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When there are warnings, the steering wheel
starts to vibrate slightly. The timing of this
warning may vary depending on the current
driving situation.
The system does not issue a warning if the
driver indicates before leaving the driving lane.
Information WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the course of the road and traffic situation.
Danger of accidents. Adapt driving style to the
driving conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants
it. Do not move the steering wheel with unnec‐
essary force in case of warnings.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Lane departure warning
Camera
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
Switching on/off Press the button.
▷On: LED is illuminated.▷Off: LED turns off.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷Lines: the system is activated.▷Arrows: at least one lane boundary
line has been detected and warn‐
ings can be issued.
Output of the warning
If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a lane
marking is detected, the steering wheel starts
to vibrate.
If the turn indicator is set before changing
lanes, no warning is issued.
Cancellation of the warning
The warning is interrupted in the following sit‐
uations:
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▷On returning to the correct lane.▷With strong braking.▷On indicating.
System limits
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
▷In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.▷With missing, worn, poorly visible, merg‐
ing/separating or ambiguous boundary
lines, for example in areas where there are
road works.▷If boundary lines are covered by snow, ice,
dirt or water.▷On sharp bends or narrow roads.▷If the boundary lines are not white.▷If boundary lines are obscured.▷If the vehicle is moving too close to the ve‐
hicle ahead.▷With bright oncoming light.▷When the windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation,
dirt, stickers, labels, etc.▷During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.Lane change warning
Principle
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and beside the vehicle as of
approx. 20 km/h, approx.12 mph.
In some equipment configurations, the radar
sensors are active from approximately
50 km/h, approximately 30 mph.
The system indicates when vehicles are in the
blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from
the rear on an adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The light in the exterior mirror housing illumi‐
nates at a dimmed level.
Before changing lanes with the turn indicator
switched on, the system issues a warning the
above situations.
The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
Notes WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the visibility conditions and traffic situation.
Danger of accidents. Adapt driving style to the
driving conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants
it.◀
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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Lane change warning
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Switching on/off Press the button.
▷On: LED is illuminated.▷Off: LED turns off.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Display
Light in the exterior mirror housing
Information level
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing
indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or
are approaching from the rear.
Warning
If the turn indicator is set while a vehicle is in
the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light in the exterior mirror hous‐
ing flashes brightly.
The warning is terminated when indicating is
completed or the other vehicle has left the crit‐
ical area.
Brief flashA brief flash of the light when unlocking the ve‐
hicle is used as a self-test of the system.
System limits
The function can be restricted in the following
situations:
▷If the speed of the approaching vehicle is
very much higher than that of your own
speed.▷In thick fog and heavy rain or snow.▷On sharp bends or narrow roads.▷If the bumper is soiled, iced-over or a
sticker is attached to it.
A Check Control message is displayed in the
event of limited functionality.
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Manual speed limiterPrinciple With the system, the speed can be restricted
from a value of 30 km/h/20 mph. There are no
restrictions below the set speed limit.
Exceeding the speed limit In particular situations the speed limit can be
deliberately exceeded by accelerating strongly.
The system gives a warning if the travelling
speed exceeds the set speed limit.
No brake intervention
If the set speed limit has been reached or unin‐
tentionally exceeded (for example driving
downhill) there is no brake intervention.
If you set a speed limit during the journey
which is below the current speed, the vehicle
rolls until the driving speed drops below the
speed limit.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheelPress the but‐
tonFunctionSwitching system on/off,
see page 119Rocker switch:
Change speed limit, see
page 119
Controls
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The current speed is assumed as the speed
limit.
When switching on when at a standstill
30 km/h/20 mph is set as the speed limit.
The speedometer marker is set to the corre‐
sponding speed.
When activating the speed limit it is possible
that Dynamic Stability Control, DSC is activa‐
ted.
Switching off Press the button on the steering
wheel.
For example, the system is also deactivated in
the following situations:▷When engaging reverse gear.▷When switching the engine off.▷When switching on Cruise Control.
The indicators turn off.
Change speed limit
Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed limit is set.
▷Every time the rocker switch is pressed to
the resistance point, the speed limit is in‐
creased or decreased by approximately
1 km/h, approximately 1 mph.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the speed limit
is increased or decreased to the next multi‐
ple of 10 km/h on the speedometer display.
If you set a speed limit during the journey
which is below the current speed, the vehicle
rolls until the driving speed drops below the
speed limit.
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Anti-lock Brake System,
ABS
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when
the brakes are applied.
Steering control is retained even in the event
of full braking, enhancing active road safety.
ABS is ready to operate each time the engine
is started.
Brake assist When brake is pressed quickly, this system au‐
tomatically applies maximum braking power
assistance. With full braking, this keeps the
braking distance as short as possible. It also
makes full use of the advantages offered by
ABS.
Maintain pressure on the brake during the en‐
tire brake application.
M Drive
Principle Individual settings can be made in two preset
configurations for the vehicle.When starting the engine, as standard an effi‐
cient vehicle state is active. M Drive is deacti‐
vated.
Overview
Configurations
The configurations are set as follows:▷"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.▷"M Drive 2": sportive, dynamic driving.
Setting options
SymbolMeaning Dynamic Stability Control DSC, see
page 124, and M Dynamic Mode
MDM. Programs of the M Engine Dynam‐
ics Control, see page 78. Program of the Adaptive M chassis,
see page 126. Programs of the Servotronic, see
page 127. Drivelogic, see page 76: switching
modes and Drivelogic drive pro‐
grams. Views of the Head-Up Displays, see
page 94.
Configuring M Drive
The preset configurations can be individually
set.
On the Control Display:
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3.Selected desired adjustment option.4.Select the desired channel.
The individual settings are stored for the cur‐
rently used profile.
With M Drive activated a change is made im‐
mediately on the Control Display setting.
Activating/deactivating M Drive
Activating Press the relevant button on the steering
wheel.
▷Activate M Drive 1▷Activate M Drive 2
If in M Drive, DSC OFF or MDM is set, a mes‐
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This
message is operated by pressing the button
again.
Deactivating Press the relevant button on the steering
wheel again.
Indicator Lights
▷Indicator light illuminates: corre‐
sponding M Drive is activated.▷Indicator light flashes: M Drive
could not be activated. Anti-block‐
ing system ABS or Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC control drive stabil‐
ity directly.
Reactivate M Drive if the indicator
stops flashing.
Information
With activated M Drive individual settings out‐
side of the M Drive can also be changed, for
example, using buttons in the centre console.
That deactivates the M Drive.
To reactivate all the settings made on the Con‐
trol Display for M Drive, briefly press one of the
following buttons:▷▷
To accept the change settings in M Drive,
press the corresponding button for a long time.
Reset M Drive Individual settings can be reset to default val‐
ues.
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3."Reset M Drive 1" or "Reset M Drive 2"4."Yes"
To interrupt resetting: "No"
Dynamic Stability Control,
DSC
Principle DSC prevents the driven wheels losing traction
when you pull away from rest or accelerate.
DSC is also able to detect unstable driving
conditions such as loss of traction at the rear
or vehicle slip over the front wheels. DSC re‐
duces engine output and applies the brakes at
individual wheels, helping, within the limits im‐
posed by the laws of physics, to keep the vehi‐
cle safely on course.
Note Adapt the driving style to the situation as it is
always the driver's responsibility to adapt a
suitable driving style.
Not even DSC can overcome the laws of phys‐
ics.
Do not limit the additional safety afforded by
this system by taking driving risks.
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WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for exam‐
ple with a roof rack, the higher centre of gravity
can mean that driving safety is no longer guar‐
anteed in critical driving situations. Danger of
accident or damage to property. Do not deacti‐
vate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driv‐
ing with a roof load.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF button
Indicator and warning lights If indicator light is flashing: DSC is reg‐ulating the acceleration and braking
forces.
If indicator light is illuminated: DSC has failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
General Driving stability during acceleration and cor‐
nering is restricted if DSC is deactivated.
To support the driving stability, re-activate
DSC as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC Press and hold down the button – but for
no longer than approximately 10 seconds
– until the DSC OFF indicator light in the in‐
strument cluster is illuminated and DSC OFF is
displayed.
The DSC system is switched off.
Activating DSC Press the button.
The DSC OFF and DSC OFF indicator
lights are not illuminated.
Indicator and warning lights DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster
when DSC is deactivated.
If indicator light is illuminated: DSC is
deactivated.
M Dynamic Mode
M Dynamic Mode allows driving with higher
longitudinal and transverse acceleration on dry
carriageways, but with restricted drive stability.
Only in the absolute limit of the range does the
system engage for stability purposes by re‐
ducing the engine power and by brakes ap‐
plied to the wheels. In this driving situation, ad‐
ditional steering corrections may be required.
WARNING
With activated M Dynamic Mode stabilis‐
ing engagements are only carried out to a re‐
duced degree. Danger of accident or damage
to property. Adapt to the traffic conditions. Ob‐
serve the traffic situation and intervene actively
if the situation warrants it. Do not move the
steering wheel with unnecessary force in case
of warnings.◀
To support the driving stability, re-activate
DSC as soon as possible.
Activating MDM Press the button briefly.
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Deactivating MDMPress the button.
Indicator lights MDM and DSC OFF no
longer illuminate.
Via M DriveOn the Control Display:1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."MDM"
To call up the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is operated by pressing the but‐
ton again.
Deactivating MDM
Press the corresponding button 1 or button 2
on the steering wheel again.
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected
under M Drive are deactivated.
Indicator and warning lights Indicator lights illuminate:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
DSC indicator light also flashes:
M Dynamic Mode is regulating the driv‐
ing and braking forces.
Indicator lights illuminate:
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
Active M Differential
Principle The active M Differential blocks the rear axis
transmission steplessly, depending on the
drive situation. In so doing, even with the DSC
switched off and in M Dynamic Mode, spinning
of a single rear wheel is avoided and therefore
optimum traction is provided under all driving
conditions.
The driver is responsible for a driving style ap‐
propriate to the situation.
Adaptive M chassis PrincipleThe system reduces unwanted vehicle move‐
ments when a dynamic driving style is used or
on uneven roads.
Depending on the condition of the road and
the driving style, this enhances driving dynam‐
ics and driving comfort.
Programs Possibilities for adjusting the tuning of the
shock absorbers:▷"Comfort": comfort-oriented▷"Sport": balanced▷"Sport Plus": consistently sporty
Selecting program
Via M Drive
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Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
▷▷
Using the button
Press button until the desired program is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster Adaptive M chassis with selected pro‐
gram and activated display of driving
dynamics system statuses, see
page 86.
Drive-off assistant The system provides support when driving off
on upward inclines. It is not necessary to use
the parking brake for this.
1.Hold the vehicle in place by pressing the
foot brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off with‐
out delay.
The vehicle is held for approximately 2 sec‐
onds after the foot brake has been released.
Depending on the vehicle's load or when tow‐
ing a trailer, the vehicle may roll backwards a
little.
Servotronic
Principle The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired when steering, depending on the
speed. At low speeds the steering force is
heavily supported, in other words a slight force
is needed when steering With increasing
speed the support for the steering force is re‐
duced.
In addition, steering force is adapted according
to drive program, giving a sporty/direct or com‐
fortable steering response.
Programs Adjustment possibilities of the steering force:▷"Comfort": low.▷"Sport": medium.▷"Sport Plus": high.
Selecting program
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
Setting is immediately accepted with ac‐
tive M Drive.
To activate the desired M Drive with the selec‐
ted settings, press the corresponding button
on the steering wheel:
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Driving comfortVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Cruise Control
Principle System keeps to speed set using buttons on
steering wheel. On downhill gradients, the sys‐
tem will brake the vehicle if the braking action
of the engine alone is insufficient.
General Characteristics of Cruise Control may change
in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
Information WARNING
Using the system in the following situa‐
tions can lead to an increased danger of acci‐
dent:▷On stretches with many corners and
bends.▷In heavy traffic.▷If the road is icy, if there is fog, snow, rain
or a loose road surface.
Danger of accident or damage to property.
Only use the system if it is possible to drive at
a constant speed.◀
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheelPress the
buttonFunctionCruise Control on, off, inter‐
rupt, see page 129.Resume speed, see
page 130.Rocker switch: change, hold
or set speed, see page 130.
Controls
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The speedometer marker is set to the current
speed.
Cruise Control can be used.
If necessary, Dynamic Stability Control DSC
will be switched on.
Switching off WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the traffic situation. Due to limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot respond independently in a rea‐
sonable way in all traffic conditions. Danger of
accidents. Adapt driving style to the driving
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.◀
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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