Driver assistance systems
CONTROLS
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering
or making an evasive maneuver.
Safety information
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus
Principle
Assisted Driving Mode Plus helps drivers guide
their vehicle through traffic jams.
Supporting steering movements take place
without the driver actively steering.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
General information
The system uses the sensors of the Steering
Assistant.
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Cameras, refer to page 41.
Radar sensors, refer to page 42.
Safety information
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering
wheel contact in the following situations:
Warning
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Driving with gloves.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system
cannot be activated or effectively used, for in-
stance in the following situations:
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In construction areas.
Depending on the equipment, with auto-
matic formation of emergency lanes.
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and
the use of this function may be prohibited or
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and
local laws.
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Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under un-
favorable weather or light conditions:
Additionally, the notices for the Steering Assis-
tant apply.
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Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane
boundaries.
Additional information:
Steering Assistant, refer to page 220.
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Short-term interruptions for vehicles that
are already recognized.
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