MINI 3 door (2016 year). Manual

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Safety

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off.

System limits

▷ The LED goes out.

Safety information

WARNING

Warning with braking function

The system can react incorrectly or not at

Display

all due to the system limits. There is a risk of ac-

cidents or risk of property damage. Observe the

If a collision with a person detected in this way

information regarding the system limits and ac-

is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the

tively intervene, if needed.◀

instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.

The red symbol is displayed and a signal

Detection range

sounds.

The detection potential of the camera is lim-

Intervene immediately by braking or

ited.

make an evasive maneuver.

Thus a warning might not be issued or be is-

sued late.

Braking intervention

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

The warning prompts the driver himself/herself

tected:

to react. During a warning, the maximum brak-

▷ Partially covered pedestrians.

ing force is used. Premise for the brake booster

is sufficiently quick and sufficiently hard step-

▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such

ping on the brake pedal. The system can assist

because of the viewing angle or contour.

with some braking intervention if there is risk of

▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range.

a collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus

▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than

come to a complete stop.

32 inches/80 cm.

Manual transmission: During a braking inter-

vention up to a complete stop, the engine may

Functional limitations

be shut down.

The system may not be fully functional or may

The braking intervention is executed only if ve-

not be available in the following situations:

hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g. by

▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

fall.

The braking intervention can be interrupted by

▷ In tight curves.

stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the

moving the steering wheel.

front windshield are dirty or covered.

Object detection can be restricted. Limitations

▷ If the driving stability control systems are

of the detection range and functional restric-

deactivated, for example DSC OFF.

tions are to be considered.

▷ 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-

cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun

low in the sky.

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▷ When it is dark outside.

Harder vehicle braking

It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in cer-

tain situations to a halt quicker.

Brake force display

Here, a higher braking pressure must be gener-

ated for a short period when pressing the brake

Concept

pedal than during automatic braking. This in-

The additional brake lamps tell following traffic

terrupts automatic braking.

that an emergency braking procedure is being

performed. This helps to reduce the risk of a

Interrupting automatic braking

rear-end collision.

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic brak-

ing in certain situations, e.g., for an evasive ma-

General information

neuver.

Interrupt automatic braking:

▷ By pressing the brake pedal.

▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal.

▷ During normal brake application, the brake

lights light up.

▷ During heavy brake application, the flash-

ers additionally light up.

Post Crash — iBrake

Depressing the brake pedal can cause the vehi-

cle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic

braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also

interrupts automatic braking.

Concept

In the event of an accident, the system can

bring the vehicle to a halt automatically with-

out intervention by the driver in certain situa-

tions. This can reduce the risk of a further colli-

sion and the consequences thereof.

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released au-

tomatically. Secure the vehicle against rolling.

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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle features and op-

DSC Dynamic Stability

tions

Control

This chapter describes all standard, country-

The 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 country provisions must be ob-

General information

served.

Dynamic Stability Control detect for example

the following unstable driving conditions:

▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.

Anti-lock Braking System

▷ Loss of traction of the front wheel, which

ABS

can lead to understeering.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during

page 121, is a version of the DSC where for-

braking.

ward momentum is optimized.

The vehicle contains 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 release from the

gine.

personal responsibility to correctly assess the

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys-

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

Brake assistant

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system

the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch

automatically produces the greatest possible

traffic closely and actively intervene in the re-

braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis-

spective situations.◀

tance to a minimum during emergency stop.

WARNING

This system utilizes all of the benefits provided

by ABS.

When driving with roof load, e.g., with

roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

not be ensured in driving-critical situations due

for the duration of the emergency stop.

to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk

of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not

deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when

driving with roof load.◀

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Indicator/warning lights

DTC Dynamic Traction

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls

Control

the drive and braking forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has

The concept

failed.

DTC is a version of the DSC where forward mo-

mentum is optimized.

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

The system ensures maximum headway on

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re-

special road conditions, for example unplowed

duced during acceleration and when driving in

snowy roads or loose road surfaces, but with

curves.

somewhat limited vehicle stability.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi-

as soon as possible.

mum traction. Driving stability is limited during

acceleration and when driving in curves.

Deactivating DSC

Therefore drive with appropriate caution.

Press and hold this button but not lon-

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC

ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the

under the following special circumstances:

indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in-

▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,

strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.

snow-covered roads.

DSC is switched off.

▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or

driving off from loose grounds.

Activating DSC

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Press button.

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

Traction Control

lamp go out.

Activating DTC

Indicator/warning lights

Press button.

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed

TRACTION is displayed in the instru-

in the instrument cluster.

ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de-

OFF lights up.

activated.

Deactivating DTC

Automatic activation

Press button again.

When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator

occurs in the following situations:

lamp go out.

▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.

▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION

or DSC OFF mode.

Performance Control

Performance Control enhances the agility of the

vehicle.

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Driving stability control systems

To increase maneuverability, with a corre-

Operating the programs

spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are

braked individually.

MINI Driving Modes switch

Program

MID

GREEN

Dynamic Damping Con-

SPORT

trol

The concept

MID

The tuning of the suspension can be changed

with the system.

For balanced tuning.

With each starting operation, MID is activated

Programs

using the Start/Stop button.

The system offers several different programs.

GREEN

The programs are selected via the MINI Driving

Modes switch, refer to page 122.

GREEN, refer to page 173, provides consistent

tuning to maximize range.

MID/GREEN

Activating GREEN

Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for

more comfort.

Turn MINI Driving Modes switch to the right un-

til GREEN is displayed in the instrument cluster.

SPORT

Configuring GREEN

Consistently sporty tuning of the shock absorb-

ers for greater driving agility.

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activate GREEN.

MINI Driving Modes

2. "Configure GREEN"

3. Configure the program.

switch

This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is

Concept

activated.

The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to fine-

Via onboard monitor:

tune the vehicle's settings and features. Choose

between three different programs. The MINI

"Settings"

Driving Modes switch will activate the particular

2. "GREEN Mode"

program.

"Settings"

2. "Driving mode"

3. "Configure GREEN"

Configure the program.

This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is

activated.

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SPORT

Displays

Consistently sporty tuning of the drivetrain for

greater driving agility.

Program selection

With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of

With the MINI Driving Modes

the suspension also changes and SPORT can be

switch turned on a list of pro-

individually configured.

grams is displayed and can be

selected.

The configuration is stored for the profile cur-

rently used.

Selected program

Activating SPORT

Turn MINI Driving Modes switch to the left until

The instrument cluster displays

SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.

the selected program.

Configuring SPORT

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

when the display is activated on the Control

Display on the onboard monitor

Display, the SPORT driving mode can be config-

Program changes can be displayed on the on-

ured for individual specifications.

board monitor.

Activate SPORT.

"Settings"

Select "Configure SPORT".

2. "Control display"

Configure the program.

3. "Driving mode info"

SPORT can also be configured before it is acti-

vated:

"Settings"

Drive-off assistant

2. "Driving mode"

3. "Configure SPORT"

The concept

This configuration is retrieved when SPORT is

This system supports driving off on inclines. The

activated.

parking brake is not required.

Configuring driving program

Driving off with the drive-off assistant

Settings can be made for the following driving

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

programs in Driving mode:

brake.

▷ GREEN, refer to page 122.

2. Release the foot brake and drive off with-

out delay.

▷ SPORT, refer to page 123.

After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is

held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

For vehicles with respective equipment ver-

sions, the possible holding duration amounts to

2 minutes.

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Driving comfort

The system does not brake to a stop.

Vehicle features and op-

Depending on the driving settings, the features

tions

of the cruise control can change in certain

This chapter describes all standard, country-

areas.

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

Safety information

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

WARNING

to the selected options or country versions. This

The system does not release from the

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

personal responsibility to correctly assess the

tems. When using these functions and systems,

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys-

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

served.

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene in the re-

Camera-based cruise con-

spective situations.◀

trol

WARNING

The concept

The desired speed can be incorrectly ad-

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

Using this system, a desired speed and a dis-

an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the

tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using

traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac-

the buttons on the steering wheel.

tively intervene in the respective situations.◀

The system maintains the desired speed on

clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicles accel-

WARNING

erates or brakes automatically.

Risk of accident due to too high speed

If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system

differences to other vehicles, e.g., in the follow-

adjusts the speed of your vehicle within the

ing situations:

given system limits so that the set distance to

▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving ve-

the vehicle ahead is maintained.

hicle.

The distance can be adjusted in several steps.

▷ Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own

For safety reasons, it depends on the repective

lane.

speed.

▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.

General information

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in

A camera on the interior rear view mirror is

the respective situations.◀

used to detect vehicles driving ahead.

The system is functional at speeds beginning at

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

Active cruise control is paused below approx.

20 mph/30 km/h.

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Overview

Functional requirements

Buttons on the steering wheel

Speed range

The system is best used on well-constructed

Press button

Function

roads.

Cruise control on/off, refer to

The system is functional at speeds beginning at

page 125.

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

Store/maintain speed, refer to

The max. speed that can be set is

page 126.

85 mph/140 km/h.

Pause cruise control, refer to

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise

page 125.

control

Continue cruise control with the

last setting, refer to page 126.

Switching on

Reduce distance, refer to

Press button on the steering wheel.

page 126.

Display in the instrument cluster lights

Increase distance, refer to

up.

page 126.

Increase speed, refer to

Display in the instrument cluster lights

page 126.

up. The current speed is adopted as de-

sired speed and displayed with symbol.

Reduce speed, refer to page 126.

Cruise control is active and maintains the set

speed.

Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's ser-

DSC will be switched on if needed.

ies, optional features and country specifica-

tions.

Switching off

Camera

Press button on the steering wheel.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

deleted.

Interrupting manually

Press button on the steering wheel.

Automatic interruption

The camera is installed near the interior rear-

The system is automatically interrupted in the

view mirror.

following situations:

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in-

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

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▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few

button: hold down to repeat the cor-

seconds or released while a gear is not en-

responding action.

gaged.

▷ If selector lever position N is set.

Adjusting distance

▷ When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-

Safety information

vated.

WARNING

▷ When DSC is actively controlling stability.

The system does not release from the

▷ If the detection range of the camera is im-

personal responsibility. Due to the system lim-

paired, for example, by soiling, heavy pre-

its, braking can be late. There is a risk of acci-

cipitation or glare effects from the sun.

dents or risk of property damage. Be aware to

▷ If the vehicle in front decelerates below a

the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the dis-

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

tance to the traffic and weather conditions and

maintain the prescribed safety distance, possi-

Setting the speed

bly by braking.◀

Maintaining/storing the speed

Reduce distance

Press

button in the interrupted state.

Press button repeatedly until the de-

When the system is switched on, the current

sired distance is set.

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

The set distance is briefly displayed in

The stored speed is displayed on the

the left part of the instrument cluster.

symbol.

DSC will be switched on if needed.

Increase distance

The speed can also be stored as follows:

Press button repeatedly until the de-

sired distance is set.

Press button.

The set distance is briefly displayed in

the left part of the instrument cluster.

Changing the speed

button: press until the desired speed

is set.

Continuing cruise control

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

General information

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

Make sure that the difference between current

increases or decreases by approx.

speed and stored speed is not too large before

1 mph/1 km/h.

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin-

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed

past the point of resistance, the desired

In the following cases, the stored speed value is

speed increases or decreases by a maxi-

deleted and cannot be called up again:

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

▷ When the system is switched off.

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▷ When the ignition is switched off.

▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter-

rupted, the display indicates the stored

Calling up stored speed and distance

speed.

Press button with the system inter-

▷ No display: system is switched off.

rupted. Cruise control is continued with

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

the saved values. The selected distance is

conditions necessary for operation are not cur-

briefly displayed in the CID (central information

rently fulfilled.

display).

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

Switching distance control on/off

Selected distance from the vehicle driving

ahead is briefly displayed in the left hand por-

Safety information

tion of the CID (central information display).

WARNING

Distance display

The system does not react to traffic driv-

Distance 1

ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the

stored speed. There is a risk of accidents or risk

of property damage. Adjust the desired speed

Distance 2

to the traffic conditions and brake as needed.◀

Switching distance control off

Distance 3

Press and hold this button.

Distance 4

Or:

This value is set automatically after

Press and hold this button.

the system is switched on.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

Detected vehicle

cluster lights up.

Symbol lights up orange:

To switch distance control back on, press one of

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

the two buttons again briefly.

you.

After changing over distance control, a Check

Control message is displayed.

Indicator/warning lights

Displays in the instrument cluster

Symbol flashes orange:

The conditions are not adequate for the

Desired speed and stored speed

system to work.

In addition to the indicator lamp, the

The system was deactivated but applies the

desired speed is displayed in the central

brakes until you actively resume control by

information display.

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

▷ Display lights up green: system is active, the

display indicates the desired speed.

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Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:

▷ For red traffic lights.

You are requested to intervene by brak-

▷ For cross traffic.

ing or make an evasive maneuver.

▷ For oncoming traffic.

▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking

The system has been interrupted or dis-

lighting at night.

tance control is temporarily suppressed

because the accelerator pedal is being

Swerving vehicles

pressed; a vehicle was not detected.

Distance control is temporarily sup-

pressed because the accelerator pedal

is being pressed; a vehicle was de-

tected.

Displays in the Head-up Display

The information from Active Cruise Control can

also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

Adjusting the Head-up Display, refer to

until it is completely within the same lane as

page 93.

your vehicle.

If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly

System limits

swerves into your lane, the system may not be

able to automatically restore the selected dis-

Detection range

tance. This also applies to major speed differ-

ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, for ex-

ample, when rapidly approaching a truck.

When a vehicle driving ahead of you is reliably

detected, the system requests that the driver

intervene by braking and carrying out evasive

maneuvers, if needed.

Cornering

The detection capacity of the system and the

automatic braking capacity are limited.

Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not

be detected.

Deceleration

The system also does not decelerate in the fol-

lowing situations:

▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-

If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the

moving road users.

speed is reduced slightly, although curves can-

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not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive

▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow-

into a curve at an appropriate speed.

fall.

In tight curves the system offers only restricted

▷ In tight curves.

detection where a vehicle ahead of you might

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the

be detected late or not at all.

front windshield are dirty or covered.

▷ When driving toward bright lights.

▷ Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en-

gine, via the Start/Stop button.

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-

ately after vehicle delivery.

Cruise control

When you approach a curve the system may

The concept

briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to

Using this system, a desired speed can be ad-

the bend of the curve. If the system decelerates

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

you may compensate it by briefly accelerating.

The system maintains the desired speed. The

After releasing the gas pedal the system is reac-

system accelerates and brakes automatically as

tivated and controls speed independently.

needed.

Weather

General information

In the event of unfavorable weather and light

The system is functional at speeds beginning at

conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall, slush,

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni-

Depending on the driving settings, the features

tion of vehicles as well as short-term interrup-

of the cruise control can change in certain

tions for vehicles that are already detected.

areas.

Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic

situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for

Safety information

example by braking, steering or evading.

WARNING

Engine power

The system does not release from the

personal responsibility to correctly assess the

The desired speed may not be maintained on

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys-

uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

Malfunction

the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch

A Check Control message is displayed if the sys-

traffic closely and actively intervene in the re-

tem fails or was automatically deactivated.

spective situations.◀

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

WARNING

▷ When an object was not correctly detected.

The use of the system can lead to an in-

creased risk of accidents in the following situa-

tions:

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▷ On winding roads.

DSC will be switched on if needed.

▷ In heavy traffic.

Switching off

▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

Press button on the steering wheel.

There is a risk of accidents or risk of property

damage. Only use the system if driving at con-

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

stant speed is possible.◀

deleted.

Interrupting manually

Overview

When active, press the button on the

Buttons on the steering wheel

steering wheel.

Press button Function

Automatic interruption

Cruise control on/off, refer to

The system is automatically interrupted in the

page 130.

following situations:

Store speed, refer to page 130.

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few

Pause cruise control, refer to

seconds or released while a gear is not en-

page 130.

gaged.

Continue cruise control with the

▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the cur-

last setting, refer to page 131.

rent speed.

▷ If selector lever position N is set.

Increase speed, refer to

page 130.

▷ When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-

vated.

Reduce speed, refer to page 130.

▷ When DSC is actively controlling stability.

Setting the speed

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise

control

Maintaining/storing the speed

Press

button in the interrupted state.

Switching on

When the system is switched on, the current

Press button on the steering wheel.

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

The stored speed is displayed in the instrument

cluster lights up.

cluster.

DSC will be switched on if needed.

The current speed is adopted as the de-

sired speed and is displayed with the

The speed can also be stored as follows:

symbol in the instrument cluster.

Press button.

Cruise control is active and maintains the set

speed.

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Changing the speed

Displays in the instrument cluster

button: press until the desired speed

is set.

Indicator lamp

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

Depending on how the vehicle is equip-

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

ped, the indicator lamp in the instru-

road is clear.

ment cluster indicates whether the sys-

tem is switched on.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

increases or decreases by approx.

Desired speed and stored speed

1 mph/1 km/h.

The desired speed is displayed together

▷ or button: each time it is pressed

with the symbol.

past the point of resistance, the desired

▷ Display lights up green: system is

speed increases or decreases by a maxi-

active, the display indicates the de-

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

sired speed.

The maximum speed that can be set de-

▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter-

pends on the vehicle.

rupted, the display indicates the stored

▷ or button: pressing it to the resist-

speed.

ance point and holding it accelerates or de-

▷ No display: system is switched off.

celerates the vehicle without requiring

pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

button is released, the vehicle maintains its

conditions necessary for operation are not cur-

final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the

rently fulfilled.

resistance point causes the vehicle to accel-

erate more rapidly.

System limits

Continuing cruise control

Engine power

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

General information

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

engine power is insufficient.

by calling up the stored speed.

Make sure that the difference between current

speed and stored speed is not too large before

PDC Park Distance Con-

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin-

trol

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

The concept

Calling up stored speed

PDC is a support when parking. When you

Press button on the steering wheel.

slowly approach an object in the rear - or also

in the front of the vehicle if the feature is avail-

The stored speed is reached and maintained.

able - then the object is reported through:

▷ Signal tones.

▷ Visual display.

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General information

Overview

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis-

tances are located in the bumpers.

With front PDC: button in vehicle

The maneuvering range, depending on obsta-

cles and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given in the follow-

ing situations:

▷ By the front middle sensors and the two

corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from

the object.

▷ By the rear middle sensors at ap-

Park assistance button

prox. 5 ft/1.50 m from the object.

▷ When a collision is imminent.

Ultrasound sensors

Safety information

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,

WARNING

for example in the bumpers.

The system does not relieve from the per-

sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf-

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad-

just the driving style to the traffic conditions.

Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely

Functional requirements

and actively intervene in the respective situa-

To ensure full functionality:

tions.◀

▷ Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers, bi-

WARNING

cycle racks.

Due to high speeds when PDC is acti-

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

vated, the warning can be delayed due to phys-

ical circumstances. There is a risk of injury or

Switching on/off

risk of property damage. Avoid approaching an

object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while PDC

Switching on automatically

is not yet active.◀

The system is automatically switched on in the

following situations:

▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when

the engine is running.

The rearview camera also switches on.

▷ With front PDC: when obstacles are de-

tected behind or in front of the vehicle by

PDC and the speed is slower than approx.

2.5 mph/4 km/h.

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Driving comfort

CONTROLS

With front PDC: You can switch off automatic

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

activation on obstacle detection:

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

Steptronic transmission.

"Settings"

2. "Parking"

Volume

3. Select setting.

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the

Settings are stored for the driver profile cur-

entertainment volume can be adjusted.

rently used.

"Multimedia",

"Radio" or

"Settings"

Automatic deactivation during forward

2. "Tone"

travel

3. "Volume settings"

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

4. "PDC"

Switch the system back on if needed.

5. To adjust: turn the Controller.

6. To store: press the Controller.

With front PDC: switching on/off

Settings are stored for the profile currently

manually

used.

Press park assistance button.

Visual warning

▷ On: the LED lights up.

The approach of the vehicle to an object can be

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

shown on the Control Display. Objects that are

farther away are already displayed on the Con-

The rearview camera image is displayed when

trol Display before a signal sounds.

the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

park assistance button.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

WARNING

The range of the sensors is represented in col-

ors: red, green and yellow.

Signal tones

When the image of the rearview camera is dis-

When approaching an object, an intermittent

played, the switch can be made to PDC:

sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.

"Rear view camera"

if an object is detected to the left rear of the ve-

hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear

System limits

speaker.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

Safety information

shorter the intervals.

WARNING

If the distance to a detected object is less than

The system can react incorrectly or not at

approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is

all due to the system limits. There is a risk of ac-

sounded.

cidents or risk of property damage. Observe the

With front PDC: if objects are located both in

information regarding the system limits and ac-

front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating

tively intervene, if needed.◀

continuous signal is sounded.

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CONTROLS

Driving comfort

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

▷ In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

the following circumstances:

▷ In automatic vehicle washes.

▷

For small children and animals.

▷ Due to heavy exhaust.

▷

For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,

▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,

coats.

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

▷

With external interference of the ultra-

sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud

The malfunction is signaled by a continuous

machines.

tone alternating between the front and rear

speakers. As soon as the malfunction due

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

to other ultrasound sources is no longer

or out of position.

present, the system is again fully functional.

▷

If cargo protrudes.

With front PDC: to reduce false alarms, switch

▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

off automatic PDC activation on obstacle detec-

high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex-

tion, e.g., in vehicle washes, refer to page 132.

treme heat or strong wind.

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

Malfunction

vehicles.

A Check Control message, refer to page 80, is

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷

With moving objects.

Red symbol is displayed, and the range

▷

With elevated, protruding objects such as

of the sensors is dimmed on the Control

ledges or cargo.

Display.

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

▷

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Rearview camera

▷

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,

can move into the blind area of the sensors

Concept

before or after a continuous tone sounds.

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

False warnings

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis-

The system may issue a warning under the fol-

play.

lowing conditions even though there is no ob-

stacle within the detection range:

Safety information

▷ In heavy rain.

WARNING

▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with

The system does not relieve from the per-

ice.

sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf-

▷ When sensors are covered in snow.

fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad-

just the driving style to the traffic conditions.

▷ On rough road surfaces.

Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely

▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.

and actively intervene in the respective situa-

tions.◀

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