Warning systems
Warning systems
Speed warning
Introduction
Distance warning
Using the distance warning
The speed warning function helps you to keep the
vehicle below a pre-set maximum speed. To do
this, a warning threshold can be set on the centre
display.
You are recommended to store this speed limit
warning if you wish to be reminded of a particu-
lar speed limit. This could be when driving in
countries with general speed limits, or if you
need to keep below a particular speed when win-
ter tyres are fitted, for example.
Fig. 84 Instrument cluster showing distance warning
This function measures the distance to the vehi-
cle in front in time units at speeds above approxi-
mately 65 km/h when the adaptive cruise assist
is not controlling the vehicle’s speed/distance.
The distance warning display 1 draws your at-
tention to the danger if the vehicle goes continu-
ously below the warning threshold. The warning
may be accompanied by further visual signals,
depending on the situation.
Please bear in mind that, even with the speed
warning function, it is still important to keep a
check on the car's speed with the speedometer
and to observe the relevant country-specific
speed limit regulations.
On vehicles for some markets, the speed warning
function also warns you when you reach a facto-
ry-set warning threshold. This warning threshold
cannot be changed or switched off.
Adjusting distance warning settings
You can switch the distance warning on/off or ad-
just the gap between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front in the Driver assist menu ðpage 134.
Setting the speed warning function
You can switch the manual speed warning on/off
and set a custom warning threshold in the Driver
assist menu ðpage 134.
System limitations
The distance may be below the warning thresh-
old for a short time when overtaking or ap-
proaching another vehicle quickly from behind. In
this case, no warning will be given. A warning is
only given if the distance is below the threshold
for an extended period of time.
Driver messages about the speed warning
function
If is shown along with a driver message and a
tone sounds, the stored maximum speed has
been exceeded. The message disappears as soon
as the speed drops back below the stored maxi-
mum speed.
Further information
As the driver you are always responsible for ad-
hering to the locally applicable laws and regula-
tions.
WARNING
Please note the safety precautions and system
limits of the supporting systems, sensors and
cameras ðpage 130 to ðpage 132.
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