Driver assist systems
Driver assist systems
Speed warning function
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning function
The speed warning function can help you keep
below a pre-set maximum speed. It can be set,
changed and deleted on the infotainment sys
tem.
The speed warning function will warn you if the
vehicle exceeds the pre-set maximum speed. The
system gives an audible warning signal if the set
speed is exceeded by a small amount. At the
same time, an indicator lamp� and a message
will appear on the instrument cluster display.
The indicator lamp
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and the message will dis
appear when the road speed drops below the set
value.
You are recommended to store this speed limit
warning if you wish to be reminded of a particu
lar speed limit. This could be when driving in
countries with general speed limits, or if you
need to keep below a particular speed when win
ter tyres are fitted, etc.
Setting speed limit warning
... Select the following on the infotainment sys
tem:
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MENU
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button>
Car>
left control button
>
Driver assist> Speed warning
>
manual.
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Note
- Please bear in mind that, even with the
speed warning function, it is still important
to keep a check on the car's speed with the
speedometer and to observe the statutory
speed limits.
- On vehicles for some markets, the speed
warning function warns you when you reach
a speed of 120 km/h. This speed limit warn
ing is preset at the factory.
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Cruise control system
Switching on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system allows you to drive at a
constant speed of 20 km/h or higher.
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Control lever for cruise control system
... Pull the lever to position
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Fig. 88
to switch
on the system.
... Drive at the speed you wish to set the system
to.
... Press the button marked
@
to store the speed.
The instrument cluster will indicate the stored
speed, and the indicator lamp .. will light up.
A constant speed is maintained by adjusting the
engine power or braking the vehicle accordingly.
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WARNING
- Always direct your full attention to the road,
even when you are using the cruise control
system. It is always the driver who is re
sponsible for determining the speed and for
keeping a safe distance to the other vehicles
on the road.
- For safety reasons, the cruise control sys
tem must not be used in city traffic, stop
and-go traffic, on roads with a lot of bends
or in difficult or slippery driving conditions
(such as ice, fog, loose grit or gravel, heavy
rain, etc.) - risk of accident!
- When you take a turn-off, drive along a mo
torway exit lane or pass through roadwork
sections, please temporarily switch off the
cruise control system.
