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Controls Safety
Ejection Mitigation
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
The head airbag system is designed as an
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce
might occur when airbag is activated.
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side
▷ Do not remove the airbag system.
impact events.
▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.
▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air-
Knee airbag
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
modify them in any way.
impact.
▷ Never modify either the individual compo-
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
Protective action
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa-
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
and the sides of the roofliner.◀
collisions.
Even when you follow all instructions very
Information on how to ensure the optimal
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
protective effect of the airbags
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
▷
Keep at a distance from the airbags.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
▷
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
Malfunction, deactivation and after de-
keep the risk of injury to your hands or
ploying the airbags
arms as low as possible when the airbag is
Do not touch the individual components imme-
triggered.
diately after the system has been triggered;
▷
There should be no person, animals, or ob-
otherwise, you may risk burns.
jects between an airbag and a person.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis-
▷
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the front passenger side as a storage area.
the service center or an authorized repair shop
▷
Dashboard and windshield on the front
for handling explosives.
passenger side must stay clear - do not at-
Non-professional attempts to service the sys-
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
unintentional activation of the airbag - both
devices or' mobile phones.
may lead to injury.◀
▷
Make sure that the front passenger is sit-
Warnings and information on the airbags are
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
also found on the sun visors.
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
might occur when front airbag is activated.
Functional readiness of the airbag
▷
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
system
other objects on the front passenger seat
When the ignition is reel on, the warn-
that are not approved specifically for seats
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
with integrated side airbags.
up briefly and thereby indicates the op-
▷
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.
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erational readiness of the entire airbag system
In this case, change the sitting position so that
and the belt tensioner.
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
Airbag system malfunctioning
the person sit in the rear.
▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
In case of a malfunction have airbag sys-
or other items to the front passenger seat
tem checked immediately.
unless they are specifically recommended
In case of a malfunction have airbag system
by your vehicle's manufacturer.
checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk
▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the
that the system does not function as expected
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
in case of a severe accident.◀
to be installed on it.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that
Automatic deactivation of the front-
could press against the seat from below.
seat passenger airbags
▷ No moisture in or on the seat.
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's re-
Indicator lamp for the front-seat
sistance.
passenger airbags
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas-
senger's side are either activated or deacti-
vated.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
proper functioning of the front passenger air-
bag might not be assured.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen-
passenger seat
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the
Before transporting a child on the front pas-
front-seat passenger airbags.
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in-
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei-
structions for children on the front passenger
ther activated or deactivated.
seat, see Children.◀
▷ The indicator lamp lights up
Malfunction of the automatic
when a child is properly
deactivation system
seated in a child restraint fix-
ing system or when the seat
When transporting older children and adults,
is empty. The airbags on the
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac-
front passenger side are not
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
activated.
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger
airbags lights up.
▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
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size is detected on the seat. The airbags
Unobstructed area of movement
on the front passenger side are activated.
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
Detected child seats
or damage to objects.◀
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re-
quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu-
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
factured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat
The concept
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in
that the child seat has been detected and the
the four mounted tires. The system warns you
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure
passenger airbag
and tire temperature.
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
Hints
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng-
er's seat.
Tire damage due to external factors
With a respective message appearing on Con-
Sudden tire damage caused by external
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad-
the accuracy of this function over the long-
vance.◀
term.
With use of the system observe further infor-
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re-
Calibrating the front seats
fer to page 192.
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
Functional requirements
1. Press the reel and move the respective
The system must have been reset with the
seat all the way forward.
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia-
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still
not assured.
moves forward slightly.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
The calibration procedure is completed when
wheel change.
the message on the Control Display disap-
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
pears.
ensure that the system will operate properly.
If the message continues to be displayed, re-
peat the calibration.
Status display
If the message does not disappear after a re-
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni-
peat calibration, have the system checked as
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis-
soon as possible.
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
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2. "Vehicle status"
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
1. "Vehicle info"
The status is displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
Status control display
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a text message on the
5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform
Control Display.
reset".
6. Drive away.
All wheels green
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
System is active and will issue a warning rela-
displayed.
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
the last reset.
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The reset is
One wheel is yellow
completed automatically while driving.
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
After a successfully completed Reset, the
the indicated tire.
wheels on the Control Display are shown in
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
All wheels are yellow
active" is displayed.
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
several tires.
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
Wheels, gray
Low tire pressure message
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
for this may be:
Check Control message is displayed.
▷ The system is being reset.
▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in
▷ Malfunction.
tire inflation pressure.
▷ No reset was performed for the system.
Status information
The system therefore issues a warning
The status control display additionally shows
based on the tire inflation pressures before
the current tire inflation pressures and, de-
the last reset.
pending on the model, tire temperatures. It
shows the actual values read; they may vary
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
depending on driving style or weather condi-
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
tions.
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
Carry out reset
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
Run-flat tires, refer to page 198, are la-
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
beled with a circular symbol containing the
wheel change.
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
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Do not continue driving without run-flat
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
tires
the next opportunity.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
is shown to be correct, it is possible that
may result in serious accidents.◀
the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform
a reset. In that case, carry out a reset.
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
Dynamic Stability Control.
tire inflation pressure:
Actions in the event of a flat tire
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv-
Normal tires
ing style and road conditions.
1. Identify the damaged tire.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ-
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys-
braking, a longer braking distance and different
tem, refer to page 198, can possibly be
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
used for this purpose.
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma-
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
is shown to be correct, it is possible that
potholes, etc.
the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform
Because the possible driving distance de-
a reset. Then perform the reset.
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
If an identification is not possible, please
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon-
contact the service center.
ger depending on the driving speed, road con-
2. Fixing a flat tire, where applicable with the
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Mobility System.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
this case, have the electronics checked at the
next opportunity and have them replaced if
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
needed.
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re-
duced when braking, braking distances are
Run-flat tires
longer and the self-steering properties will
change.◀
Maximum speed
Final tire failure
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
Continued driving with a flat tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
not continue driving and contact your service
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
center.◀
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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Required tire inflation pressure check
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset.
message
Reset the system again.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
▷ Interference through systems or devices
following situations
with the same radio frequency: after leav-
ing the area of the interference, the system
▷ The system has detected a wheel change,
automatically becomes active again.
but no reset was done.
▷ Inflation was not carried out according to
Declaration according to NHTSA/
specifications.
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen below
System
the level of the last confirmation.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
In this case:
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
▷ Check the tire pressure and correct as
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
needed.
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
change.
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
System limits
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
The system does not function properly if a re-
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
reported though tire inflation pressures are
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
correct.
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus
should stop and check your tires as soon as
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
temperature falls again. These circumstances
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
may cause a warning when temperatures fall
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef-
very sharply.
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
Malfunction
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
The yellow warning lamp flashes and
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
then lights up continuously. A Check
even if under-inflation has not reached the
Control message is displayed. No flat
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de-
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
tected.
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi-
Display in the following situations:
cator to indicate when the system is not oper-
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica-
▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
have the service center check it if needed.
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc-
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
your service center.
minute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub-
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sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
The status is displayed.
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
Initialization
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
When initializing the once set inflation tire
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
pressures serve as reference values in order to
reasons, including the installation of replace-
detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
firming the tire inflation pressures.
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
Do not initialize the system when driving with
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-
snow chains.
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
On the Control Display:
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
1. "Vehicle info"
to continue to function properly.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Perform reset"
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.
5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset".
The concept
6. Drive away.
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
The initialization is completed while driving,
on the basis of rotation speed differences be-
which can be interrupted at any time.
tween the individual wheels while driving.
The initialization automatically continues when
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
driving resumes.
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
Indication of a flat tire
detected and reported as a flat tire.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
The system does not measure the actual infla-
Check Control message is displayed.
tion pressure in the tires.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
Functional requirements
inflation pressure.
The system must have been initialized when
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other-
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as-
vers.
sured. Initialize the system after each correc-
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
regular tires or run-flat tires.
every tire or wheel change.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 198, are la-
Status display
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
Do not continue driving without run-flat
whether or not the FTM is active.
tires
On the Control Display:
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
1. "Vehicle info"
may result in serious accidents.◀
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
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When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta-
Run-flat tires
bility Control is switched on if needed.
Maximum speed
System limits
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
Sudden tire damage
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
Continued driving with a flat tire
external circumstances cannot be recognized
in advance.◀
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
vers.
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the following situations:
the next opportunity.
▷ When the system has not been initialized.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
surface.
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
▷ When driving with snow chains.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv-
Actions in the event of a flat tire
ing style and road conditions.
Normal tires
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
1. Identify the damaged tire.
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ-
four tires.
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys-
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
tem, refer to page 198, can possibly be
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma-
used for this purpose.
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
potholes, etc.
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
Because the possible driving distance de-
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
the system.
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon-
If an identification is not possible, please
ger depending on the driving speed, road con-
contact the service center.
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
2. Fix the flat tire where applicable using the
Continued driving with a flat tire
Mobility System, refer to page 198.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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Your car handles differently when you lose tire
Be alert
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re-
Due to system limitations, warnings may
duced when braking, braking distances are
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
longer and the self-steering properties will
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
change.◀
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
Tow-starting and towing
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
tions of the individual braking systems might
not continue driving and contact your service
lead to accidents.◀
center.◀
At a glance
Intelligent Safety
Button in the vehicle
The concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In-
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys-
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli-
sion. These systems are active automatically
every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button:
Intelligent Safety button
▷ Front-end collision warning, refer to
page 113.
▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 118.
Camera
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi-
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
The camera is found near the interior rearview
Adapting your speed and driving style
mirror.
The displays and warnings of the system
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
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Switching on/off
General information
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati-
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
cally active after every departure.
danger of collision at speeds from approx.
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with
Press button: the systems are turned
the current driving situation.
off. The LED goes out.
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
35 mph/60 km/h.
LED lights up.
Settings can be made on the Control Display.
Detection range
Front-end collision warning
Depending on the equipment, the collision
warning system consists of one of the two sys-
tems:
▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak-
ing function, refer to page 113.
▷ Front-end collision warning with braking
It responds to objects if they are detected by
function, refer to page 115
the system.
Hints
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi-
The concept
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
traffic situation.
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
help reduce the collision speed.
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
The system sounds a warning before an immi-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
nent collision and actuates brakes independ-
Adapting your speed and driving style
ently if needed.
The displays and warnings of the system
The automatic braking intervention is done
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
with limited force and duration.
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
traffic conditions.◀
controls the system.
The front-end collision warning is available
Be alert
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
avoiding false alarm.
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
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Tow-starting and towing
Switch off
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Press button: the system is switched
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
off. The LED goes out.
tions of the individual braking systems might
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
lead to accidents.◀
The LED lights up.
At a glance
Setting the warning time
Button in the vehicle
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
1. "Settings"
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Display.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur-
rently in use.
Warning with braking function
Intelligent Safety button
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi-
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru-
Camera
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn-
ing.
Brake and increase distance.
The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn-
ing.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
You are requested to intervene by
mirror.
braking or make an evasive maneu-
ver.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Prewarning
Switching on/off
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
Switching on automatically
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The system is automatically active after every
The driver must intervene actively when there
driving-off.
is a prewarning.
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Acute warning with braking function
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
Functional limitations
The driver must intervene actively when there
The system may not be fully functional in the
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
following situations:
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter-
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-
vention in a possible risk of collision.
fall.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
▷ In tight curves.
previous prewarning.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
Braking intervention
▷ If, depending on the vehicle equipment
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
version, the field of view of the camera in
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak-
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob-
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos-
scured.
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
come to a complete stop.
ately after vehicle shipment.
The braking intervention is executed only if
▷ If there is constant blinding effects be-
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
low in the sky.
vated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
Warning sensitivity
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
tively moving the steering wheel.
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
displayed. However, there may also be an ex-
of the detection range and functional restric-
cess of false warnings.
tions are to be considered.
System limits
Front-end collision warning
with braking function
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
The concept
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is-
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
sued late.
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
E. g. the following situations may not be de-
tected:
The system sounds a warning before an immi-
nent collision and actuates brakes independ-
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
ently if needed.
them at high speed.
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
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The automatic braking intervention is executed
Adapting your speed and driving style
with limited braking force and for a brief period
The displays and warnings of the system
only.
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
Control with Stop & Go, the front-end collision
traffic conditions.◀
warning is controlled via the cruise control ra-
Be alert
dar sensor.
Due to system limitations, warnings may
The front-end collision warning is available
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
of an accident.◀
avoiding false alarm.
Tow-starting and towing
General information
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
possible danger of collision with vehicles at
tions of the individual braking systems might
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of
lead to accidents.◀
warnings may vary with the current driving sit-
uation.
At a glance
Detection range
Button in the vehicle
It responds to objects if they are detected by
Intelligent Safety button
the system.
Hints
Radar sensor
Personal responsibility
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
The system does not serve as a substi-
vehicle.
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
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Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi-
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru-
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
Symbol Measure
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn-
A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de-
ing.
tection of vehicles.
Brake and increase distance.
▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re-
The vehicle flashes red and an
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn-
▷ Do not cover the view field of the radar
ing.
sensor.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu-
Switching on/off
ver.
Switching on automatically
Prewarning
The system is automatically active after every
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
driving-off.
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Switch off
The driver must intervene actively when there
Press button: the system is switched
is a prewarning.
off. The LED goes out.
Re-press button: the system is switched on.
Acute warning with braking function
The LED lights up.
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
Setting the warning time
a relatively high differential speed.
The warning time can be set via iDrive.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
1. "Settings"
assisted by an automatic braking intervention
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"
in a possible risk of collision.
3. Activate the desired time on the Control
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
Display.
previous prewarning.
The selected time is stored for the profile cur-
rently in use.
Braking intervention
The detection of objects can be influenced by
technical system limitations, e. g. pedestrians
or stationary objects. Limitations of the detec-
tion range and functional restrictions are to be
considered.
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The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
▷ If the driving stability control systems are
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak-
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos-
▷ If the radar sensor is dirty or obscured.
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
Warning sensitivity
automatic braking intervention if there is risk of
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi-
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are
cle to a complete stop.
displayed. However, there may also be an ex-
The braking intervention is executed only if
cess of false warnings.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
vated.
Pedestrian warning with city
Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking
braking function
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
The concept
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe-
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-
destrians.
tively moving the steering wheel.
The system issues a warning in the city driving
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col-
System limits
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking
function.
Detection range
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror
The system's detection potential is limited.
controls the system.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is-
sued late.
General information
E. g. the following situations may not be de-
In daylight the system warns of possible colli-
tected:
sions with pedestrians at speeds from about
▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach
6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h
them at high speed.
shortly before a collision the system supports
▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you with a braking intervention.
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
Under those circumstances it reacts to people
▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.
who are within the detection range of the sys-
tem.
▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
▷ Pedestrians.
▷ Stationary objects.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-
fall.
▷ In tight curves.
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Detection range
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc-
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div-
ided into two areas.
▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the
vehicle.
▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo-
cated within the central area. A warning is is-
sued about pedestrians who are located within
Intelligent Safety button
the extended area only if they are moving in
the direction of the central area.
Camera
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi-
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
The camera is found near the interior rearview
Adapting your speed and driving style
mirror.
The displays and warnings of the system
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Switching on/off
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
Switching on automatically
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
The system is automatically active after every
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
driving-off.
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
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Switch off
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is-
sued late.
Press button: the systems are turned
off. The LED goes out.
E. g. the following situations may not be de-
tected:
Press button: the systems are turned on. The
LED lights up.
▷ Partially covered pedestrians.
▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.
Warning with braking function
▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.
Display
▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than
If a collision with a person detected in this way
32 in/80 cm.
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
The red symbol is displayed and a sig-
not be available in the following situations:
nal sounds.
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
fall.
evasive maneuver.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the driving stability control systems are
Braking intervention
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
▷ If the camera viewing field or the front
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak-
windshield are dirty or covered.
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos-
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
ately after vehicle shipment.
come to a complete stop.
▷ If there is constant blinding effects be-
The braking intervention is executed only if
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
low in the sky.
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
▷ When it is dark outside.
vated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-
Lane departure warning
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
The concept
of the detection range and functional restric-
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
tions are to be considered.
you when the vehicle on streets with lane
markings is about to leave the lane. This
System limits
speed, depending on the country version, is
between 35 mph/55 km/h and
Detection range
45 mph/70 km/h.
The detection potential of the camera is lim-
ited.
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When switching on the system below this
Camera
speed, a message is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in
the event of warnings. The time of the warning
may vary depending on the current driving sit-
uation.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Hints
The camera is found near the interior rearview
Personal responsibility
mirror.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-
for the driver's personal judgment of the
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
course of the road and the traffic situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer-
Switching on/off
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi-
Press button.
cle.◀
▷ On: the LED lights up.
At a glance
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Button in the vehicle
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ Lines: system is activated.
▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
Issued warning
Lane departure warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi-
brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the
lane, a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
▷ When returning to your own lane.
▷ When braking hard.
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▷ When using the turn signal.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim-
med.
System limits
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
The system may not be fully functional in the
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit-
following situations:
uations described above.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes
▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi-
and the steering wheel vibrates.
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.
Hints
▷ When lane markings are covered in snow,
Personal responsibility
ice, dirt or water.
The system does not serve as a substi-
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
▷ When the lane markings are covered by
traffic situation.
objects.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi-
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci-
front of you.
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
At a glance
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
ered with stickers, etc.
Button in the vehicle
▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-
ately after vehicle shipment.
Active Blind Spot Detection
The concept
Active Blind Spot Detection
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehi-
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
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Radar sensors
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
The radar sensors are located under the rear
much faster than your own.
bumper.
▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
Switching on/off
▷ If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered
Press button.
with stickers.
A Check Control message is displayed when
▷ On: the LED lights up.
the system is not fully functional.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
For US owners only
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
use.
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
Display
erned by the following:
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing
FCC ID:
▷ NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷ This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
▷ this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Information stage
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous-
these devices could void the user's authority to
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
operate this equipment.
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
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After travel has begun, the system is trained
Brake force display
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
The concept
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:
▷ Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav-
ior.
▷ Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen-
dation to take a break.
▷ During normal brake application, the outer
Break recommendation
brake lights light up.
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
▷ During heavy brake application, the inner
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
brake lights light up in addition.
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
Attentiveness assistant
After a break, another recommendation to take
The concept
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi-
mately 45 minutes.
The system can detect increasing lack of alert-
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo-
System limits
notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this
situation, it is recommended that the driver
The function may be limited in the following
takes a break.
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:
Note
▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.
Personal responsibility
▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor-
▷ In active driving situations, such as when
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
changing lanes frequently.
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de-
▷ When the road surface is poor.
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
▷ In the event of strong side winds.
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
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Driving stability control systems
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi-
Vehicle features and options
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
This chapter describes all standard, country-
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi-
specific and optional features offered with the
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
series. It also describes features that are not
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
wheels.
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
Note
systems. The respectively applicable country
Adjust your driving style to the situation
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
Antilock Brake System ABS
even with DSC.
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
braking.
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
The vehicle contains its steering power even
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
during full brake applications, thus increasing
roof load
active safety.
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
ABS is operational every time you start the en-
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
gine.
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv-
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
Brake assistant
of gravity.◀
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
Overview
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis-
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
Button in the vehicle
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept
DSC OFF button
DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
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