140 Driver assist systems › Traffic sign recognition
Your vehicle is being overtaken by vehicle A . The
faster vehicle A approaches, the sooner the warning
is given by the indicator light.
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Vehicle B is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed
that is faster by max. 10 km/h. If the speed is higher
during the overtaking process, no warning will be
provided by the indicator light.
Traffic sign recognition
Indicator light
illuminates - There is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
Usage
The road sign recognition shows road signs in the
display of the instrument cluster. This also indicates
exceeding the speed limit.
flashing - There is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
ed on
WARNING
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will
also flash if your vehicle crosses the lane markings in
the direction of the approaching vehicle. The system
will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this case.
Road signs on the road always have priority over the
road signs shown on the display.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane
marking between the vehicles must be detected.
Functionality
Displayed road signs
Speed limits
Overtaking prohibited
Driving bans – one-way traffic
Additional characters, e.g. speed limit in wet condi-
tions
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Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Towing a trailer
If a trailer or other accessory is connected to the
trailer socket, trailer-relevant road signs are also dis-
played.
Function restriction
The system cannot detect lane width. For this rea-
son, it may, for example, draw attention to a vehicle
in a distant lane in the following cases:
Driving on roads without speed limits
If you are on a road with no speed limits, the road
signs will appear in the display.
The vehicle is driving on a road with narrow lanes
or on the lane edge.
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Example of road sign display
The vehicle is taking a turn.
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The system can draw attention to objects along the
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of a vehicle, or the warning may be
issued incorrectly:
Example of additional characters
Example of several simultaneously rec-
ognised road signs.
If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
A very fast approaching vehicle.
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The vehicle is driving through a sharp bend or a
roundabout.
At the same time, a red display regarding the
speed limit appears in the speedometer.
Settings
Speed units
The speed indications in the road signs shown refer
to the speed units that are common in the country.
In the instrument cluster display
In the menu Assist systems
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For example, the display may refer to 30 km/h or
30 mph depending on the country.
In Infotainment
In the menu
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