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Fiat Doblo (2023 year). Manual in english - page 5

a chime will sound. Driving is possible

Top up emissions additive: Starting

Additionally, control indicators u,

without any restrictions.

prevented

C

and Z will illuminate and a

2. The next warning level is entered with

Additionally, control indicator u will

chime will sound.

a range below 800 km / 500 miles.

flash and a chime will sound.

When driving, the message is

The message with the current range

Refill the tank to a level of at least 5 l

displayed every 30 s while the fault

will always be displayed when ignition

of AdBlue, otherwise restarting of the

persists.

is switched on. Additionally, control

engine is not possible.

3. If the last warning level is entered, the

indicator u will illuminate and a

following warning message will be

Note

chime will sound. Refill AdBlue before

displayed:

For D16DT engines, different levels apply.

entering the next warning level.

Emissions fault: Starting prevented

When driving, the chime sounds and

High emission warnings

the message is displayed every

Additionally, control indicators u,

In the event of a fault with the emissions

100 km / 60 miles until the additive

C

and Z will illuminate and a

control system, different messages are

tank has been topped-up.

chime will sound.

displayed in the Driver Information

3. The next warning level is entered with

Centre. The messages and the

Consult a workshop for assistance.

a range below 100 km / 60 miles. The

restrictions are a legal requirement.

Refilling AdBlue

message with the current range will

1. If a fault is detected for the first time,

always be displayed when ignition is

the warning Emissions fault is

switched on. Additionally, control

CAUTION

displayed.

indicator u will flash and a chime will

Additionally, control indicators u,

Only use AdBlue that complies with

sound. Refill AdBlue as soon as

European standards DIN 70 070 and

possible before the AdBlue tank is

R and Z will illuminate and a chime

ISO 22241-1.

completely empty. Otherwise, a

will sound. Driving is possible without

Do not use additives.

restart of the engine will not be

any restrictions.

possible.

Do not dilute AdBlue.

If it is a temporary fault, the alert

When driving, the chime sounds and

disappears during the next journey,

Otherwise the selective catalytic reduction

system could be damaged.

the message is displayed every

after self-diagnosis of the emissions

10 km / 6 miles until the additive tank

control system.

Note

has been topped-up.

2. If the fault is confirmed by the

Whenever a filling pump with a nozzle for

4. The last warning level is entered when

emission control system, the

passenger cars is not available at a filling

the AdBlue tank is empty. Restart of

following message will be displayed:

station, use only AdBlue bottles or canisters

the engine is not possible. The

with a sealed refill adapter for refilling, to

Emissions fault: Starting prevented in

following warning message will be

prevent splashback and overspill, and in

1100 km / 650 miles.

displayed:

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order to ensure that the fumes from the

The AdBlue tank should be filled

5. Open AdBlue canister.

AdBlue tank are captured and do not

completely. This must be done if the

6. Mount one end of the hose on the

emerge.

warning message regarding prevention

canister and screw the other end on

Since AdBlue has a limited durability, check

of an engine restart is already displayed.

the filler neck.

the date of expiry before refilling.

The vehicle must be parked on a level

7. Lift the canister until it is empty, or

Note

surface.

until the flow from the canister has

Refill the AdBlue tank to a level of at least

The filler neck for AdBlue is located

stopped. This can take up to five

5 l to ensure that the new AdBlue level is

behind the fuel filler flap, which is located

minutes.

being detected.

at left rear side of the vehicle.

8. Place the canister on the ground to

In case AdBlue refill is not successfully

detected:

If the vehicle is equipped with an

empty the hose, wait 15 s.

electronic key system, the fuel filler flap

1. Continuously drive the vehicle for

9. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.

can only be opened if the vehicle is

ten minutes making sure that vehicle

10. Mount the protective cap and turn

unlocked.

speed is always higher than

clockwise until it engages.

20 km/h / 12 mph.

1. Remove key from ignition switch.

Note

2. If AdBlue refill is detected

2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia

Dispose of AdBlue canister according to

successfully, AdBlue supply-driven

fumes entering the interior of the

environmental requirements. Hose can be

warnings or limitations will

vehicle.

reused after flushing with clear water before

disappear.

3. Release the fuel filler flap by pushing

AdBlue dries out.

If AdBlue refill is still not detected, seek the

the flap 3 214.

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.

Note

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.

4. Unscrew protective cap from the filler

neck.

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ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT

CAUTION

CAUTION

The vehicle uses an electric drive unit with

If the vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or

Shifting into R while the vehicle is moving

a 1-gear transmission.

not respond when you try to go faster, do

forward could damage the automatic

not continue your journey. The electric

transmission. Only shift into R after the

drive unit could be damaged. Consult a

vehicle has been stopped.

workshop as soon as possible.

Neutral mode N

CAUTION

In this mode, the propulsion system does

not transfer torque to the wheels. To

Spinning the tyres or holding the vehicle in

restart the propulsion system when the

one place on a hill using only the

vehicle is already moving, use D only.

accelerator pedal may damage the electric

drive unit. If you are stuck, do not spin the

When N is selected, P is engaged after a

tyres. When stopping on a hill, use the

short time.

brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

If the driver's door is opened while N is

selected, an audible signal is given and P

Park position P

P : park position

is engaged. The audible signal stops

R : reverse mode

To shift into P, press button P when

when the driver's door is closed.

N : neutral mode

vehicle is stationary. In P, the front wheels

Automatic mode D

D : automatic mode

of the vehicle are blocked.

B : automatic mode with one-pedal

Note

To shift out of P, depress the brake pedal

driving

In slippery conditions, operate the vehicle in

and select the desired mode.

D for enhanced riding and handling

After selecting a mode, the selector will

The vehicle automatically shifts into P

performance.

return to the centre position. The

when

Automatic mode B with one-pedal

selected mode is indicated in the Driver

● the ignition is switched off

driving

Information Centre.

● the driver's door is opened while the

In this mode, vehicle speed is significantly

Do not accelerate while selecting a

vehicle's speed is below 2 km/h /

reduced by releasing the accelerator

mode. Never depress the accelerator

1 mph

pedal without operating the brake pedal.

pedal and brake pedal at the same time.

When a driving mode is selected, the

Reverse mode R

Use B when driving down steep hills, in

vehicle slowly begins to creep when the

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

To shift into and out of R, the vehicle

brake is released.

traffic.

must be at standstill and the brake pedal

has to be depressed.

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To enable free wheeling, the vehicle has

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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WARNING

to be stationary, the engine has to be

running and the driver's door has to be

In the case of extreme temperatures or if

The automatic transmission permits

closed. Proceed as follows:

the high voltage battery is almost fully

automatic gearshifting (automatic mode)

charged, the brake force of the

1. Depress the brake pedal and select

or manual gearshifting (manual mode).

regenerative braking may be temporarily

N.

Manual shifting is possible in manual

reduced. If the braking force is not

2. Within five seconds depress and hold

mode by pressing M and shifting with the

sufficient, the driver has to be prepared to

the brake pedal.

paddles + and - on the steering wheel

use the brake pedal.

3. Switch off the ignition and move the

3 170.

selector forwards or backwards.

Stop-start system 3 161.

4. Take your foot off the brake pedal

and switch on the ignition.

Transmission display

5. Depress and hold the brake pedal

and push the electric parking brake

to release it.

6. Take your foot off the brake pedal

and switch off the ignition.

A message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre indicating that the

wheels are unblocked for the next 15

minutes.

To activate B, shift into D and press

To revert to normal operation, depress

button B.

the brake pedal and switch on the

To deactivate B, press button B.

engine.

Regenerative braking 3 175

Parking brake 3 173.

The mode or selected gear is shown in

the Driver Information Centre.

Free wheeling

In certain situations such as in an

Gear selection

automatic car wash etc., it is necessary

that the wheels can move freely when the

P : park position

engine is switched off.

R : reverse mode

N : neutral mode

D : automatic mode

M : manual mode

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Do not accelerate while selecting a

Reverse mode R

Type B

mode. Never depress the accelerator

To shift into and out of R, the vehicle

pedal and brake pedal at the same time.

must be at standstill and the brake pedal

When a driving mode is selected, the

has to be depressed.

vehicle slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

CAUTION

The engine can only be started with the

gear selector in position P or N. When

Shifting into R while the vehicle is moving

forward could damage the automatic

position N is selected, press the brake

transmission. Only shift into R after the

pedal or apply the parking brake before

vehicle has been stopped.

starting.

Type A

Neutral mode N

In this mode, the propulsion system does

not transfer torque to the wheels. To

After selecting a mode, the selector will

restart the propulsion system when the

return to the centre position.

vehicle is already moving, use D only.

Park position P

Automatic mode D

To shift into P, press button P when

Note

vehicle is stationary. In P, the front wheels

In slippery conditions, operate the vehicle in

of the vehicle are blocked.

D for enhanced riding and handling

To shift out of P, depress the brake pedal

performance.

and select the desired mode.

Manual mode M

The vehicle shifts automatically into P

In this mode, gears can be selected

when

manually by using the steering wheel

Turn the selector.

paddles.

● the engine is switched off

● the driver's door is opened while the

M can be activated from D in each driving

Park position P

vehicle's speed is below 2 km/h /

situation and speed.

To shift into P, turn the selector to P when

1 mph

vehicle is stationary. In P, the front wheels

When in D press button M.

of the vehicle are blocked.

Reverse mode R

To shift out of P, depress the brake pedal

To shift into and out of R, the vehicle

and select the desired mode.

must be at standstill and the brake pedal

has to be depressed.

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Rocking the vehicle

If a higher gear is selected when vehicle

CAUTION

speed is too low, or a lower gear when

Rocking the vehicle is only permissible if

vehicle speed is too high, the shift is not

Shifting into R while the vehicle is moving

the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud or snow.

executed. This can cause a message in

forward could damage the automatic

Move the gear selector between D and

the Driver Information Centre.

transmission. Only shift into R after the

R in a repeat pattern. Do not race the

vehicle has been stopped.

In manual mode, no automatic shifting to

engine and avoid sudden acceleration.

a higher gear takes place at high engine

Neutral mode N

revolutions.

Manual mode

In this mode, the propulsion system does

Gear shifting indication 3 78.

not transfer torque to the wheels. To

Manual mode M can be activated from

restart the propulsion system when the

position D in each driving situation and

Electronic driving programmes

vehicle is already moving, use D only.

speed.

● Following a cold start, the operating

Depending on version, different variants

Automatic mode D

temperature programme increases

are available.

engine speed to quickly bring the

Note

Press button M.

In slippery conditions, operate the vehicle in

catalytic converter to the required

D for enhanced riding and handling

temperature.

performance.

● Special programmes automatically

Manual mode M

adapt the shifting points when

driving up inclines or down hills.

In this mode, gears can be selected

manually by using the steering wheel

● In snowy or icy conditions or on

paddles.

other slippery surfaces, the

electronic transmission control

M can be activated from D in each driving

enables the driver to select manually

situation and speed.

first, second or third gear for starting

When in D press button M.

off.

Engine braking

Kickdown

To utilise the engine braking effect, select

Pull steering wheel paddles to select

Pressing down the accelerator pedal

a lower gear when driving downhill.

gears manually.

beyond the kickdown detent will lead to

maximum acceleration independent of

Pull right paddle + to shift to a higher

selected driving mode. The transmission

gear.

shifts to a lower gear depending on

Pull left paddle - to shift to a lower gear.

engine speed.

Multiple pulls allow gears to be skipped.

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Fault

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

To engage reverse on 6-speed

transmission, with the vehicle stationary

In the event of a fault a message is

and engine at idle depress the clutch

displayed in the Driver Information

pedal, pull the ring under the selector

Centre.

lever and move the selector lever quite to

Vehicle messages 3 88.

the left and front.

Electronic transmission control enables

If the gear does not engage, set the

only third gear. The transmission no

selector lever to neutral, release the

longer shifts automatically.

clutch pedal and depress again. Then

Do not drive faster than 100 km/h /

repeat gear selection.

62 mph.

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

Have the cause of the fault remedied by

When operating, depress the clutch

a workshop.

pedal completely. Do not use the pedal

as a foot rest.

Eco mode

To engage reverse on 5-speed

When clutch slip is detected for a specific

transmission, with the vehicle stationary

time, the engine power will be reduced.

and engine at idle depress the clutch

A warning is displayed in the Driver

pedal and move the selector lever to the

Information Centre. Release the clutch.

right and rear.

CAUTION

It is not advisable to drive with the hand

resting on the selector lever.

Gear shift indication 3 78.

Stop-start system 3 161.

This mode adjusts the settings of the

systems for a more economic fuel

consumption, e.g. by optimising the

automatic transmission shift points and

adapting the sensitivity of the accelerator

pedal.

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DRIVE SYSTEMS

Eco mode

BRAKES

Optimises energy consumption by

Drive modes

reducing the performance of heating and

The brake system comprises two

Following drive modes are selectable:

air conditioning as well as reducing the

independent brake circuits.

● Normal mode

performance of the electric engine.

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still

be braked using the other brake circuit.

● Power mode

However, braking effect is achieved only

● Eco mode

when the brake pedal is depressed

Each drive mode corresponds to a

firmly. Considerably more force is

different vehicle setting.

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.

Control indicator m 3 77.

Antilock brake system

To select the respective drive mode, use

the shown toggle switch.

Antilock brake system (ABS) prevents the

wheels from locking.

Normal mode

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as

Optimises range and dynamic

soon as a wheel shows a tendency to

performance. This mode is automatically

lock. The vehicle remains steerable, even

selected everytime the vehicle is started.

during hard braking.

ABS control is made apparent through a

Power mode

pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of

Provides the same performance as

the regulation process.

Normal mode, however, when the

vehicle is fully loaded.

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For optimum braking, keep the brake

Parking brake

Control indicator R 3 77.

pedal fully depressed throughout the

Electric parking brake

braking process, despite the fact that the

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WARNING

pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce the

pressure on the pedal.

Before leaving the vehicle, check parking

When braking in an emergency, the

brake status. Control indicator j

hazard warning flashers are switched on

illuminate constantly when electric parking

brake is applied.

automatically depending on the force of

deceleration. They are switched off

Manual parking brake

automatically the first time you

accelerate.

After starting off, the system performs a

self-test which may be audible.

Applying when vehicle is stationary

9

WARNING

Pull switch m for a minimum of

Control indicator u 3 78.

one second until control indicator m

illuminates constantly and electric parking

Fault

brake is applied 3 77. The electric parking

9

WARNING

brake operates automatically with

9

WARNING

adequate force.

Always apply parking brake firmly without

Before leaving the vehicle, check the

If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels may

operating the release button, and apply as

electric parking brake status. Control

be liable to lock due to braking that is

firmly as possible on a downhill or uphill

indicator m 3 77.

heavier than normal. The advantages of

slope.

ABS are no longer available. During hard

To release the parking brake, pull the lever

The electric parking brake can always be

braking, the vehicle can no longer be

up slightly, press the release button and

activated, even if the ignition is off.

steered and may swerve.

fully lower the lever.

Do not operate electric parking brake

To reduce the operating forces of the

Have the cause of the fault remedied by

system too often without engine running

parking brake, depress the foot brake at

a workshop.

as this will discharge the vehicle battery.

the same time.

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Brake assist

RIDE CONTROL SYSTEMS

9

WARNING

If brake pedal is depressed quickly and

Electronic Stability Control and

forcefully, maximum brake force is

Depending on the engine braking force the

Traction Control system

automatically applied.

brake lights are illuminated.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Operation of brake assist might become

Regenerative braking generates

improves driving stability when

apparent by a pulse in the brake pedal

electrical energy resulting from engine

necessary, regardless of the type of road

and a greater resistance when

braking to charge the high voltage

surface or tyre grip.

depressing the brake pedal.

battery.

As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve

Maintain steady pressure on the brake

Electric drive unit 3 167.

(understeer / oversteer), engine output is

pedal as long as full braking is required.

reduced and the wheels are braked

Maximum brake force is automatically

individually.

reduced when brake pedal is released.

ESC operates in combination with the

Traction Control system (TC). It prevents

Hill start assist

the driven wheels from spinning.

The system helps prevent unintended

The TC is a component of the ESC.

movement when driving away on

inclines.

Traction Control improves driving stability

when necessary, regardless of the type

When releasing the brake pedal after

of road surface or tyre grip, by preventing

stopping on an incline, brakes remain on

the driven wheels from spinning.

for further 2s. The brakes release

automatically as soon as the vehicle

As soon as the driven wheels starts to

begins to accelerate.

spin, engine output is reduced and the

wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably improves

Regenerative braking

the driving stability of the vehicle on

slippery road surfaces.

9

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.

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ESC and TC are operational after each

ESC and TC are reactivated by pressing

such as while driving on normal roads, may

engine start as soon as the control

the a button again, by applying the brake

damage the brake system and the ESC

indicator b extinguishes.

or in the case that the vehicle is driven

function.

faster than 50 km/h / 30 mph.

When ESC and TC operate, b flashes.

The LED in the button a extinguishes

Activation

9

WARNING

when ESC and TC are reactivated.

Note

ESC and TC are also reactivated the next

If hill descent control is active, active

Do not let this special safety feature tempt

emergency braking is automatically

time the ignition is switched on.

you into taking risks when driving.

deactivated.

Adapt speed to the road conditions.

Fault

The systems is only available for slopes

If there is a fault in the system, the control

greater than 5%.

Control indicator b 3 78.

indicator b illuminates continuously and

Deactivation

a message appears in the Driver

Information Centre. The system is not

operational.

Have the cause of the fault remedied by

a workshop.

Descent control system

The descent control system allows the

vehicle to travel at a low speed without

depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle

will automatically decelerate to a low

speed and remain at that speed when the

At speeds below approx. 50 km/h /

system is activated. Some noise or

30 mph, press

ò. The system can also

vibration from the brake system may be

be activated when the vehicle is

ESC and TC can be deactivated,

apparent when the system is active.

stationary with the engine running. The

everytime it is required: press a.

control indicator

ò

in the instrument

The LED in the button a illuminates.

CAUTION

cluster is illuminated in green to show the

A status message appears in the Driver

system is activated.

Use only when descending steep grades

Information Centre when ESC and TC are

while driving off-road. Do not use when

When the vehicles starts its descent, the

deactivated.

driving on normal road surfaces.

system controls the speed of the vehicle;

Unnecessary usage of the DCS function,

accelerator and brake pedals can be

released.

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● If the gearbox is in first or second

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

gear, the speed decreases and the

control indicator in the instrument

Selective ride control

cluster flashes rapidly.

● If the gearbox is in neutral or the

CAUTION

clutch pedal is depressed, the speed

decreases and the control indicator

The vehicle is designed to drive principally

in the instrument cluster flashes

on-road, but it also enables driving off-

slowly.

road occasionally.

If the system is operating, the brake lights

However, do not drive on terrain where the

vehicle could be damaged due to

automatically come on.

obstacles, such as stones among others

If the speed exceeds 30 km/h / 18 mph,

and on terrain with steep inclines and poor

regulation is paused. The

ò

indicator

grip.

Selective ride control allows to choose

light in the instrument cluster changes to

between five driving modes by turning

Do not cross waters.

grey. However, the LED of the

ò

the control:

button is still illuminated. Regulation is

● ESC off mode 9

CAUTION

automatically resumed if the speed falls

● standard mode 2

below 30 km/h, the slope is greater than

When driving off-road, sudden motion and

5% and the pedal release conditions are

● snow mode 3

manoeuvres can cause a collision or losing

met.

control.

● mud mode 4

Deactivation

● sand mode

1

Selective ride control is designed to

Press

ò

again until the LED in the

An LED illuminates and a status message

optimise traction in low-grip conditions

button extinguishes. The green control

appears in the Driver Information Centre

(snow, mud and sand).

indicator u in the instrument cluster

to confirm the chosen mode.

It adapts to the terrain by acting on the

extinguishes, too.

front wheels, in doing so this saves the

ESC off mode 9

If the speed exceeds 70 km/h / 43 mph,

weight normally associated with a more

the system is automatically deactivated.

conventional four wheel drive system.

The ESC and Traction Control are

The LED in the button estinguishes.

deactivated in this mode.

ESC and Traction Control are reactivated

Fault

automatically from 50 km/h / 30 mph or

If the green control indicator

ò

does

everytime the ignition is switched on.

not illuminate or flash after pressing the

button, there is a fault in the system.

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Control indicator m 3 80.

Activation of the functionality

Switching on the system

Setting the speed manually

Speed value is indicated in the Driver

Information Centre.

Adopting speed by the speed limit

Turn to CRUISE, the symbol v and a

Accelerate to the desired speed and

recognition

message are displayed in the Driver

press SET/+ or SET/-. The current

The intelligent speed adaptation informs

Information Centre. The system is still not

speed is stored and maintained.

the driver when a speed limit is detected

active.

Accelerator pedal can be released.

by the speed limit recognition. The

The preset speed can then be changed

detected speed limit can be used as new

by pressing SET/+ to increase or SET/-

value for the cruise control.

to decrease the speed. Short press

Using a camera at the top of the

changes speed in small steps, long press

windscreen, this system detects and

in large steps.

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

3 89.

If the cruise control is active, the

recognised speed limit will be displayed

in the Driver Information Centre and

MEM illuminates.

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The displayed information depends on

Press button to deactivate the

Resume stored speed

the Driver Information Centre version.

functionality. The cruise control is in

pause mode and a message is displayed.

In the Driver Information Centre, speed

The vehicle is driven without cruise

limit sign is shown in the display and

control.

MEM illuminates for a few seconds.

Cruise control is deactivated, but not

Press MEM to request saving of the

switched off. Last stored speed remains

suggested speed.

in memory for later speed resume.

Press MEM once more to confirm and

Cruise control is deactivated

save the new speed setting.

automatically:

This speed is the new value for the cruise

● The brake pedal is depressed.

control.

● The clutch pedal has been

Exceeding the set speed

depressed for a few seconds

(depending on the manual

Press the button at a speed above

Vehicle speed can be increased by

transmission).

40 km/h / 25 mph to return to the stored

depressing the accelerator pedal. When

the accelerator pedal is released, the

● Vehicle speed is below 40 km/h /

speed.

previously stored speed is resumed.

25 mph.

Switching off the system

● The Traction Control system or

Deactivation of the functionality

Electronic Stability Control is

operating.

● The selector lever is in N (automatic

transmission) / the first or second

gear (manual transmission).

Turn to 0 to switch off the system.

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Fault

Switching on the system

Activation of the functionality

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

Turn to LIMIT, the symbol 5 and a

Press the button to activate the system

speeds above 30 km/h / 18 mph.

message are displayed in the Driver

with the last programmed speed.

The driver can accelerate the vehicle up

Information Centre. The system is still not

Press the button once again to pause the

to the preset speed. Deviations from the

active.

activation of the system.

limited speed may occur when driving

downhill.

Setting speed by the driver

The preset speed can be exceeded

To set the speed, the system does not

temporarily by pressing the accelerator

have to be activated.

pedal firmly.

The status and preset speed limit are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

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Following the preset speed can be set by

The function can be activated or

Deactivation of the functionality

pressing SET/+ to increase or SET/- to

deactivated in the personalisation menu

decrease the desired maximum speed.

3 89.

Short press changes the preset speed in

If the speed limiter is active, the

small steps, long press in large steps.

recognised speed limit will be displayed

The speed value is indicated in the Driver

in the Driver Information Centre and

Information Centre.

MEM illuminates.

The displayed information depends on

the Driver Information Centre version.

In the Driver Information Centre, speed

limit sign is shown and MEM illuminates

for a few seconds.

Press MEM to request saving of the

suggested speed.

Press the button to deactivate the

Press MEM once more to confirm and

functionality. The speed limiter is in pause

save the new speed setting.

mode and a message is displayed. The

vehicle is driven without speed limit.

This speed is the new value for the speed

limiter.

The speed limiter is deactivated, but not

switched off. The last stored speed

Adopting speed by the traffic sign

Exceeding the speed limit

remains in memory for later speed

assistant

resume.

In the event of an emergency, it is

The intelligent speed adaptation informs

possible to exceed the speed limit by

the driver when a speed limit is detected

depressing the accelerator pedal firmly

by the traffic sign assistant. The detected

nearly to the final point.

speed limit can be used as new value for

the speed limiter.

Release the accelerator pedal and the

speed limiter function is reactivated once

Using a camera at the top of the

a speed lower than the limit speed is

windscreen, this system detects and

obtained.

reads speed limit and end of speed limit

signs. The system also takes account of

information on speed limits from the

navigation map data.

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Resume limit speed

Fault

driver operates the turn lights to overtake

a slower vehicle, the adaptive cruise

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the

control allows the vehicle to temporarily

speed is cleared resulting in flashing of

approach the vehicle ahead to help

the dashes.

passing it. However, the set speed will

The speed limiter may not operate

never be exceeded.

correctly if traffic signs do not comply

The adaptive cruise control can store set

with the Vienna Convention on Road

speeds for manual transmission. If the

Signs and Signals.

vehicle ahead is moving too slowly and

the selected following distance cannot

Adaptive cruise control

be maintained anymore, a warning chime

is given and a message is displayed in the

The adaptive cruise control is an

Driver Information Centre. The message

enhancement to the conventional cruise

prompts the driver to take back control

control with the additional feature of

Press the button to return to the stored

of the vehicle. On vehicles with automatic

maintaining a certain following distance

speed limit.

transmission, the system can brake the

to the vehicle ahead. It uses a camera at

vehicle until a full stop.

the top of the windscreen and camera

Switching off the system

sensors to detect the vehicles ahead. If

The adaptive cruise control can store set

no vehicle is detected in the driving path,

speeds over 30 km/h / 19 mph for

the adaptive cruise control will behave

manual transmission. If the vehicle ahead

like a conventional cruise control.

is moving too slowly and the selected

following distance cannot be maintained

The adaptive cruise control automatically

anymore, a warning chime is given and a

decelerates the vehicle when

message is displayed in the Driver

approaching a slower moving vehicle. It

Information Centre. The message

then adjusts the vehicle speed to follow

prompts the driver to take back control

the vehicle ahead at the selected

of the vehicle. On vehicles with automatic

following distance. The vehicle speed

transmission, the system can brake the

increases or decreases to follow the

vehicle until a full stop.

vehicle ahead, but will not exceed the set

speed. It may apply limited braking with

activated brake lights.

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WARNING

Turn to 0 to switch off the system.

If the vehicle ahead accelerates or

The complete driver attention is always

changes lane, the adaptive cruise control

required while driving with adaptive cruise

progressively accelerates the vehicle to

control. The driver stays fully in control of

return to the stored set speed. If the

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The preset speed can then be changed

the vehicle because the brake pedal, the

accelerator pedal and the cancel switch

by pressing SET/+ to increase or SET/-

have priority over any adaptive cruise

to decrease the speed. Short press

control operation.

changes speed in small steps, long press

in large steps.

Switching on the system

The adaptive cruise control can be

switched on at a speed between

40 km/h / 25 mph and 150 km/h /

93 mph.

A precondition is that adaptive cruise

control is not deactivated in the vehicle

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Activation

Setting the speed manually

Speed value is indicated in the Driver

Information Centre.

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

Turn to CRUISE, the symbol w and a

value for the adaptive cruise control.

message are displayed in the Driver

Using a camera at the top of the

Accelerate to the desired speed and

Information Centre. The system is still not

windscreen, this system detects and

press SET/+ or SET/-. The current

active.

reads speed limit and end of speed limit

speed is stored and maintained.

signs. The system also takes account of

Accelerator pedal can be released.

information on speed limits from the

navigation map data.

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The function can be deactivated or

Resume stored speed

Press GAP again to change the following

activated in the personalisation menu

distance: The new setting is displayed in

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the Driver Information Centre.

If the adaptive cruise control is active, the

The selected following distance is

recognised speed limit will be displayed

indicated by full bars in the adaptive

in the Driver Information Centre and

cruise control page.

MEM illuminates.

The displayed information depends on

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WARNING

the Driver Information Centre version.

The driver accepts full responsibility for the

In the Driver Information Centre, the

appropriate following distance based on

speed limit sign is shown in the display

traffic, weather and visibility conditions.

and MEM illuminates for a few seconds.

Following distance must be adjusted or the

system switched off when required by the

Press MEM to request saving of the

prevailing conditions.

suggested speed.

Press the button at a speed above

Press MEM once more to confirm and

40 km/h / 25 mph to return to the stored

Detecting the vehicle ahead

save the new speed setting.

speed.

If the system does not detect a vehicle in

This speed is the new value for the

Setting the following distance

the driving path,

U

is displayed in the

adaptive cruise control.

When adaptive cruise control detects a

Driver Information Centre. The system

Exceeding the set speed

slower moving vehicle in the driving path,

operates as conventional cruise control.

it will adjust the vehicle speed to maintain

If the system detects a vehicle in the

Vehicle speed can be increased by

the following distance selected by the

driving path,

V

is displayed in the Driver

depressing the accelerator pedal. When

driver.

Information Centre.

the accelerator pedal is released, the

previously stored speed is resumed. If a

The following distance can be set to

If the system detects a vehicle in the

slower moving vehicle is ahead, the

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

driving path which is too close or too

following distance selected by the driver

(3 bars).

slow, it adjusts the speed accordingly.

is restored.

If the engine is running and the adaptive

W

is displayed in the Driver Information

If the set speed is exceeded, the

cruise control is enabled (grey), you can

Centre.

indicated speed setting flashes in the

modify the following distance setting:

If the system approaches the limit of

Driver Information Centre and a warning

Press GAP, the current setting is shown

adjusting the speed to maintain the

message appears.

in the Driver Information Centre.

following distance, the driver is warned

that an automatic deactivation of the

system is imminent.

X

and w flash in

the Driver Information Centre.

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If the system reaches the limit of adjusting

The adaptive cruise control is

Driver's attention

the speed to maintain the following

deactivated automatically when:

● Use the adaptive cruise control

distance and the driver does not react to

● The brake pedal is depressed.

carefully on bends or mountain

this situation, the system is automatically

● The vehicle accelerates above

roads, as it can lose the vehicle

deactivated and

X

is displayed in the

180 km/h / 112 mph or slows down

ahead and needs time to detect it

Driver Information Centre.

below 30 km/h / 19 mph.

again.

If the set speed is temporarily exceeded

● The electric parking brake is applied.

● Do not use the system on slippery

by the driver, the system is automatically

roads as it can create rapid changes

deactivated and

Z

is displayed in the

● The Traction Control system or

in tyre traction (wheel spinning), so

Electronic Stability Control is

Driver Information Centre.

that you could lose control of the

deactivated or operating.

vehicle.

Deactivation of the functionality

● The selector lever of automatic

● Do not use the system when the

transmissions is neither in D nor in

spare wheel is in use.

M.

● A fault is detected in the Electronic

System limits

Stability Control.

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WARNING

Switching off the system

The system's automatic brake force does

not permit hard braking and the braking

level may not be sufficient to avoid a

collision.

● After a sudden lane change, the

system needs a certain time to

Press button to deactivate the

detect the next preceding vehicle.

functionality. The cruise control is in

So if a new vehicle is detected, the

pause mode and a message is displayed.

system may accelerate instead of

The vehicle is driven without cruise

braking.

control.

● The adaptive cruise control does

The adaptive cruise control is

ignore the oncoming traffic.

deactivated, but not disabled. The last

Turn to 0 to switch off the system.

● The adaptive cruise control does not

stored set speed remains in memory for

consider pedestrians and animals

later usage.

for braking and driving off.

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● The adaptive cruise control

speed before entering a bend and in

Vehicle path changes

considers stopped vehicles only at

general to adapt the speed to the road

low speed.

type and to existing speed limits.

● Do not use the adaptive cruise

control when towing a trailer.

● Do not use the adaptive cruise

control on roads with an incline of

more than 10%.

If another vehicle enters your driving

Bends

path, adaptive cruise control will first

Motorways

consider the vehicle when it is completely

in your path. Be ready to take action and

On motorways, adapt the set speed to

depress the brake pedal, if you need to

the situation and the weather. Always

brake more quickly.

consider that adaptive cruise control has

a limited visibility range, a limited braking

Hill considerations

level and a certain reaction time to verify

if a vehicle is on the driving path or not.

The adaptive cruise control calculates a

Adaptive cruise control may not be able

predicted path based on the centrifugal

to brake the vehicle in time to avoid a

force. This predicted path considers the

collision with a much slower vehicle or

current bend characteristic, but cannot

after a lane change. This is particularly

consider a future bend change. The

true while driving fast or if the visibility is

system may lose the current vehicle

reduced due to weather conditions.

ahead or consider a vehicle which is not

While entering or exiting a motorway,

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WARNING

in the actual lane. This can happen when

adaptive cruise control may lose the

entering or exiting a bend or if the bend

vehicle ahead and accelerate up to the

Do not use the adaptive cruise control on

gets stronger or weaker. If it no longer

set speed. For this reason, decrease the

steep hill roads.

detects any vehicle ahead, then control

set speed before the exit or before the

indicator A will extinguish.

entry.

System performance on hills depends on

If the centrifugal force is too high in a

vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic

bend, the system slows down the vehicle

conditions and the road incline. It may not

slightly. This braking level is not designed

detect a vehicle in your path while driving

to avoid spinning-off the bend. The driver

on hills. On steep hills, you may have to

is responsible for reducing the selected

use the accelerator pedal to maintain

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Activation

Front-rear parking assist

Rear parking assist is activated when

The front-rear parking assist measures

reverse gear is engaged and ignition is

the distance between the vehicle and

switched on. This is confirmed by an

obstacles in front and behind the vehicle.

accoustic chime.

It informs and warns the driver by giving

acoustic signals and display indication.

It uses two different acoustic warning

signals for the front and rear monitoring

areas, each with a different tone

frequency.

The system operates with ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear and front

Additionally, the distance to rear

bumper.

obstacles is displayed by changing

distance lines in the Info Display 3 84.

Activation

When the obstacle is very close, 9 for

In addition to the rear parking assist, the

danger is displayed.

front parking assist is triggered when an

obstacle is detected in front and the

Graphic Info Display: The system is ready

Deactivation

speed of the vehicle is below 10 km/h /

to operate when the LED in the parking

The system is switched off when reverse

6 mph.

assist button ¼ is not illuminated.

gear is disengaged. Press ¼ to

Graphic Info Display: The system is ready

Colour Info Display: Activate the parking

deactivate the system manually. The LED

to operate when the LED in the parking

assist in the vehicle personalisation

in the button illuminates when the system

assist button ¼ is not illuminated.

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is deactivated. If the system has been

deactivated manually, it is not reactivated

Colour Info Display: Activate the parking

Indication

automatically the next time the ignition is

assist is in the vehicle personalisation

Depending on which side of the vehicle

switched on.

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is closer to an obstacle, you will hear

Graphic Info Display: The system is

acoustic warning signals in the vehicle on

Indication

switched off when the LED in the parking

the respective side. The interval between

Depending on which side of the vehicle

assist button ¼ is illuminated.

the sounds becomes shorter as the

is closer to an obstacle, you will hear

vehicle gets closer to that obstacle.

Colour Info Display: Deactivate the

acoustic warning signals in the vehicle on

When the distance is less than approx.

parking assist in the vehicle

the respective side. The interval between

30 cm, the sound is continuous.

personalisation 3 89. The state of the

the sounds becomes shorter as the

system

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vehicle gets closer to that obstacle.

Colour Info Display: Deactivate the

vehicle gets closer to that obstacle.

When the distance is less than approx.

parking assist in the vehicle

When the distance is less than approx.

30 cm, the sound is continuous.

personalisation 3 89.

30 cm, the sound is continuous.

Front-rear-lateral parking assist

The front-rear-lateral parking parking

assist measures the distance between

the vehicle and obstacles in front, behind

and at the sides of the vehicle. It informs

and warns the driver by giving acoustic

signals and display indication.

The system operates with ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear and front

bumper and on the flanks of the vehicle.

Activation

Additionally, the distance to rear and

Additionally, the distance to rear, front

In addition to the rear parking assist and

front obstacles is displayed by changing

and lateral obstacles is displayed by

the front-rear assist, the front-rear-lateral

distance lines in the Info Display 3 84.

changing distance lines in the Colour Info

parking assist is triggered when the

Display 3 84.

If the vehicle stops for more than three

system detects fixed obstacles located

seconds in a forward gear, if automatic

to one or both sides of the vehicle.

Deactivation

transmission is in P or if no further

Graphic Info Display: The system is ready

obstacles are detected, no acoustic

The system is deactivated automatically

to operate when the LED in the parking

warning signals are given.

when vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h /

assist button ¼ is not illuminated.

6 mph, by applying the electric parking

Deactivation

Colour Info Display: Activate the parking

brake or by pressing the parking assist

The system is deactivated automatically

assist is in the vehicle personalisation

button ¼.

when vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h /

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Graphic Info Display: The system is

6 mph, by applying the electric parking

switched off when the LED in the parking

brake or by pressing the parking assist

Indication

assist button ¼ is illuminated.

button ¼.

Depending on which side of the vehicle

is closer to an obstacle, you will hear

Colour Info Display: Deactivate the

Graphic Info Display: The system is

acoustic warning signals in the vehicle on

parking assist in the vehicle

switched off when the LED in the parking

the respective side. The interval between

personalisation 3 89.

assist button ¼ is illuminated.

the sounds becomes shorter as the

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System limitations

It may be necessary to move forwards

Objects with a very small reflection cross-

section, e.g. objects of narrow size or soft

and backwards more than once.

In the event of a fault or if the system does

materials, may not be detected by the

Instructions are given in the Info Display

not work temporarily, e.g. because of

system.

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high external noise level or other

Parking assist systems do not detect

interference factors,

C

illuminates in

Advanced parking assist can only be

objects outside the detection range.

the instrument cluster. A message is

activated when driving forwards.

displayed in the Driver Information

Advanced parking assist

Entry into a parallel parking slot

Centre.

Activation

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WARNING

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WARNING

Slow down the vehicle speed below

The driver bears full responsibility for

30 km/h / 19 mph.

Under certain circumstances, various

accepting the parking slot suggested by

reflective surfaces on objects or clothing

Colour Info Display: to search for a

the system and the parking manoeuvre.

as well as external noise sources may

parking slot, activate the system by

cause the system to fail to detect

Always check the surrounding area in all

pressing Í. Select Driving functions on

obstacles.

directions when using the advanced

the Info Display and then Park Assist.

parking assist.

Special attention must be paid to low

Select Enter parallel parking space.

obstacles which can damage the lower

Select parking side by switching on the

part of the bumper.

The advanced parking assist measures a

turn light on the respective side.

suitable parking slot while passing,

calculates the trajectory and

The allowed parallel distance between

CAUTION

automatically steers the vehicle while

the vehicle and a row of parked cars is

parking.

between 0.5 m and 1.5 m.

Performance of the system can be

Advanced parking assist provides

For entering into a parallel parking slot,

reduced when sensors are covered, e.g.

by ice or snow.

assistance for the following manoeuvres:

the minimum length of the slot must be

equal to the length of your vehicle plus

Performance of the parking assist system

● entry into a parallel parking slot

0.6 m. The system will not identify slots

can be reduced due to heavy loading.

● entry into a perpendicular parking

that are clearly smaller or larger than the

Special conditions apply if there are taller

slot

vehicle.

vehicles in the vicinity (e.g. off-road

● exit from a parallel parking slot

vehicles, mini vans, vans). Object

identification and correct distance

The driver must control acceleration,

indication in the upper part of these

braking and gear shifting, while steering

vehicles cannot be guaranteed.

is done automatically. The driver can take

control at any time by gripping the

steering wheel.

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Move forwards and backwards while

observing the warnings of the Parking

assist until the end of manoeuvre is

indicated.

Entry into a perpendicular parking

slot

Activation

Colour Info Display: when searching for a

parking slot, activate the system by

pressing Í. Select Driving functions on

the Info Display and then Park Assist.

When a free slot is detected, a visual

Select Enter bay parking space.

When a free slot is detected, a visual

feedback on the Info Display and a first

Slow down the vehicle speed below

feedback on the Info Display and an

acoustic signal is given. Drive slowly

30 km/h / 19 mph.

acoustic signal is given. Stop the vehicle,

forwards. When the second acoustic

select reverse gear, release the steering

Select parking side by switching on the

signal is given, stop the vehicle, select

wheel and start moving without

turn light on the respective side.

reverse gear, release the steering wheel

exceeding 7 km/h / 4 mph.

and start moving slowly. A visual

The allowed parallel distance between

feedback is given on the Info Display.

the vehicle and a row of parked cars is

between 0.5 m and 1.5 m.

For entering into a perpendicular parking

slot, the minimum width of the slot must

be equal to the width of your vehicle plus

0.7 m. When several successive slots are

found, the vehicle will be directed

towards the last one.

Move forwards and backwards as

instructed by observing the warnings of

the parking assist and paying attention to

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the acoustic signals until the end of

Move forwards and backwards while

The system is deactivated automatically:

manoeuvre is indicated. When finished,

observing the warnings of the Parking

●

if the ignition is switched off

$ extinguishes in the instrument cluster.

assist until the end of manoeuvre is

●

if stalling the engine

indicated. The manoeuvre is complete

During the parking manoeuvre, the

when the vehicle's front wheels are out of

●

if no manoeuvre is started within 5

system is automatically deactivated once

the parking slot.

minutes of selection of the type of

the rear of the vehicle is within 50 cm of

manoeuvre

an obstacle.

After deactivation check control over the

vehicle.

●

after a prolonged stop of the vehicle

Exiting a parallel parking slot

during a manoeuvre

Display indication

●

if the Electronic Stability Control is

Activation

The instructions on the display show:

triggered

Colour Info Display: when exiting a

parallel parking slot, activate the system

● general hints and warning messages

●

if the speed of the vehicle exceeds

by pressing Í. Select Driving functions

the stated limit

● the demand to stop the vehicle,

on the Info Display and then Park Assist.

when a parking slot is detected

●

when the driver interrupts movement

Select Exit parallel parking space.

of the steering wheel

● the direction of driving during the

Select exit side by switching on the

parking manoeuvre

●

after seven manoeuvres for entering

respective turn light.

a perpendicular parking slot (a

● the demand to shift into reverse or

Engage reverse or forward gear, release

manoeuvre consists of one rear

first gear

the steering wheel and start moving

move or one forward move)

● the demand to stop or to drive slowly

without exceeding 5 km/h / 3 mph.

●

after ten manoeuvres for entering or

● the successful completion of the

exiting a parallel parking slot

parking manoeuvre indicated by a

●

on opening a door or the load

pop-up symbol and a chime

compartment

● the cancelling of a parking

●

if one of the front wheels encounters

manoeuvre

an obstacle

Deactivation

●

parking manoeuvre successfully

ended

The current park assist manoeuvre is

cancelled via the button to return to the

Deactivation by the driver or by the

previous screen in the Info Display. To

system during manoeuvring will be

deactivate the system completely, press

indicated on the display. Additionally, an

¼ in the centre console.

acoustic signal sounds.

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Functionality

● another vehicle is passing with a

Deactivation

speed difference of less than

The system is deactivated in the vehicle

25 km/h / 15 mph

personalisation 3 89. B extinguishes in

● the traffic flow is normal

the instrument cluster. Additionally, an

● driving on a straight or slightly curved

acoustic signal sounds.

road

The state of the system is stored when

● the vehicle is not pulling a trailer

switching off the ignition.

● the sensors are not covered by mud,

The system is automatically deactivated

ice or snow

when towing an electrically connected

trailer.

● the warning zones in the door

mirrors or the detection zones on

Due to adverse weather conditions such

front and rear bumper ar not covered

as heavy rain, false detections may

with adhesive labels or other objects

occur.

When the system detects a vehicle in the

No alert will be given in the following

side blind zone while driving forwards, an

Fault

situations:

LED will illuminate in the relevant exterior

In the event of a fault, B flashes for a few

mirror.

●

in the presence of non-moving

moments in the instrument panel,

objects, e.g. parked vehicles,

The LED comes on immediately when

accompanied by

C

and a display

barriers, street lamps, road signs

being passed.

message. Have the cause of the fault

●

in very dense traffic, when moving

The LED comes on after a delay when

remedied by a workshop.

vehicles might be confused with a

passing another vehicle slowly.

stationary object

Passenger side camera

Operation conditions

●

with vehicles moving in the opposite

direction

The passenger side camera monitors the

The following conditions must be fulfilled

●

driving on a winding road or a sharp

side of the vehicle.

for proper operation:

corner

● all vehicles are moving in the same

direction and in adjacent lanes

●

when passing or being passed by a

very long vehicle, e.g. lorry, coach,

● the speed of your vehicle is between

which is at the same time detected

12 km/h / 7 mph and 140 km/h /

at the rear in the blind spot angle and

87 mph

present in the driver's forward field of

● passing a vehicle with a speed

vision

difference of less than 10 km/h /

●

when passing too quickly

6 mph

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Guidelines

● the camera lenses are blocked by

snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt. Clean the

lense, rinse with water, and wipe

with a soft cloth

● there are extreme temperature

changes

Panoramic view system

This system allows views of the vehicle's

surroundings to be displayed as a nearly

180° picture in the Info display, like a

bird's eye view.

The camera is mounted at the bottom of

The system uses:

the exterior mirror on the passenger side.

The line represents a distance of about

●

rear camera, installed in the tailgate

The area displayed by the camera is

4 m beyond the edge of vehicle's rear

limited. The distance of the image that

●

ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear

bumper.

appears on the display differs from the

bumper

actual distance.

Switching off

The camera is deactivated when another

Camera with view to the rear

view type is selected.

The camera shows the blind spot area of

System limitations

the passenger side.

The passenger side view is displayed in

The passenger side camera may not

the rear view display 3 87.

operate properly when:

● the surrounding is dark

Switching on

● the beam of headlights is shining

The camera is switched on when the

directly into the camera lenses

vehicle is running in forward gear and the

passenger side view is selected from the

● weather limits visibility, such as fog,

rear view display.

rain, or snow

The screen in the Info display is divided

into two parts. On the right there is a view

from above the vehicle, and on the left

there is the view from the rear displayed.

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The parking sensors complete the

Rear view / Standard view

Rear zoom view / Zoom view

information on the view from above the

vehicle.

Change the volume of the acoustic

signals by pressing C in the right lower

zone of the display.

Activation

Panoramic view system is activated by:

● engaging reverse gear

● driving up to 10 km/h / 6 mph

Functionality

The camera records the vehicle's

surroundings during the manoeuvre in

Different views can be selected in the left

The area behind the vehicle is displayed

order to reconstruct a view from above

part of the display. Change the type of

in the screen. The vertical lines represent

the rear of the vehicle in its near

view at any time during a manoeuvre by

the width of the vehicle with mirrors

surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be

pressing the touch field in the left lower

unfolded. The direction of the lines

manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.

zone of the display:

changes with the position of the steering

This view is available with AUTO Mode

wheel.

● Standard view

or in the view selection menu.

The first horizontal line represents a

● AUTO Mode

distance of about 30 cm beyond the

Rear side view / 180° view

● Zoom view

edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The upper

●

180° view

horizontal lines represent distances of

about 1 and 2 m beyond the edge of your

The display is immediately updated with

vehicle's rear bumper.

the type of view selected.

This view is available in AUTO Mode or

AUTO Mode is activated by default. In

in the view selection menu.

this mode, the system selects the best

view, standard or zoom, to display

according to the information from the

parking sensors.

The state of the system is not kept in

memory when the ignition is switched off.

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The 180° view facilitates reversing out of

● The vehicle had an accident.

Do not drive or park the vehicle using only

a parking bay, making it possible to see

the panoramic view system.

● There are extreme temperature

the approach of vehicles, pedestrians

Always check the surrounding of the

changes.

and cyclists. This view is not

vehicle before and during driving.

recommended for carrying out a

Displayed images may be further or closer

Rear view camera

complete manoeuvre. It is made up of

than they appear. The area displayed is

three areas: left 1, centre 2 and right 3.

Depending on version, camera is

limited and objects that are close to either

This view is available from the view

edge of the bumper or under the bumper

mounted above the license plate in the

selection menu only.

are not displayed on the screen.

tailgate / left rear door or at the top of the

left rear door.

Deactivation

System limitations

Panoramic view system is deactivated

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WARNING

when:

CAUTION

The rear view camera does not replace

● driving faster than 10 km/h / 6 mph

driver vision. Note that objects that are

For optimal operation of the system, it is

● seven seconds after disengaging

outside the camera's field of view and the

important to keep the lense of the camera

reverse gear

in the tailgate between the number plate

parking assist sensors, e.g. below the

bumper or underneath the vehicle, are not

lights always clean. Rinse the lense with

● by pressing the icon Ù in the left

displayed.

water and wipe with a soft cloth.

upper corner of the touch screen

Do not reverse or park the vehicle using

and then &

Do not clean the lense with a steam-jet or

only the rear view camera.

high-pressure jet cleaner.

● opening the tailgate

Always check the surrounding of the

● attaching a trailer or a bike carrier

The panoramic view system may not

vehicle before and during driving.

operate properly when:

General information

● The surrounding is dark.

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WARNING

● The sun or the beam of headlights is

shining directly into the camera

The panoramic view system does not

lenses.

replace driver vision. It will not display

● During nighttime driving.

children, pedestrians, cyclists, crossing

traffic, animals, or any other objects

● Weather limits visibility, such as fog,

outside of the camera view area, e. g.

rain, or snow.

below the bumper, or underneath the

● The camera lenses are blocked by

vehicle.

snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.

● The vehicle is towing a trailer.

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Camera above the license plate on

Switching on

the tailgate / left rear door

The rear view camera is automatically

switched on.

The standard rear view is activated when

a forward gear is engaged.

The close rear view is activated when

selected via

p

in the rear view display

or when the reverse gear is engaged.

When operating with a trailer, the close

rear view is no longer operable.

Guidelines

Trajectory lane of the vehicle is shown in

Standard rear view

accordance with the steering angle.

The view of the camera is displayed in the

Switching off

Info Display 3 84.

The camera is switched off when a

The area displayed by the camera is

forward gear is engaged.

limited. The distance of the image that

Camera at top of the left rear door

appears on the display differs from the

actual distance.

Switching on

Rear view camera is automatically

activated when reverse gear is engaged.

Guidelines

Dynamic guidelines are horizontal lines at

The horizontal line represents a distance

one metre intervals projected onto the

of about 4 m beyond the edge of

picture to define the distance to

vehicle's rear bumper.

displayed objects.

The view of the camera is displayed in the

rear view display 3 87.

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Close rear view

Additionally the opening radius of the rear

between which the vehicle is driving. If

The lower horizontal line represents a

doors are shown in the rear view display.

the vehicle approaches a lane marking,

distance of about 30 cm beyond the

the steering wheel is gently turned to

edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The upper

Switching off

position the vehicle back into the lane.

horizontal lines represent a distance of

The rear view camera is switched off

The driver will then notice a turning

about 1 m and 2 m.

when the rear view display is switched

movement of the steering wheel. Turn

off.

steering wheel in same direction, if

system steers not sufficient. Turn

System limitations

steering wheel gently into opposite

The rear view camera may not operate

direction, if lane change is intended.

properly when:

When the system steers to correct the

●

the surrounding is dark

trajectory of the vehicle, a flashes

yellow in the instrument cluster.

●

the beam of headlights is shining

directly into the camera lenses

A warning message in the Driver

Information Centre accompanied by a

●

weather limits visibility, such as fog,

warning chime alerts the driver when

rain, or snow

immediate driver´s action is required.

●

the camera lenses are blocked by

Unintended lane departure is not

snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt. Clean the

assumed by the system when the turn

Trajectory lane of the vehicle is shown in

lense, rinse with water, and wipe

lights are operated and during 20 s after

accordance with the steering angle.

with a soft cloth

turn lights have been switched off.

●

the tailgate will be opened

Note

●

the vehicle is towing an electrically

The system may be switched off if it detects

connected trailer, bicycle carrier,

lanes which are too narrow, too wide or too

etc.

curved.

●

the vehicle had a rear end accident

Following preconditions have to be

●

there are extreme temperature

fullfilled:

changes

● vehicle speed must be between

65 km/h / 40 mph and 180 km/h /

Lane keep assist

112 mph

Lane keep assist helps to avoid crashes

● the driver must hold the steering

due to unintentional lane departures. A

wheel with both hands

front camera located at the top of the

windscreen observes the lane markings

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●

the change of trajectory is not

If the system is activated, the LED in the

Deactivation

accompanied by operation of the

button Ó is not illuminated. To activate

To deactivate the system, press and hold

turn signals

the system when the system is

Ó. Deactivation of the system is

deactivated, press Ó.

●

the Electronic Stability Control is

confirmed by the illuminated LED in the

activated and not in operation

The system is operational at vehicle

button. In the Driver Information Centre

●

the vehicle is not connected to a

speeds between 65 km/h / 40 mph and

solid grey lines are displayed.

trailer or an electric bicycle carrier

180 km/h / 112 mph and if lane markings

are detectable. The driver must hold the

Recommended deactivation

●

normal driving behaviour (system

steering wheel with both hands. The

detects dynamic driving style, i.e.

It is recommended to deactivate the

Electronic Stability Control system must

pressure on the brake or accelerator

system in the following situations:

be activated.

pedal)

● Road surface in poor condition

The control indicator a flashes yellow

●

roads with poor lane markings

during trajectory correction.

● Unfavourable climatic conditions

●

no spare wheel is used

If the driver wishes to maintain the

● Slippery surfaces, e.g., ice

●

the driver needs to be active during

trajectory of the vehicle, he can prevent

The system is not designed for driving in

the correction

the correction by keeping a firm grip on

the following situations:

●

the vehicle is not driven in a tight

the steering wheel, e.g. during an

● Driving on a speed circuit

corner

avoiding manoeuvre. The correction is

● Driving with a trailer

interrupted if the turn lights are operated.

Activation

● Driving on a rolling stand

There is no correction triggered when the

turn lights are operated and during a few

● Driving on unstable surfaces

seconds after turn lights have been

Fault

switched off.

If the system detects that the driver is not

In the event of a fault, a and

C

holding the steering wheel firmly enough

appear in the instrument panel,

during an automatic correction of

accompanied by a display message and

trajectory, it interrupts the correction. A

a warning chime. Contact a dealer or a

warning message in the Driver

qualified workshop to have the system

Information Centre accompanied by a

checked.

warning chime alerts the driver when

immediate driver´s action is required.

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