Driving and operating167System limits9Warning
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.
● The adaptive cruise control considers 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%.
As the radar's field of detection is
quite narrow, it is possible that the
system may not detect:
● vehicles of reduced width, e.g. motorcycles, scooters
● vehicles not running in the middle
of the lane
● vehicles entering a corner
● vehicles suddenly pulling out
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.
168Driving and operatingMotorways
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 changesIf 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.
Hill considerations9 Warning
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.
Radar unit
The radar unit is located in the middle of the front bumper.
9 Warning
The radar unit was aligned
carefully during manufacture.
Therefore, in the event of a front-
end impact, do not use the system.
Driving and operating169The front bumper may appear to
be intact, however the sensor
behind may be affected and react
incorrectly. After an accident,
consult a workshop to verify and
adjust the radar unit position.
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.
Do not use the system if the front
bumper is damaged.
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 and a
radar unit located behind the front
bumper of the vehicle to detect a
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.
Activation
Forward collision alert detects
vehicles and operates automatically
at all speeds between 5 km/h and 140 km/h.
Alerting the driver
The driver is warned by following
alerts:
● Symbol , illuminates and a
warning message is displayed in
the Driver Information Center,
when the distance to the vehicle
ahead gets to small.
● Symbol , illuminates, a warning
message is displayed in the
Driver Information Center and a
warning chime sounds, when a
collision is imminent and
immediate driver's action is
required.
174Driving and operatingIf the system does not work as it
should do, vehicle messages are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Front pedestrian protection Front pedestrian protection may help
to avoid or reduce the harm caused
by front-end crashes with pedestrians when driving forward.
The system uses the front camera in
the windscreen and a radar unit in the front bumper to detect a pedestrian
directly ahead in your path.
Front pedestrian protection can
detect and alert to pedestrians in a forward gear at speeds between
5 km/h and 60 km/h. Additionally front
pedestrian protection can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle.
During nighttime driving, 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 3 169.
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 during nighttime
● weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow
260Customer informationKrijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen,
The NetherlandsOperation
frequency (MHz)Maximum output
(dBm)2402 - 248042412 - 246218880 - 915331710 - 1785241850 - 1910241920 - 1980242500 - 257023
Antenna module
Laird
Daimlerring 31, 31135 Hildesheim,
Germany
Operation frequency: N/A
Maximum output: N/A
ASK Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
Unit 2 Plot No. 30-31, Fathepur-
Nawada, Manesar, Gurugram,
Haryana 122050, India
Operation frequency: N/A
Maximum output: N/A
Radio remote control transmitter
Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Velbert,
Germany
Operation frequency: 433.92 MHz
Maximum output: 10 dBm
Radio remote control receiver
Delphi European, Middle Eastern &
African Regional Offices Customer
Technology
Center Avenue de Luxembourg,
L-4940 Bascharage, G.D. of
Luxembourg
Operation frequency: 119 - 128.6 Maximum output: 16dBµA/m @ 10m
Electronic key transmitter
Valeo
43 Rue Bayen, 75017 Paris, France
Operation frequency: 433.92 MHz
Maximum output: 10 dBm
Immobiliser
KOSTAL of America, Inc.350 Stephenson Hwy, Troy MI 48083,
USA
Operation frequency: 125 kHz
Maximum output: 5 dBμA/m at 10m
Radar unit
ZF TRW Autocruise SAS
Secteur de la Pointe du Diable,
Avenue du technopôle, 29280
Plouzane, France
Operation frequency:
24.15 - 24.25 GHz
Maximum output: 20 dBm
270IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Active emergency braking ....99, 170
Adaptive cruise control .........99, 162
AdBlue .................................. 97, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Advanced parking assist ............178
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................59, 94
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 50, 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 87
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............147
Autostop ............................... 98, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131B
Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 104
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 203
Brake and clutch fluid .................244
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 206
Brakes ............................... 151, 206
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 209
C Capacities .................................. 256
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............121
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 86
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 83
271Collision damage repair..............262
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............244
Cruise control ...................... 99, 157
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............259
DEF ............................................ 144
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......208
Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 191
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 196
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 215Electric parking brake ...........95, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 154
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......203
Engine compartment fuse box ...216
Engine coolant ........................... 205
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 251
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................247
Engine oil ................... 204, 244, 248
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................265
Exhaust filter ......................... 97, 143
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 236
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................13, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights .............99, 119, 210
Front pedestrian protection ........174
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 193
Fuel for diesel engines ..............193
Fuel for petrol engines ...............193
Fuel gauge ................................... 91
Fuses ......................................... 215
G Gauges ......................................... 90
Gear shifting ................................. 96
General information ...................196
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
H Halogen headlights ....................209
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 113