DRIVER SUPPORT
is used. The function will also not be activated
if it detects that the driver is actively operating
the vehicle.
Steering assistance with braking
Steering assistance during
collision risks from oncoming
traffic
Steering assistance has several sub-func-
tions. Steering assistance during collision
risks from oncoming traffic can help a dis-
tracted driver who has not noticed that the
vehicle is veering out of the lane.
Related information
Steering assistance at risk of collision
(p. 351)
•
Steering assistance during collision risks
limitations (p. 355)
•
Intervention with steering assistance and braking.
Braking intervention assists in situations
where steering assistance alone is not suffi-
cient. Braking force is automatically adapted
according to the situation at the moment the
vehicle begins to run off the road.
The function is active at speeds between
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) on roads with
clearly visible traffic lane markings/lines.
The function provides assistance by swerving your
vehicle back into your own lane.
Oncoming vehicles
Own vehicle
The system uses a camera to monitor the
edges of the road and the painted side marker
lines. If the vehicle is about to cross the edge
of the road, the function will attempt to steer
the vehicle back onto the road. If this is not
sufficient to keep the vehicle on the road, the
brakes will also be applied.
When steering assistance is activated, colli-
sion warning for driver support will also be
activated. However, the brake pedal pulsa-
tions that are part of collision warning will not
be activated.
However, the function will not provide either
steering assistance or braking if the turn signal
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