Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
The functions described below depend on the vehicle equipment and are not available in all countries.
Stop-and-go traffic
ACC can brake vehicles with automatic transmissions to a stop and hold them stationary. ACC remains active, and the instrument cluster display shows ACC is
ready for a few seconds. In this time, the vehicle will automatically move again once the vehicle driving ahead starts.
Extend drive-readiness or reactivate:
1. Press the
Driving off when drive-readiness has ended and the vehicle driving ahead has already started moving:
1. Press the button.
button.
Or: Briefly press the accelerator pedal.
The ACC does not stay active in the following scenarios:
The stationary phase lasts several minutes.
A vehicle door is opened.
The ignition is switched off.
WARNING
If ACC is ready appears in the instrument cluster display and the vehicle driving ahead starts to move, your vehicle will start driving automatically. The vehicle
may not be able to detect obstacles in the vehicle's path when this happens. This may cause accidents and serious injuries.
Check the vehicle's path every time before you start driving and brake the vehicle if necessary.
ACC limitations
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
When should I not use ACC?
The ACC system is not suitable in the following situations. Canceling the regulation function
⇒
:
When driving in heavy rain, snow, or spray
When driving through construction zones, tunnels or toll stations.
When driving on winding roads, for example, mountain roads
When driving off-road
When driving in parking ramps
When driving on roads with embedded metal objects, such as railroad tracks
When driving on gravel roads
Following a violent impact affecting components within the range of the radar sensor, e.g. following a rear-end collision.
WARNING
If you use the ACC in the situations mentioned, accidents and serious injuries may result and legal regulations may be violated.
Delayed reaction
If the radar sensor is exposed to environmental conditions that limit its function, the system may have a delayed response to this. Therefore, the display that
indicates that functions are restricted may be delayed when you first start driving or while driving ⇒
Introduction.
Unrecognizable objects
ACC only detects vehicles that are moving in the same direction. The following will not be detected:
Pedestrians
Animals
Stationary vehicles
Vehicles crossing the street or oncoming vehicles
Other stationary obstacles
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