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When you look in the outside mirror , you can clearly see the infor-
mational stage signal.
Alert stage signal
When you activate the turn signal, and side assist has detected a
vehicl e in a notable location on that particular side , the signal light
on this side mirror flashes brightly. The repeated brief and bright
flashing of t he alert stage signal reminds you to carefully check
traffic to the rear in the outside mirror and over your shoulder, so
that you can safely complete the lane change=>
& in "Safety tips "
on
page 123.
[ i J Tips
The brightness of the signal light on the outside mirrors can be
adjusted with the radio or the MMI* =>
page 121. •
App li es to vehicles: w ith side assist
Driving situation: Fast approaching vehicles
Fig. 124 Side assist: Fast approaching vehicles
G) Signal on outside mirror does not light up
No vehicle was detected by the sensors. The signal on the outside
mirror does not light up =>
& in "Safety tips" on page 123.
0 Informational stage signal lights up
A fast approaching vehicle - in the left-hand lane for example - was
detected by the sensors . Although this vehicle is still far away, it
should be taken into account if you were to change lanes , due to the
considerable difference in speed. The informational stage signal on
the outside mirror lights up ::::>
page 117.
® Alert stage signal flashes
If you activate your turn signal in driving situation (v , the signal
briefly flashes repeatedly. Side assist is alerting you to a vehicle that
you may not have noticed. .,
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