Driver assist systems › Lane change assist system Side Assist 181
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
Lane change assist system Side Assist
et.
Usage
The system uses optical signals in the exterior mirror
to alert the driver to vehicles that could be danger-
ous when changing lanes.
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.
Functionality
Driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane
edge.
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The system monitors the area next to and behind the
vehicle.
Driving round bends.
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The system can draw attention to objects along the
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through
the warning light in the exterior mirror cover on
the side of the vehicle where the vehicle is recog-
nized.
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of another vehicle, or the warning
may be issued incorrectly.
Driving situations in which a system warning is
given
Unfavourable weather conditions.
A very fast approaching vehicle.
When going round a sharp bend or a roundabout.
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Settings
In the instrument cluster display
The system settings are made in the display of the
instrument cluster in menu item Assistants
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In Infotainment
The system settings are made in the infotainment
system in the following menu.
A.
Your vehicle will be overtaken by vehicle
The fast-
er the vehicle A approaches, the earlier the warning
light comes on.
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.
Troubleshooting
Message regarding system unavailability
Stop the engine and start again.
If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
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Indicator light
illuminates - there is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
flashes - there is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
ed on
Traffic sign recognition
Usage
For vehicles with Lane Assist The indicator light
flashes even if your vehicle crosses the boundary line
in the direction of the approaching vehicle. The sys-
tem will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this
case.
The road sign recognition shows road signs in the
display of the instrument cluster. This also indicates
exceeding the speed limit.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the boun-
dary line between the vehicles recognized.
Functionality
Displayed traffic signs
Speed limits.
No overtaking.
Driving bans - one-way traffic.
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Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
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