Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed

▷ The marking lights up in green: the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up in orange:
the system has been interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages, it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown.
Distance display
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is deactivated because
the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Distance control is deactivated because
the accelerator is being
pressed; a vehicle was detected.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven away.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
The indicator and warning lamps do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
The vehicle symbol lights up in orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneuver.
See also:
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area. ...
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot
be detected. Therefore ...
USB audio interface/mobile phone audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
Operation can be performed via iDrive. The
sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
▷ Conn ...
