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MINI Clubman (2018 year). Manual - part 8

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5. "Ambient lighting"

6. Select the desired setting.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Changing color

Push the switch forward or back:

manual color change.

Press the switch forward or backward

and hold for approx. 3 seconds, until

the ambient light illuminates several times: au-

tomatic color change. Push the switch again to

end color changes.

Setting the brightness

Depending on the equipment, the brightness of

the ambient light can be adjusted via the

thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on

the Control Display.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Lighting"

4. "Interior lighting"

5. "Brightness"

6. Adjust the brightness.

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Safety

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

Vehicle features and op-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tions

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

This chapter describes all standard, country-

the applicable laws and regulations must be

specific and optional features offered with the

observed.

series. It also describes features that are not

Airbags

1

Front airbag, driver

4

Side airbag

2

Front airbag, front passenger

5

Knee airbag

3

Head airbag

Front airbags

Side airbag

Front airbags help protect the driver and the

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the

front passenger by responding to frontal im-

side of the body in the chest and lap area.

pacts in which safety belts alone would not pro-

vide adequate protection.

Head airbag

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports

the head.

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Functional readiness of the airbag

General information

system

Before transporting a child on the front passen-

ger seat, refer to the safety information and in-

Safety information

structions for children on the front passenger

WARNING

seat, see Children.

Individual components can be hot after

Safety information

triggering of the airbag system. There is a risk

of injury. Do not touch individual compo-

WARNING

nents.◀

To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag

function, the system must be able to detect

WARNING

whether a person is sitting in the front passen-

Improperly executed work can lead to

ger seat. The entire seat cushion area must be

failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering

used for this purpose. There is a risk of injuries

of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc-

or danger to life. Make sure that the front pas-

tion, the airbag system might not trigger as in-

senger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.◀

tended despite the accident severity. There is a

risk of injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag

Malfunction of the automatic

system checked, repaired, dismantled and

deactivation system

scrapped by a dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.◀

When transporting older children and adults,

the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac-

tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,

Correct function

the indicator light for the front-seat passenger

When the ignition is switched on, the

airbags lights up.

warning light in the instrument cluster

In this case, change the sitting position so that

lights up briefly and thereby indicates

the front-seat passenger airbags are activated

the operational readiness of the entire airbag

and the indicator light goes out.

system and the belt tensioner.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

Airbag system malfunctioning

To enable correct recognition of the occupied

▷ Warning light does not come on when the

seat cushion.

ignition is switched on.

▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or

▷ The warning light lights up continuously.

other items to the front passenger seat un-

less they are specifically determined to be

Automatic deactivation of the front-

safe for use on the front passenger seat.

seat passenger airbags

▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the

front passenger seat if a child restraint sys-

Concept

tem is to be installed on it.

The system reads if the front passenger seat is

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

occupied by measuring the human body's re-

could press against the seat from below.

sistance.

▷ No moisture in or on the seat.

Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas-

senger's side are activated or deactivated.

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Indicator light for the front-seat

Strength of the driver's and front-seat

passenger airbags

passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/

front-seat passenger airbags very much de-

pends on the positions of the driver's/front pas-

senger seat.

To maintain the accuracy of this function over

the long-term, calibrate the front seats as soon

as a relevant Check Control message is dis-

played. A message also appears on the Control

Display.

The indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbags indicates the operating state of the

Calibrating the front seats

front-seat passenger airbags.

WARNING

The light indicates whether the airbags are ei-

There is a risk of jamming when moving

ther activated or deactivated.

the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

age to property. Make sure that the area of

▷ The indicator light lights up

movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad-

when a child is properly

justment.◀

seated in a child restraint

system or when the seat is

An appropriate Check Control message is dis-

empty. The airbags on the

played.

front passenger side are not

1. Move the respective seat all the way for-

activated.

ward.

▷ The indicator light does not light up when,

2. Move the respective seat forward again.

for instance a correctly seated person of

The seat moves forward briefly.

sufficient size is detected on the seat. The

airbags on the front passenger side are ac-

3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.

tivated.

The calibration procedure is completed when

the Check Control message disappears.

Detected child restraint systems

If the message continues to be displayed, re-

The system generally detects children seated in

peat the calibration.

a child restraint system, particularly in child re-

If the message does not disappear after a re-

straint systems required by NHTSA at the point

peat calibration, have the system checked as

in time when the vehicle was manufactured.

soon as possible.

After installing a child restraint system, make

sure that the indicator light for the front-seat

passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that

Tire Pressure Monitor

the child restraint system has been detected

and the front-seat passenger airbags are not

TPM

activated.

Concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure in

the four mounted tires. The system warns you if

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there is a significant loss of pressure in one or

All wheels green

more tires.

System is active and will issue a warning related

to the tire inflation pressures stored during the

General information

last reset.

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla-

tion pressure and, depending on the model,

One to four yellow wheels

the tire temperature.

A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation

With use of the system follow further informa-

pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.

tion found under Tire inflation pressure, refer to

page 214.

Gray wheels

It may not be possible to identify tire pressure

Functional requirements

losses.

The following conditions must be met for the

Possible causes:

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

▷ Malfunction.

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

▷ The system is being reset.

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset

was performed with the correct tire infla-

Additonal information

tion pressure.

The status control display additionally shows

▷ After the tire inflation pressure was ad-

the current tire inflation pressures. It shows the

justed to a new value, a reset was per-

actual values read; they may vary depending

formed.

on driving style or weather conditions.

▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

Resetting the system

Status display

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Current status

1.

"My MINI"

The system status can be displayed on the Con-

2. "Vehicle status"

trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

active.

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

5. Reset the tire inflation pressure using

1.

"My MINI"

"Perform reset".

2. "Vehicle status"

6. Drive away.

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

The wheels are displayed in gray and the fol-

The current status is displayed.

lowing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure

Monitor…".

Tire conditions

After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a

short period, the set tire inflation pressures are

General information

accepted as reference values. The resetting

Tire and system status are indicated by the

process is completed automatically while driv-

color of the wheels and a SMS text message on

ing. After successful completion of the reset,

the Control Display.

the tires appear in green on the Control Display

and "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for

recommended pressures." is displayed.

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You may interrupt this trip at any time. When

2. Reset the system.

you continue the reset resumes automatically.

If the tire inflation pressure is too low

Messages

Message

General information

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC

the instrument cluster.

Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes-

Safety information

sage appears on the Control Display.

WARNING

Symbol Possible cause

A damaged regular tire with low or miss-

There is a tire inflation pressure loss.

ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,

No reset was performed for the sys-

such as steering and braking response. Run-flat

tem. The system issues a warning

tires can maintain limited stability. There is a

based on the tire inflation pressures

risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if

stored during the last reset.

the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Fol-

low the information on run-flat tires and con-

Measure

tinued driving with these tires.◀

1. Reduce your speed and drive moderately.

Do not exceed a speed of

If a tire inflation pressure check is

80 mph/130 km/h.

required

2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas

Message

station, check and correct the tire inflation

pressure in all four tires, if necessary.

A symbol with a Check Control message ap-

pears on the Control Display.

3. Reset the system.

Symbol Possible cause

If there is a significant loss of tire

The system has detected a wheel

inflation pressure

change, but no reset was done.

No reset was performed for the sys-

Message

tem. The system issues a warning

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

based on the tire inflation pressures

the instrument cluster.

stored during the last reset.

Inflation was not carried out accord-

In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap-

ing to specifications.

pears in a Check Control message on the Con-

trol Display.

The tire inflation pressure has fallen

below the level of the last reset.

Measure

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

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Symbol Possible cause

case, have the electronics checked and re-

placed at the next opportunity.

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

Run-flat tires

No reset was performed for the sys-

tem. The system issues a warning

Safety information

based on the tire inflation pressures

WARNING

stored during the last reset.

Your vehicle handles differently with a

run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in-

Measure

stance, your lane stability when braking is re-

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

duced, braking distances are longer and the

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-

self-steering properties will change. There is a

vers.

risk of an accident.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

normal tires or run-flat tires.

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

Run-flat tires, refer to page 224, are la-

beled with a circular symbol containing the

Maximum speed

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

You may continue driving with a damaged tire

at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Continued driving with a flat tire

Normal tires

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Identify the damaged tire.

To do this, check the tire inflation pressure

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-

in all four tires, for instance using the tire

vers.

pressure gage of a flat tire kit.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

tires at the next opportunity.

have been reset. In this case, perform the

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

reset.

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

have been reset. In this case, perform the

correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have

reset.

been initialized. In this case, initialize the

system.

Possible driving range with a depressurized

If identification of flat tire damage is not

tire

possible, please contact a dealer’s service

The possible driving range varies depending on

center or another qualified service center or

the how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g.,

repair shop.

speed, road conditions, external temperature.

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or

The driving range may be less but may also be

by changing the wheel.

more if an economical driving style is used.

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,

If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight

may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this

and used under favorable conditions, its possi-

ble driving range will be up to 50 miles/80 km.

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Vehicle handling with damaged tires

is reported though tire inflation pressures are

correct.

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle

differently, potentially leading to conditions

such as the following:

Malfunction

The yellow warning light flashes and is

▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course.

then illuminated continuously. A Check

▷ Longer braking distances.

Control message is displayed. It may

▷ Changed self-steering properties.

not be possible to identify tire pressure losses.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering

Examples and recommendations in the follow-

maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for in-

ing situations:

stance curbs or potholes.

▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics, for

instance an emergency wheel, is mounted:

Final tire failure

have it checked by a dealer’s service center

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi-

or another qualified service center or repair

cate the final failure of a tire.

shop as needed.

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

▷ Malfunction: have system checked by a

the tire could come loose and cause an acci-

dealer’s service center or another qualified

dent.

service center or repair shop.

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

▷ The system was unable to complete the re-

service center or another qualified service cen-

set. Perform a system reset again.

ter or repair shop.

▷ Interference caused by systems or devices

with the same radio frequency: after leav-

System limits

ing the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

Temperature

The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's

Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS

temperature.

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Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire in-

should be checked monthly when cold and in-

flation pressure.

flated to the inflation pressure recommended

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

tire temperature falls again.

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

These circumstances may cause a warning

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

when temperatures fall very sharply.

pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As

Sudden tire pressure loss

an added safety feature, your vehicle has been

The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-

damage caused by external circumstances.

tem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure

telltale when one or more of your tires is signifi-

Failure to perform a reset

cantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the

The system does not function properly if a reset

low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should

has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire

stop and check your tires as soon as possible,

and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving

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on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the

Functional requirements

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Un-

The following conditions must be met for the

der-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and

system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of

tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han-

tire inflation pressure is not assured:

dling and stopping ability. Please note that the

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initial-

TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-

ization was performed with the correct tire

nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to

inflation pressure.

maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in-

flation has not reached the level to trigger illu-

▷ After the tire inflation pressure was ad-

mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

justed to a new value, an initialization was

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

performed.

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The TPMS

Status display

malfunction indicator is combined with the low

The current status of the flat tire monitor can

tire pressure telltale. When the system detects

be displayed, for instance whether the RPA is

a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-

active.

mately one minute and then remain continu-

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

ously illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as

1.

"My MINI"

the malfunction exists. When the malfunction

2. "Vehicle status"

indicator is illuminated, the system may not be

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

able to detect or signal low tire pressure as in-

The status is displayed.

tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va-

riety of reasons, including the installation of re-

placement or alternate tires or wheels on the

Initialization required

vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning

An initialization must be performed in the fol-

properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction

lowing situations:

telltale after replacing one or more tires or

▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re-

adjusted.

placement or alternate tires and wheels allow

▷ After a tire or wheel replacement.

the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Performing initialization

When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

serve as reference values in order to detect a

flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming

Concept

the tire inflation pressures.

The system detects tire inflation pressure loss

Do not initialize the system when driving with

on the basis of rotation speed differences be-

snow chains.

tween the individual wheels while driving.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the

diameter and therefore the rotational speed of

1.

"My MINI"

the corresponding wheel changes. The differ-

2. "Vehicle status"

ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

The system does not measure the actual infla-

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

tion pressure in the tires.

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5. Start the initialization with: "Perform reset".

Run-flat tires, refer to page 224, are la-

beled with a circular symbol containing the

6. Drive away.

letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Messages

To do this, check the tire inflation pressure

in all four tires, for instance using the tire

General information

pressure gage of a flat tire kit.

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta-

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

bility Control is switched on, if needed.

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

have been reset. In this case, perform the

Safety information

reset.

WARNING

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

A damaged regular tire with low or miss-

correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have

ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,

been initialized. In this case, initialize the

such as steering and braking response. Run-flat

system.

tires can maintain limited stability. There is a

If identification of flat tire damage is not

risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if

possible, please contact a dealer’s service

the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Fol-

center or another qualified service center or

low the information on run-flat tires and con-

repair shop.

tinued driving with these tires.◀

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or

by changing the wheel.

Indication of a flat tire

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,

A yellow warning light is illuminated in

may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this

the instrument cluster.

case, have the electronics checked and re-

placed at the next opportunity.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes-

sage appears on the Control Display.

Run-flat tires

Symbol Possible cause

Safety information

There is a flat tire or a major loss in

tire inflation pressure.

WARNING

Your vehicle handles differently with a

run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in-

Measure

stance, your lane stability when braking is re-

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

duced, braking distances are longer and the

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-

self-steering properties will change. There is a

vers.

risk of an accident.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

normal tires or run-flat tires.

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

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driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

▷ The menu for the intelligent safety system

closely and actively intervene where appropri-

is displayed. The systems are individually

ate.◀

switched off according to their respective

settings.

WARNING

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

to their individual settings.

from personal responsibility. Due to system lim-

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

its, warnings or reactions of the system may not

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

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

correctly, or without justification. There is a risk

Press button again:

of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in-

switched on.

tervene where appropriate.◀

▷ The LED lights up green.

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual functions

Hold down button:

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

switched off.

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

▷ The LED goes out.

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

towing.◀

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.

The automatic braking intervention is done

Intelligent Safety button

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

braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys-

Press button briefly:

tem reactions.

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General information

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

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

The system warns at two levels of an imminent

towing.◀

danger of collision at speeds from approx.

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

the current driving situation.

Overview

Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to

35 mph/60 km/h.

Button in the vehicle

Detection range

Intelligent Safety button

Objects that the system can detect are taken

into account.

Camera

Safety information

WARNING

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.◀

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

WARNING

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir-

Indicators and warnings do not relieve

ror clean and clear.

from personal responsibility. Due to system lim-

its, warnings or reactions of the system may not

Switching on/off

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

correctly, or without justification. There is a risk

Switching on automatically

of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

The system is automatically active after every

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in-

driving off.

tervene where appropriate.◀

WARNING

Switching on/off manually

Due to system limits, individual functions

Press button briefly:

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

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▷ The menu for the intelligent safety system

Symbol Measure

is displayed. The systems are individually

Symbol lights up red: prewarning.

switched off according to their respective

settings.

Brake and increase distance.

▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic

to their individual settings.

signal sounds: acute warning.

Adjust as needed. The individual settings are

Brake and make an evasive maneu-

stored for the driver profile currently in use.

ver, if necessary.

Press button again:

Prewarning

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

This warning is issued, for instance when there

switched on.

is the impending danger of a collision or the

▷ The LED lights up green.

distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

Hold down button:

The driver must intervene actively when there

is a prewarning.

▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

Acute warning with braking function

▷ The LED goes out.

Acute warning is displayed in case of the immi-

nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap-

Setting the warning time

proaches another object at a high differential

The warning time can be set via the Central In-

speed.

formation Display (CID).

The driver must intervene actively when there

is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is

1.

"My MINI"

assisted by a minor automatic braking inter-

2. "Vehicle settings"

vention in a possible risk of collision.

3. "Intelligent Safety"

Acute warnings can also be triggered without

4. "Warning time"

previous forewarning.

5. Select the desired setting.

Braking intervention

The selected warning time is stored for the

The warning prompts the driver to react. During

driver profile currently in use.

a warning, the maximum braking force is used.

Prerequisite for the brake booster is sufficiently

Warning with braking function

quick and sufficiently hard stepping on the

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

Display

system may assist with braking.When the vehi-

A warning symbol appears in the instrument

cle is traveling at a low speed, the vehicle may

cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision

come to a complete stop.

with a detected vehicle is imminent.

Manual transmission: during a braking inter-

vention up to a complete stop, the engine may

be shut down.

The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle

stability has not been restricted, for instance by

deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control.

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The driver may cancel the braking intervention

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

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac-

gine via the Start/Stop button.

tively moving the steering wheel.

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-

Object detection can be restricted. Follow the

ately after vehicle delivery.

limitations of the detection range and func-

▷ If there are constant blinding effects be-

tional restrictions.

cause of oncoming light, for instance from

the sun low in the sky.

System limits

Warning sensitivity

Safety information

The more sensitive the warning settings are,

WARNING

the more warnings are displayed. Therefore,

The system can react not at all, too late,

there may also be an excess of premature or

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

unjustified warnings and reactions.

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Follow the information

regarding the system limits and actively inter-

Person warning with City

vene, if needed.◀

light braking function

Detection range

Concept

The system's detection potential is limited.

The system can help prevent accidents with pe-

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

destrians.

might come late.

When driving at city speeds, the system will is-

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

sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli-

tected:

sion with pedestrians, and support this with a

light braking function.

▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach

them at high speed.

The camera at the base of the interior mirror

controls the system.

▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of

you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

General information

▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.

With sufficient brightness, the system warns

▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

about possible collision danger with pedes-

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

Functional limitations

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

The system may not be fully functional in the

before a collision.

following situations:

The system reacts to people who are within the

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

detection range of the system.

▷ 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.

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Safety

CONTROLS

Detection range

WARNING

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/towing

with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.

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

gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/

towing.◀

Overview

The detection area in front of the vehicle is div-

Button in the vehicle

ided into two areas:

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

vehicle.

▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

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.

Intelligent Safety button

Safety information

Camera

WARNING

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

The camera is installed near the interior mirror.

from personal responsibility. Due to system lim-

its, warnings or reactions of the system may not

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir-

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

ror clean and clear.

correctly, or without justification. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

Switching on/off

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in-

tervene where appropriate.◀

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after every

driving off.

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