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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 168
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 281
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .303
Display in the multimedia system .. 186
Function/notes .............................1 85
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 268
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 118
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 214
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 194
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 214
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ................................ 62
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 214
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 238 Function/notes ............................. 171
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 197
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Active light function ......................... 106
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 173
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 264
COMAND ....................................... 264
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem)
Fu
nction/notes ............................. 170
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 231
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air filter (display message) .............. 237
AIR FLOW ........................................... 118
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Rear ............................................... 123
4Index
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Ball couplingInstalling ........................................ 201
Removing ....................................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 313
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 311
Jump starting ................................. 313
Overview ........................................ 311
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 240
Notes/function .............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 268
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 142
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 355
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 267
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Telephony ...................................... 266
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 227
Notes ............................................. 356
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 63
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 356
Display message ............................ 222
Hill start assist ............................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 150 Maintenance .................................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 146
Riding tips ...................................... 150
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 306
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 303
Car wash ........................................ 299
Carpets .......................................... 305
Display ........................................... 304
Exhaust pipe .................................. 303
Exterior lights ................................ 302
Gear or selector lever .................... 304
Interior ........................................... 304
Matte finish ................................... 301
Notes ............................................. 299
Paint .............................................. 301
Plastic trim .................................... 304
Power washer ................................ 300
Rear view camera .......................... 303
Roof lining ...................................... 305
Seat belt ........................................ 305
Seat cover ..................................... 305
Sensors ......................................... 303
Side running board ........................ 302
Steering wheel ............................... 304
Trim pieces .................................... 305
Washing by hand ........................... 300
Wheels ........................................... 301
Windows ........................................ 302
Wiper blades .................................. 302
Wooden trim .................................. 305
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 273
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Restraintsystem warnin glamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Condition s...................................... .47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 209
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 360
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 155
Checklist before driving off-road .... 155
Fording depth ................................ 359
General information ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 360
Traveling uphill ............................... 156
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 168
DSR ............................................... 168
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 218
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 217
Display messages .......................... 220
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 164
Factory settings submenu ............. 217
Important safety notes .................. 206
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 209
Message memory .......................... 221
Navigation menu ............................ 210
Operation ....................................... 207
RACETIMER ................................... 218
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 209
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 209
Vehicle submenu ........................... 216
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
O
utside temperature display ........... 206
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 351
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 301
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 86
Operating ......................................... 87
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Rain closing feature ......................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 87
Parcel shelf ........................................ 275
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rear view camera .......................... 181
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 177
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 176
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 177
Sensor range ................................. 174
Towing a trailer .............................. 174
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra-
ventions against these instructions is not cov-
ered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res- cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers136
;Combination switch105
=Instrument cluster33
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever132
BParking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display175
COverhead control panel37
DClimate control systems113
EIgnition lock125
Start/Stop button125
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
manually97
GAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically97
Steering wheel heating98
HCruise control lever158
IOpens the hood294
JDiagnostics connection28
KElectric parking brake146
LLight switch104
32Cockpit
At a glance
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Rvehicles with the memory function: the front-
passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfav-
orable position.
Rvehicles with a multicontour seat: the air pres-
sure in the side bolsters of the seat backrest
is increased.
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. On vehicles with multicontour
seats, the air pressure in the side bolsters is
reduced again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE
®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 43).
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE
®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene if the vehi-
cle is backing up.
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-
ing space with assistance from Parking Pilot,
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
Rif Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
intention to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
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Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safetynotes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 46)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 41 )and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 42).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once
the child restraint system has been secured.
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lamp is permanently lit (Ypage 40) is the front-
passenger front air bag deactivated.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a forward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch
the roof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is
correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to
the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt
outlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt out-
let and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
Ropen doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
Roperate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for:
Rthe rear doors (Ypage 60)
Rthe rear side windows (Ypage 60)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
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merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires"
section (
Ypage 321).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop. When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 253) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 222).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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Function
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
the distance warning function warns you ifyou
rapid ly appr oach a veh icle infront. An intermit-
tent warning tone willthen sound, and the·
dist ance warning lamp willlight up inthe instru-
ment cluster.
XBrake immediately inorder to increase the
dist ance from the veh icle infront.
or
XTake evasive action, pro videdit is safe to do
so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
co mpli cated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the system to display a warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
dist ance warning function can detect obstacles
that are inthe path of your veh iclefor an exten-
ded period of time.
Up to a speed of around 44 mph (70 km/h), the
dist ance warning function can also react to sta-
tionary obstacles, such as stoppe d or parked
veh icles.
Autonomous braking function
Ifthe driver does not react to the distance warn-
ing signal ina critical situation, Active Brake
Assist can assist the driverwit h the autonomous
braking function.
Vehicles without Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
the autonomous braking function isavailab le in
the fol lowing speed ranges:
R4 - 65 mph (7-10 5km/ h)for moving objects
R4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
objects
Vehicles with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: the
autonomous braking function is available in the
following speed ranges:
R4 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving
objects
R4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
objects
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the Autonomous Braking Func-
tion to intervene.
If the autonomous braking function requires a
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
®)
are activated simultaneously (Ypage 53).
Adaptive Brake Assist
General information
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 60).
With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the dis-
tance warning signal can detect obstacles that
are in the path of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of colli-
sion with the vehicle in front, it calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a collision. If
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situations at speeds above
4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technology
to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting to moving objects that have already
been detected as such at least once over the
period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist reacts to sta-
tionary obstacles.
If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger pro-
tection measures (PRE-SAFE
®) are activated
simultaneously (Ypage 53).
XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
Ryou release the brake pedal.
Rthere is no longer any danger of a collision.
Rno obstacle is detected in front of your vehi-
cle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
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