Safety
Controls
Acute warning
Brake force display
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
Concept
Additional brake lamps indicate emergency
braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce
the risk of a rear-end collision.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
General information
Brief flashing
A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐
locking serves as system self-test.
System limits
Safety information
WARNING
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During normal brake application, the bot‐
tom brake lights light up.
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the
system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐
tion regarding the system limits and actively
intervene, if needed.◀
During heavy brake application, the top
brake lights additionally light up.
Active Protection
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
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When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.
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Attentiveness assistant.
PreCrash.
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
PostCrash.
If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,
for instance by stickers.
Attentiveness assistant
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous
trips, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is
recommended that the driver takes a break.
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If cargo protrudes.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
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