ahead● front pedestrian alert
Front pedestrian protection is
activated together with forward
collision alert.
Forward collision alert 3 145.
Detecting front pedestrian ahead
A pedestrian ahead up to a distance
of approx. 40 m is indicated by a
symbol in the instrument cluster.
Front pedestrian alert
When approaching a detected
pedestrian too quickly, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. A warning chime
is provided.
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise
control may be disengaged when the
front pedestrian alert occurs.
System limitations
In the following cases, front
pedestrian protection may not detect
a pedestrian ahead or sensor
performance is limited:
● vehicle speed is out of range from
5 km/h to 60 km/h in forward gear
● the distance to an pedestrian ahead is more than 40 m
● driving on winding or hilly roads
● driving in the dark
● weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow● the sensor in the windscreen isblocked by snow, ice, slush, mud,
dirt etc.
● the windscreen is damaged or affected by foreign objects, e.g.
stickers
Parking assist General information
The system is switched off
automatically when attaching a trailer
or bike carrier to the trailer hitch.9 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 parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance
between the vehicle and obstacles. It
informs and warns the driver by giving acoustic signals and display
indication.

247Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cornering lights .......................... 103
Cruise control ...................... 87, 140
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............103
Declaration of conformity ............232
DEF ............................................ 130
Deflation detection system ...........85
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................130
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 87
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 164
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving hints ................................ 122
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 190
Electronic climate control system 113Electronic driving programmes ..135
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....84, 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......85
Emergency call ............................. 98
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 226
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ...........177, 219, 223, 230
Engine oil level monitor ................79
Engine oil pressure ......................85
Entry lighting .............................. 107
Event data recorders ..................240
Exhaust filter ......................... 85, 129
Exit lighting ................................ 107
Exterior care .............................. 210
Exterior light ................................. 86
Exterior lighting ....................12, 100
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
Fault ........................................... 135
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Floor mats................................... 213
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 145
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights .............86, 104, 185
Front pedestrian protection ........149
Front seats.................................... 41
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 79 Fuel tank ..................................... 230
Fuses ......................................... 190
G
Gauges ......................................... 77
Gear selection ........................... 134
Gear shifting ................................. 84
General information ...................169
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................182
Hand brake ......................... 137, 138
Hazard warning flashers ............103