Skoda Karoq (2021 year). Manual in english — page 9
Starting and driving › Towing eye and towing procedure
175
▶
Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is fitted
Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer
with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at first,
combination
then brake firmlû. This will avoid brake jolts result-
▶ Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to
ing from the trailer wheels locking.
the trailer axle as possible.
▶ Select a lower gear before descending to also use
▶ Transport small and light objects in the luggage
the braking force of the engine.
compartment.
Permitted trailer loads
The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-
ual.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
▶ Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.
Engine type
Gearbox
Permissible trailer load,
Permissible trailer load,
braked (kg) a)
unbraked (kg)
1.0 l/81 kW TSI
Manual gearbox
1200
670
Automatic gearbox
1500
690
1.4 l/110 kW TSI
DSG b) 4x4
1700
750
Manual gearbox
1500
690
1.5 l/110 kW TSI
DSG b)
1500
690
2.0 l/140 kW TSI
DSG b) 4x4
1900
750
Manual gearbox
1500
660
1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Automatic gearbox
1500
670
Manual gearbox
1500
720
2.0 l/85 kW TDI CR
DSG b)
1500
730
2.0 l/105 kW TDI CR
DSG b)
1800
720
Manual gearbox
1800
720
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
DSG b) 4x4
2100
750
a)
With gradients up to 12%.
b)
Automatic dual-clutch transmission.
Towing eye and towing procedure
Removing the rear cap
› Press on the cap and
Towing lug
remove it.
Removing the grille
› Insert the clamp for
taking off the full
wheel trims in the re-
cess in the grille, and
remove the grille.
176 Starting and driving › Brakes
Installing the towing eye
For vehicles with fatorû-fitted towing device, at
the back there is no mount for a screw-in towing
› Screw in the towing
eye.
eye.
› Insert the wheel
Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
wrench or similar ob-
› Drive slowly and smoothly.
ject through the tow-
› Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
ing eye.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
› Tighten the towing
› Move the shift lever to the neutral position or the
eye.
selector lever to the position.
› If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
the ignition!
After the towing process
› Unscrew the towing eye.
WARNING
› Insert the cover or grille.
Risk of accident!
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
Towing the vehicle
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
▶ If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
WARNING
the ignition!
Risk of accident!
▶ The tow rope must not be twisted.
▶ When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
Brakes
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
DANGER
Danger of a functional restriction of the brake boos-
ter!
▶ When braking in a vehicle with manual transmis-
sion, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs,
WARNING
depress the clutch pedal.
Risk of accident!
▶ Use a braided synthetic fibre rope for towing. Do
DANGER
not use a twisted tow rope.
Danger of the brakes overheating!
▶
Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
NOTICE
required.
▶ Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
▶ If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
▶ Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
▶ If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-
Inspecting the brake Ĕuid level
cle must only be towed with the front axle raised
Test conditions
clear of the ground or transported on a special
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
breakdown vehicle.
✓ The engine is off
▶ Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be
towed without the ignition switched on or with the
rear axle raised.
Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
cured?
▶ At the front towing eye
▶ At the rear towing eye
▶ On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing
hitch
Starting and driving › Electric parking brake 177
Checking
› Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffi
conditions allow it.
The fill level must be
within the marked range.
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
› If the level is below the
does not work
mark
, do not con-
› Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
tinue.
› Do not refill liquid.
Electric parking brake
› Seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
Operation
If the brake Ĕuid level is
WARNING
too low, this will be indi-
Danger of key locking!
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
▶ The recessed grip for the fiÄ£ers in front of the
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
button must remain empty.
recommend checking the brake Ĕuid level regularly
directly at the reservoir.
Manual switch on
WARNING
› Pull the button and
Danger of brake failure!
hold it.
If the Ĕuid level falls si£ÄifiaÄtlû within a short time
The following symbols
or drops below the mark
, the brake system may
light up.
have become leaky.
▶ Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
▶ in the button.
▶ in the instrument
SpecificatioÄ
cluster.
The brake Ĕuid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-
quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
Automatic shut-off
Changing
The parking brake switches off automatically when
Have the brake Ĕuid replaced by a specialist garage.
starting up.
WARNING
If automatic sõith-off is to be prevented, e.g. when
Danger of brake failure!
starting off on a slope, keep the button pulled.
If the brake Ĕuid change date is exceeded, heavy
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
Conditions for automatic shutting down
brake system.
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
seat belt is also fastened
Manual shut-down
Troubleshooting
› With the ignition
Brake Ĕuid level is too low
switched on, press the
illuminates
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
button.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
Worn brake pads
Troubleshooting
illuminates
Parking brake error
› Drive to a specialist garage, exercising ap-
propriate caution.
illuminates
Reduced braking effect
Message regarding a parking brake error
Damp, frozen, salt-affeted or corroded brakes can
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
impair the braking effet.
178 Starting and driving › Auto Hold automatic holding function
Parking on a steep slope
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Ĕashes
Automatic protection from the parking brake
NotifiatioÄ regarding parking position on a steep
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
slope
cured using the parking brake. lights up in the in-
› Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
strument cluster.
slope.
Noise when using the parking brake
Operating conditions
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
not a defect.
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The engine is running or has been switched off by
The 12 volt vehicle battery is discharged, the park-
the START-STOPP system.
ing brake cannot be switched off
✓ Auto Hold is activated.
› Connect the 12 volt vehicle battery to a power
source, such as the 12 volt vehicle battery of an-
✓ On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the selec-
other vehicle.
tor lever is not in mode.
Emergency braking in case of faulty brake
Settings
system
Activation/deactivation
Switching on
› Press the
button.
› Pull the button and
Activation is indicated by the illumination of the
hold it.
symbol in the button.
The vehicle starts to
NOTICE
brake sharply and an
Disable Auto Hold to allow the vehicle to roll if nec-
acoustic signal is soun-
essary when driving through a car wash.
ded.
Switching off
› Release the button
Or:
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
Auto Hold automatic holding function
Usage
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Functionality
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-
cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-
ents.
Secure and release the vehicle
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
ing Auto Hold. lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake pedal can be released.
Driver assist systems › Braking and stabilising systems 179
Multi-Collision Brake (MCB)
Driver assist systems
MCB helps to decelerate and stabilize the vehicle af-
Braking and stabilising systems
ter a collision with an obstacle. This reduces the risk
of further collisions.
Overview
Operating conditions
Stabilisation control (ESC)
✓ There has been a frontal, side and rear collision of
a certain severity.
ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle in borderline situa-
tions (e.g. when the vehicle starts to skid). ESC
✓ The impact speed was greater than 10 km/h.
brakes the individual wheels to maintain the direc-
✓ The brakes, ESC and other required systems re-
tion of travel.
mained functional after the impact.
Ĕashes - ESC is engaged
✓ The accelerator pedal is not pressed.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
ESC Sport
TSA helps to stabilize the trailer. As the trailer begins
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style.
to lurch, TSA stabilizes the trailer by slowing down
the individual vehicle wheels.
lit up - ESC Sport is activated
Operating conditions
✓ The hitch was supplied from the factory or pur-
Traction control (TCS)
chased from ŠKODA Genuine Accessories.
ASR helps to stabilize the vehicle when accelerating
✓ The trailer is connected to the trailer socket.
or driving on low-grip roads. ASR reduces the drive
power transmitted to the wheels when the wheels
✓ ASR activated.
spin.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 60 km/h.
Ĕashes - ASR is engaged
Settings
Antilock braking system (ABS)
Deactivating/activating ASR
ABS helps maintain control of the vehicle during
› Press the button.
emergency braking. An ABS intervention is noticea-
ble by pulsating movements of the brake pedal.
Or:
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
› In Infotainment, select the following menu:
MSR helps to maintain control of the vehicle in the
event of a sudden reduction in speed, e.g. on icy
Or:
roads. If the drive wheels lock, MSR increases the
engine speed. This reduces the braking effet of the
engine and the wheels can rotate freely again.
When deactivated, lights up in the instrument
Electronic DiffereÄtial Lock (EDL)
cluster.
EDL helps to stabilize the vehicle when driving on
goes out on renewed activation.
road surfaces with differeÄt grip under the individual
Deactivating the ASR may be helpful in the following
wheels. EDL brakes a spinning wheel and transmits
situations:
power to a differeÄt drive wheel.
▶ Driving with snow chains
Electronic DiffereÄtial Lock (XDL+)
▶ Driving in deep snow or on very loose ground
XDL + helps to stabilize the vehicle during fast cor-
▶ Starting up a vehicle that is stuck
nering by braking the inside wheel of the driven axle.
Activate/deactivate ESC Sport
Active steering assistance (DSR)
› Keep the button pressed down.
In diffiult situations, the DSR provides the driver
with a steering recommendation in order to stabilise
Or:
the vehicle.
› In Infotainment, select the following menu:
Hill Hold Control
Hill Hold Control helps when starting off on uphill
Or:
gradients by braking the vehicle for about 2 seconds
after the brake pedal is released.
Operating conditions
When activated, lights up in the instrument clus-
✓ The gradient is at least 5%.
ter.
✓ The driver's door is closed.
goes out when deactivated.
180 Driver assist systems › Front Assist
Troubleshooting
Function restriction
ESC or ASR faulty/deactivated by the system
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
illuminates
following cases:
› Stop the engine and start again.
▶ About 30 seconds after starting ( lights up in
› If the indicator light does not go out after covering
the instrument cluster)
a short distance, seek the help of a specialist ga-
▶ When driving around a sharp bend
rage.
▶ During an ESC intervention
ABS faulty
illuminates
Settings
› You may continue driving, exercising appro-
Automatic activation
priate caution. Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Front Assist is automatically activated when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
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Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
wheel.
› Select Front Assist .
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
Front Assist
In the menu
Functionality
Show system deactivation in the display of the in-
strument cluster
Front Assist monitors the distance to the vehicle
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ahead and points out when the safety distance is ex-
ceeded. In borderline situations, it helps to avoid a
or
collision by braking interventions.
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Status display in the instrument cluster display
illuminates - safety distance too small
Deactivate Front Assist when handling the vehi-
cle on a truck, a car ferry etc.
or
illuminates - warning in case of collision
Automatic braking if there is a risk of a collision
Troubleshooting
If there is a risk of a collision, the following symbol is
Front Assist is not available
illuminated as a warning
or
from the isolation
illuminates together with
box. If you do not respond to the warning, the vehi-
cle will slow down.
Or:
At a driving speed of up to 30 km / h, the vehicle is
braked without prior warning.
illuminates together with
Automatic braking can be stopped by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by a steering intervention.
› Clean the front radar sensor.
› Stop the engine and start again.
With automatic braking, the pressure in the brake
system increases. The brake pedal cannot be operat-
› If Front Assist is still unavailable, check the brake
lights on the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
ed by using the pedal as normal.
›
If the brake lights are working and Front Assist is
WARNING
still unavailable, seek the help of a specialist ga-
Risk of an accident!
rage.
Front Assist does not respond to crossing or oncom-
ing vehicles.
There was an unfounded warning or system inter-
vention
› Clean the front radar sensor.
Operating conditions
› If the system is not working properly, disable Front
Assist and seek the help of a specialist garage.
✓ The parking aid is activated.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 5 km/h.
Driver assist systems › Pedestrian detection system 181
Pedestrian detection system
Operation
Functionality
Variant without cruise control
Pedestrian recognition helps to prevent a collision
with crossing pedestrians by enabling automatic
braking interventions.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
or
lights up - Danger of collision
Risk of collision in a speed range of 5-30 km/h
The system triggers automatic braking.
Risk of collision in a speed range of 30-60 km/h
A
Activate limiter (control inactive)
The system warns of a collision hazard first. If the
driver does not respond, the vehicle is automatically
Deactivate limiter
braked.
Interrupt control (sprung position)
B
Resume control1) / Increase limit
Operating conditions
C
Start control with current speed / Reduce
limit
✓ Front Assist is deactivated.
✓ The vehicle speed is 5-60 km/h.
Variant with cruise control
Speed limiter
Functionality
The speed limiter controls the maximum driving
speed according to the set speed limit.
If the limit is exceeded when driving downhill, brake
the vehicle with the brake pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
illuminates - the cruise control is activated.
A
Activate cruise control (condition for the
ĔashiÄ£ - the set limit is exceeded
subsequent activation of the limiter).
To enable the speed limiter, press the button D
When the regulation starts highlighted and the
and in the instrument cluster choose the menu
set limit is displayed.
item Speed limit .
Deactivate limiter
Operating conditions
Interrupt control (sprung position)
✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h.
B
Resume control1) / Increase limit
C
Start control with current speed / Reduce
limit
D
Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
iter
Switching to cruise control interrupts the con-
trol.
Adjusting the speed limit with the buttons B and
C
By pressing in steps of 1 km/h.
1)
If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.
182 Driver assist systems › Cruise control system
By holding in steps of 10 km/h.
This, however, is only possible to the extent permit-
ted by the engine output and braking power of the
Variant with ACC
vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of the cruise control system starting uninten-
tionally!
▶ Deactivate cruise control after use.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
illuminated - the cruise control system is acti-
vated
illuminated - cruise control is active
When cruise control starts, the set speed is
displayed.
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 20 km/h.
Activate ACC (condition for the subsequent
activation of the limiter). To enable the speed
limiter, press the button and in the multi-
Operation
function steering wheel and in the instrument
cluster choose the menu item Speed limit .
Operating with the lever
Resume control 1) / Increase limit in steps of
1 km/h (sprung position)
Stop control (sprung position)
Deactivate the limiter
Increase limit in steps of 10 km/h
Decrease limit in steps of 10 km/h
Start control/Reduce limit in steps of 1 km/h
Limit exceeded
› Fully depress the accelerator.
A
Activate cruise control (cruise control deacti-
vated)
Control will continue as soon as the vehicle has de-
celerated to below the set limit.
Deactivate cruise control
Interrupt control (sprung position)
B
Resume cruise control2)/Increase speed
Troubleshooting
C
Start control with current speed/Reduce
Speed limiter faulty
limit
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D
Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
iter
Cruise control system
Accelerate temporarily
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
Functionality
Releasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed
The cruise control system maintains the set speed
to drop again to the set speed.
without the accelerator pedal having to be operated.
Interrupting cruise control
▶ After pressing the brake pedal
▶ After an ESC intervention
1)
If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.
2)
If no speed is set, the current speed is adopted.
Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 183
Troubleshooting
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
Or:
Cruise control system faulty
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› Set the lever in position
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Or:
› Applies to vehicles with hand recognition on the
steering wheel: Grab the steering wheel again.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The control is interrupted when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Functionality
Overtaking
ACC control
If your vehicle changes to the fast lane and no vehi-
ACC maintains the set speed. When your vehicle ap-
cle is detected in front, ACC accelerates up to the
proaches the vehicle in front, ACC will automatically
set speed.
start to maintain the set distance to this vehicle.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Maintaining the set speed and the distance will here-
illuminates - ACC is activated
inafter be referred to as Control.
WARNING
Depending on the equipment:
ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming ob-
jects.
illuminates - Control is active
ACC is intended primarily for use on motorways.
or
pACC (predictive cruise control)
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pACC represents an extension of the ACC system.
- Control is active
pACC adjusts the speed according to recognized
When the control starts, the set speed is displayed.
speed limits and the route, e.g. curves, intersections
or roundabouts.
illuminates - ACC does not decelerate suffi-
ieÄtlû
The system uses the following sources to evaluate
the situation:
› Depress the brake pedal.
▶ Navigation data
Status display in the instrument cluster display
▶ Traffi Sign Recognition
illuminates - ACC is activated
▶ Sensors, radars and cameras
WARNING
illuminates - Control is active
pACC does not respond to railway crossings.
When the control starts, the set speed is displayed.
Speed range
Depending on the equipment, ACC allows a speed
illuminates - ACC does not decelerate suffi-
setting in the range of 30-160 or 30-210 km/h.
ieÄtlû
If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h
› Depress the brake pedal.
on vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
speed is automatically increased to 30 km/h or con-
trolled according to the speed of the vehicle ahead.
cording to the permissible speed
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
Distance level
cording to the approaching roundabout
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be adjusted to
five differeÄt levels.
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the approaching junction
WARNING
▶ Maintain a minimum distance in accordance with
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
the ouÄtrû-speifi legal regulations.
cording to the road
Automatic stop and start with automatic gearbox
A vehicle with an automatic transmission can be de-
celerated to a stop using the ACC and start moving
again. Control is disconnected in case of longer hold-
ing periods.
To resume the regulation:
184 Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation
Interrupting cruise control
▶ After pressing the brake pedal
Operating with the lever
▶ By operating the clutch pedal for a long time
▶ After an ESC intervention
▶ After deactivation of the ASR
Resuming control
›
If a speed is stored, move the lever to the sprung
position
The vehicle is controlled at the set speed. The set
speed is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Function restriction
Do not use the ACC in the following cases:
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
Activate ACC (control inactive)
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
Start or resume control/Increase speed in
▶ The vehicle drives through a construction site.
steps of 1 km/h (sprung position)
WARNING
Stop control (sprung position)
▶ Be particularly attentive and alert in the following
Deactivate ACC
situations.
Increase speed in steps of 10 km/h
Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent
lane
Reduce speed in steps of 10 km/h
If your vehicle is moving faster than the vehicle in
Set distance level
the next lane on the driver's side, at a speed of more
Start control/Reduce speed in steps of 1
than 80 km/h, this may cause your vehicle to be con-
km/h
trolled according to that vehicle.
When cornering
Starting control with the current speed
› Tap on
Or:
› If no speed is saved, move the lever to the sprung
position
Set distance level
› Move the
switch to the sprung position
or
Line A appears in the
display, indicating the
When cornering, a vehicle in the next lane may enter
change in distance.
the detected area. Your vehicle will be controlled ac-
› Use the
switch
cording to this vehicle.
to set the desired dis-
Narrow or staggered vehicle
tance level.
For temporary acceleration
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle accelerates and control is temporarily in-
terrupted. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is
resumed.
Driver assist systems › Lane Assist 185
ACC detects a narrow or staggered vehicle only
Troubleshooting
when it is in the area covered by the radar.
ACC not available
Lane change by another vehicle
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or
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› Stop the engine and start again.
› If ACC is still unavailable, check the brake lights on
the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
› If the brake lights are working and ACC is still un-
available, seek the help of a specialist garage.
A vehicle that changes to the lane a short distance
away may not be recognized by the ACC in time.
Lane Assist
Stationary vehicle
Usage
Lane Assist helps to keep the vehicle within the lane.
It is based on the boundaries of a lane. These may in-
clude lane markings, road edges or objects such as
curbs or possibly traffi cones.
The system is intended primarily for use on high-
ways.
Functionality
If a vehicle in front turns and there is a stationary ve-
As the vehicle approaches a lane marking, the sys-
hicle in front of this vehicle, the ACC must not re-
tem executes a steering movement in the opposite
spond to the stationary vehicle.
direction from the lane marking. The steering inter-
Vehicles with special load or special bodies
vention can be overridden manually.
A load or superstructure that protrudes outside the
No system intervention occurs when changing lane
vehicle might not be detected by the ACC.
with the turn signal on.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Settings
lights up - System is activated and ready to
intervene
Activation / deactivation and setting
lights up - System is activated and ready to
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
intervene
◼
lights up - System intervenes
lights up - System intervenes
▶ Driving programme: - Setting the vehicle acceleration
when the ACC is switched on (this setting is
made for vehicles with driving mode selec-
Display
tion » page 173)
Display example in black and white display.
▶ Last distance selected - Switch oÄ/off the last distance
selected
▶ Distance: - Setting the distance to vehicles in front
▶ Road layout preview - Switch the cruise control oÄ/off
according to the road profile (e.g. reduce speed
before a bend)
▶ Speed limit preview - Switch the speed control oÄ/off
according to the permissible speed
186 Driver assist systems › Travel Assist
Lane boundary highligh-
Troubleshooting
ted on the right: system
Message regarding system unavailability
intervenes on the right
when approaching the
› Clean the windscreen in the sensor area.
lane marking.
› Stop the engine and restart again after a short
time.
In the coloured display,
the lines are highlighted
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
in colour.
Travel Assist
Warning through steering wheel vibrations
The steering wheel vibrations are triggered in the
Usage
following situations:
Travel Assist helps to keep the vehicle within the
▶ The vehicle crosses the boundary line without the
lane while controlling the speed of the vehicle.
indicator light switched on.
▶ The system is not able to keep the vehicle within
the lane.
Functionality
› Correct the steering movement in the event of vi-
brations.
Travel Assist uses the functions Lane Assist and
ACC.
WARNING
Operating conditions
Risk of an accident!
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
✓ The driving speed is higher than 60 km/h.
be ready to take over the steering.
✓ The lane markings are clearly visible.
▶ The notes in the functional description of Lane As-
sist and ACC are to be taken into account.
Function restriction
Adaptive lane assist
This function keeps the driver within the selected
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
position within the lane.
ing cases:
Status display in the instrument cluster display
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by a dirty
is lit up - the system is activated, cruise con-
screen or an obstacle or a preceding vehicle.
trol and adaptive lane guidance are active
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
is lit up - the system is activated, cruise con-
trol is active
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
is lit up - the system is activated, adaptive
lane guidance is active
▶ The vehicle drives through a construction site.
lights up - you have let go of the steering
WARNING
wheel, take over steering
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
lights up - you have released the steering
neously recognized as lane markings.
wheel, take over steering immediately
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
Operating conditions
✓ The ACC is activated.
Settings
✓ The vehicle speed is max. 210 km/h.
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
✓ The lane markings are clearly visible.
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
✓ In vehicles with manual gearbox, the vehicle
wheel.
speed is higher than 30 km/h.
› Select Lane Assist .
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
Function restriction
In the menu
Travel Assist is only for support and does not absolve
you from your responsibility for driving the vehicle.
Driver assist systems › Lane change assist system Side Assist 187
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through
following cases:
the indicator light in the exterior mirror cover on
the vehicle side, where the vehicle is recognized.
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by a dirty
screen or an obstacle or a preceding vehicle.
Driving situations in which a system warning oc-
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
curs
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
In addition to these restrictions, also note the ACC
restrictions » page 184.
WARNING
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
neously recognized as lane markings.
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
Your vehicle is being overtaken by vehicle A . The
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
faster vehicle A approaches, the sooner the warning
is given by the indicator light.
Settings
Vehicle B is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed
Activation
that is faster by max. 10 km/h. If the speed is higher
› Press the
button on the multifunction steering
during the overtaking process, no warning will be
wheel.
provided by the indicator light.
Regulation with the current speed and adaptive lane
Indicator light
assist are started.
illuminates - There is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
Deactivation
› Depress the brake pedal.
ĔashiÄg - There is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
Or:
ed on
› Set the ACC lever in position
» page 184.
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will
Additional settings are identical to ACC and Lane
also Ĕash if your vehicle crosses the lane markings in
Assist.
the direction of the approaching vehicle. The system
will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this case.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane
Troubleshooting
marking between the vehicles must be detected.
Message regarding system unavailability
› Follow the troubleshooting instructions in case of
Operating conditions
Lane Assist » page 186 and ACC » page 185.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
specialist garage.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Lane change assist system Side Assist
Function restriction
Usage
The system cannot detect lane width. For this rea-
The system uses optical signals in the exterior mirror
son, it may, for example, draw attention to a vehicle
to alert the driver to vehicles that could be danger-
in a distant lane in the following cases:
ous when changing lanes.
▶ The vehicle is driving on a road with narrow lanes
or on the lane edge.
Functionality
▶ The vehicle is taking a turn.
The system monitors the area both beside and be-
The system can draw attention to objects along the
hind the vehicle.
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
188 Driver assist systems › Traffi sign recognition
In the following cases, the system does not have to
Example of road sign display
issue a warning of a vehicle, or the warning may be
issued incorrectly:
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ A very fast approaching vehicle.
▶ The vehicle is driving through a sharp bend or a
Example of additional characters
roundabout.
Example of several simultaneously rec-
ognised road signs.
Settings
In the instrument cluster display
In the menu Assist systems.
At the same time, a red display regarding the
speed limit appears in the speedometer.
In Infotainment
In the menu
Speed units
The speed indications in the road signs shown refer
to the speed units that are common in the country.
Troubleshooting
For example, the display may refer to 30 km/h or
30 mph depending on the country.
Message regarding system unavailability
› Stop the engine and start again.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
Restriction
specialist garage.
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
ing cases:
Traffic sign recognition
▶ The sensor is blinded by the sun or oncoming traf-
Usage
fi.
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by an ob-
The road sign recognition shows road signs in the
stacle or a preceding vehicle.
display of the instrument cluster. This also indicates
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
exceeding the speed limit.
▶ The vehicle is moving at high speed.
WARNING
▶ The road signs are hidden, damaged, or are non-
Road signs on the road always have priority over the
standard.
road signs shown on the display.
▶ The road signs are attached to ĔashiÄ£ neon signs.
▶ The navigation map documents are not up-to-date
or not available.
Functionality
Displayed road signs
▶ Speed limits
Settings
▶ Overtaking prohibited
Activation / deactivation and setting
▶ Driving bans - one-way traffi
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
▶ Additional characters, e.g. speed limit in wet condi-
tions
◼
Traffic Sign Recognition
Towing a trailer
▶ Show in instrument cluster - Activation/deactivation of
If a trailer or other accessory is connected to the
the additional road signs in the display of the in-
trailer socket, trailer-relevant road signs are also dis-
strument cluster
played.
▶ Speed warning: - oÄfi£ures a warning when the
Driving on roads without speed limits
speed limit is exceeded
If you are on a road with no speed limits, the road
▶Warning at over - Increases the speed limit for the
signs will appear in the display.
warning when exceeding the permitted speed
◼ Trailer detection
▶ Show road signs relevant to trailers Activation/deactivation
of the display of road signs relevant to trailers
Driver assist systems › Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant protection 189
▶
Use for route calculation - Activation/deactivation taking
Settings
trailers in account for route calculation in naviga-
Automatic activation
tion
The system is automatically activated when the igni-
▶ Tap on maximum speed for trailers - Setting the speed limits
tion is switched on.
for trailer operation
Troubleshooting
Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant
protection
Crew Protect Assist faulty
illuminates together with
Usage
Message concerning unavailability or function-
al restriction
The system of proactive occupant protection trig-
gers measures to protect vehicle occupants in dan-
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
gerous situations.
Driver Alert fatigue detection assistant
Functionality
Functionality
If the system evaluates the situation as critical, it
triggers the following safety measures:
Driver Alert evaluates the steering behaviour. If it de-
tects fatigue in the driver, a break is recommended.
▶ Open windows are closed except for a small gap.
In the display of the instrument cluster, the following
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
symbol lights up from the isolation box.
▶ The front seat belts are tightened on the body.
WARNING
The system response depends on the selected
There will be no system warning during the so-called
driving mode.
micro-sleep.
Risk of frontal impact
Resetting the break recommendation
Applies to vehicles with the Front Assist system.
The break recommendation is reset in the following
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
cases:
tects the impending danger of a frontal impact.
▶ The vehicle stops and the ignition is switched off
Driver inactivity hazard
▶ The vehicle stops, the seat belt is removed and the
Applies to vehicles with assist systems for emergen-
driver's door is opened
cy situations.
▶ The vehicle stops for more than 15 minutes
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
In some situations, the system may erroneously
tects the impending danger if the driver is inactive.
issue a break recommendation.
Function restriction
Operating conditions
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
✓ Driving speed between 60-200 km/h.
following cases:
▶ When deactivated in the infotainment in the menu
Settings
▶ When deactivating the ASR or activating the ESC
Activation/deactivation
Sport
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
▶ When reversing
▶ If there is a malfunction in the ESC, reversible seat
belt or airbag system
▶ If there is a malfunction or limitation of the Front
Emergency situation assist
Assist system
systemEmergency Assist
▶ If there is a malfunction or restriction of the Emer-
gency Assist assist systems
Usage
The assist systems for emergencies detect inactivity
of the driver, which, for example, can be caused by a
sudden loss of consciousness. The system then per-
190 Driver assist systems › Hill descent assistant
forms measures as safely as possible to decelerate
✓ The slope is at least 10 %.
the vehicle to a stop.
✓ Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is
The assist systems are only available for vehicles
pressed.
with an automatic gearbox.
✓ The vehicle speed is max. 30 km/h.
Functionality
Settings
When the assist system detects inactivity on the
Automatic activation
part of the driver
The system will be automatically activated when you
▶ An acoustic warning signal sounds and a message
turn on Offroad mode.
appears in the instrument cluster display.
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
▶ If, after repeated warnings, the driver does not
The system is activated or deactivated in the follow-
take over the steering, the hazard warning lights
ing menu.
are switched on and the vehicle automatically
brakes.
▶ After the vehicle has come to a standstill, the park-
Or:
ing brake is switched on.
Interruption of automatic braking
▶ By pressing the brake or accelerator pedal
▶ By actively steering
Operating conditions
✓ Lane Assist is activated and the boundary lines of
the traffi lane are recognised.
✓ ACC is enabled.
Hill descent assistant
Functionality
The Hill Hold Control helps to maintain a constant
speed when driving downhill through automatic
brake interventions.
The system also works when driving in neutral or
when reverse gear is engaged.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
The system cannot properly fulfil its function on slu-
shy soil for physical reasons, e.g. ice or mud.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
lit up in grey - the system is activated
lit up white / green - the system intervenes
Change speed
The driving speed can be changed by pressing the
brake or accelerator pedal. After releasing the pedal,
the assist system maintains the current speed.
Operating conditions
✓ The engine is running.
✓ Offroad is activated.
Park Assist systems › Park Pilot parking aid 191
Park Assist systems
› Press the button.
Automatic switch-on during forward travel
Park Pilot parking aid
When approaching an obstacle at a speed of less
than 10 km/h.
Functionality
Automatic switch-on does not activate automatic
If an obstacle is detected, the Infotainment will dis-
braking.
play a visible message and an audible signal will
sound.
Switching off
› Disengage reverse gear.
The interval between the signals becomes shorter as
the clearance is reduced. At a distance of less than
Or:
30 cm from the obstacle, a continuous tone sounds.
› Press the button.
If the driver does not respond to the warning, the
Automatic switch off
system triggers automatic emergency braking at
The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
speeds below 8 km/h in order to reduce the impact.
Automatic braking can be activated and deactivated
in the infotainment.
Function restriction
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of an obstacle, or the warning may
Display
be issued incorrectly:
The recorded areas vary according to the equipment.
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ The detected obstacles are moving.
▶ Sensor signals are not reĔeted by the surface of
the obstacles.
▶ It is a small obstacle, e.g. a stone or a pillar.
Settings
The system settings are made in the infotainment
system in the following menu:
A
Route controlled at the current steering angle
Acoustic signals oÄ/off
Or:
One-time deactivation/activation of automatic
braking
Change to the rear view camera display
Troubleshooting
System fault
After switching on, an audible signal sounds for 3
Obstacle at a distance of less than 30 cm
seconds and there is no obstacle near the vehicle
Obstacle at a distance of more than 30 cm
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Obstacle outside the route
After switching on, the symbol Ĕashes in the
button
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Operating conditions
After switching on, not all scanned areas are dis-
✓ The driving speed is lower than 15 km/h.
played on the Infotainment screen
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
› Move the vehicle a few meters forwards or back-
et.
wards.
› If the scanned areas are still not displayed, seek the
help of a specialist garage.
Turn on/turn off
Switching on
› Engage reverse gear.
Or:
192 Park Assist systems › Rear view camera
Rear view camera
✓ Driving speed less than 15 km/h
Functionality
Operation
When reversing, the area behind the vehicle is dis-
played in the Infotainment screen complete with ori-
Switching on
entation lines.
› Engage reverse gear.
The camera is equipped with a cleaning system.
Switching off
Cleaning takes place automatically when the rear
› Disengage reverse gear.
window is washed.
Restriction
Orientation lines and functional surfaces
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
Orientation lines
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
distance.
Some items may not be displayed properly on the
screen. These include narrow columns, wire mesh
fences, grids or road bumps.
Area View environment overview
Usage
The area view assists the driver in parking and ma-
A
Distance about 40 cm
noeuvring by displaying the vehicle area.
B
Distance about 100 cm
C
Distance about 200 cm
Overview
The distance between the side lines corresponds ap-
General overview
proximately to the vehicle width including mirrors.
Function surfaces
A
3D views:
Top view
View obliquely from above
/ Turns off the display of the area behind the ve-
hicle
View from the side
Brightness, contrast and colour settings of the
Overall view
screen
By moving your fiģer across the screen, you can
Switching audible parking signals oÄ/off
change the viewing angle.
Switching the parking aid view oÄ/off.
Parking aid full screen view.
Operating conditions
✓ Boot lid closed
✓ Ignition on
Park Assist systems › Area View environment overview 193
Camera rear view
› Hold the steering
wheel in the adjusted
position and reverse.
› Stop the vehicle if the
green line overlaps
with the lateral boun-
dary of the parking
space (e.g. the curb) or
if
is displayed.
› Countersteer until the
yellow lane line crosses
A
Mode for transverse parking
the red line for the required lane orientation.
B
Mode for parallel parking
› Hold the steering wheel in the adjusted position
and reverse.
C
Mode for driving up to a trailer/distance moni-
› Stop the vehicle at a safe distance from the obsta-
toring
cle or when is displayed.
D
Mode for monitoring the area behind the vehicle
(wide view)
Mode for driving up to a trailer/distance monitor-
ing
The lines indicate the track, which is controlled at
The screen shows the area behind the vehicle in plan
the current steering angle. The distance between the
view.
side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle
On vehicles with a factory fitted tow-bar, this mode
width including mirrors.
assists the driver when the vehicle is approaching a
Mode for transverse parking
trailer draw bar. A line for approaching the trailer
draw bar and lines for estimating distance are dis-
› Stop the vehicle in
played on the screen.
front of a suitable
parking space.
For vehicles without a factory fitted tow bar, a line
for monitoring the distance to obstacles is displayed
› Reverse so that the
on the screen at a distance of 40 cm behind the vehi-
yellow lines lead into
cle.
the parking space.
› At the latest, stop
Mode for monitoring behind the vehicle
when the red line
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
touches the rear boun-
screen.
dary (e.g. curb).
Front camera view
Mode for parallel parking
› In the screen, select the mode for parallel parking.
› Turn on the indicator light for the side on which
you want to park.
› Stop the vehicle stop
so that there are no
obstructions in the gap
between the auxiliary
boxes A and the rear
box does not extend
over the side of the
A
Mode for transverse parking
parking space (e.g.
The orientation lines are used for estimating dis-
kerb).
tance as well as for displaying the route, which is
controlled at the current steering angle.
› Turn the steering
wheel in the recom-
B
Mode for monitoring the area in front of the ve-
mended direction B until the red colour of the tra-
hicle (wide view)
pezoidal border C turns green.
The area right in front of the vehicle is marked
by the blue lines.
C
Distance monitoring mode
194 Park Assist systems › Rear Traffi Alert
Side camera view
Objects directly beside the corners of the vehicle
may be outside the field of view of the cameras and
may therefore not be displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting
After switching on, the symbol Ĕashes in the
button
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
A
Left side
Rear Traffic Alert
B
Right side
Functionality
C
Left and right side
When reversing, the
The yellow line is shown at a distance of about
Rear Traffi Alert warns
40 cm from the vehicle.
of approaching vehicles.
If the driver does not re-
spond to the warning,
Operating conditions
the vehicle is braked au-
✓ The ignition is switched on.
tomatically at a speed
✓ The driving speed is lower than 15 km/h.
below 10 km/h.
Operation
Vehicle with Parking Aid
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
Switching on
hind your vehicle, a graphical warning is displayed in
› Engage reverse gear.
the Infotainment. At the same time, a continuous
Or:
tone sounds.
› Press the button.
Selecting the camera image
The respective camera image is selected by touching
the screen in the Infotainment in the area next to, in
front of or behind the vehicle silhouette. The selec-
ted area is highlighted on the screen by a yellow bor-
der.
Switching off
› Press the button.
Vehicle in collision area - danger of collision!
Or:
Approaching vehicle
› For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, put the se-
lector lever in the position.
Vehicle without Parking Aid
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
Automatic shut-off
hind your vehicle, the a warning is displayed in the in-
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
strument cluster display, indicating to the driver to
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
monitor the traffi behind. At the same time, an
acoustic signal sounds.
Restriction
Operating conditions
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
distance.
et.
Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences,
grilles or uneven road surfaces may not be properly
displayed.
Park Assist systems › Park steering assistant 195
Function restriction
Operation
Manoeuvre Assist’s functionality may be limited in
Turn on/turn off
unfavourable weather conditions.
› Press the
button.
When the system is switched on, the symbol lights
up in the button
Settings
Select the lane side for the parking procedure
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
The system automatically searches for a suitable
display
parking space on the passenger side.
In the menu Assist systems.
›
Press the driver's side indicator to fiÄd a parking
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
space on this side of the road.
In the following menu:
Operation while searching for a parking space
› Drive past a number of parked vehicles at a dis-
Or:
tance of 0.5-1.5 m.
› To search for a parking space across the road, drive
slower than 20 km/h.
› To search for a parking space along the road, drive
Troubleshooting
slower than 40 km/h.
If the symbol
(km/h) appears in the display, reduce
Message regarding system unavailability
the driving speed. If the system fiÄds a parking
› Stop the engine and start again.
space, the display will show the recommended park-
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
ing mode.
specialist garage.
Changing the parking mode
If a suitable parking space is found, the following
Park steering assistant
Park modes can be shown in the display.
Usage
Park Assist helps drivers park in parallel and perpen-
dicular parking places and to manoeuvre out of par-
allel parking spaces.
Functionality
The system looks for a parking space and only takes
over the steering during the parking procedure or
when leaving a parking place. The driver operates the
Park backwards longitudinally
pedals and the shift lever/gear selector.
Park backwards crosswise
The system displays information and notes on the in-
Park forwards across
strument cluster display.
If the system detects a risk of collision, automatic
The parking mode can be changed by pressing the
emergency braking takes place to prevent a collision.
button
Press the button again
and the system is switch-
ed off.
Operating conditions
›
To return to the original recommended parking
✓ The driving speed is lower than 7 km/h.
mode, press the button again.
✓ The ASR is activated and there is no intervention.
Before the parking process
✓ There is no driver intervention in the automatic
› If a suitable parking space is found, stop and drive
steering operation.
backwards or forwards as indicated by the arrow in
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
the display.
et.
› When a steering intervention message is displayed,
release the steering wheel. The steering operation
is taken over by the system.
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