WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐
ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐
vene actively if the situation warrants it.
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled using the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Side radar sensors, rear.
For further information:
Sensors of the vehicle, see page 47.
Switching on/off
The system is automatically activated at the start
of each journey.
The system is deactivated in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ When reversing.
▷ If the trailer socket is occupied, for example
when operating with a trailer or bicycle carrier.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
For further information:
▷ Radar sensors, see page 48.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations:
▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐
nificantly higher than the driver's own speed.
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling slowly.
Road priority warning
Principle
The system provides support in situations where
signs or light signal systems indicate that the
driver must give way.
General
The system uses a camera to evaluate the road
signs and light signal systems.
The navigation system forwards information re‐
garding the route to the system.
A warning is given if a right-of-way is about to be
violated in the following traffic situations, for ex‐
ample:
▷ At a junction.
▷ At a T-junction.
▷ On a slip road.
▷ At a roundabout.
▷ In the event of a red traffic light.
Starting from a variable minimum speed, the sys‐
tem issues warnings up to approximately
75 km/h, approx. 47 mph.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
your personal responsibility. System limitations
can mean that warnings or system responses
are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly
or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐
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