170Driving and operatingNote
If the overtaking vehicle is at least
10 km/h faster than the vehicle being
overtaken, the warning symbol B in
the relevant exterior mirror may not
illuminate.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 10 km/h up to 140 km/h.
Driving faster than 140 km/h
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 symbol B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the menu Settings in
the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 104.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The system sensor covers a zone of
approx. 3 metres on both sides of the
vehicle. This zone starts at each
exterior mirror and extends rearwards by approx. 3 metres. The height of the zone is between approx. 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning
instructions 3 226.
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.
Rear 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 Colour-Info-Display.
256High beam assist..................95, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
I
Identification plate .....................233
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 95
Indicators ...................................... 85
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....200
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........154
Interior care ............................... 228
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights ...................... 124, 200
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......147
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 223K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......204
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual seat adjustment ...............50
Manual transmission .................. 148
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123
N New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................199
O
Object detection systems ...........162
Odometer ..................................... 85Oil, engine .......................... 231, 235
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140
P
Parking ................................ 19, 142
Parking assist ............................ 162
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 123
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 239
Performing work ........................187
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................53
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 33
Puncture ..................................... 217
Q Quickheat ................................... 134
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 247
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ...............96, 122, 197