Standby mode (extension of the starter bat‐
tery's period out of use)
Standby mode function
If standby mode is activated, the vehicle can be
parked for an extended period of time without
losing power.
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
R
the starter battery is preserved.
R
the maximum period out of use is displayed
in the multimedia system display.
R
functions such as interior protection or the
tow-away alarm are not available.
R
the connection to online services is interrup‐
ted.
If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
R
the engine is switched off.
R
The ignition is switched on.
Exceeding the vehicle's displayed period out of
use may cause inconvenience, i.e. it cannot be
guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably
start the engine.
The starter battery must be charged first in the
following situations:
R
the vehicle's period out of use must be
extended.
R
the
message appears in the multimedia
system display.
%
Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched on.
Activating or deactivating standby mode
All vehicles except E 350:
Multimedia system:
,
.
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.
#
Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
When you activate the function, a prompt
appears.
#
Select .
Standby mode is activated.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneu‐
vering the vehicle. The driving systems are aids
and do not relieve you of your responsibility. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions at all times
and intervene when necessary. Be aware of the
limitations regarding the safe use of these sys‐
tems.
Function of the radar sensors
Some driving and driving safety systems use
radar sensors to monitor the area in front of,
behind or next to the vehicle (depending on the
vehicle's equipment).
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar
sensors are integrated behind the bumpers
and/or behind the radiator grille. Keep these
parts free of dirt, ice and slush (
→ page 318).
The sensors must not be covered, for example
by bicycle racks, overhanging loads or radar-
reflecting stickers. Following an impact and in
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