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If the driver does not respond to the advance warning, the system begins to
automatically brake the vehicle.
Disable/enable
Read and observe and on page 235 first.
▶
In the instrument cluster display, in the
Assist systems
menu item.
▶
In Infotainment, in the Front Assist (ambient traffic monitor. sys.) menu, in
the
Active
» page 235, Settings in Infotainment menu item.
The system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases » .
WARNING
In the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.
■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning or a system action was taken.
■
When on a truck, or a car ferry service or similar.
Malfunctions
Read and observe and on page 235 first.
If the system is not available, an appropriate message appears in the display of
the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message appears on the
instrument cluster display stating there is no sensor view. Clean the sensor
cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 248 on page 209.
If there is no sensor view in the winter, the snow on the sensor under the cov-
er could be the reason. The system is functional again after the snow melts
away from the sensor.
System unavailable
If the system is unavailable, a message concerning unavailability appears. Stop
the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the system still is
not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection)
Introduction
By selecting the driving mode, the driving behaviour can be adapted to the de-
sired mode of operation.
The following modes of operation are available
Eco
,
Normal
,
Sport
,
Individual
and
Snow
.
Snow
mode is only available for all-wheel drive vehicles.
WARNING
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance sys-
tems » page 209, in section Introduction.
Mode
Eco
Read and observe on page 237 first.
This mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and helps to save fuel.
Selecting this mode primarily affects the function of the following systems.
Drive
Vehicle acceleration is more relaxed than in
Normal
mode.
The recommended gear is controlled such to achieve the lowest possible fuel
consumption » page 49.
If the START-STOP system is deactivated manually» page 200, this will be au-
tomatically activated.
The automatic gearbox is set automatically to mode E » page 205.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Acceleration occurs more relaxed than in
Normal
» page 229mode with distance
control.
Air conditioning (Climatronic)
The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy. For this reason, for ex-
ample, it may take longer to reach the desired interior temperature in mode
Normal
.
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Assist systems
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