Vauxhall Vivaro C (2023 year). Manual in english

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every 60 miles until the AdBlue

tank has been topped-up.

3. The next warning level is entered

with a range below 60 miles. The

message with the current range

will always be displayed when

ignition is switched on.

Additionally, control indicator

will flash and a chime will

sound. Refill AdBlue as soon as

possible before the AdBlue tank is

completely empty. Otherwise, a

restart of the engine will not be

possible.
When driving, the chime sounds

and the message is displayed

every 6 miles until the AdBlue tank

has been topped-up.

4. The last warning level is entered

when the AdBlue tank is empty.

Restart of the engine is not

possible. The following warning

message will be displayed:
Top up emissions additive:

Starting prevented
Additionally, control indicator

will flash and a chime will

sound.

Refill the tank to a level of at least

5 l of AdBlue, otherwise restarting

of the engine is not possible.

Notice

Depending on the engine different

levels may apply.

High emission warnings

In the event of a fault with the

emissions control system, different

messages are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The messages

and the restrictions are a legal

requirement.

1. If a fault is detected for the first

time, the warning Emissions fault

is displayed.
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate

and a chime will sound. Driving is

possible without any restrictions.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert

disappears during the next

journey, after self-diagnosis of the

emissions control system.

2. If the fault is confirmed by the

emission control system, the

following message will be

displayed:
Emissions fault: Starting

prevented in 650 miles.
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate

and a chime will sound.
When driving, the message is

displayed every 30 s while the

fault persists.

3. If the last warning level is entered,

the following warning message

will be displayed:
Emissions fault: Starting

prevented
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate

and a chime will sound.
Consult a workshop for

assistance.

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Refilling AdBlue

Caution

Only use AdBlue that complies

with European standards

DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.
Do not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic

reduction system could be

damaged.

Notice

Whenever a filling pump with a

nozzle for passenger cars is not

available at a filling station, use only

AdBlue bottles or canisters with a

sealed refill adapter for refilling, to

prevent splashback and overspill,

and in order to ensure that the fumes

from the AdBlue tank are captured

and do not emerge. AdBlue in

bottles or canisters is available in

many filling stations and can be

purchased e.g. at Vauxhall dealers

and other retail outlets.

Since AdBlue has a limited

durability, check the date of expiry

before refilling.
Notice

Refill the AdBlue tank to a level of at

least 10 l, to ensure that the new

AdBlue level is being detected.
In case AdBlue refill is not

successfully detected:

1. Continuously drive the vehicle

for ten minutes making sure that

vehicle speed is always higher

than 12 mph.

2. If AdBlue refill is detected

successfully, AdBlue supply-

driven warnings or limitations will

disappear.

If AdBlue refill is still not detected,

seek the assistance of a workshop.
If AdBlue must be refilled at

temperatures below -11 °C, the

refilling of AdBlue may not be

detected by the system. In this

event, park the vehicle in a space

with a higher ambient temperature

until AdBlue is liquified.

Notice

When unscrewing the protective cap

from the filler neck, ammonia fumes

may emerge. Do not inhale as the

fumes have a pungent smell. The

fumes are not harmful by inhalation.

The AdBlue tank should be filled

completely. This must be done if the

warning message regarding

prevention of an engine restart is

already displayed.
The vehicle must be parked on a level

surface.

1. Remove key from ignition switch.
2. Open the driver's door to access

the AdBlue filler neck.

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3. Unscrew protective cap from the

filler neck.

4. Open AdBlue canister.
5. Mount one end of the hose on the

canister and screw the other end

on the filler neck.

6. Lift the canister until it is empty, or

until the flow from the canister has

stopped. This can take up to 5

minutes.

7. Place the canister on the ground

to empty the hose, wait 15 s.

8. Unscrew the hose from the filler

neck.

9. Mount the protective cap and turn

clockwise until it engages.

Notice

Dispose of AdBlue canister

according to environmental

requirements. Hose can be reused

after flushing with clear water before

AdBlue dries out.

Electric drive unit

The vehicle uses an electric drive unit

with a 1-gear transmission.

Caution

If the vehicle seems to accelerate

slowly or not respond when you try

to go faster, do not continue your

journey. The electric drive unit

could be damaged. Consult a

workshop as soon as possible.

Caution

Spinning the tyres or holding the

vehicle in one place on a hill using

only the accelerator pedal may

damage the electric drive unit. If

you are stuck, do not spin the

tyres. When stopping on a hill, use

the brakes to hold the vehicle in

place.

The selector is located on the centre

console between the seats.

P : park position

R : reverse gear

N : neutral

D : automatic mode

B : automatic mode with one-pedal

driving

After selecting a mode, the selector

will return to the centre position. The

selected mode is indicated in the

Driver Information Centre.
Do not accelerate while engaging a

mode. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

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When D or R is selected, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Park position P

Warning

Do not leave the vehicle when the

propulsion system is running, the

vehicle may move suddenly. You

or others can be injured. To be

sure the vehicle will not move,

even if you are on even ground,

make sure the parking brake is

applied and P is selected.

To shift into P, press button P when

vehicle is stationary. In P, the front

wheels of the vehicle are blocked.
To shift out of P, depress the brake

pedal and select the desired mode.
The vehicle shifts automatically into

P when

● the ignition is switched off
● the driver's door is opened while

the vehicle's speed is below

1 mph

Reverse gear R

To shift into and out of R, the vehicle

must be at standstill and the brake

pedal has to be depressed.

Caution

Shifting into R while the vehicle is

moving forwards could damage

the electric drive unit. Only shift

into R after the vehicle has been

stopped.

Neutral N

In this position, the propulsion system

does not transfer torque to the

wheels.

Automatic mode D

This mode is for normal driving.

Automatic mode B with one-pedal

driving

In this mode, vehicle speed is

significantly reduced by releasing the

accelerator pedal, without operating

the brake pedal.

Use B when driving down steep hills,

in deep snow, in mud or in stop-and-

go traffic.

Warning

In the case of extreme

temperatures or if the high voltage

battery is almost fully charged, the

brake force of the engine braking

may be temporarily reduced. If the

braking force is not sufficient, the

driver has to be prepared to use

the brake pedal.

To activate B, select D and press

button B.

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To deactivate B, press button B.
Regenerative breaking

243.

Free wheeling

In certain situations, e.g., in an

automatic car wash etc., it is

necessary that the wheels can move

freely when the engine is switched off.
To avoid that the vehicle shifts

automatically from N into P, enable

free wheeling:
With the vehicle stationary and the

engine running, proceed as follows:

1. Depress the brake pedal and

select N.

2. Within 5 seconds, depress and

hold the brake pedal, switch off

ignition and move the selector

forwards or backwards.

3. Release the brake pedal and

switch on ignition.

4. Depress and hold the brake pedal

and push the switch

5. Release the brake pedal and

switch off ignition.

A message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre indicating that the

wheels are unblocked for the next 15

minutes.
To revert to normal operation,

depress the brake pedal, switch on

the engine and select P.
To revert to normal operation on

vehicles equipped with an electronic

key, switch the ignition on and then

switch the ignition off again, without

depressing the brake pedal.
Parking brake

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Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission permits

automatic gearshifting (automatic

mode) or manual gearshifting

(manual mode).
There are different types of gear

selectors.

Selector operation

Gear selector type A

Turn the gear selector.
P : park position

R : reverse gear

N : neutral

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D : automatic mode

M : manual mode
The gear selector is locked in P and

can only be moved when the ignition

is on and the brake pedal is applied.
The engine can only be started with

the gear selector in position P or N.

When position N is selected, press

the brake pedal or apply the parking

brake before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Gear selector type B

Turn the gear selector.
R : reverse gear

N : neutral

A : automatic mode

M : manual mode
The engine can only be started with

the gear selector in position N. When

position N is selected, press the brake

pedal and start the engine.
Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear when driving

downhill.

Parking

Gear selector type A

Apply the parking brake and select P.

Gear selector type B

Apply the parking brake and select

N or leave the selected gear selector

position.

Manual mode

The selected mode or gear is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.
If a higher gear is selected when

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

the shift is not executed. This can

cause a message in the Driver

Information Centre.

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In manual mode, no automatic

shifting to a higher gear takes place

at high engine revolutions.

Gear selector type A

Press button M.
Manual mode M can be activated

from position D in each driving

situation and speed.
Pull steering wheel paddles to select

gears manually.

Gear selector type B

Move gear selector to position M if

vehicle is at a standstill.
Pull steering wheel paddles to select

gears manually.

Steering wheel paddles

Pull right steering wheel paddle + to

shift to a higher gear.
Pull left steering wheel paddle - to

shift to a lower gear.
Multiple pulls allow gears to be

skipped.

Gear shift indication

The symbol

with a number

beside it is indicated when

gearshifting is recommended for fuel

saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in

manual mode.

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Transmission display

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the Driver Information Centre.
In automatic mode, the driving

programme is indicated by D, A or

AUTO.
In manual mode, M and the number

of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position (gear

selector type A).

Electronic driving programmes

● Following a cold start, the

operating temperature

programme increases engine

speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

● Special programmes

automatically adapt the shifting

points when driving up inclines or

down hills.

● In snowy or icy conditions or on

other slippery surfaces, the

electronic transmission control

enables the driver to select

manually first, second or third

gear for starting off.

Kickdown

Pressing down the accelerator pedal

beyond the kickdown detent will lead

to maximum acceleration

independent of selected driving

mode. The transmission shifts to a

lower gear depending on engine

speed.

Fault

In the event of a fault a message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages

115.

Electronic transmission control

enables only third gear. The

transmission no longer shifts

automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

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Manual transmission

To engage reverse on 5-speed

transmission, depress the clutch

pedal and move the selector lever to

the right and rear.

To engage reverse on 6-speed

transmission, depress the clutch

pedal, pull the ring under the selector

lever and move the selector lever

quite to the left and front.
If the gear does not engage, set the

selector lever to neutral, release the

clutch pedal and depress again. Then

repeat gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

When clutch slip is detected for a

specific time, the engine power will be

reduced. A warning is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre. Release

the clutch.

Caution

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

Stop-start system

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Drive systems

Drive modes

Following drive modes are selectable:

● Normal mode
● Power mode
● Eco mode

Each drive mode corresponds to a

different vehicle setting.

To select the respective drive mode,

use the shown toggle switch.

Normal mode

Optimises range and dynamic

performance. This mode is

automatically selected everytime the

vehicle is started.

Power mode

Provides the same performance as

Normal mode, however, when the

vehicle is fully loaded.

Eco mode

Optimises energy consumption by

reducing the performance of heating

and air conditioning as well as

reducing the performance of the

electric engine.

Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.
When braking in an emergency, the

hazard warning flashers are switched

on automatically depending on the

force of deceleration. They are

switched off automatically the first

time you accelerate.
After starting off, the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Control indicator

102.

Fault

Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Parking brake

Warning

Before leaving the vehicle, make

sure the parking brake is applied.

Control indicator

illuminates

constantly when parking brake is

applied.

Manual parking brake

Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.
To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.
To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

foot brake at the same time.

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Electric parking brake

Applying when vehicle is stationary

Warning

Pull switch

for a minimum of

1 second until control indicator

illuminates constantly and electric

parking brake is applied

101.

The electric parking brake

operates automatically with

adequate force.
Before leaving the vehicle, check

the electric parking brake status.
Control indicator

101.

The electric parking brake can always

be activated, even if the ignition is off.
Do not operate electric parking brake

system too often without engine

running as this will discharge the

vehicle battery.

Releasing

Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal

depressed and then push switch

Drive away function

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Depressing the clutch pedal and then

slightly releasing the clutch pedal and

slightly depressing the accelerator

pedal releases the electric parking

brake automatically. This is only

possible if the automatic operation of

the electric parking brake is activated.

It is not possible when switch

pulled at the same time.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Engaging R, D or M and then

depressing the accelerator pedal

releases the electric parking brake

automatically. This is only possible if

the automatic operation of the electric

parking brake is activated. It is not

possible when switch

is pulled at

the same time.
Electric vehicles: Selecting R, D or B

and then depressing the accelerator

pedal releases the electric parking

brake automatically. This is only

possible if the automatic operation of

the electric parking brake is activated.

It is not possible when switch

pulled at the same time.

Braking when vehicle is moving

When the vehicle is moving and the

switch

is kept pulled, the electric

parking brake system will decelerate

the vehicle. As soon as the switch

is released, braking will be

stopped.
The antilock brake system and the

Electronic Stability Control stabilise

the vehicle while the switch

is kept

pulled. If an error of the electric

parking brake occurs, a warning

message is displayed in the driver

information centre. If the antilock

brake system and the Electronic

Stability Control fail, one or both

indicators

and

illuminate in the

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instrument cluster. In this case,

stability can only be provided by

repeatedly pulling and pushing the

switch

until the vehicle is

immobilised.

Automatic operation

Automatic operation includes

automatic application and automatic

release of the electric parking brake.
The electric parking brake can also be

applied or released manually by using

the switch

Automatic application:

● The electric parking brake is

automatically applied when the

vehicle is stationary and the

ignition is switched off.

●

illuminates in the instrument

cluster and a display message

pops up to confirm the

application.

Automatic release:

● Parking brake releases

automatically after moving off.

●

extinguishes in the

instrument cluster and a display

message pops up to confirm the

release.

If the vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transmission and the brake

is not released automatically, make

sure the front doors are properly

closed.
Deactivation of the automatic

operation

In certain situations such as very cold

weather or when being towed, it is

necessary to deactivate the

automatic operation of the electric

parking brake.

1. Start the engine.
2. If the parking brake is released,

apply the parking brake pulling the

switch

3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.
4. Press the switch

for at least

10 seconds and maximum

15 seconds.

5. Release the switch

6. Depress the brake pedal and

keep it depressed.

7. Pull the switch

for 2 seconds.

The deactivation of the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is confirmed by

illuminating in the

Driver Information Centre

106. The

electric parking brake can only be

applied and released manually.
To reactivate the automatic

operation, repeat the steps described

above.

Functionality check

When the vehicle is not moving, the

electric parking brake might be

applied automatically. This is done to

check the system.

Fault

Failure mode of electric parking brake

is indicated by a control indicator

and by a vehicle message which

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages

115.

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Control indicator

flashes: electric

parking brake is not fully applied or

released. When continuously

flashing, release electric parking

brake and retry applying.

Brake assist

If brake pedal is depressed quickly

and forcefully, maximum brake force

is automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might

become apparent by a pulse in the

brake pedal and a greater resistance

when depressing the brake pedal.
Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal as long as full braking is

required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when brake

pedal is released.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.

When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, brakes remain

on for further 2 seconds. The brakes

release automatically as soon as the

vehicle begins to accelerate.

Regenerative braking

Warning

In the case of extreme

temperatures or if the high voltage

battery is almost fully charged, the

brake force of the engine braking

may be temporarily reduced. If the

braking force is not sufficient, the

driver has to be prepared to use

the brake pedal.

Warning

Depending on the engine braking

force the brake lights are

illuminated.

Regenerative braking generates

electrical energy resulting from

engine braking to charge the high

voltage battery.

Electric drive unit

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Ride control systems

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer / oversteer),

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually.
ESC operates in combination with the

Traction Control system (TC). It

prevents the driven wheels from

spinning.
The TC is a component of the ESC.
Traction Control improves driving

stability when necessary, regardless

of the type of road surface or tyre grip,

by preventing the driven wheels from

spinning.
As soon as the driven wheels starts to

spin, engine output is reduced and

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

ESC and TC are operational after

each engine start as soon as the

control indicator

extinguishes.

When ESC and TC operate,

flashes.
After reconnecting the vehicle

battery, the system needs a

recalibration by driving a short

distance.

Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator

102.

Deactivation

ESC and TC can be deactivated,

everytime it is required: press

The LED in the button

illuminates.

A status message appears in the

Driver Information Centre when ESC

and TC are deactivated.
ESC and TC are reactivated by

pressing the

button again or in the

case that the vehicle is driven faster

than 30 mph.
The LED in the button

extinguishes

when ESC and TC are reactivated.
ESC and TC are also reactivated the

next time the ignition is switched on.

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Fault

If there is a fault in the system, the

control indicator

illuminates

continuously and a message appears

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Selective ride control

Caution

The vehicle is designed to drive

principally on-road, but it also

enables driving off-road

occasionally.
However, do not drive on terrain

where the vehicle could be

damaged due to obstacles, such

as stones among others and on

terrain with steep inclines and

poor grip.
Do not cross waters.

Caution

When driving off-road, sudden

motion and manoeuvres can

cause a collision or losing control.

Selective ride control is designed to

optimise traction in low-grip

conditions (snow, mud and sand).
It adapts to the terrain by acting on the

front wheels, in doing so this saves

the weight normally associated with a

more conventional four wheel drive

system.

Selective ride control allows to

choose between five driving modes

by turning the control:

● ESC off mode

● standard mode

● snow mode

● mud mode

● sand mode

An LED illuminates and a status

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre to confirm the

chosen mode.

ESC off mode

The ESC and Traction Control are

deactivated in this mode.
ESC and Traction Control are

reactivated automatically from

30 mph or everytime the ignition is

switched on.

Standard mode

This mode is calibrated for a low level

of wheel spin, based on the different

types of grip generally encountered in

normal day to day driving.

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Everytime the ignition is switched off,

the system is automatically reset to

this mode.

Snow mode

This mode adapts to the grip

conditions encountered by each

wheel when starting.
When advancing, the system

optimises wheel spin to guarantee the

best acceleration based on the

available traction. Recommended in

cases of deep snow and steep

inclines.
This mode is active up to a speed of

30 mph.

Mud mode

This mode allows considerable wheel

spin at start-up for the wheel with the

least grip, this removes mud and re-

establishes traction.
Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.
This mode is active up to a speed of

50 mph.

Sand mode

This mode allows a small amount of

simultaneous wheel spin on the two

drive wheels, enabling the vehicle to

advance and reduce the risk of

sinking.
This mode is active up to a speed of

75 mph.

Caution

Do not use the other modes on

sand as the vehicle may become

stuck.

Driver assistance

systems

Warning

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.
The driver stays in full control of

the vehicle and accepts full

responsibility when driving the

vehicle.
When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation and follow applicable

traffic rules.

Cruise control

The cruise control can store and

maintain speeds above 25 mph.

Additionally at least the third gear

must be engaged on manual

transmission, on automatic

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transmission position D / A or the

second or a higher gear in position

M must be selected.
Deviations from the stored speeds

may occur when driving uphill or

downhill.
The system maintains the vehicle

speed at the preset speed by the

driver, without any action on the

accelerator pedal.
The preset speed can be exceeded

temporarily by pressing the

accelerator pedal firmly.
The status and preset speed is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not

advisable to maintain a constant

speed.
Control indicator

105.

Switching on the system

Turn to Cruise, the symbol

and a

message are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The system is still

not active.

Activation of the functionality

Setting the speed manually

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Accelerate to the desired speed and

press SET/+ or SET/-. The current

speed is stored and maintained.

Accelerator pedal can be released.
The preset speed can then be

changed by pressing SET/+ to

increase or SET/- to decrease the

speed.
Short press changes speed in small

steps, long press in large steps.

Speed value is indicated in the Driver

Information Centre.

Selecting a preset speed

Preset speed values can be selected

from a list in the Info Display.

Press MEM to display the preset

speeds in the Info Display.

Select the requested speed by

touching the relevant icon. This

speed is the new value for the cruise

control.
Memorising of preset speeds

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Adopting the speed by the speed limit

recognition

The intelligent speed adaptation

informs the driver when a speed limit

is detected by the speed limit

recognition. The detected speed limit

can be used as new value for the

cruise control.

Using a camera at the top of the

windscreen, this system detects and

reads speed limit and end of speed

limit signs. The system also takes

account of information on speed limits

from the navigation map data.
The function can be deactivated or

activated in the personalisation menu

116.

If the cruise control is active, the

recognised speed limit will be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre and MEM illuminates.
The displayed information depends

on the Driver Information Centre

version.
In the Driver Information Centre, the

speed limit sign is shown in the

display and MEM illuminates for a few

seconds.
Press MEM to request saving of the

suggested speed.
Press MEM once more to confirm and

save the new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the

cruise control.

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Exceeding the set speed

Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press button to deactivate the

functionality. The cruise control is in

pause mode and a message is

displayed. The vehicle is driven

without cruise control.

Cruise control is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.
Cruise control is deactivated

automatically:

● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is below 25 mph.
● The Traction Control system or

Electronic Stability Control is

operating.

● The selector lever is in N

(automatic transmission) / the

first or second gear (manual

transmission).

Resume stored speed

Press the button at a speed above

25 mph to return to the stored speed.

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Switching off the system

Turn to 0 to switch off the system.

Fault

In the event of a cruise control fault,

the speed is cleared resulting in

flashing of the dashes.
The cruise control may not operate

correctly if traffic signs do not comply

with the Vienna Convention on Road

Signs and Signals.

Speed limiter

The speed limiter prevents the

vehicle exceeding a preset maximum

speed.
The maximum speed can be set at

speeds above 18 mph.
The driver can accelerate the vehicle

up to the preset speed. Deviations

from the limited speed may occur

when driving downhill.
The preset speed can be exceeded

temporarily by pressing the

accelerator pedal firmly.
The status and preset speed limit are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Switching on the system

Turn to Limit, the symbol

and a

message are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The system is still

not active.

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Activation of the functionality

Press the button to activate the

system with the last programmed

speed.

Press the button once again to pause

the activation of the system.

Setting speed by the driver

To set the speed, the system does not

have to be activated.

Following the preset speed can be set

by pressing SET/+ to increase or

SET/- to decrease the desired

maximum speed.
Short press changes the preset

speed in small steps, long press in

large steps. The speed value is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.

Selecting a preset speed

Preset speed values can be selected

from a list in the Info Display.
Press MEM to display the preset

speeds in the Info Display.

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Select the requested speed by

touching the relevant icon. This

speed is the new value for the speed

limiter.
Memorising of preset speeds

116

Adopting speed by the traffic sign

assistant

The intelligent speed adaptation

informs the driver when a speed limit

is detected by the traffic sign

assistant. The detected speed limit

can be used as new value for the

speed limiter.
Using a camera at the top of the

windscreen, this system detects and

reads speed limit and end of speed

limit signs. The system also takes

account of information on speed limits

from the navigation map data.
The function can be activated or

deactivated in the personalisation

116.

If the speed limiter is active, the

recognised speed limit will be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre and MEM illuminates.
The displayed information depends

on the Driver Information Centre

version.
In the Driver Information Centre, the

speed limit sign is shown and MEM

illuminates for a few seconds.
Press MEM to request saving of the

suggested speed.
Press MEM once more to confirm and

save the new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the

speed limiter.

Exceeding the speed limit

In the event of an emergency, it is

possible to exceed the speed limit by

depressing the accelerator pedal

firmly nearly to the final point.

Release the accelerator pedal and

the speed limiter function is

reactivated once a speed lower than

the limit speed is obtained.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press the button to deactivate the

functionality. The speed limiter is in

pause mode and a message is

displayed. The vehicle is driven

without speed limit.
The speed limiter is deactivated, but

not switched off. The last stored

speed remains in memory for later

speed resume.

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Resume limit speed

Press the button to return to the

stored speed limit.

Switching off the system

Turn to 0 to switch off the system.

Fault

In the event of a speed limiter fault,

the speed is cleared resulting in

flashing of the dashes.
The speed limiter may not operate

correctly if traffic signs do not comply

with the Vienna Convention on Road

Signs and Signals.

Semi-adaptive cruise

control

The semi-adaptive cruise control is an

enhancement to the conventional

cruise control with the additional

feature of maintaining a certain

following distance to the vehicle

ahead. It uses a camera at the top of

the windscreen and a radar sensor in

the front bumper to detect the

vehicles ahead. If no vehicle is

detected in the driving path, the semi-

adaptive cruise control will behave

like a conventional cruise control.
The semi-adaptive cruise control

automatically decelerates the vehicle

when approaching a slower moving

vehicle. It then adjusts the vehicle

speed to follow the vehicle ahead at

the selected following distance. The

vehicle speed increases or decreases

to follow the vehicle ahead, but will

not exceed the set speed. The semi-

adaptive cruise control does not

actively brake the vehicle but uses

engine braking.
If the vehicle ahead accelerates or

changes lane, the semi-adaptive

cruise control progressively

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accelerates the vehicle to return to

the stored set speed. If the driver

operates the turn lights to overtake a

slower vehicle, the semi-adaptive

cruise control allows the vehicle to

temporarily approach the vehicle

ahead to help passing it. However,

the set speed will never be exceeded.
If the selected following distance

cannot be maintained anymore

because the vehicle is moving too fast

or the vehicle ahead is moving too

slowly, a warning chime is given and

a message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The message

prompts the driver to take back

control of the vehicle.
The semi-adaptive cruise control can

store set speeds over 25 mph and

93 mph. Additionally at least the third

gear must be engaged on manual

transmission, on automatic

transmission position D / A or the

second or a higher gear in position

M must be selected.

Warning

The complete driver attention is

always required while driving with

semi-adaptive cruise control. The

driver stays fully in control of the

vehicle because the brake pedal

and the accelerator pedal have

priority over any semi-adaptive

cruise control operation.

Switching on the system

The semi-adaptive cruise control can

be switched on at a speed between

25 mph and 93 mph.
A precondition is that semi-adaptive

cruise control is not deactivated in the

vehicle personalisation menu

116.

Turn to Cruise, the symbol

and a

message are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The system is still

not active.

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Activation

Setting the speed manually

Accelerate to the desired speed and

press SET/+ or SET/-. The current

speed is stored and maintained.
Accelerator pedal can be released.
The preset speed can then be

changed by pressing SET/+ to

increase or SET/- to decrease the

speed.
Short press changes speed in small

steps, long press in large steps.

Speed value is indicated in the Driver

Information Centre.

Selecting a preset speed

Preset speed values can be selected

from a list in the Info Display.
Press MEM to display the preset

speeds in the Info Display.

Select the requested speed by

touching the relevant icon. This

speed is the new value for the semi-

adaptive cruise control.
Memorising of preset speeds

116.

Adopting the speed by the speed limit

recognition

The intelligent speed adaptation

informs the driver when a speed limit

is detected by the speed limit

recognition. The detected speed limit

can be used as new value for the

semi-adaptive cruise control.
Using a camera at the top of the

windscreen, this system detects and

reads speed limit and end of speed

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limit signs. The system also takes

account of information on speed limits

from the navigation map data.
The function can be deactivated or

activated in the personalisation menu

116.

If the semi-adaptive cruise control is

active, the recognised speed limit will

be displayed in the Driver Information

Centre and MEM illuminates.
The displayed information depends

on the Driver Information Centre

version.
In the Driver Information Centre, the

speed limit sign is shown in the

display and MEM illuminates for a few

seconds.
Press MEM to request saving of the

suggested speed.
Press MEM once more to confirm and

save the new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the

semi-adaptive cruise control.

Exceeding the set speed

Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed. If a slower moving vehicle

is ahead, the following distance

selected by the driver is restored.
If the set speed is exceeded, the

indicated speed setting flashes in the

Driver Information Centre and a

warning message appears.

Resume stored speed

Press the button at a speed above

25 mph to return to the stored speed.

Setting the following distance

When semi-adaptive cruise control

detects a slower moving vehicle in the

driving path, it will adjust the vehicle

speed to maintain the following

distance selected by the driver.
The following distance can be set to

close (1 bar), normal (2 bars) or far

(3 bars).
If the engine is running and the semi-

adaptive cruise control is enabled

(grey), you can modify the following

distance setting:
Press GAP, the current setting is

shown in the Driver Information

Centre.
Press GAP again to change the

following distance: The new setting is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
The selected following distance is

indicated by full bars in the semi-

adaptive cruise control page.

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Warning

The driver accepts full

responsibility for the appropriate

following distance based on traffic,

weather and visibility conditions.

Following distance must be

adjusted or the system switched

off when required by the prevailing

conditions.

Detecting the vehicle ahead

If the system does not detect a vehicle

in the driving path,

is displayed

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system operates as conventional

cruise control.
If the system detects a vehicle in the

driving path,

is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.
If the system detects a vehicle in the

driving path which is too close or too

slow, it adjusts the speed accordingly.

is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.
If the system approaches the limit of

adjusting the speed to maintain the

following distance, the driver is

warned that an automatic

deactivation of the system is

imminent.

and

flash in the

Driver Information Centre.
If the system reaches the limit of

adjusting the speed to maintain the

following distance and the driver does

not react to this situation, the system

is automatically deactivated and

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
If the set speed is temporarily

exceeded by the driver, the system is

automatically deactivated and

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press button to deactivate the

functionality. The semi-adaptive

cruise control is in pause mode and a

message is displayed. The vehicle is

driven without semi-adaptive cruise

control.
Semi-adaptive cruise control is

deactivated, but not switched off. Last

stored speed remains in memory for

later speed resume.
Semi-adaptive cruise control is

deactivated automatically:

● distance between vehicle and

vehicle ahead too small

● vehicle speed below 25 mph

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● speed of the vehicle ahead too

slow

● Traction Control system or

Electronic Stability Control

operating

● selected following distance

reached

● another vehicle inserts between

vehicle and vehicle ahead

● following distance cannot be

maintained, e.g., in the case of a

steep descent

Switching off the system

Turn to 0 to switch off the system. The

symbol

and a message are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Switching off the ignition deletes the

stored set speed.

Driver's attention

● Use the semi-adaptive cruise

control carefully on bends or

mountain roads, as it can lose the

vehicle ahead and needs time to

detect it again.

● Do not use the system on

slippery roads as it can create

rapid changes in tyre traction

(wheel spinning), so that the

control of the vehicle can be lost.

● Do not use the system when the

spare wheel is in use.

System limits

Warning

The system's automatic brake

force does not permit hard braking

and the braking level may not be

sufficient to avoid a collision.

● The control range is limited to a

maximum deviation of 20 mph

between the set speed and the

speed of the vehicle ahead.

● After a sudden lane change, the

system needs a certain time to

detect the next preceding

vehicle. So if a new vehicle is

detected, the system may

accelerate instead of braking.

● The semi-adaptive cruise control

does ignore the oncoming traffic.

● The semi-adaptive cruise control

does not consider pedestrians

and animals for braking and

driving off.

● The semi-adaptive cruise control

considers stopped vehicles only

at low speed.

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● Do not use the semi-adaptive

cruise control when towing a

trailer.

● Do not use the semi-adaptive

cruise control on roads with an

incline of more than 10%.

Bends

The semi-adaptive cruise control

calculates a predicted path based on

the centrifugal force. This predicted

path considers the current bend

characteristic, but cannot consider a

future bend change. The system may

lose the current vehicle ahead or

consider a vehicle which is not in the

actual lane. This can happen when

entering or exiting a bend or if the

bend gets stronger or weaker. If it no

longer detects any vehicle ahead,

then control indicator

will

extinguish.

If the centrifugal force is too high in a

bend, the system slows down the

vehicle slightly. This braking level is

not designed to avoid spinning-off the

bend. The driver is responsible for

reducing the selected speed before

entering a bend and in general to

adapt the speed to the road type and

to existing speed limits.

Motorways

On motorways, adapt the set speed

to the situation and the weather.

Always consider that semi-adaptive

cruise control has a limited visibility

range, a limited braking level and a

certain reaction time to verify if a

vehicle is on the driving path or not.

Semi-adaptive cruise control may not

be able to brake the vehicle in time to

avoid a collision with a much slower

vehicle or after a lane change. This is

particularly true while driving fast or if

the visibility is reduced due to weather

conditions.
While entering or exiting a motorway,

semi-adaptive cruise control may lose

the vehicle ahead and accelerate up

to the set speed. For this reason,

decrease the set speed before the

exit or before the entry.

Vehicle path changes

If another vehicle enters your driving

path, semi-adaptive cruise control will

first consider the vehicle when it is

completely in your path. Be ready to

take action and depress the brake

pedal, if you need to brake more

quickly.

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Hill considerations

Warning

Do not use the semi-adaptive

cruise control on steep hill roads.

System performance on hills depends

on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic

conditions and the road gradient. It

may not detect a vehicle in your path

while driving on hills. On steep hills,

you may have to use the accelerator

pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.

When going downhill you may have to

brake to maintain or reduce your

speed.
Note that applying the brake

deactivates the system.

Fault

In the event of a fault with the semi-

adaptive cruise control , a warning

light is illuminated and a message is

displayed in the instrument cluster,

accompanied by a warning chime.
The semi-adaptive cruise control may

not operate correctly if traffic signs do

not comply with the Vienna

Convention on Road Signs and

Signals.
Have the system checked by a dealer

or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, do not use the

system if the brake lights are faulty.

Forward collision alert

The forward collision alert may help to

avoid or reduce the harm caused by

front-end crashes.
The forward collision alert uses the

front camera in the windscreen and a

radar sensor in the front bumper to

detect a preceding vehicle directly

ahead, in your path.

If a vehicle directly ahead is

approached too quickly, a warning

chime and alert in the Driver

Information Centre is provided.

Warning

Forward collision alert is just a

warning system and does not

apply the brakes. When

approaching a vehicle ahead too

rapidly, there may not be enough

time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full

responsibility for the appropriate

following distance based on traffic,

weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the

driver is always required while

driving. The driver must always be

ready to take action and apply the

brakes.

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Activation

Forward collision alert detects

vehicles and operates automatically

at all speeds above 3 mph and

53 mph. The system detects

stationary vehicles if the speed does

not exceed 50 mph.

Alerting the driver

The driver is warned by following

alerts:

● Symbol

illuminates and a

warning message is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre

when the distance to the vehicle

ahead gets to small.

● Symbol

illuminates, a warning

message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre and a

warning chime sounds, when a

collision is imminent and

immediate driver's action is

required.

Warning

Forward collision alert is just a

warning system and does not

apply the brakes. When

approaching a vehicle ahead too

rapidly, there may not be enough

time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full

responsibility for the appropriate

following distance based on traffic,

weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the

driver is always required while

driving. The driver must always be

ready to take action and apply the

brakes.

Caution

The colour lighting of this control

indicator does not correspond to

local traffic laws on following

distance. The driver bears full

responsibility for maintaining safe

following distance according to

applicable traffic rules, weather

and road conditions etc. at all

times.

Selecting the alert sensitivity

The alert sensitivity has to be set to

close, normal or distant in the vehicle

personalisation menu

116.

The chosen setting will remain until it

is changed. The alert timing will vary

based on vehicle speed. The faster

the vehicle speed, the farther away

the alert will occur. Consider traffic

and weather conditions when

selecting the alert timing.

Deactivation

The system can only be deactivated

by deactivating the active emergency

braking in the vehicle personalisation

116.

System limitations

Forward collision alert is designed to

warn on vehicles only, but may react

also to other objects.

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