Limits of the sensors
Front Assist detects traffic situations using the radar sensors in the front of the vehicle and a camera behind the windscreen.
Observe the limits of the sensors (→ Sensors). Always pay due attention and intervene yourself if necessary.
After vehicle start
Front Assist is not available or its functions are restricted immediately after the vehicle is started. The white indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster display during this time.
Objects that cannot be detected
Front Assist cannot react – or will react with a delay – in the case of the following objects:
—When pedestrians and cyclists are not detected, for example because they are partially or fully hidden.
—Animals.
In addition, Front Assist cannot react or will react with a delay in the case of the following objects, depending on equipment and
country:
—Oncoming vehicles.
—Crossing vehicles.
—Oncoming pedestrians or cyclists.
Function limitations
In addition to the situations specified in the section on the limits of the sensors, Front Assist may not react or may react with a delay or
in an undesired way in the following situations, among others:
—Reversing.
—If ESC is performing a control intervention or faulty.
—If several brake lights on the vehicle are faulty.
—If there is a fault in at least one brake light on a trailer or bicycle carrier with an electrical connection to the vehicle.
—If the vehicle accelerates strongly or the accelerator is fully depressed.
—In unclear traffic situations, e.g. vehicles ahead are braking heavily or turning off.
—When driving into and out of tunnels.
—If there is a fault in Front Assist.
Switching off Front Assist
Front Assist is not suitable for use in the following situations due to the limitations of the system and must be switched off →
:
—If the vehicle is utilised in a capacity beyond usage on public roads, e.g. off-road or on a race track.
—If the vehicle is being towed or is loaded onto another vehicle.
—If add-on parts cover the radar sensors or camera.
—If the camera or radar sensors are faulty.
—After external force on components in the area of the radar sensors, e.g. after a rear-end collision.
—If the windscreen is damaged in the area of the camera window.
—In the event of multiple unwanted interventions.
WARNING
If you use Front Assist in the situations mentioned, this can result in accidents and serious injuries or even death.
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