170Driving and operatingABS starts to regulate brake pressureas soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off, the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 110.
Adaptive brake light During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.
Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
9 Warning
Before leaving the vehicle, check
parking brake status. Control
indicator R (manual parking
brake) or m (electrical parking
brake) illuminate constantly when
parking brake is applied.
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
Driving and operating179Adaptive cruise control automatically
decelerates the vehicle when
approaching a slower moving vehicle.
It then adjusts the vehicle speed to
follow the vehicle ahead at the
selected following distance. The
vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front, but willnot exceed the set speed. It may
apply limited braking with activated
brake lights.
The adaptive cruise control can store
and maintain speeds over approx.
15 mph. On vehicles with automatic
transmission, there is no lower speed limit and the system can also brake to
a stop.
Adaptive cruise control uses radar
and camera sensors to detect the
vehicles ahead. If no vehicle is
detected in the driving path, the
adaptive cruise control will behave
like a conventional cruise control.
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Adaptive cruise control is mainly
advised to be used on long straight
roads like motorways or country
roads with steady traffic. Do not use
the system if it is not advisable to
maintain a constant speed.
Control indicator A 3 113, m 3 113,
C 3 113.9 Warning
The complete driver attention is
always required while driving with adaptive cruise control. The driver stays fully in control of the vehicle
because the brake pedal, the
accelerator pedal and the cancel
switch have priority over any
adaptive cruise control operation.
Switching on the system
Press v to switch on adaptive cruise
control. C appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Activation of the functionality bysetting the speed
Adaptive cruise control can be
activated at speeds above 15 mph on
vehicles with automatic transmission
or 19 mph on vehicles with manual
transmission. The upper speed limit is
112 mph.
202Driving and operatingSide blind spot alertThe Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system
displays a visual alert in each exterior
mirror, when detecting objects that
may not be visible in the interior and
exterior mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
advanced parking assist sensors
which are located in the front and rear bumper on both sides of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn lights.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forwards, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, a yellow
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn lights,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
yellow as a warning not to change
lanes.
Notice
If the overtaking vehicle is at least
6 mph 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 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
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 symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
illuminate to indicate that the system
is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones
The detection zones start at the rear bumper and extend approx. 3 m
rearwards and to the sides. The
height of the zone is approx. between 0.5 m and 2 m off the ground.
Driving and operating203The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer or if a bike
carrier is attached.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms.
Cleaning instructions 3 266.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, the symbols in
the mirrors will be permanently
illuminated and a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.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 Info Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle
using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
On 5-door hatchback the camera is
mounted between the number plate
lights.
On Sports Tourer the camera is
mounted under the tailgate moulding.
Driving and operating205changed in the Settings menu in the
Info Display. Select the relevant
setting in Settings I Rear Camera .
Info Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
System limitations The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lenses.
● During nighttime driving.
● Weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● The camera lenses are blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.Clean the lense, rinse with water,
and wipe with a soft cloth.
● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle had a rear end accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.Fault messages are displayed with a
9 on the top line of the Info Display.
Traffic sign assistant
Functionality Traffic sign assistant detects
designated traffic signs via a front
camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the vehicle is equipped with an
embedded navigation system, traffic
signs from data maps may be
included additionally.
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit and no passing signs ● speed limit
● no passing
● end of speed limit
● end of no passingRoad signs
Beginning and end of:
● city regions (country-specific)● motorways
● A-roads
● play streetsAdd on signs ● additional hints to traffic signs
● restriction of trailer towing
● tractor constraints
● wet warning
● ice warning
● time constraints
● distance constraints
● direction arrows
Speed limit signs and no passing
signs are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre until the next
Driving and operating209System limitationsTraffic sign assistant may not operate properly when:
● Vehicle speed is faster than 125 mph.
● Driving on winding or hilly roads. ● During nighttime driving.
● The area of the windscreen, where the front camera is
located, is not clean or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers.
● Weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
● Traffic signs are completely or partially covered or difficult to
discern.
● Traffic signs are incorrectly mounted or damaged.
● Traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on traffic
signs.
● The navigation map data is outdated.Caution
The system is intended to help thedriver within a defined speed
range to discern certain traffic
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs
which are not displayed by the
system.
The system does not discern any other than the conventional traffic
signs that might give or end a
speed limit.
Do not let this special feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Always adapt speed to the road
conditions.
The driver assistance systems do not relieve the driver from full
responsibility for vehicle
operation.
Lane keep assist
Lane keep assist supports the driver
to avoid unintentional crossing of lane markings. The front camera observes
the lane markings between which the
vehicle is driving. If the vehicle
approaches a lane marking without
activated turn signal, the steering
wheel is gently turned to position the
vehicle back into the lane. Turn
steering wheel in same direction, if
system steers not sufficient. Turn
steering wheel gently into opposite
direction, if lane change is intended.
The Lane Keep Assist informs the
driver with an optical warning during
the trajectory correction. If the system is not able to avoid the lane crossing
an additional acoustic warning is
issued.
Unintended lane departure is
assumed:
● without using the turn lights
● using the turn lights in the opposite direction of the lane
departure
● without braking
● without acceleration
● without active steering
Notice
The system might be inactive when
the detected lane markings are ambiguous or insufficient, e.g. in
construction areas.
297Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 92
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............271
Cruise control ....................113, 175
Cupholders .................................. 72
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
Curve lighting.............................. 133
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............285
DEF ............................................ 162
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver assistance systems ..........175
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 151
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 240
Electric parking brake .........109, 170
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 142Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 173
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
Emergency call ........................... 128
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...241
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature ......111
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 278
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................274
Engine oil ................... 224, 271, 275
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 138
Event data recorders ..................292
Exhaust filter ............................... 161
Exit lighting ................................ 138
Exterior care .............................. 266
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................12, 129
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 87Fixed air vents ........................... 148
Floor mats................................... 268
Folding mirrors ............................. 40
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......188
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................63
Front fog lights ...........113, 135, 231
Front pedestrian protection ........192
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 73
Fuel............................................. 211
Fuel for diesel engines ..............213
Fuel for petrol engines ...............211
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 240
G Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear selection ........................... 166
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................215
Glovebox ..................................... 72
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 169, 170
Hazard warning flashers ............134
Headlight flash ........................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ......132
Headlights................................... 129
300Tyre pressures ........................... 283
Tyre repair kit ............................. 254
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 194
Upholstery .................................. 268
Uplevel display ........................... 114
USB port ....................................... 98
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 227
Vehicle checks............................ 223
Vehicle data ................................ 275
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 292
Vehicle detected ahead ..............113
Vehicle dimensions .................... 281
Vehicle identification number ....273
Vehicle jack ................................ 246
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............123
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 222
Vehicle tools ............................... 246
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 55W
Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 87
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................257
Wheel covers ............................. 253
Wheels and tyres .......................248
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....93
Winter tyres ............................... 248
Wiper blade replacement ..........229