Mercedes-Benz EQE User manual

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Front passenger airbag warning
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an enabled co-driver airbag
If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on
the co-driver seat may be struck by the co-
driver airbag during an accident.
#NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIRBAG. DEATH or SERI-
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".
As at 26.09.22

%A maximum of three incidents can be regis-
tered. Up to 15 photos are taken for every
incident. In the event of another incident, the
photos of the rst incident will be overwritten
if they have not been deleted already.
Activating or deactivating the collision photos
function
Note possible legal restrictions in some countries
regarding automatic recording of the vehicle sur-
roundings.
#Activate or deactivate Collision photos.
Transferring the collision photos with the
Mercedes me App
#Select Upload collision photos.
#Select Upload automatically.
#Scan the generated QR code on the central
display with the Mercedes me App.
The encrypted collision photos will then be
uploaded to Mercedes me.
%Any device that can scan QR codes can be
used to view the collision photos in the
Mercedes me App.
Copying the collision photos to a USB ash drive
#Connect a USB ash drive .
#Select Manage collision photos.
#Select Copy (USB).
All collision photos are copied to the USB
ash drive.
%Only use FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB stor-
age devices to ensure secure operation.
Deleting collision photos
#Select Manage collision photos.
#Select Delete.
All collision photos will be deleted.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and manoeu-
vring the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for you paying
attention to your surroundings and do not relieve
you of your responsibility pertaining to road trac
law. The driver is always responsible for maintain-
ing a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, for braking in good time and for staying
in lane. Pay attention to the trac conditions at
all times and intervene when necessary. Be aware
of the limitations regarding the safe use of these
systems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always
take into account road, weather or trac condi-
tions.
%Some driving systems can regulate or limit the
speed to a previously set value. Draw atten-
tion to the stored speed when changing driv-
ers.
Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cam-
eras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the
vehicle.
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1Multifunction camera
2Cameras in the outside mirrors
3Front radar
4Front camera
5Corner radars
6Ultrasonic sensors
7Reversing camera
&WARNING Risk of accident due to restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen-
sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident.
#Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
cameras clear of any obstructions and
clean.
#Have damage to the bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
qualied specialist workshop.
Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush
(/ page 407). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around
them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
licence plate brackets, advertisements, stickers,
foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator
grille, or aer an impact, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualied specialist work-
shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area
of the cameras on the front and rear windows
repaired at a qualied specialist workshop.
%The reversing camera can extend and retract
automatically for the purpose of calibration,
even though there is no camera image in the
display.
Overview of driving systems and driving safety
systems
RABS (/ page 234)
RBAS (/ page 235)
RESP® (/ page 235)
RESP® Crosswind Assist (/ page 236)
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RESP® trailer stabilisation (/ page 237)
REBD (/ page 237)
RSTEER CONTROL (/ page 237)
RHOLD function (/ page 238)
RHill Start Assist (/ page 239)
RAdaptive Brake Lights (/ page 239)
RValet service mode (/ page 239)
RBeginner driver mode (/ page 240)
RATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 241)
RCruise control (/ page 243)
RLimiter (/ page 244)
RDSR (/ page 255)
RSpeed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
(/ page 268)
RTrac Sign Assist (/ page 271)
RTrac light view (/ page 276)
RAIRMATIC (/ page 283)
Driving Assistance Package
%The availability of some functions or sub-func-
tions of the Driving Assistance Package is
equipment- or country-specic. The functions
of your Driving Assistance Package may dier
from the functions listed here.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active
Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active
Lane Keeping Assist and Active Emergency
Stop Assist are also available without the Driv-
ing Assistance Package, albeit with restricted
functionality.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(/ page 246)
RActive Speed Limit Assist (/ page 252)
RRoute-based speed adaptation (/ page 252)
RActive Brake Assist (/ page 262)
RActive Steering Assist (/ page 256)
RActive Emergency Stop Assist (/ page 258)
RActive Lane Change Assist (/ page 260)
RActive Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 254)
RActive Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
(/ page 276)
RActive Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 280)
RPRE-SAFE® Impulse Side (/ page 51)
Parking Package
%The availability of individual functions depends
on the country and equipment.
RReversing camera (/ page 285)
R360° Camera (/ page 287)
RParking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 294)
RActive Parking Assist (/ page 298)
RRemote Parking Assist (/ page 304)
RMemory Parking Assist (country-dependent)
(/ page 310)
RTrailer Manoeuvring Assist (/ page 315)
Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
RDuring braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insucient tyre trac-
tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.
RVehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
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pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con-
ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
RABS is active from speeds of approximately
5 km/h.
RABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow !
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously aer
the vehicle is started.
Function of o-road ABS
%O-road ABS is activated automatically when
you select the F drive program.
O-road ABS is specially adapted for driving o-
road:
RThe front wheels lock cyclically during braking.
RThe braking distance is shortened due to the
digging-in eect.
System limits
RO-road ABS functions at speeds below
40 km/h.
RIf O-road ABS intervenes, the ability to steer
may be restricted.
Function of BAS
&WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
#Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
RBAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
RBAS can shorten the braking distance.
RABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP®
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry out
vehicle stabilisation.
#ESP® should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
RWhen pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
ways.
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RWhen braking.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP® can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
ROne or more wheels are braked.
RThe drive system output is adapted according
to the situation.
When ESP® is deactivated, the å warning
lamp lights up continuously:
RDriving stability will no longer be improved.
RThe drive wheels could spin.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
%When ESP® is deactivated, you are still assis-
ted by ESP® when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp ashes, one or sev-
eral wheels has reached its grip limit:
RAdapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
RDo not deactivate ESP®.
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP® in the following situations to
improve traction:
RWhen using snow chains.
RIn deep snow.
ROn sand or gravel.
%Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
RWarning and indicator lamps (/ page 539)
RDisplay messages (/ page 465)
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP® and
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a
slippery carriageway.
If you select the F drive program, a special
ETS system specically suited to o-road terrain
is automatically activated.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
RThe drive wheels are braked individually if they
spin.
RMore drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Inuence of drive programs on ESP®
The drive programs enable ESP® to adapt to dif-
ferent weather and road conditions as well as the
driver's preferred driving style. Depending on the
selected drive program, the appropriate ESP®
mode will be activated (/ page 201).
Function of ESP® Crosswind Assist
ESP® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
RESP® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 80 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
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RThe vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
brake application on one side.
Function of ESP® trailer stabilisation
&WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a
high centre of gravity may tip over before
ESP® detects this.
#Always adapt your driving style to suit
the current road and weather conditions.
When driving with a trailer, ESP® can stabilise
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
RESP® trailer stabilisation is active above
speeds of 65 km/h.
RSlight swerving is reduced by means of a tar-
geted, individual brake application on one
side.
RIn the event of severe swerving, the operating
energy output is also reduced and all wheels
are braked.
ESP® trailer stabilisation may be impaired or may
not function if:
RThe trailer is not connected correctly or is not
detected properly by the vehicle.
Activating or deactivating ESP® (Electronic Stabil-
ity Program)
Multimedia system:
4© 5ß 5y
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
#Select ESP.
#Select On or Off.
ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warn-
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-
play.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the driv-
er's display.
Function of EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is charac-
terised by the following:
RMonitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
RImproved driving stability when braking, espe-
cially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
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This steering recommendation is given in the fol-
lowing situations:
RBoth right wheels or both le wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake.
RThe vehicle starts to skid.
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
RESP® is deactivated.
RESP® is malfunctioning.
RThe steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted fur-
ther by the power steering.
HOLD function
▌HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand-
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in trac.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sucient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
RThe incline must not be greater than 30%.
▌Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
&WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
RIf there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
RIf the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
#Always secure the vehicle against rolling
away before you leave it.
Requirements
RThe vehicle is stationary.
RThe driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
RThe vehicle has been started.
RThe electric parking brake is released.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
RThe transmission is in position h, k or i.
Activating the HOLD function
#Depress the brake pedal, and aer a short
time quickly depress further until the ë
display appears in the driver's display.
#Release the brake pedal.
Deactivating the HOLD function
#Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
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#Depress the brake pedal until the ë display
disappears from the driver's display.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the following
situations:
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
RThe transmission is shied to position j.
RThe vehicle is secured with the electric park-
ing brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
transmission position j and/or by the electric
parking brake:
RThe seat belt is unfastened and the driver's
door is opened.
RThe vehicle is switched o.
RThere is a system malfunction.
RThe power supply is insucient.
In addition, the Brake immediately message may
appear in the driver's display and a horn tone may
sound at regular intervals.
#Immediately depress the brake pedal rmly
until the warning message disappears.
The HOLD function is deactivated.
#Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when pulling away on a hill under the following
conditions:
RThe transmission is in position h or k.
RThe electric parking brake is released.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to the vehicle rolling away
Aer a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle.
#Swily move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist.
Function of Adaptive Brake Lights
Adaptive Brake Lights warn following trac in an
emergency braking situation with the following
actions:
Rashing the brake lamps
Ractivating the hazard warning lights
(/ page 153)
If the vehicle is braked sharply from speeds above
50 km/h, the brake lamps ash rapidly. This pro-
vides trac travelling behind you with an even
more noticeable warning.
Valet service mode
▌Function of the valet service mode
%This function is an on-demand feature
(/ page 26).
In valet service mode, the vehicle acceleration is
limited to reduce the risk of damage to and
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improper use of the vehicle when it is handed over
to third parties.
Valet service mode is characterised by the follow-
ing:
RPower output is reduced.
RIn principle, a maximum speed of 80 km/h
can be reached.
RThe sporty drive programs and the drive pro-
gram = are not available.
RESP® cannot be deactivated.
RProles that are still logged in are logged out
and unprotected proles are secured.
▌Activating or deactivating valet service mode
Requirements
RFor activation: the vehicle is stationary.
RFor deactivation: park position j is engaged.
Multimedia system:
4© 5Apps 5Valet service mode
%This function is an on-demand feature
(/ page 26).
#Activating or deactivating the function.
If valet service mode is activated, an indicator
lamp in the driver's display lights up.
%Alternatively, valet service mode can be acti-
vated or deactivated via the Mercedes me
connect App.
Further information on Mercedes me connect
(/ page 379)
%Valet service mode is protected from deacti-
vation by third parties only in combination
with Mercedes me connect. If the vehicle is
connected to Mercedes me connect, only the
prole that activated the mode or the estab-
lished main user can deactivate it again.
%Valet service mode remains active even fol-
lowing a change of prole or aer the vehicle
is switched on or o, and must be deliberately
deactivated by the authorised user.
Beginner driver mode
▌Function of the beginner driver mode
%This function is an on-demand feature
(/ page 26).
In beginner driver mode, the vehicle acceleration
is limited to increase safety for inexperienced
drivers.
Beginner driver mode is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
RPower output is reduced.
RIn principle, a maximum speed of 120 km/h
can be reached.
RThe sporty drive programs and drive program
= are not available.
RESP® cannot be deactivated.
▌Activating or deactivating beginner driver mode
Requirements
RFor activation: the vehicle is stationary.
RFor deactivation: park position j is engaged.
Multimedia system:
4© 5Apps 5Beginner driver mode
%This function is an on-demand feature
(/ page 26).
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#Activating or deactivating the function.
If beginner driver mode is activated, an indica-
tor lamp in the driver's display lights up.
%Alternatively, beginner driver mode can be
activated or deactivated via the Mercedes me
connect app.
Further information on Mercedes me connect
(/ page 379)
%Beginner driver mode is protected from deac-
tivation by third parties only in combination
with Mercedes me connect. If the vehicle is
connected to Mercedes me connect, only the
prole that activated the mode or the estab-
lished main user can deactivate it again.
%Beginner driver mode remains active even fol-
lowing a change of prole or aer the vehicle
is switched on or o, and must be deliberately
deactivated by the authorised user.
ATTENTION ASSIST
▌Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
%Depending on the country and equipment,
ATTENTION ASSIST has microsleep detection
and distraction detection sub-functions.
These functions are only available in conjunc-
tion with the driver camera in the driver dis-
play (/ page 344).
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto-
nous journeys, e.g. on motorways and trunk
roads. If indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses
in concentration on the driver's part are detected,
the system suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in
time. The system is not a substitute for a well-res-
ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take
regular breaks in good time that allow for ade-
quate recovery.
You can choose between two settings:
RStandard: normal system sensitivity.
RSensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
was warned earlier, and the attention level
detected by ATTENTION ASSIST has adapted
accordingly.
If fatigue or increasing inattention is detected, the
warning appears in the driver display: ATTEN-
TION ASSIST: Take a break!. you can acknowl-
edge the message and take a break if necessary.
If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST
continues to detect increasing lapses in concen-
tration, you will be warned again aer a minimum
of 15 minutes.
If the ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot issue a warning,
the message System suspended appears.
If the driver display shows a warning, a service
area search is oered in the multimedia system.
You can select a rest area and start navigation to
this rest area.
When you restart the vehicle, ATTENTION ASSIST
is automatically switched on. The last selected
sensitivity level remains stored.
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The following information is displayed in the driv-
er's display:
RThe journey time since the last break
RThe attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST:
-The more segments 2 of the circle dis-
played, the higher the detected attention
level.
-As the attention level decreases 2, fewer
segments are displayed in the circle.
RThe status of microsleep and distraction
detection 1:
-Deactivated: display 1 is hidden.
-Activated but not operational: display 1
is grey.
-Activated and operational: display 1 is
green.
Microsleep detection
If the system, which uses the driver camera,
detects indicators of microsleep, the ATTENTION
ASSIST Microsleep Take a break! warning mes-
sage appears in the driver's display, and a warning
tone sounds simultaneous. This warning message
must be conrmed by Touch Control. It is recom-
mended that you take a break immediately.
The system can initiate an emergency stop if the
driver does not react to the microsleep warning
(/ page 258).
Distraction detection
ATTENTION ASSIST can use the driver's camera
to detect when the driver is distracted by averting
his or her gaze from the road ahead.
If the system detects driver distraction, the white
message ATTENTION ASSIST Remain alert!
appears aer a few seconds and a warning tone
sounds. If the driver does not return his or her
gaze to the trac scene, the message is displayed
in yellow, and a continuous warning tone sounds.
The system can initiate an emergency stop if the
driver does not react to the warning
(/ page 258).
System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 60 km/h to
200 km/h speed range.
The microsleep detection function is available at a
speed of 20 km/h and above.
If the system is unavailable due to a fault, the
ATTENTION ASSIST Û warning light continu-
ously illuminates the driver display.
Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION
ASSIST only functions in a restricted manner and
warnings may be delayed or not occur:
RIf you have been driving for less than approx-
imately 30 minutes.
RIf the road condition is poor (uneven road sur-
face or potholes).
RIf there is a strong side wind.
RIf you adopt a sporty driving style (high corner-
ing speeds or high acceleration rates).
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RIf the Steering Assist function of Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC is active.
RIf the clock is set to the incorrect time.
RIf you change lanes and vary your speed fre-
quently in active driving situations.
In addition, microsleep and distraction detection
does not function when the driver camera cannot
detect the driver's eyes, forexample as a result of
the following factors:
RThe driver's eyes are covered due to the steer-
ing column position, forexample.
RPoor lighting conditions.
RSome types of spectacles or sunglasses.
RThe driver's line of vision is outside the driver
camera's eld of vision.
Also, observe any information regarding display
messages in the driver's display.
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness
assessment is reset and restarted when continu-
ing the journey in the following situations:
RYou switch o the vehicle.
RIf you unfasten your seat belt and open the
driver's door (e.g. to change drivers or take a
break).
▌Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
Multimedia system:
4© 5Settings 5Assistance
5Assistance 5ATTENTION ASSIST
Setting the sensitivity
#Select Z next to ATTENTION ASSIST.
#Select Standard or Sensitive.
Cruise control and limiter
▌Function of cruise control
Cruise control regulates the speed to the value
selected by the driver.
Forexample, the stored speed is not deleted if you
accelerate to overtake. If you remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal aer overtaking, cruise
control will resume speed regulation back to the
stored speed.
You can store any speed above 20 km/h up to the
maximum design speed, up to the speed recom-
mended by range monitoring or up to the set win-
ter tyre limit.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (/ page 232).
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: cruise control is availa-
ble up to a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
Displays in the driver's display
hGrey: cruise control is selected but not yet
active or temporarily passive.
hGreen: cruise control is active.
A stored speed appears under the h display
and is indicated in the speedometer.
System limits
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the
stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored
speed is resumed when the gradient evens out.
Increase recuperation in good time on long and
steep downhill gradients. Take particular note of
this when driving a laden vehicle. Doing so will
use the electric motor's braking eect to charge
the high-voltage battery. This relieves the load on
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the brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
Do not use cruise control in the following situa-
tions:
RIn trac situations which require frequent
changes of speed, e.g. in heavy trac, on
winding roads
R, and slippery roads. Accelerating can cause
the drive wheels to lose traction, and the vehi-
cle could skid.
Rwhen visibility is poor
▌Function of the limiter
The limiter restricts the speed of the vehicle. The
limiter automatically applies the brakes to reduce
the speed to the set speed.
You can limit the speed in the following ways:
RVariable: for short-term limitation of the driv-
ing speed, e.g. in built-up areas
RPermanent: for a longer-term speed restric-
tion, e.g. in winter tyre mode
You can store any speed above 20 km/h up to the
maximum design speed or up to the set winter
tyre limit. You can also perform settings while the
vehicle is stationary if the vehicle has been star-
ted.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (/ page 232).
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: the limiter is available
up to a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
Displays in the driver's display
ÈGrey: variable limiter is selected but not yet
activated.
ÈFlashing grey: variable limiter is temporarily
passive.
ÈGreen: variable limiter is activated.
A stored speed appears under the È display
and is indicated in the speedometer.
If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown), the variable limiter
switches to passive mode. The message appears
in the driver's display È passive, and the indi-
cator È ashes.
The variable limiter is reactivated in the following
situations:
RThe speed travelled falls below the stored
speed.
RThe stored speed is recalled.
RIf you store a new speed.
▌Operating cruise control or the variable limiter
&WARNING Risk of accident due to stored
speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
#Take into account the trac situation
before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements
Cruise control
RCruise control is selected.
RESP® must be activated but not intervening.
RThe vehicle speed is at least 20 km/h.
RThe transmission is in position h.
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Variable limiter
RThe variable limiter is selected.
Steering wheel control panel for cruise control and
variable limiter
JAdopts the stored/detected speed
±Deactivates cruise control/the variable lim-
iter
hSelects cruise control
ÈSelects the variable limiter
1Control panel to increase/decrease speed
Operating cruise control and the variable limiter
#Press the corresponding button with only one
nger or swipe on the control panel.
Switching between cruise control and the varia-
ble limiter
#To select cruise control: pressh.
#To select the variable limiter: pressÈ.
%Vehicles with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: the variable limiter is selected by
a dierent button (/ page 249).
Activating cruise control or the variable limiter
#Press M or N on the control panel 1.
The current vehicle speed is stored and main-
tains this speed (cruise control) or does not
exceed it (variable limiter).
or
#Press J.
The last stored speed is called up, and the
vehicle maintains this speed (cruise control) or
does not exceed it (variable limiter).
The current vehicle speed is stored if the last
stored speed has been deleted.
%When you switch o the vehicle, the last
speed stored is deleted.
When you activate cruise control or Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the last speed
stored for the variable limiter is deleted.
Increasing/decreasing the stored speed
#To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards
from the bottom of the control panel 1.
RThe stored speed is increased by 1 km/h.
#To decrease the stored speed: swipe down-
wards from the top of the control panel 1.
RThe stored speed is decreased by 1 km/h.
or
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#Briey press M or N on the control
panel 1.
The stored speed is increased or decreased to
the next increment of ten (e.g. to 50 km/h or
60 km/h).
or
#Press and hold M or N on the control
panel 1.
The stored speed is increased or decreased to
the next increment of ten and aerwards by
increments of 10 km/h.
or
#Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
#Press M on the control panel 1.
%When the variable limiter is switched to pas-
sive mode, you cannot increase or decrease
its stored speed in increments of 1 km/h.
Adopting a detected speed
If cruise control/variable limiter is activated and
Trac Sign Assist has detected a speed restric-
tion sign with a maximum permissible speed, this
is displayed in the driver's display:
#Press J.
The maximum permissible speed shown by the
trac sign is stored, and the vehicle maintains
or does not exceed this speed.
Deactivating cruise control or the variable limiter
#Press ±.
%If you brake, deactivate ESP® or cruise con-
trol is deactivated if ESP® intervenes. The var-
iable limiter is not deactivated.
▌Information on the permanent limiter
If the vehicle should never exceed a specic
speed (e.g. for driving in winter tyre mode), you
can set this speed with the permanent limiter.
You do this by limiting the speed between
160 km/h and 240 km/h in the multimedia sys-
tem (/ page 246).
Shortly before the set speed is reached, it
appears on the driver's display. When you conrm
the message, display messages no longer appear
until you switch o the vehicle. The speed will
only be displayed again once the vehicle has been
restarted or if the set speed is changed.
The permanent limiter does not switch to passive
mode even during kickdown and the driven speed
remains below the set speed.
▌Setting the speed limit for winter tyres
Multimedia system:
4© 5Settings 5Vehicle
5Winter tyre limit
#Activate or deactivate Winter tyre limit.
Setting a speed
#Select Winter tyre limit.
#Select a speed.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
▌Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
%The Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC descri-
bed for vehicles without the Driving Assis-
tance package is an on-demand feature
(country-dependent) (/ page 26).
DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist maintains the
set speed when driving freely. If vehicles are
detected ahead, the set distance is maintained, if
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necessary, until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
The vehicle accelerates or brakes depending on
the distance to the vehicle in front and the set
speed. The speed and distance to the vehicle in
front are set and saved using the steering wheel.
Available speed range:
RVehicles without Driving Assistance Package:
20 km/h - 160 km/h
RVehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
20 km/h - 210 km/h
%The adjustable set speed may dier if a limit
speed (, e.g. winter tyre limit) (/ page 246)
is stored.
%If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active
and the range monitor recommends a lower
driving speed, this is automatically adopted as
the new set speed. If necessary, the set
speed can be increased again manually.
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
RAdjusts the driving style depending on the
selected drive program (energy-saving, com-
fortable or dynamic) (/ page 200)
RInitiates acceleration to the stored speed if the
turn signal indicator is switched on to change
to the overtaking lane
RVehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
-Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
-Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions
into account on motorways or multi-lane
roads with separate carriageways (coun-
try-dependent)
%In the DYNAMIC SELECT menu, it is possible
to set the driving mode of the Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC. Depending on which drive
program is selected, the driving characteris-
tics can be geared towards energy economy,
comfort or dynamic performance. In the
Active Distance Assist menu, the driving style
can be permanently set to Comfort or
Dynamic (/ page 254).
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and Driving
Assistance Package: if Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC has braked the vehicle to a standstill,
it can automatically follow the vehicle in front
when driving o again within 30 seconds if the
system detects that the driver is touching the
steering wheel. If a critical situation is detected in
the surrounding area when driving o,such as a
person in the vehicle path, a visual and acoustic
warning indicates that the driver must now take
control of the vehicle. The vehicle is not acceler-
ated any further.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (/ page 232).
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Display in the driver's display in the Assistance
menu
1Vehicle in front
2Distance indicator
3Set specied distance
The vehicle detected in front 1 is highlighted in
green. It may also be in the lane to the le of your
vehicle in situations where it is not permitted to
overtake on the right,for example, on motorways.
Permanent status display
çGrey: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
selected but not yet active
çGreen speedometer, grey vehicle: Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, speed
set
çGreen: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
active and vehicle detected
The stored speed is shown under the permanent
status display and highlighted on the speedome-
ter. Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC's status
display is greyed out when passive.
If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed
adjustment is less than the stored speed due to
the route event ahead, the segments in the
speedometer light up.
The display appears briey if you increase or
decrease the set target distance h.
%The green vehicle symbol ç is displayed
cyclically when the vehicle is ready to pull
away.
%The system is switched to passive mode if you
depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC setting.
The following message appears briey in the
driver's display ç suspended.
System limits
The system may be impaired or inoperative in the
following situations,for example:
RIn snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is glare,
in direct sunlight or in greatly varying light
conditions.
RThe windscreen in the camera's area is dirty,
misted, damaged or covered.
RIf the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
RIn multi-storey car parks or on roads with
steep uphill or downhill gradients.
RIf there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles.
In addition, on slippery roads, braking or acceler-
ating can cause one or several wheels to lose
traction, and the vehicle could then skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
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&WARNING Risk of accident from accelera-
tion or braking by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel-
erate or brake in the following cases, for
example:
RIf the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC.
RIf the stored speed is called up and is con-
siderably faster or slower than the cur-
rently driven speed.
RIf Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no
longer detects a vehicle in front or does
not react to relevant objects.
#Always carefully observe the trac con-
ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
#Take into account the trac situation
before calling up the stored speed.
&WARNING Risk of accident due to insu-
cient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your
vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceler-
ation. If this deceleration is not sucient,
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you
with a visual and acoustic warning.
#Adjust your speed and maintain a suita-
ble distance from the vehicle in front.
#Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
&WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or has a limited reaction:
Rwhen driving on a dierent lane or when
changing lanes
Rto pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta-
tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
Rto complex trac conditions
Rto oncoming vehicles and crossing trac
As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
may neither give warnings nor intervene in
such situations.
#Always observe the trac conditions
carefully and react accordingly.
▌Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
and the variable limiter
Requirements
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC:
RThe electric parking brake is released.
RESP® is activated and is not intervening.
RThe transmission is in position h.
RAll the doors are closed.
RCheck of the radar sensor system has been
completed.
RSnow chain mode is not active (/ page 431).
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