Assist systems
System limitations
Observe the limitations of the assist systems,
Assist systems
General information
Safety precautions
sensors, and cameras ð
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WARNING
Observe the safety information for the assist sys-
– The use of an assist system cannot over-
come the natural laws of physics. A collision
cannot be prevented in certain circumstan-
ces.
tems, sensors, and cameras ð
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WARNING
– As the driver, you have complete responsi-
bility for all driving operations at all times.
The assist systems cannot replace the driv-
er's attention. Give your full attention to
driving the vehicle, and be ready to inter-
vene in the traffic situation at all times.
– Activate the assist systems only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
– Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
– Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may
not be displayed or initiated on time or cor-
rectly, for example, if vehicles are approach-
ing very fast.
– Corrective interventions by the assist sys-
tems, such as steering or braking interven-
tions, may not be sufficient or they may not
occur. Always be ready to intervene.
Tips
– Due to the system limitations when detect-
ing the surrounding area, the systems may
warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late
in certain situations. The assist systems may
also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly
and then warn or intervene unexpectedly.
– The systems may not function as expected
in unusual driving situations, such as driving
offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,
on inclines, or on grooves in the road.
– For the assist systems to be able to respond
correctly, the function of the sensors and
cameras must not be restricted. Note the in-
formation on sensors and cameras
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Tips
– The systems may not function correctly in
unclear traffic situations, such as turn lanes,
exit ramps, construction zones, rises or dips
that obstruct visibility, intersections, traffic
circles, toll booths, or city traffic.
– Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,
parking location, wheel placement, etc. The
driver is always responsible for following
the laws that are applicable in the location
where the vehicle is being operated.
– The detection of the surrounding area can
be limited, for example by vehicles traveling
ahead or by rain, snow, heavy spray, or light
shining into the camera.
– You can cancel a steering or braking inter-
vention by the system by braking or acceler-
ating noticeably, steering, or deactivating
the respective assist system.
– The steering wheel touch recognition may
be limited when you wear gloves. Steering
intervention requests from the steering as-
sist systems may occur more frequently.
– If accessories have been mounted on the
steering wheel, the steering assist systems
may be limited. The frequency of steering
intervention requests from the steering as-
sist systems may vary as well.
– Always check the assist systems settings be-
fore driving. The settings may have been
changed, for example by turning off the ig-
nition or by other persons.
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