Skoda Octavia iV (2021 year). Manual in english — page 7
Starting and driving › Towing eye and towing procedure
133
Permissible trailer load,
Permissible trailer load, un-
braked (kg) a)
braked (kg)
Engine type
Gearbox
Octavia
Octavia
Octavia
Octavia
Combi
Combi
1.4 l/110 kW TSI engine and
DSG b)
1500
1500
750
750
85 kW electric engine
a)
With gradients up to 12%.
b)
Automatic dual-clutch transmission.
Permissible trailer load,
Permissible trailer load, un-
braked (kg) a)
braked (kg)
Engine type
Gearbox
Octavia RS
Octavia
Octavia RS
Octavia
Combi RS
Combi RS
1.4 l/110 kW TSI engine and
DSG b)
-
-
-
-
85 kW electric engine
a)
With gradients up to 12%.
b)
Automatic dual-clutch transmission.
Towing eye and towing procedure
Installing the towing eye
› Screw in the towing
Towing lug
eye.
Removing the front cap
› Insert the wheel
wrench or similar ob-
› Press on the cap and
ject through the tow-
remove it.
ing eye.
› Tighten the towing
eye.
After the towing process
›
Unscrew the towing eye.
› Insert the cover cap.
Removing the rear cap
› Press on the cap and
Towing the vehicle
remove it.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
▶ The tow rope must not be twisted.
▶ When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
134 Starting and driving › Brakes
WARNING
Inspecting the brake Ĕuid level
Risk of accident!
Test conditions
▶ Use a braided synthetic fibÙe rope for towing. Do
not use a twisted tow rope.
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
✓ The engine is off
NOTICE
▶ Always keep the tow rope taut during towing.
Checking
▶ Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km.
The fill level must be
NOTICE
within the marked range.
Danger of gearbox damage!
› If the level is below the
▶ If the gearbox no longer contains any oil, the vehi-
mark
, do not con-
cle must only be towed with the front axle raised
tinue.
clear of the ground or transported on a special
› Do not Ùefill liquid.
breakdown vehicle.
› Seek the help of a spe-
▶ The vehicle must not be towed when the rear axle
cialist garage.
is raised.
If the brake Ĕuid level is
▶ The vehicle must not be towed without the ignition
too low, this will be indi-
being switched on.
cated in the instrument cluster by the illumination of
Where should the tow rope or the tow bar be se-
is displayed in the status bar. Nevertheless, we
cured?
recommend checking the brake Ĕuid level regularly
▶ At the front towing eye
directly at the reservoir.
▶ At the rear towing eye
WARNING
▶ On the ball bar of the factory-installed towing
Danger of brake failure!
hitch
If the Ĕuid level falls si£ÄifiaÄtlû within a short time
For vehicles with fatoÙû-fitted towing device, at
or drops below the mark
, the brake system may
the back there is no mount for a screw-in towing
have become leaky.
eye.
▶ Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Information for the driver of the towing vehicle
SpecificatioÄ
› Drive slowly and smoothly.
The brake Ĕuid must comply with standard
VW 501 14. This standard complies with the re-
› Only accelerate once the rope is taut.
quirements of the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.
Information for the driver of the towed vehicle
Changing
› Select the mode of automatic transmission.
Have the brake Ĕuid replaced by a specialist garage.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
WARNING
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster
Danger of brake failure!
and the power steering do not work. In addition,
If the brake Ĕuid change date is exceeded, heavy
there is a risk that the steering lock will engage.
braking may cause vapour bubbles to form in the
▶ If it is not possible to start the engine, switch on
brake system.
the ignition!
Troubleshooting
Brakes
Brake Ĕuid level is too low
illuminates
What you should be mindful of
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
WARNING
rage.
Problems and faults with the brake system can ex-
tend the braking distance of the vehicle!
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
illuminates together with
DANGER
Danger of the brakes overheating!
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
▶ Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is
rage.
required.
Worn brake pads
▶ If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure the
air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.
illuminates
Starting and driving › Electric parking brake 135
› Drive to a specialist garage, exercising appropriate
Troubleshooting
caution.
Parking brake error
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affeted or corroded brakes can
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impair the braking effet.
Message regarding a parking brake error
› Clean the brakes by braking several times if tÙaffi
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
conditions allow it.
Parking on a steep slope
When the engine is stopped, the brake booster
does not work
Ĕashes
› Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
NotifiatioÄ regarding parking position on a steep
slope
› Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
Electric parking brake
slope.
Operation
Noise when using the parking brake
WARNING
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
Danger of key locking!
not a defect.
▶ The recessed grip for the fiÄ£eÙs in front of the
The 12 volt vehicle battery is discharged, the park-
button must remain empty.
ing brake cannot be switched off
Manual switch on
› Connect the 12 volt vehicle battery to a power
source, such as the 12 volt vehicle battery of an-
› Pull the button and
other vehicle.
hold it.
The following symbols
light up.
Emergency braking in case of faulty brake
system
▶ in the button.
▶ in the instrument
Switching on
cluster.
› Pull the button and
hold it.
The vehicle starts to
Automatic shut-off
brake sharply and an
The parking brake switches off automatically when
acoustic signal is soun-
starting up.
ded.
If automatic sõith-off is to be prevented, e.g. when
starting off on a slope, keep the button pulled.
Conditions for automatic shutting down
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
Switching off
seat belt is also fastened
› Release the button
Manual shut-down
Or:
› With the ignition
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
switched on, press the
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
Auto Hold automatic holding function
button.
Usage
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
136 Starting and driving › Electronic engine sound (e-sound)
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.
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake. lights up in the in-
strument cluster.
Operating conditions
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The engine is running.
✓ Auto Hold is activated.
✓ The automatic transmission mode is not selec-
ted.
Settings
Activation/deactivation
› Press the
button.
Activation is indicated by the illumination of the
symbol in the button.
NOTICE
Disable Auto Hold to allow the vehicle to roll if nec-
essary when driving through a car wash.
Electronic engine sound (e-sound)
Functionality
The e-Sound generates an electronic engine noise
while driving at a speed of up to 25 km/h.
It is not possible to switch off the e-Sound.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Despite the e-sound, the vehicle does not have to be
clearly audible to other road users.
Troubleshooting
e-sound failed
illuminates
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Driver assist systems › Braking and stabilising systems 137
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
Electromechanical brake booster (eBKV)
eBKV (electronic brake force distribution) facilitates
operation of the brake pedal. At the same time,
Antilock braking system (ABS)
charging of the high-voltage battery is made possi-
ABS helps maintain control of the vehicle during
ble through regenerative braking.
emergency braking. An ABS intervention is noticea-
ble by pulsating movements of the brake pedal.
After switching off the ignition, the eBKV (electronic
brake force distribution) function is either restricted
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
or not available.
MSR helps to maintain control of the vehicle in the
event of a sudden reduction in speed, e.g. on icy
If the vehicle is decelerated using an assistance
roads. If the drive wheels lock, MSR increases the
system, pulsating movements of the brake pedal can
engine speed. This reduces the braking effet of the
occur.
engine and the wheels can rotate freely again.
Regenerative braking
Electronic DiffereÄtial Lock (EDL)
Regenerative braking produces energy that is stored
EDL helps to stabilize the vehicle when driving on
in the high-voltage battery. The force of the braking
road surfaces with diffeÙeÄt grip under the individual
effet depends on the selected driving mode, as well
wheels. EDL brakes a spinning wheel and transmits
as the state of charge of the high-voltage battery.
power to a diffeÙeÄt drive wheel.
During regenerative braking, pulsating movements
of the brake pedal and ĔutuatiÄ£ decelerations of
Electronic DiffereÄtial Lock (XDL+)
the vehicle can occur.
XDL + helps to stabilize the vehicle during fast cor-
nering by braking the inside wheel of the driven axle.
Active steering assistance (DSR)
Settings
In diffiult situations, the DSR provides the driver
Deactivating/activating ASR
with a steering recommendation in order to stabilise
› Press the
button under the Infotainment.
the vehicle.
In the displayed menu in the Infotainment, the func-
Hill Hold Control
tion can be deactivated or activated.
Hill Hold Control helps when starting off on uphill
gradients by braking the vehicle for about 2 seconds
When deactivated, lights up in the instrument
after the brake pedal is released.
cluster.
Operating conditions
goes out on renewed activation.
✓ The gradient is at least 5%.
✓ The driver's door is closed.
138 Driver assist systems › Front Assist
Deactivating the ASR may be helpful in the following
Automatic braking if there is a risk of a collision
situations:
If there is a risk of a collision, the following symbol is
▶ Driving with snow chains.
illuminated as a warning from the isolation box. If
you do not respond to the warning, the vehicle will
▶ Driving in deep snow or on very loose ground.
slow down.
▶ Starting up a vehicle that is stuck.
At a driving speed of up to 30 km / h, the vehicle is
Activate/deactivate ESC Sport
braked without prior warning.
› Press the
button under the Infotainment.
Automatic braking can be stopped by pressing the
In the displayed menu in the Infotainment, the func-
accelerator pedal or by a steering intervention.
tion can be deactivated or activated.
With automatic braking, the pressure in the brake
When deactivated, lights up in the instrument
system increases. The brake pedal cannot be operat-
cluster.
ed by using the pedal as normal.
goes out on renewed activation.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Front Assist does not respond to crossing or oncom-
Troubleshooting
ing vehicles.
ESC or ASR faulty/deactivated by the system
illuminates
Operating conditions
› Stop the engine and start again.
› If the indicator light does not go out after covering
✓ The parking aid is activated.
a short distance, seek the help of a specialist ga-
✓ The driving speed is higher than 5 km/h.
rage.
ABS faulty
Function restriction
illuminates
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
› You may continue driving, exercising appro-
following cases:
priate caution. Seek the help of a specialist garage.
▶ About 30 seconds after starting ( lights up in the
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
instrument cluster)
illuminates together with
▶ When driving around a sharp bend
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
▶ During an ESC intervention
rage.
Electromechanical brake booster faulty
Settings
illuminates
Automatic activation
› Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
Front Assist is automatically activated when the igni-
rage.
tion is switched on.
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
Front Assist
wheel.
Functionality
› Select Front Assist .
Activation / deactivation and setting in Infotain-
Front Assist monitors the distance to the vehicle
ment
ahead and points out when the safety distance is ex-
In the menu
ceeded. In borderline situations, it helps to avoid a
collision by braking interventions.
◼
Status display in the instrument cluster display
▶ Active - Activation/deactivation of the Front Assist
illuminates - safety distance too small
▶ Advance warning - Activation/deactivation and setting
the distance level at which a warning occurs
illuminates - warning in case of collision
▶ Display distance warning - Activation/deactivation of dis-
tance warning
▶ Swerve support - if the function is activated, the sys-
tem can help avoid an obstacle by a braking and
steering intervention
Driver assist systems › Pedestrian detection system 139
▶
Cornering brake function - when the function is activated,
Speed limiter
the system can slow down the vehicle when
turning at low speeds to avoid a collision with the
Functionality
oncoming vehicle
The speed limiter controls the maximum driving
Show system deactivation in the display of the in-
speed according to the set speed limit.
strument cluster
If the limit is exceeded when driving downhill, brake
illuminates
the vehicle with the brake pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Deactivate Front Assist when handling the vehi-
illuminates - the cruise control is activated.
cle on a truck, a car ferry etc.
ĔashiÄ£ - the set limit is exceeded
When the regulation starts highlighted and the
Troubleshooting
set limit is displayed.
Front Assist is not available
illuminates together with
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h.
› Clean the front radar sensor.
› Stop the engine and start again.
› If Front Assist is still unavailable, check the brake
Operation
lights on the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
› If the brake lights are working and Front Assist is
Variant without cruise control
still unavailable, seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
There was an unfounded warning or system inter-
vention
› Clean the front radar sensor.
› If the system is not working properly, disable Front
Assist and seek the help of a specialist garage.
Pedestrian detection system
A
Activate limiter (control inactive)
Functionality
Deactivate limiter
Pedestrian recognition helps to prevent a collision
Interrupt control (sprung position)
with crossing or lengthwise moving pedestrians by
B
Resume control1) / Increase limit
enabling automatic braking interventions.
C
Start control with current speed / Reduce
Status display in the instrument cluster display
limit
lights up - Danger of collision
Variant with cruise control
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 30-85 km/h
The system warns of a collision hazard fiÙst. If the
driver does not respond, the vehicle is automatically
braked.
Operating conditions
✓ Front Assist is deactivated.
A
Activate cruise control (condition for the
✓ The vehicle speed is 5-85 km/h.
subsequent activation of the limiter).
1)
If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.
140 Driver assist systems › Cruise control system
To enable the speed limiter, press the button D
Control will continue as soon as the vehicle has de-
and in the instrument cluster choose the menu
celerated to below the set limit.
item Speed limit .
Deactivate limiter
Troubleshooting
Interrupt control (sprung position)
Speed limiter faulty
B
Resume control1) / Increase limit
illuminates
C
Start control with current speed / Reduce
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
limit
D
Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
Cruise control system
iter
Switching to cruise control interrupts the con-
Functionality
trol.
The cruise control system maintains the set speed
Adjusting the speed limit with the buttons B and
without the accelerator pedal having to be operated.
C
This, however, is only possible to the extent permit-
By pressing in steps of 1 km/h.
ted by the engine output and braking power of the
vehicle.
By holding in steps of 10 km/h.
WARNING
Variant with ACC
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
Operation
activation of the limiter). To enable the speed
Operating with the lever
limiter, press the button and in the multi-
function steering wheel and in the instrument
cluster choose the menu item Speed limit .
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
A
Activate cruise control (cruise control deacti-
vated)
Limit exceeded
› Fully depress the accelerator.
Deactivate cruise control
Interrupt control (sprung position)
1)
If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.
Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 141
B
Resume cruise control1)/Increase speed
Speed range
Depending on the equipment, ACC allows a speed
C
Start control with current speed/Reduce
setting in the range of 30-210 km/h.
limit
If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h,
D
Show menu of assist systems - Possibility of
the speed is automatically increased to 30 km/h or
switching between cruise control and speed lim-
controlled according to the speed of the vehicle
iter
ahead.
Accelerate temporarily
Distance level
› Depress the accelerator pedal.
The distance to the vehicle ahead can be adjusted to
five diffeÙeÄt levels.
Releasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed
to drop again to the set speed.
WARNING
▶ Maintain a minimum distance in accordance with
Interrupting cruise control
the ouÄtÙû-speifi legal regulations.
▶ After pressing the brake pedal
▶ After an ESC intervention
Automatic stop and start
The vehicle can be decelerated to a stop using the
ACC and start moving again. Control is disconnected
Troubleshooting
in case of longer holding periods.
Cruise control system faulty
To resume the regulation:
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› Depress the accelerator pedal.
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Or:
› Set the lever in position
Or:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
› Applies to vehicles with hand recognition on the
Functionality
steering wheel: Grab the steering wheel again.
ACC control
The control is interrupted when the brake pedal is
ACC maintains the set speed. When your vehicle ap-
depressed.
proaches the vehicle in front, ACC will automatically
Overtaking
start to maintain the set distance to this vehicle.
If your vehicle changes to the fast lane and no vehi-
Maintaining the set speed and the distance will here-
cle is detected in front, ACC accelerates up to the
inafter be referred to as Control.
set speed.
WARNING
Status display in the instrument cluster display
ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming ob-
illuminates - ACC is activated
jects.
ACC is intended primarily for use on motorways.
illuminates - Control is active
pACC (predictive cruise control)
When the control starts, the set speed is displayed.
pACC represents an extension of the ACC system.
illuminates - ACC does not decelerate suffi-
pACC adjusts the speed according to recognized
ieÄtlû
speed limits and the route, e.g. curves, intersections
or roundabouts.
› Depress the brake pedal.
The system uses the following sources to evaluate
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
the situation:
cording to the permissible speed
▶ Navigation data
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
▶ TÙaffi Sign Recognition
cording to the approaching roundabout
▶ Sensors, radars and cameras
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
WARNING
cording to the approaching junction
pACC does not respond to railway crossings.
illuminates - ACC controls the driving speed ac-
cording to the road
1)
If no speed is set, the current speed is adopted.
142 Driver assist systems › Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation
Interrupting cruise control
▶ After pressing the brake pedal
Operating with the lever
▶ 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.
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
Activate ACC (control inactive)
▶ The vehicle drives through a construction site.
Start or resume control/Increase speed in
WARNING
steps of 1 km/h (sprung position)
▶ Be particularly attentive and alert in the following
Stop control (sprung position)
situations.
Deactivate ACC
Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent
Increase speed in steps of 10 km/h
lane
If your vehicle is moving faster than the vehicle in
Reduce speed in steps of 10 km/h
the next lane on the driver's side, at a speed of more
Set distance level
than 80 km/h, this may cause your vehicle to be con-
trolled according to that vehicle.
Start control/Reduce speed in steps of 1
km/h
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
When cornering, a vehicle in the next lane may enter
display, indicating the
the detected area. Your vehicle will be controlled ac-
change in distance.
cording to this vehicle.
› Use the
switch
Narrow or staggered vehicle
to set the desired dis-
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 143
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
illuminates together with
› 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.
Lane Assist
Usage
A vehicle that changes to the lane a short distance
away may not be recognized by the ACC in time.
Lane Assist helps to keep the vehicle within the lane.
Stationary vehicle
It is based on the boundaries of a lane. These may in-
clude lane markings, road edges or objects such as
curbs or possibly tÙaffi cones.
The system is intended primarily for use on high-
ways.
Functionality
As the vehicle approaches a lane marking, the sys-
tem executes a steering movement in the opposite
direction from the lane marking. The steering inter-
If a vehicle in front turns and there is a stationary ve-
vention can be overridden manually.
hicle in front of this vehicle, the ACC must not re-
No system intervention occurs when changing lane
spond to the stationary vehicle.
with the turn signal on.
Vehicles with special load or special bodies
Status display in the instrument cluster display
A load or superstructure that protrudes outside the
lights up - System is activated and ready to
vehicle might not be detected by the ACC.
intervene
lights up - System intervenes
Settings
Display
Activation / deactivation and setting
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
Lane boundary highligh-
ted on the right: system
intervenes on the right
◼
when approaching the
lane marking.
▶ Driving profile: - Setting the vehicle acceleration when
the ACC is switched on (this setting is made for
vehicles with driving mode selection » page 131)
▶ Last distance selected - Switch oÄ/off the last distance
selected
▶ Distance: - Setting the distance to vehicles in front
Warning through steering wheel vibrations
▶ Road layout preview - Switch the cruise control oÄ/off
The steering wheel vibrations are triggered in the
according to the road pÙofile (e.g. reduce speed
following situations:
before a bend)
▶ The vehicle crosses the boundary line without the
▶ Speed limit preview - Switch the speed control oÄ/off
indicator light switched on.
according to the permissible speed
▶ The system is not able to keep the vehicle within
the lane.
144 Driver assist systems › Travel Assist
› Correct the steering movement in the event of vi-
Travel Assist
brations.
Usage
Operating conditions
Travel Assist helps to keep the vehicle within the
lane while controlling the speed of the vehicle.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 60 km/h.
✓ The lane markings are clearly visible.
Functionality
Travel Assist uses the functions Lane Assist and
Function restriction
ACC.
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
WARNING
ing cases:
Risk of an accident!
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by a dirty
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
screen or an obstacle or a preceding vehicle.
be ready to take over the steering.
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ The notes in the functional description of Lane As-
sist and ACC are to be taken into account.
▶ The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
▶ The vehicle is travelling on a sloping road or in ruts.
Adaptive lane assist
▶ When the driving lane is too narrow.
This function keeps the driver within the selected
▶ The vehicle drives through a construction site.
position within the lane.
WARNING
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
is lit up - the system is activated, cruise con-
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
trol and adaptive lane guidance are active
neously recognized as lane markings.
is lit up - the system is activated, cruise con-
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
trol is active
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
is lit up - the system is activated, adaptive
lane guidance is active
Settings
lights up - you have let go of the steering
wheel, take over steering
Automatic activation
lights up - you have released the steering
Lane Assist is always automatically activated when
wheel, take over steering immediately
the ignition is switched on.
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
Operating conditions
wheel.
✓ The ACC is activated.
› Select Lane Assist .
✓ The vehicle speed is max. 210 km/h.
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
✓ The lane markings are clearly visible.
In the menu
Function restriction
Troubleshooting
Travel Assist is only for support and does not absolve
Message regarding system unavailability
you from your responsibility for driving the vehicle.
› Clean the windscreen in the sensor area.
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
› Stop the engine and restart again after a short
following cases:
time.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by a dirty
specialist garage.
screen or an obstacle or a preceding vehicle.
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ 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 142.
Driver assist systems › Lane change assist system Side Assist 145
WARNING
Driving situations in which a system warning oc-
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
curs
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
neously recognized as lane markings.
▶ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
Settings
Activation
› Press the
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Regulation with the current speed and adaptive lane
Your vehicle is being overtaken by vehicle A . The
assist are started.
faster vehicle A approaches, the sooner the warning
is given by the indicator light.
Deactivation
› Depress the brake pedal.
Vehicle B is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed
Or:
that is faster by max. 10 km/h. If the speed is higher
during the overtaking process, no warning will be
› Set the ACC lever in position
» page 142.
provided by the indicator light.
Additional settings are identical to ACC and Lane
Indicator light
Assist.
illuminates - There is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
Troubleshooting
ĔashiÄg - There is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
Message regarding system unavailability
ed on
› Follow the troubleshooting instructions in case of
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will
Lane Assist » page 144 and ACC » page 143.
also Ĕash if your vehicle crosses the lane markings in
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
the direction of the approaching vehicle. The system
specialist garage.
will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this case.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane
Lane change assist system Side Assist
marking between the vehicles must be detected.
Usage
Operating conditions
The system uses optical signals in the exterior mirror
to alert the driver to vehicles that could be danger-
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
ous when changing lanes.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Functionality
Function restriction
The system monitors the area both beside and be-
hind the vehicle.
The system cannot detect lane width. For this rea-
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through
son, it may, for example, draw attention to a vehicle
in a distant lane in the following cases:
the indicator light in the exterior mirror cover on
the vehicle side, where the vehicle is recognized.
▶ The vehicle is driving on a road with narrow lanes
or on the lane edge.
▶ The vehicle is taking a turn.
The system can draw attention to objects along the
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of a vehicle, or the warning may be
issued incorrectly:
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
146 Driver assist systems › TÙaffi sign recognition
▶
A very fast approaching vehicle.
Example of additional characters
▶ The vehicle is driving through a sharp bend or a
Example of several simultaneously rec-
roundabout.
ognised road signs.
Settings
At the same time, a red display regarding the
In the instrument cluster display
speed limit appears in the speedometer.
In the menu Assist systems.
Speed units
In Infotainment
The speed indications in the road signs shown refer
In the menu
to the speed units that are common in the country.
For example, the display may refer to 30 km/h or
Troubleshooting
30 mph depending on the country.
Message regarding system unavailability
› Stop the engine and start again.
Restriction
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
specialist garage.
ing cases:
▶ The sensor is blinded by the sun or oncoming traf-
Traffic sign recognition
fi.
▶ The field of view of the sensor is limited by an ob-
Usage
stacle or a preceding vehicle.
The road sign recognition shows road signs in the
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
display of the instrument cluster. This also indicates
▶ The vehicle is moving at high speed.
exceeding the speed limit.
▶ The road signs are hidden, damaged, or are non-
standard.
WARNING
Road signs on the road always have priority over the
▶ The road signs are attached to ĔashiÄ£ neon signs.
road signs shown on the display.
▶ The navigation map documents are not up-to-date
or not available.
Functionality
Settings
Displayed road signs
▶ Speed limits
Activation / deactivation and setting
▶ Overtaking prohibited
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
▶ Driving bans - one-way tÙaffi
▶ Danger sign
◼ Traffic Sign Recognition
▶ Additional characters, e.g. speed limit in wet condi-
▶ Show in instrument cluster - Activation/deactivation of
tions
the additional road signs in the display of the in-
strument cluster
Towing a trailer
If a trailer or other accessory is connected to the
▶ Speed warning: - CoÄfi£uÙes a warning when the
trailer socket, trailer-relevant road signs are also dis-
speed limit is exceeded
played.
▶Warning at over - Increases the speed limit for the
warning when exceeding the permitted speed
Driving on roads without speed limits
◼ Trailer detection
If you are on a road with no speed limits, the road
signs will appear in the display.
▶ Show road signs relevant to trailers Activation/deactivation
of the display of road signs relevant to trailers
Example of road sign display
▶ Use for route calculation - Activation/deactivation taking
trailers in account for route calculation in naviga-
tion
▶ Tap on maximum speed for trailers - Setting the speed limits
for trailer operation
Driver assist systems › Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant protection 147
Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant
Settings
protection
Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated when the igni-
Usage
tion is switched on.
The system of proactive occupant protection trig-
gers measures to protect vehicle occupants in dan-
gerous situations.
Troubleshooting
Crew Protect Assist faulty
illuminates together with
Functionality
Message concerning unavailability or function-
If the system evaluates the situation as critical, it
al restriction
triggers the following safety measures:
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
▶ The hazard warning lights are switched on.
▶ Open windows are closed except for a small gap.
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Driver Alert fatigue detection assistant
▶ The front seat belts are tightened on the body.
Functionality
The system response depends on the selected
driving mode.
Driver Alert evaluates the steering behaviour. If it de-
tects fatigue in the driver, a break is recommended.
Risk of frontal impact
In the display of the instrument cluster, the following
Applies to vehicles with the Front Assist system.
symbol lights up from the isolation box.
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
WARNING
tects the impending danger of a frontal impact.
There will be no system warning during the so-called
Risk of rear impact
micro-sleep.
Applies to vehicles with the lane change assist Side
Resetting the break recommendation
Assist.
The break recommendation is reset in the following
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
cases:
tects the impending danger of a rear 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 deactivating the ASR or activating the ESC
Settings
Sport
▶ When reversing
Activation/deactivation
▶ If there is a malfunction in the ESC, reversible seat
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
belt or airbag system
▶ If there is a malfunction or limitation of the Front
Assist system
▶ If there is a malfunction or restriction of the lane
Emergency situation assist
change assist system Side Assist
systemEmergency Assist
▶ If there is a malfunction or restriction of the Emer-
Usage
gency Assist assist systems
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-
148 Driver assist systems › Automatic recuperation assistant Eco Assist
forms measures as safely as possible to decelerate
▶
- Recommendation to release the accelerator
the vehicle to a stop.
pedal
After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle
adapts the driving speed and recuperation to the
Functionality
current situation.
When the assist system detects inactivity on the
The system uses the following sources to evaluate
part of the driver
the situation:
▶ An acoustic warning signal sounds and a message
▶ Navigation data
appears in the instrument cluster display.
▶ TÙaffi Sign Recognition
▶ If, after repeated warnings, the driver does not
▶ Sensors, radars and cameras
take over the steering, the hazard warning lights
are switched on and the vehicle automatically
brakes.
Function restriction
▶ After the vehicle has come to a standstill, the park-
ing brake is switched on. Depending on the equip-
The function cannot be used in the following cases:
ment, an emergency call can be initiated.
▶ If the automatic distance control (ACC) is activa-
Interruption of automatic braking
ted
▶ By pressing the brake or accelerator pedal
▶ If the cruise control system is activated
▶ By actively steering
▶ If Sport driving mode is selected
Operating conditions
Settings
✓ Assist system for emergency situations is activa-
Activation/deactivation
ted.
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
✓ Lane Assist is activated and the boundary lines of
the tÙaffi lane are recognised.
Settings
Automatic activation
The Assistant is automatically activated when the ig-
nition is switched on.
Activation/deactivation
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
Automatic recuperation assistant Eco
Assist
Usage
Eco Assist supports an economical driving style with
the help of instructions in the display of the instru-
ment cluster.
Functionality
When the system detects that it is possible to drive
more economically, the following information is
shown in the display of the instrument cluster:
▶ Symbol for an approaching event. These include
e.g. a speed limit, a crossing etc.
Park Assist systems › Park Pilot parking aid 149
Or:
Park Assist systems
› Press the
button.
Park Pilot parking aid
Automatic switch-on during forward travel
Functionality
When approaching an obstacle at a speed of less
than 10 km/h.
If an obstacle is detected, the Infotainment will dis-
Automatic switch-on does not activate automatic
play a visible message and an audible signal will
braking.
sound.
The interval between the signals becomes shorter as
Switching off
the clearance is reduced. At a distance of less than
› Disengage reverse gear.
30 cm from the obstacle, a continuous tone sounds.
Or:
If the driver does not respond to the warning, the
› Press the
button.
system triggers automatic emergency braking at
Automatic switch off
speeds below 8 km/h in order to reduce the impact.
The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
Automatic braking can be activated and deactivated
in the infotainment.
Function restriction
Display
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of an obstacle, or the warning may
The recorded areas vary according to the equipment.
be issued incorrectly:
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ The detected obstacles are moving.
▶ Sensor signals are not ÙeĔeted by the surface of
the obstacles.
▶ It is a small obstacle, e.g. a stone or a pillar.
Settings
The system settings menu is displayed as follows:
Acoustic signals oÄ/off
› Press the
button below the Infotainment
One-time deactivation/activation of automatic
and tap the Infotainment screen.
braking
Or:
Park steering assistant
Setting certain park assist systems
› Press the
button below the Infotainment
and tap the Infotainment screen.
System fault
Or:
Change to the rear view camera display
›
Engage reverse gear in the infotainment screen
Obstacle at a distance of less than 30 cm
tap the functional surface
Obstacle at a distance of more than 30 cm
Obstacle outside the route
Troubleshooting
After switching on, an audible signal sounds for 3
Operating conditions
seconds and there is no obstacle near the vehicle
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
✓ The driving speed is lower than 15 km/h.
After switching on, not all scanned areas are dis-
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
played on the Infotainment screen
et.
› Move the vehicle a few meters forwards or back-
wards.
Turn on/turn off
› If the scanned areas are still not displayed, seek the
help of a specialist garage.
Switching on
› Engage reverse gear.
150 Park Assist systems › Rear view camera
Rear view camera
G
Parking Aid View
Functionality
The full screen display of the parking aid is activated
by tapping the view.
When reversing, the area behind the vehicle is dis-
played in the Infotainment screen complete with ori-
entation lines.
Operating conditions
The camera is equipped with a cleaning system.
✓ Ignition on
Cleaning takes place automatically together with the
✓ Driving speed less than 15 km/h
washing of the rear window or with the aid of the
functional surface in the Infotainment screen.
Operation
Orientation lines and functional surfaces
Switch on the system
› Engage reverse gear.
Orientation lines
Or:
› Press the
button below the Infotainment
and tap the Infotainment screen.
Mode for transverse parking
› Stop the vehicle in
front of a suitable
parking space.
› Reverse so that the
yellow lines lead into
the parking space.
A
Distance about 40 cm
› At the latest, stop
B
Distance about 100 cm
when the red line
C
Distance about 200 cm
touches the rear boun-
dary (e.g. curb).
D
The lines indicate the track, which is controlled
at the current steering angle. The distance be-
Mode for driving up to a trailer
tween the side lines corresponds approximately
On vehicles with a factory fitted tow-bar, this mode
to the vehicle width including mirrors.
assists the driver when the vehicle is approaching a
trailer draw bar. A line for approaching the trailer
Function surfaces
draw bar is displayed on the screen.
Mode for monitoring behind the vehicle
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
Switch off the system
›
Press the
button under the Infotainment.
Or:
› Tap the functional surface on the Infotainment
screen.
A
Mode for transverse parking
Or:
B
Mode for driving up to a trailer
› Choose the mode.
C
Mode for monitoring the area behind the vehicle
Automatic shut-off
(wide view)
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
D
Switching audible parking signals oÄ/off
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
E
Setting the parking aid
F
Brightness, contrast and colour settings of the
image display
Functional surface for cleaning the rear view
camera
Park Assist systems › Area View, Top View
151
Restriction
Functional surface for cleaning the rear view
camera
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
Front camera view
distance.
Some items may not be displayed properly on the
screen. These include narrow columns, wire mesh
fences, grids or road bumps.
Area View, Top View
Usage
The area view assists the driver in parking and ma-
noeuvring by displaying the vehicle area.
A
Mode for transverse parking
B
Mode for monitoring the area in front of the ve-
hicle (wide view)
Overview
C
Switching audible parking signals oÄ/off
General overview
D
Setting the parking aid
E
Brightness, contrast and colour settings of the
image display
Functional surface for cleaning the rear view
camera
Side camera view
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.
Camera rear view
Left and right side
The yellow line is shown at a distance of about
40 cm from the vehicle.
Operating conditions
✓ Ignition on
✓ Driving speed less than 15 km/h
Operation
A
Mode for transverse parking
B
Mode for driving up to a trailer
Switching on
›
Engage reverse gear.
C
Mode for monitoring the area behind the vehicle
(wide view)
Or:
D
Switching audible parking signals oÄ/off
› Press the
button below the Infotainment
and tap the Infotainment screen.
E
Setting the parking aid
F
Brightness, contrast and colour settings of the
image display
152 Park Assist systems › Rear TÙaffi Alert
Selecting the camera image
› In infotainment, tap the area next to, in front of or
behind the vehicle silhouette. The selected area is
highlighted on the screen by a yellow border.
Switching off
› Press the
button under the Infotainment.
Or:
› Tap the functional surface on the Infotainment
screen.
Vehicle in collision area - danger of collision!
Or:
Approaching vehicle
› Choose the mode.
Automatic shut-off
Operating conditions
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Restriction
Function restriction
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
Manoeuvre Assist’s functionality may be limited in
distance.
unfavourable weather conditions.
Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences,
grilles or uneven road surfaces may not be properly
Settings
displayed.
The activation/deactivation menu will be displayed
Objects directly beside the corners of the vehicle
may be outside the field of view of the cameras and
as follows:
may therefore not be displayed on the screen.
› Press the
button below the Infotainment
and tap the Infotainment screen.
› Select the manoeuvring assistant menu item.
Troubleshooting
Or:
Message regarding system unavailability
› Press the button on the multifunction steering
› Seek the help of a specialist garage.
wheel.
› Select the manoeuvring assistant menu item.
Rear Traffic Alert
Or:
Functionality
› Engage reverse gear in the infotainment screen
tap the functional surface
When reversing, the
› Select the manoeuvring assistant menu item.
Rear TÙaffi Alert warns
of approaching vehicles.
If the driver does not re-
Troubleshooting
spond to the warning,
the vehicle is braked au-
Message regarding system unavailability
tomatically at a speed
› Stop the engine and start again.
below 10 km/h.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Vehicle with Parking Aid
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
Exit warning
hind your vehicle, a graphical warning is displayed in
Usage
the Infotainment. At the same time, a continuous
tone sounds.
The assist system warns when opening the door in
front of approaching objects, in order to avoid a pos-
sible collision.
Park Assist systems › Park steering assistant 153
Functionality
› Press the
button below the Infotainment
and tap the Infotainment screen.
The assist system monitors the area beside and be-
› Select the Exit Indicator menu item.
hind the vehicle up to a distance of approximately
35 m.
Or:
› Engage reverse gear in the infotainment screen
Situation in which a system warning occurs
tap the functional surface
› Select the Exit Indicator menu item.
Troubleshooting
Message regarding system unavailability
›
Stop the engine and start again.
› If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Warning in the event of an impending collision
Park steering assistant
▶ The indicator light in the exterior mirror cover
on the side upon which the object was detected
Usage
will ĔikeÙ and then light up.
▶ A warning signal sounds.
Park Assist helps drivers park in parallel and perpen-
dicular parking places and to manoeuvre out of par-
Warning in the event there is no immediate danger
allel parking spaces.
of collision
▶ The indicator light in the exterior mirror cover
on the side upon which the object was detected
Functionality
will light up.
The system looks for a parking space and only takes
over the steering during the parking procedure or
Requirements
when leaving a parking place. The driver operates the
pedals and selector lever of automatic gearbox.
✓ The vehicle does not move.
The system displays information and notes on the in-
✓ The ignition is switched on.
strument cluster display and on the Infotainment
✓ The speed of the approaching object is faster
screen.
than 2 km/h.
If the system detects a risk of collision, automatic
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
emergency braking takes place to prevent a collision.
et.
After switching off the ignition, the assistant will
remain active for about 3 minutes.
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is lower than 7 km/h.
Restriction
✓ The ASR is activated and there is no intervention.
✓ There is no driver intervention in the automatic
In the following cases, the system does not have to
steering operation.
issue a warning of an approaching object, or the
warning may be issued incorrectly:
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
▶ If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
▶ The field of vision of the sensors is limited by an
obstacle.
Operation
▶ A very fast approaching object.
Switching on
›
Press the
button under the Infotainment Park
Settings
Assist on the Infotainment screen.
Select the lane side for the parking procedure
To display the system activation/deactivation menu,
The system automatically searches for a suitable
do the following:
parking space on the passenger side.
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