180 Driver assist systems › Pedestrian detection system
Function restriction
Pedestrian detection system
Functionality
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
following cases:
Pedestrian recognition helps to prevent a collision
with crossing pedestrians by enabling automatic
braking interventions.
▶ About 30 seconds after starting (
the instrument cluster)
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When driving around a sharp bend
During an ESC intervention
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Status display in the instrument cluster display
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or
lights up - Danger of collision
Settings
Risk of collision in a speed range of 5-30 km/h
The system triggers automatic braking.
Automatic activation
Front Assist is automatically activated when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Risk of collision in a speed range of 30-60 km/h
The system warns of a collision hazard first. If the
driver does not respond, the vehicle is automatically
braked.
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
Press the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
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Select Front Assist
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Operating conditions
Activation/deactivation in Infotainment
In the menu
✓ Front Assist is deactivated.
✓ The vehicle speed is 5-60 km/h.
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Show system deactivation in the display of the in-
strument cluster
Speed limiter
Functionality
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The speed limiter controls the maximum driving
speed according to the set speed limit.
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If the limit is exceeded when driving downhill, brake
the vehicle with the brake pedal.
Deactivate Front Assist when handling the vehi-
cle on a truck, a car ferry etc.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
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flashing - the set limit is exceeded
Troubleshooting
Front Assist is not available
When the regulation starts
set limit is displayed.
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Or:
Operating conditions
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✓ The driving speed is higher than 30 km/h.
Clean the front radar sensor.
Stop the engine and start again.
If Front Assist is still unavailable, check the brake
lights on the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
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Operation
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Variant without cruise control
If the brake lights are working and Front Assist is
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still unavailable, seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
There was an unfounded warning or system inter-
vention
Clean the front radar sensor.
If the system is not working properly, disable Front
Assist and seek the help of a specialist garage.
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