DRIVER SUPPORT
Recommended camera and radar sensor
maintenance (p. 313)
Radar sensor
The radar sensor is used by several driver
support systems to detect other vehicles.
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WARNING
The driver should be aware that if condi-
tions suddenly change when using Passing
Assistance, the function may implement an
undesired acceleration in certain condi-
tions.
Radar sensor type approval (p. 306)
Some situations should be avoided, e.g. if:
the vehicle is approaching an exit in the
same direction as passing would nor-
mally occur
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the vehicle ahead slows before your
vehicle has had time to switch to the
passing lane
traffic in the passing lane slows down
Location of radar sensor.
The radar sensor is used by the following func-
tions:
Situations of this type can be avoided by tem-
porarily putting Adaptive Cruise Control or
Pilot Assist in standby mode.
Distance Alert*
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Pilot Assist*
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Related information
Passing assistance (p. 304)
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 278)
Pilot Assist* (p. 287)
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Lane Keeping Aid
City Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control* standby mode
Any modifications to the radar sensor may
make its use illegal.
(p. 282)
Pilot Assist* standby mode (p. 292)
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Related information
Driver support systems (p. 268)
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Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 309)
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* Option/accessory. 305
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