176Driving and operatingDeactivation of the functionality
Press Ñ, the adaptive cruise control
is in pause mode and a message is
displayed. The vehicle is driven
without adaptive cruise control.
The adaptive cruise control is
deactivated, but not disabled. The
last stored set speed remains in
memory for later usage.
The adaptive cruise control is
deactivated automatically when:
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The vehicle accelerates above 112 mph or slows down below
19 mph.
● The electric parking brake is applied.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
deactivated or operating.
● The selector lever of automatic transmissions is neither in D nor
in M.
● A fault is detected in the Electronic Stability Control.
Switching off the system
Press C, the adaptive cruise control
mode is disabled and the adaptive
cruise control indication extinguishes
in the Driver Information Centre.
Pressing ß to activate the speed
limiter deactivates adaptive cruise
control.
Switching off the ignition deletes the
stored set speed.
Driver's attention ● Use the adaptive cruise control carefully on bends or mountainroads, as it can lose the vehicle
ahead and needs time to detect it
again.● Do not use the system on slippery roads as it can create
rapid changes in tyre traction
(wheel spinning), so that you
could lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not use the system when the spare wheel is in use.
System limits9 Warning
The system's automatic brake
force does not permit hard braking and the braking level may not be
sufficient to avoid a collision.
● After a sudden lane change, the system needs a certain time to
detect the next preceding
vehicle. So if a new vehicle is
detected, the system may
accelerate instead of braking.
● The adaptive cruise control does ignore the oncoming traffic.
● The adaptive cruise control does not consider pedestrians and
animals for braking and driving
off.
Driving and operating177● The adaptive cruise controlconsiders stopped vehicles only
at low speed.
● Do not use the adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer.
● Do not use the adaptive cruise control on roads with an incline ofmore than 10%.
Bends
The adaptive cruise control calculates
a predicted path based on the
centrifugal force. This predicted path
considers the current bend
characteristic, but cannot consider a
future bend change. The system may lose the current vehicle ahead or
consider a vehicle which is not in the
actual lane. This can happen when
entering or exiting a bend or if the
bend gets stronger or weaker. If it no
longer detects any vehicle ahead,
then control indicator A will
extinguish.
If the centrifugal force is too high in a bend, the system slows down the vehicle slightly. This braking level is
not designed to avoid spinning-off the
bend. The driver is responsible for
reducing the selected speed before
entering a bend and in general to
adapt the speed to the road type and
to existing speed limits.
Motorways
On motorways, adapt the set speed
to the situation and the weather.
Always consider that adaptive cruise
control has a limited visibility range, a
limited braking level and a certain
reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on
the driving path or not. Adaptive
cruise control may not be able to
brake the vehicle in time to avoid a
collision with a much slower vehicle or after a lane change. This is
particularly true while driving fast or if the visibility is reduced due to weather
conditions.
While entering or exiting a motorway,
adaptive cruise control may lose the
vehicle ahead and accelerate up to
the set speed. For this reason,
decrease the set speed before the
exit or before the entry.
Vehicle path changes
If another vehicle enters your driving
path, adaptive cruise control will first
consider the vehicle when it is
completely in your path. Be ready to
take action and depress the brake
pedal, if you need to brake more
quickly.
178Driving and operatingHill considerations9Warning
Do not use the adaptive cruise
control on steep hill roads.
System performance on hills depends
on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic
conditions and the road gradient. It
may not detect a vehicle in your path
while driving on hills. On steep hills,
you may have to use the accelerator
pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.
When going downhill you may have to brake to maintain or reduce your
speed.
Note that applying the brake
deactivates the system.
Fault
In the event of a fault with the adaptive
cruise control, you are alerted by the
illumination of a warning light and the display of a message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal.
The adaptive cruise control may not
operate correctly if traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention
on Road Signs and Signals.
Have the system checked by a dealer
or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, do not use the
system if the brake lights are faulty.
Forward collision alert The forward collision alert may help toavoid 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
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.
Driving and operating183Front 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
3 mph to 37 mph in forward gear
● the distance to an pedestrian ahead is more than 40 m
● driving on winding or hilly roads
● driving during nighttime
● weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow● the sensor in the windscreen is blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud,dirt etc.
● the windscreen is damaged or affected by foreign objects, e.g.
stickers
Parking assist
General information When attaching a trailer or bicycle
carrier to the trailer hitch, the parking
assist is deactivated.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.
Rear parking assist
The system warns the driver with
acoustic signals against potentially
hazardous obstacles behind the
vehicle in a distance range up to
50 cm while reverse gear is engaged.
The system operates with ultrasonic
parking sensors in the rear bumper.
Activation
Rear parking assist is activated when
reverse gear is engaged and ignition
is switched on. This is confirmed by
an accoustic chime.
274IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 210
Active emergency braking ..107, 180
Adaptive cruise control .......107, 172
AdBlue ................................ 105, 152
Adjustable air vents ...................140
Advanced parking assist ............187
Airbag and belt tensioners .........101
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 101
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 141
Air conditioning system .............. 131
Air intake .................................... 141
Air vents...................................... 140
Antilock brake system ................ 159
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....103
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34 Appearance care ........................246
Armrest ......................................... 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 95
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 119
Automatic light control ...............122
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............155
Autostop ............................. 106, 147
B Battery discharge protection ......129
BlueInjection ............................... 152
Bonnet ....................................... 212
Brake and clutch system ...........102
Brake assist ............................... 162
Brake fluid .......................... 215, 254
Brakes ............................... 159, 215
Breakdown.................................. 244
Bulb replacement ....................... 219
C Capacities .................................. 263
Cargo management system ........78
Catalytic converter .....................151
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............128
Centre console storage ...............73
Changing tyre and wheel size ...233
Charging system ........................ 101
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Child surveillance mirror ...............39
Cigarette lighter ........................... 95
Climate control ............................. 15
275Climate control systems.............130
Clock............................................. 93
Colour Info Display .....................115
Control indicators........................ 100
Control of the vehicle .................143
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cornering lights .......................... 124
Cruise control ....................106, 167
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............266
DEF ............................................ 152
Deflation detection system .........105
Descent control system .....104, 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Door open .................................. 107
Doors ................................ 29, 30, 31
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........167
Driver Information Centre ...........108
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 143E
Eco mode ................................... 157
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 226
Electric parking brake. 103, 159, 160
Electric parking brake fault .........103
Electronic climate control system 134
Electronic driving programmes ..157
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..104, 163
Emergency call ........................... 119
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...227
Engine coolant ........................... 214
Engine coolant temperature ......104
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 98
Engine data ............................... 260
Engine exhaust .......................... 151
Engine identification ...................257
Engine oil ................... 213, 254, 258
Engine oil level monitor ................99
Engine oil pressure ....................105
Entry lighting .............................. 128
Event data recorders ..................270
Exhaust filter ....................... 104, 151
Exit lighting ................................ 128
Exterior care .............................. 246
Exterior light ............................... 106Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 157
First aid ......................................... 84
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 141
Floor mats................................... 249
Folding front passenger seat ........47
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Folding seats .......................... 50, 51
Footwell storage ........................... 73
Forward collision alert................. 178
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ...........106, 125, 221
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 47
Front pedestrian protection ........182
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn lights .......................... 222
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................... 98 Fuses ......................................... 226
G
Gauges ......................................... 97
Gear selection ........................... 155