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'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
switching
off
the
hazard
warning
sysjtem.'xWhen
canceling
the
Emergency
Request.'xWhen
switching
the
selector
lever
position
at
standstill.'xWhen
the
driver's
foot
remains
on
the
accelj
erator
pedal
after
the
function
has
been
trigj gered.'xWhen
the
switch
of
the
parking
brake
ispressed.
At
standstill
As
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
system
will
carry
out
the
following
settings:
'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
engaged.'xParking
brake
is
locked.'xInterior
lights
are
switched
on.'xCentral
locking
system
is
unlocked.
System
limits
Use
the
system
only
in
the
event
of
a
driver
failjure.
The
system
cannot
replace
the
driving
performj ance
of
a
driver
who
is
fit
to
drive.
Active
Protection
Concept
Active
Protection
prepares
occupants
and
the vehicle
for
a
possible
accident
in
critical
driving
or
collision
situations.
General
information Active
Protection
consists
of
various
PreCrash
functions,
which
can
vary
depending
on
the
equipment.
The
system
is
used
to
detect
certain
critical
drivj
ing
situations
that
might
lead
to
an
accident.
This includes
the
following
critical
driving
situations:
'xEmergency
stop.'xSevere
understeering.'xSevere
oversteering.
Certain
functions
of
several
systems
can
-
within
the
system
limits
-
lead
to
Active
Protection
trigj gering:
'xApproach
control
warning
with
braking
funcj
tion:
automatic
brake
intervention.'xApproach
control
warning
with
braking
funcj
tion:
brake
booster.'xNight
Vision
with
pedestrian
and
animal
dej tection:
brake
booster.'xRear
collision
prevention:
detection
of
immijnent
rear
collisions.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
the
system
limits,
critical
situation
could
not
be
detected
reliably
or
in
time.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj propriate.
Function
When
the
safety
belt
is
fastened,
the
driver's
and
passenger's
belt
straps
are
automatically
tightj
ened
once
after
driving
away.
In
accident-critical
situations,
the
following
indij
vidual
functions
become
active
as
needed:
'xAutomatic
pretensioning
of
the
front
safety
belts.'xAutomatic
window
closing
up
to
a
narrow gap.'xAutomatic
closing
of
the
panoramic
glasssunroof,
including
sun
protection.'xFor
vehicles
equipped
with
comfort
seats
in
the
front:
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After
a
critical
driving
situation
without
an
accijdent,
the
front
safety
belts
are
loosened
again.
If
the
belt
tension
does
not
loosen
automatically,
stop
the
vehicle
and
unbuckle
the
safety
belt
usj ing
the
red
button
in
the
buckle.
Fasten
the
safety
belt
before
continuing
on
your
trip.
All
other
systems
can
be
restored
to
the
desired
setting.
PostCrash
m
iBrake
Concept
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
system
can
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
halt
automatically
without
interj
vention
by
the
driver
in
certain
situations.
This
can
reduce
the
risk
of
a
further
collision
and
the
consequences
thereof.
At
standstill
After
coming
to
a
halt,
the
brake
is
released
autoj
matically.
Harder
vehicle
braking
It
can
be
necessary
to
bring
the
vehicle
in
certain
situations
to
a
halt
quicker.
To
do
this,
for
a
short
time
the
braking
pressure
applied
when
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
must
be
higher
than
the
braking
pressure
achieved
by
the
automatic
braking
function.
This
interrupts
automatic
braking.
Interrupting
automatic
braking
It
can
be
necessary
to
interrupt
automatic
brakj
ing
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
for
an
evaj sive
maneuver.
Interrupt
automatic
braking:
'xBy
pressing
the
brake
pedal.'xBy
pressing
the
accelerator
pedal.Alertness
assistant
General
information
The
system
can
detect
decreasing
alertness
or
fatigue
of
the
driver
during
long,
monotonous trips,
for
instance
on
highways.
In
this
situation,
it
is
recommended
that
the
driver
takes
a
break.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
one's physical
state.
An
increasing
lack
of
alertness
orfatigue
may
not
be
detected
or
not
be
detectedin
time.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Make
sure
that
the
driver
is
rested
and
alert.
Adjust driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Function
The
system
is
switched
on
each
time
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
After
travel
has
begun,
the
system
monitors
cerj
tain
aspects
of
the
driver's
behavior,
so
that
dej
creasing
alertness
or
fatigue
can
be
detected.
This
procedure
takes
the
following
criteria
into
account:
'xPersonal
driving
style,
for
instance
steering behavior.'xDriving
conditions,
for
instance
length
of
trip.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
attention
of
the
driver
through
the
Driver
Attention
Camj
era.
Starting
at
approx.
43
mph/70
km/h,
the
system is
active
and
can
also
display
a
recommendation
to
take
a
break.
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Break
recommendationSettings
The
alertness
assistant
is
active
automatically
with
each
switching
on
of
drive-ready
state
and
can
thus
display
a
break
recommendation.
The
break
recommendation
can
also
be
switched
on
or
off
and
adjusted
via
iDrive.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Fatigue
and
Focus
Alert5.Select
desired
setting:'xStandard:
the
break
recommendation
is
made
with
a
defined
value.'xSensitive:
the
break
recommendation
is
issued
earlier.'xOff:
no
break
recommendation
is
made.
Display
If
the
driver
becomes
less
alert
or
fatigued,
a
message
is
displayed
in
the
Control
Display
with
the
recommendation
to
take
a
break.
During
the
display,
the
following
settings
can
be
selected:
'xDo
not
ask
again'xPlaces
to
stop'xRemind
me
later
The
break
recommendation
is
repeated
after
20
minutes.
After
a
break,
another
recommendation
to
take
a
break
cannot
be
displayed
until
after
approxij mately
45
minutes.
System
limits The
function
may
be
limited
in
the
following
sitj
uations,
for
instance
and
will
either
output
an
inj
correct
warning
or
no
warning
at
all:
'xWhen
the
clock
is
set
incorrectly.'xWhen
the
vehicle
speed
is
mainly
below
about
43
mph/70
km/h.'xWith
a
sporty
driving
style,
such
as
during
rapid
acceleration
or
when
cornering
fast.'xIn
active
driving
situations,
such
as
when
changing
lanes
frequently.'xWhen
the
road
surface
is
poor.'xIn
the
event
of
strong
side
winds.
The
system
is
reset
approx.
45
minutes
after parking
the
vehicle,
for
instance
in
the
case
of
a
break
during
longer
trips
on
highways.
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Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Anti-lock
Braking
System ABS
ABS
prevents
locking
of
the
wheels
during
brakjing.
The
vehicle
maintains
its
steering
power
even during
full
brake
applications,
thus
increasing
acjtive
safety.
ABS
is
operational
every
time
you
start
the
enj gine.
Brake
assistant
When
you
apply
the
brakes
rapidly,
the
system
automatically
produces
the
greatest
possible braking
force
boost.
It
reduces
the
braking
disjtance
to
a
minimum
during
emergency
stop.
This
system
utilizes
all
of
the
capabilities
proj vided
by
the
Antilock
Brake
System
ABS.
Do
not
reduce
the
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal for
the
duration
of
the
emergency
stop.
Adaptive
brake
assistant
In
combination
with
Active
Cruise
Control,
this
system
ensures
that
the
brakes
respond
even more
rapidly
when
braking
in
critical
situations.
Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This
system
supports
driving
off
on
uphill
grades.
Driving
off
1.Hold
the
vehicle
in
place
with
the
foot
brake.2.Release
the
foot
brake
and
drive
off
withoutdelay.
After
the
foot
brake
is
released,
the
vehicle
is
held
in
place
for
approx.
2
seconds.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
loading
or
when
a
trailer
is
used,
the
vehicle
may
roll
back
slightly.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability Control
Concept
Within
the
physical
limits,
the
system
helps
to
keep
the
vehicle
on
a
steady
course
by
reducing
engine
speed
and
by
braking
the
individual
wheels.
General
information DSC
detects
the
following
unstable
driving
conj
ditions,
for
instance:
'xFishtailing,
which
can
lead
to
oversteering.'xLoss
of
traction
of
the
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information
WARNING
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sysj tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
approprij
ate.
WARNING
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
instance
with
roof-mounted
luggage
rack,
the
vehicle's
cenj
ter
of
gravity
is
higher,
which
increases
the
risk of
the
vehicle
tipping
in
critical
driving
situaj
tions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
deactivate
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
when
driving
with
roof
load.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Deactivating/activating
DSC General
information
When
DSC
is
deactivated,
driving
stability
is
rej duced
during
acceleration
and
when
driving
in
curves.
To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
again as
soon
as
possible.
Deactivating
DSC Hold
the
button
down
until
DSC
OFF
isdisplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
light
is
illuminated.
Activating
DSC Press
the
button.
DSC
OFF
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
light
go
out.
Display In
the
instrument
cluster
When
DSC
is
deactivated,
DSC
OFF
is
displayed in
the
instrument
cluster.
Indicator/warning
lights The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DSC
is
dej
activated.
The
indicator
light
flashes:
DSC
controls
the
drive
and
braking
forces.
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Dynamic
TractionControl
Concept
DTC
is
a
version
of
the
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
where
forward
momentum
is
optimized.
The
system
ensures
maximum
headway
on
spejcial
road
conditions
or
loose
road
surfaces,
for
inj
stance
unplowed
snowy
roads,
but
with
somej what
limited
driving
stability.
General
information When
DTC
is
activated,
the
vehicle
has
maxijmum
traction.
Driving
stability
is
limited
during
acceleration
and
when
driving
in
curves.
You
may
find
it
useful
to
briefly
activate
DTC
in the
following
situations:
'xWhen
driving
in
slush
or
on
uncleared,
snow-covered
roads.'xWhen
driving
off
from
deep
snow
or
looseground.'xWhen
driving
with
snow
chains.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Activating/deactivating
DTC
Activating
DTC Press
the
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFF lights
up.
Deactivating
DTC Press
the
button
again.
TRACTION
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
light
go
out.
Display Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
If
DTC
is
activated,
TRACTION
is
displayed
in the
instrument
cluster.
Indicator/warning
lights The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DTC
is
actij
vated.
Automatic
program
change
In
certain
situations,
the
DSC
is
activated
autoj
matically:'xIf
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
funcj
tion
ACC
is
activated.'xOn
a
braking
intervention
by
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems.'xThe
vehicle
has
a
flat
tire.
xDrive
Concept
xDrive
is
the
all-wheel-drive
system
of
the
vehij cle.
The
interaction
of
xDrive
and
other
suspenjsion
control
systems,
such
as
DSC
Dynamic
Staj
bility
Control,
further
optimizes
traction
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xDrive
variably
distributes
the
driving
forces
to
the
front
and
rear
axles
as
dej manded
by
the
driving
situation
and
road
surface.
The
Driving
Dynamics
Control
is
used
to
change
the
all-wheel
distribution
from
traction
oriented
to
sport
oriented.
With
the
xOffroad
package,
the
all-wheel-drive
system
is
additionally
adjusted
for
the
respective xOffroad
mode.
Because
of
the
needs-based
use
of
the
all- wheel-drive
system,
Efficient4x4
yields
a
reducj
tion
in
consumption.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Display
xView
display Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Driving
information3.xOFFROAD
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xWith
a
navigation
system:
compass
displayfor
the
driving
direction.'xWith
navigation
system:
height
indication
for
the
current
position.'xWith
navigation
system:
destination
flag
in compass
direction
to
the
destination.'xPitch
attitude
with
degree
indication
and
perj
centage.'xTransverse
gradient
with
degree
indication.'xGraphic
display
for
the
steering
angle.'xLevel
setting
for
the
2maxle
air
suspension.
With
the
xOffroad
package,
the
following
addij
tional
information
can
be
displayed:
'xWith
Surround
View:
depending
on
the
speed,
terrain-specific
camera
perspectives.'xxOffroad
mode
currently
active.'xDistribution
of
drive
torque
to
the
wheels.Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
Some
of
the
information
can
also
be
displayed
in the
Head-up
Display.
M
sport
differential
The
active
M
differential
provides
for
continuj
ously
variable
locking
of
the
rear
axle
differential
depending
on
the
driving
situation.
This
prevents
spinning
of
a
single
rear
wheel
and
thereby
proj
vides
optimal
traction
in
any
driving
situation.
The
driver
is
responsible
adapting
his
or
her
drivj ing
style
to
the
situation.
Automatic
DifferentialBrake
The
system
controls
the
driving
force
by
autoj
matic
braking
intervention
on
individual
wheels. The
function
corresponds
to
a
differential
lock:the
system
detects
if
a
wheel
begins
to
spin,
bejcause
of
loose
road
surface,
for
instance
and
aujtomatically
brakes
it.
The
driving
force
is
diverted
to
the
wheel
with
better
traction.
As
a
result,
the
engine
force
is
transferred
more efficiently
to
the
wheels
during
accelerations.
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
Hill
Descent
Control,
HDC,
is
a
downhill
control
feature
that
controls
the
vehicle
speed
on
steep downhill
grades,
for
instance
when
driving
on
unjpaved
roads.
When
the
system
is
active,
the
vehicle
moves
at
the
speed
set
by
the
driver,
without
the
driver having
to
depress
the
brake
pedal.
While
HTC
is
controlling
the
speed,
the
system
automatically
distributes
the
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force
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wheels.
This
improves
vehicle
drivabiljity
and
stability.
If
necessary,
the
Antilock
BrakeSystem
prevents
the
wheels
from
locking.
General
informationHill
Descent
Control
can
be
activated
at
speedsbelow
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Speeds
can
be
set
between
approx. 2
mph/3
km/h
and
approx.
20
mph/30
km/h.
When
the
vehicle
is
moving
downhill,
the
system
reduces
the
speed
to
the
set
value,
within
the
physical
limits.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
HDC
Activating
HDC Press
the
button.
The
LED
on
the
buttonlights
up.
Speeds
between
approx.
2
mph/3
km/h
and
apj
prox.
20
mph/30
km/h
are
adopted
as
the
dej sired
speed.
Emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC:
the
emergency
braking
function,
refer
to
page
246,
is
deactivated.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
symbol
and
the
selected
dejsired
speed
are
displayed.'xGreen
display:
HDC
is
active,
the
system
is
reducing
the
vej
hicle
speed.'xGray
display:
HDC
is
on
standby.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The
HDC
status
can
also
be
displayed
in
the Head-up
Display.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Using
the
cruise
control
rocker
switch
The
desired
speed
can
be
changed
using
the cruise
control
rocker
switch
on
the
steering wheel.
'xPress
the
rocker
switch
up:
the
speed
inj
creases
gradually.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
up
and
hold:
the speed
increases
while
the
rocker
switch
ispressed.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
down:
the
speed
dej
creases
gradually.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
down
and
hold:
the speed
decreases
while
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.Seite
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stability
control
systems224
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