DRIVER SUPPORT
Optimal performance of the system requires that
the system function that detects a cyclist
Collision warning system* -
detection of cyclists
WARNING
The collision warning system does not
engage in all driving situations or traffic,
weather or road conditions. The collision
warning system does not react to vehicles or
cyclists driving in another direction to the car
or to animals.
receives as unambiguous information as possible
about the body and bicycle contours - this implies
the opportunity to identify the bicycle, head, arms,
shoulders, legs, upper and lower body combined
with a normal human pattern of movement.
If large parts of the cyclist's body or bicycle are
not visible to the function's camera then the sys-
tem cannot detect a cyclist.
Warning only activated in the event of a high
risk for collision. This section "Function" and
the section "Limitations" inform about limita-
tions that the driver must be aware of before
using the Collision Warning system with Auto
Brake.
For the function to be able to detect a cyclist,
he/she must be an adult and riding an "adult
bicycle".
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Warnings and brake interventions for pedes-
trians and cyclists are deactivated at vehicle
speeds above 80 km/h (50 mph).
The function can only detect cyclists directly
from behind and who are travelling in the
same direction - not at an angle from behind,
not from the side.
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The function only "sees" cyclists from behind, who are
travelling in the same direction.
Warnings and brake interventions for pedes-
trians and cyclists do not work in darkness
and tunnels - not even when streetlights are
lit.
The auto-brake function can prevent a colli-
sion or reduce collision speed. To ensure full
brake performance, the driver should always
depress the brake pedal - even when the car
auto-brakes.
Never wait for a collision warning. The driver is
always responsible that the correct distance
and speed are maintained - even when the
collision warning system with auto-brake is
used.
Optimal example of what the system interprets as a
cyclist - with clear body and bicycle contours, directly
from behind and in the car's centre line.
Related information
Collision warning system* (p. 227)
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* Option/accessory. 229
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