Driver assist systems › Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant protection 185
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Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant
protection
Example of several simultaneously rec-
ognised road signs.
Usage
The system of proactive occupant protection trig-
gers measures to protect vehicle occupants in dan-
gerous situations.
At the same time, a red display regarding the
speed limit appears in the speedometer.
Speed units
The speed indications in the road signs shown refer
to the speed units that are common in the country.
Functionality
If the system evaluates the situation as critical, it
triggers the following safety measures:
For example, the display may refer to 30 km/h or
30 mph depending on the country.
Open windows are closed except for a small gap.
The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
The front seat belts are tightened on the body.
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Restriction
The system function may be restricted in the follow-
ing cases:
The system response depends on the selected
driving mode.
The sensor is blinded by the sun or oncoming traf-
fic.
The field of view of the sensor is limited by an ob-
stacle or a preceding vehicle.
If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
The vehicle is moving at high speed.
The road signs are hidden, damaged, or are non-
standard.
The road signs are attached to flashing neon signs.
The navigation map documents are not up-to-date
or not available.
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Risk of frontal impact
Applies to vehicles with the Front Assist system.
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The system triggers safety measures when it de-
tects the impending danger of a frontal impact.
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Driver inactivity hazard
Applies to vehicles with assist systems for emergen-
cy situations.
The system triggers safety measures when it de-
tects the impending danger if the driver is inactive.
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Function restriction
Settings
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
following cases:
Activation / deactivation and setting
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
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When deactivated in the infotainment in the menu
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When deactivating the ASR or activating the ESC
Sport
When reversing
If there is a malfunction in the ESC, reversible seat
belt or airbag system
If there is a malfunction or limitation of the Front
Assist system
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Traffic Sign Recognition
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Show in instrument cluster - Activation/deactivation of
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the additional road signs in the display of the in-
strument cluster
Speed warning: - Configures a warning when the
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speed limit is exceeded
Warning at over - Increases the speed limit for the
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If there is a malfunction or restriction of the Emer-
gency Assist assist systems
warning when exceeding the permitted speed
Trailer detection
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Show road signs relevant to trailers Activation/deactivation
of the display of road signs relevant to trailers
Use for route calculation - Activation/deactivation taking
trailers in account for route calculation in naviga-
tion
Tap on maximum speed for trailers - Setting the speed limits
Settings
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Automatic activation
The system is automatically activated when the igni-
tion is switched on.
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for trailer operation
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