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MINI Convertible (2018 year). Manual - part 8

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Safety

CONTROLS

Overview

Approach control warn-

ing with city light brak-

Button in the vehicle

ing function

Concept

The system can help prevent accidents. If an

accident cannot be prevented, the system will

help reduce the collision speed.

The system sounds a warning before an immi-

nent collision and activates brakes independ-

ently, if needed.

Intelligent Safety button

The automatic braking intervention is done

with limited force and duration.

A camera at the base of the interior mirror con-

Switching on/off

trols the system.

Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati-

The approach control warning is available even

cally active after every departure. Some Intelli-

if cruise control has been deactivated.

gent Safety systems activate according to the

With the vehicle approaching another vehicle

last setting.

intentionally, the approach control warning and

Press button briefly:

braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys-

▷ The menu for the intelligent safety

tem reactions.

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac-

General information

cording to their respective settings.

The system warns at two levels of an imminent

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

danger of collision at speeds from approx.

to their individual settings.

3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with

the current driving situation.

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

Press button again:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

▷ The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

▷ The LED goes out.

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CONTROLS

Safety

Detection range

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

Intelligent Safety button

Safety information

WARNING

Camera

The system does not relieve from per-

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traffic

situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri-

ate.◀

WARNING

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system lim-

its, warnings or reactions of the system may not

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

be output or they may be output too late, in-

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir-

correctly, or without justification. There is a risk

ror clean and clear.

of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in-

Switching on/off

tervene where appropriate.◀

WARNING

Switching on automatically

Due to system limits, individual functions

The system is automatically active after every

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

driving off.

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli-

Switching on/off manually

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

Press button briefly:

towing.◀

▷ The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac-

cording to their respective settings.

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Safety

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▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

Prewarning

to their individual settings.

This warning is issued, for instance when there

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

is the impending danger of a collision or the

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

The driver must intervene actively when there

Press button again:

is a prewarning.

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

Acute warning with braking function

▷ The LED lights up green.

Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi-

nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap-

Hold down button:

proaches another object at a high differential

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

speed.

switched off.

The driver must intervene actively when there

▷ The LED goes out.

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

assisted by a minor automatic braking inter-

vention in a possible risk of collision.

Setting the warning time

Acute warnings can also be triggered without

The warning time can be set via the Central In-

previous forewarning.

formation Display (CID).

1.

"Settings"

Braking intervention

2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"

The warning prompts the driver to react. During

a warning, the maximum braking force is used.

3. Activate the desired warning time on the

Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently

Control Display.

quick and sufficiently hard stepping on the

The selected warning time is stored for the

brake pedal. If there is a risk of collision, the

driver profile currently in use.

system may assist with braking.When the vehi-

cle is traveling at a low speed, the vehicle may

Warning with braking function

come to a complete stop.

Manual transmission: during a braking inter-

Display

vention up to a complete stop, the engine may

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

be shut down.

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

Symbol Measure

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

The driver may cancel the braking intervention

Brake and increase distance.

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-

tively moving the steering wheel.

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

signal sounds: acute warning.

limitations of the detection range and func-

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

tional restrictions.

ver, if necessary.

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Safety

System limits

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

Safety information

the more warnings are displayed. Therefore,

WARNING

there may also be an excess of premature or

unjustified warnings and reactions.

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the information

Person warning with City

regarding the system limits and actively inter-

light braking function

vene, if needed.◀

Concept

Detection range

The system can help prevent accidents with pe-

The system's detection potential is limited.

destrians.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

When driving at city speeds, the system will is-

might come late.

sue a warning if there is imminent danger of a

collision with pedestrians and includes a brak-

E.g., the following situations may not be de-

ing function.

tected:

The camera at the base of the interior mirror

▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach

controls the system.

them at high speed.

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

General information

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

With sufficient brightness, the system warns

▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

about possible collision danger with pedes-

▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

trians starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to ap-

prox. 35 mph/60 km/h and assists with braking

Functional limitations

before a collision.

The system may not be fully functional in the

The system reacts to people who are within the

following situations:

detection range of the system.

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

Detection range

▷ In tight curves.

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the

windshield are dirty or covered.

▷ If the driving stability control systems are

deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-

ately after vehicle delivery.

▷ If there are constant blinding effects be-

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div-

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

ided into two areas:

the sun low in the sky.

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Safety

CONTROLS

▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the

Overview

vehicle.

▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

Button in the vehicle

left of the central area.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo-

cated within the central area. A warning is is-

sued about pedestrians who are located within

the extended area only if they are moving in

the direction of the central area.

Safety information

WARNING

Intelligent Safety button

The system does not relieve from per-

sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traffic

situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

Camera

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri-

ate.◀

WARNING

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

from personal responsibility. Due to system lim-

its, warnings or reactions of the system may not

be output or they may be output too late, in-

correctly, or without justification. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in-

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir-

tervene where appropriate.◀

ror clean and clear.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual functions

Switching on/off

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

Switching on automatically

There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intelli-

The system is automatically active after every

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

driving off.

towing.◀

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

▷ The menu for the intelligent safety

system is displayed. The systems

are individually switched off ac-

cording to their respective settings.

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Safety

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

The driver may cancel the braking intervention

to their individual settings.

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-

tively moving the steering wheel.

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

limitations of the detection range and func-

Press button again:

tional restrictions.

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched on.

System limits

▷ The LED lights up green.

Safety information

Hold down button:

WARNING

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

The system can react not at all, too late,

switched off.

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

▷ The LED goes out.

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the information

regarding the system limits and actively inter-

Warning with braking function

vene, if needed.◀

Display

Detection range

If a collision with a person detected in this way

The detection potential of the camera is lim-

is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the

ited.

instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is-

The red symbol is displayed and a signal

sued late.

sounds.

E.g., the following situations may not be de-

Intervene immediately by braking or

tected:

make an evasive maneuver.

▷ Partially covered pedestrians.

▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such

Braking intervention

because of the viewing angle or contour.

The warning prompts the driver to react. During

▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

a warning, the maximum braking force is used.

Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently

▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than

quick and sufficiently hard stepping on the

32 in/80 cm.

brake pedal. If there is a risk of collision, the

system may assist with braking.When the vehi-

Functional limitations

cle is traveling at a low speed, the vehicle may

The system may not be fully functional or may

come to a complete stop.

not be available in the following situations:

Manual transmission: during a braking inter-

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

vention up to a complete stop, the engine may

▷ In tight curves.

be shut down.

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the

The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

windshield are dirty or covered.

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

▷ If the driving stability control systems are

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

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Safety

CONTROLS

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-

Safety information

gine via the Start/Stop button.

WARNING

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-

The system does not relieve from per-

ately after vehicle delivery.

sonal responsibility to assess one's physical

▷ If there are constant blinding effects be-

state. An increasing lack of alertness or fatigue

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

may not be detected or not be detected in

the sun low in the sky.

time. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure

▷ When it is dark outside.

that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions.◀

Brake force display

Function

The system is switched on each time the engine

Concept

is started and cannot be switched off.

Additional brake lights indicate emergency

After travel has begun, the system monitors

braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce

certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that

the risk of a rear-end collision.

decreasing alertness or fatigue can be de-

tected.

General information

This procedure takes the following criteria into

account:

▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering

behavior.

▷ Driving conditions, for instance length of

trip.

Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the

system is active and can display a recommen-

dation to take a break.

▷ During normal brake application, the brake

Break recommendation

lights light up.

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a

▷ During heavy brake application, the flash-

message is displayed in the Control Display with

ers additionally light up.

the recommendation to take a break.

A recommendation to take a break is displayed

only once during an uninterrupted trip.

Alertness assistant

After a break, another recommendation to take

a break cannot be displayed until after approxi-

Concept

mately 45 minutes.

The system can detect decreasing alertness or

fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous

System limits

trips, for instance on highways. In this situation,

The function may be limited in the following sit-

it is recommended that the driver takes a

uations, for instance and will either output an

break.

incorrect warning or no warning at all:

▷ When the clock is set incorrectly.

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Driving stability control systems

CONTROLS

Driving stability control systems

Vehicle features and op-

DSC Dynamic Stability

tions

Control

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Concept

specific and optional features offered with the

Within the physical limits, the system helps to

series. It also describes features that are not

keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc-

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

ing engine speed and by applying brakes to the

to the selected options or country versions. This

individual wheels.

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

General information

observed.

DSC detects the following unstable driving con-

ditions, for instance:

▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.

Anti-lock Braking System

▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which

ABS

can lead to understeering.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during

page 138, is a version of the DSC where for-

braking.

ward momentum is optimized.

The vehicle maintains its steering power even

during full brake applications, thus increasing

Safety information

active safety.

WARNING

ABS is operational every time you start the en-

The system does not relieve from per-

gine.

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can-

not independently react to all traffic situations.

Brake assistant

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

automatically produces the greatest possible

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis-

tance to a minimum during emergency stop.

Indicator/warning lights

This system utilizes all of the benefits provided

The indicator light flashes: DSC controls

by the Antilock Brake System ABS.

the drive and braking forces.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

The indicator light lights up: DSC has

for the duration of the emergency stop.

malfunctioned.

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Driving stability control systems

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

DTC Dynamic Traction

Control

General information

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re-

Concept

duced during acceleration and when driving in

curves.

DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability

Control where forward momentum is opti-

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

mized.

as soon as possible.

The system ensures maximum headway on

special road conditions, for instance unplowed

Deactivating DSC

snowy roads or loose road surfaces, but with

Press and hold this button but not lon-

somewhat limited vehicle stability.

ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the

When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi-

indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the in-

mum traction. Driving stability is limited during

strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.

acceleration and when driving in curves.

DSC is switched off.

Drive carefully.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC

Activating DSC

under the following special circumstances:

Press button.

▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

snow-covered roads.

light go out.

▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or

driving off from loose ground.

Indicator/warning lights

▷ When driving with snow chains.

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic

Traction Control

The indicator light lights up: DSC is de-

activated.

Activating DTC

Press button.

Automatic activation

TRACTION is displayed in the instru-

When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation

ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

occurs in the following situations:

lights up.

▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.

▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION

Deactivating DTC

or DSC OFF mode.

Press button again.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator

light go out.

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Driving stability control systems

CONTROLS

Operating the programs

Performance Control

Performance Control enhances the agility of the

MINI Driving Modes switch

Program

vehicle.

SPORT

To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked

MID

individually when a sporty driving style is used.

GREEN

Dynamic Damping Con-

MID

trol

MID provides balanced tuning.

Concept

With each starting operation, MID is activated

The tuning of the suspension can be changed

using the Start/Stop button.

with the system.

GREEN

The system offers several different programs.

The programs are selected via the MINI Driving

Concept

Modes switch.

GREEN, refer to page 190, provides consistent

tuning to maximize range.

Programs

Activating GREEN

MID/GREEN

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch downward

Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for

until GREEN is displayed in the instrument clus-

more comfort.

ter.

SPORT

Configuring GREEN

Consistently sporty tuning of the shock absorb-

ers for greater driving agility.

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activate GREEN.

2. "Configure GREEN"

MINI Driving Modes

3. Configure the program.

switch

This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is

activated.

Concept

The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to fine-

Via Central Information Display (CID):

tune the vehicle's settings and features. Choose

1.

"Settings"

between three different programs.

2. "GREEN Mode"

Pressing the MINI Driving Modes switch will ac-

tivate the particular program.

or

1.

"Settings"

2. "Driving mode"

3. "Configure GREEN"

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Driving stability control systems

Configure the program.

Configuring driving program

This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is

Settings can be made for the following driving

activated.

programs in Driving mode:

▷ GREEN, refer to page 139.

SPORT

▷ SPORT, refer to page 140.

Concept

Displays

Consistently sporty tuning of the drivetrain for

greater driving agility.

Program selection

With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of

Pressing the MINI Driving Modes

the suspension also changes and SPORT can be

switch displays a list of pro-

individually configured.

grams, which can be selected.

The configuration is stored for the driver profile

currently in use.

Activating SPORT

Selected program

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch upward

The instrument cluster displays

until SPORT is displayed in the instrument clus-

the selected program.

ter.

Configuring SPORT

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

when the display is activated on the Control

Display on the Central Information

Display, the SPORT driving mode can be config-

Display (CID)

ured for individual specifications.

Program changes can be displayed on the Cen-

tral Information Display (CID).

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1.

"Settings"

1. Activate SPORT.

2. "Control display"

2. Select "Configure SPORT".

3. "Driving mode info"

3. Configure the program.

Via Central Information Display (CID):

Drive-off assistant

SPORT can also be configured before it is acti-

vated:

Concept

1.

"Settings"

This system supports driving off on uphill

2. "Driving mode"

grades. The parking brake is not required.

3. "Configure SPORT"

Driving off with the drive-off assistant

This configuration is retrieved when SPORT is

activated.

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive off with-

out delay.

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CONTROLS

Driving comfort

Driving comfort

Safety information

Vehicle features and op-

WARNING

tions

The system does not relieve from per-

This chapter describes all standard, country-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

specific and optional features offered with the

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can-

series. It also describes features that are not

not independently react to all traffic situations.

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

to the selected options or country versions. This

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

WARNING

observed.

The desired speed can be incorrectly ad-

justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk of

an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the

Camera-based cruise con-

traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac-

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

trol

WARNING

Concept

Risk of accident due to too high speed

Using this system, a desired speed and a dis-

differences to other vehicles, for instance in the

tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using

following situations:

the buttons on the steering wheel.

▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving ve-

The system maintains the desired speed on

hicle.

clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle accel-

▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.

erates or brakes automatically.

▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.

If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system

adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene

The speed is adjusted as far as the given situa-

where appropriate.◀

tion allows.

The distance can be adjusted in several steps.

Overview

For safety reasons, it depends on the respective

speed.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button

Function

General information

A camera on the interior mirror is used to de-

Cruise control on/off, refer to

tect vehicles driving ahead.

page 143.

Depending on the driving settings, the features

Store/maintain speed, refer to

of the cruise control can change in certain

page 144.

areas.

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Driving comfort

CONTROLS

Button

Function

Active cruise control is paused below approx.

20 mph/30 km/h. The system does not brake to

Pause cruise control, refer to

a stop.

page 143.

Continue cruise control with the last

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise

setting, refer to page 144.

control

Reduce distance, refer to page 144.

Switching on

Press button on the steering wheel.

Increase distance, refer to page 144.

Display in the instrument cluster lights

Increase speed, refer to page 144.

up.

Reduce speed, refer to page 144.

Display in the instrument cluster lights

up. The current speed is adopted as de-

sired speed and displayed with symbol.

Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's ser-

ies, optional features and country specifica-

Cruise control is active and maintains the set

tions.

speed.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

Camera

necessary.

Switching off

Press button on the steering wheel.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

deleted.

Interrupting manually

Press button on the steering wheel.

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir-

ror clean and clear.

Interrupting automatically

The system is automatically interrupted in the

Functional requirements

following situations:

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

Speed range

▷ Manual transmission: when the clutch

The system is best used on well-constructed

pedal is depressed for a few seconds or re-

roads.

leased while a gear is not engaged.

The system is functional at speeds beginning at

▷ If selector lever position N is set.

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

The max. speed that can be set is

or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

85 mph/140 km/h.

vated.

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Driving comfort

▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.

Adjusting distance

▷ If the detection range of the camera is im-

paired, for instance by soiling, heavy pre-

Safety information

cipitation or glare effects from the sun.

WARNING

▷ If the vehicle in front decelerates below a

The system does not relieve from per-

speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

sonal responsibility. Due to the system limits,

braking can be late. There is a risk of accidents

Setting the speed

or risk of damage to property. Be aware to the

traffic situation at all times. Adjust the distance

Maintaining/storing the speed

to the traffic and weather conditions and main-

Press

or

button in the interrupted state.

tain the prescribed safety distance, possibly by

braking.◀

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

Reduce distance

The stored speed is displayed on the

Press button repeatedly until the de-

symbol.

sired distance is set.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is

The set distance is briefly displayed in

switched on, if necessary.

the left part of the instrument cluster.

The speed can also be stored as follows:

Press button.

Increase distance

Press button repeatedly until the de-

sired distance is set.

Changing the speed

or

button: press until the desired speed

The set distance is briefly displayed in

is set.

the left part of the instrument cluster.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

Continuing cruise control

road is clear.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed to

General information

the point of resistance, the desired speed

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

increases or decreases by approx.

by calling up the stored speed.

1 mph/1 km/h.

Make sure that the difference between current

▷ or button: each time it is pressed

speed and stored speed is not too large before

past the resistance point, the desired speed

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin-

changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

or

button: hold down to repeat the ac-

In the following cases, the stored speed value is

tion.

deleted and cannot be called up again:

▷ When the system is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched off.

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Driving comfort

CONTROLS

Calling up stored speed and distance

▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter-

rupted, the display indicates the stored

Press button with the system inter-

speed.

rupted. Cruise control is continued with

the stored values. The selected distance is

▷ No display: system is switched off.

briefly displayed in the Info Display.

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur-

rently fulfilled.

Switching distance control on/off

Safety information

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

WARNING

Selected distance from the vehicle driving

ahead is briefly displayed in the left hand por-

The system does not react to traffic driv-

tion of the Info Display.

ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the

stored speed. There is a risk of accidents or risk

Distance display

of damage to property. Adjust the desired

Distance 1

speed to the traffic conditions and brake as

needed.◀

Distance 2

Switching distance control off

Press and hold this button.

Distance 3

Or:

Press and hold this button.

Distance 4

This value is set automatically after

The indicator light in the instrument

the system is switched on.

cluster lights up.

Detected vehicle

To switch distance control back on, press one of

the two buttons again briefly.

Symbol lights up orange:

After changing over distance control, a Check

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

Control message is displayed.

you.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator/warning lights

Desired speed and stored speed

Symbol flashes orange:

The conditions are not adequate for the

In addition to the indicator light, the de-

system to work.

sired speed is displayed in the Info Dis-

play.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

▷ Display lights up green: system is active, the

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

display indicates the desired speed.

pedal.

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