G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
7.�Collision�Warning
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Index Explanation
1 "Configure�INDIVIDUAL"
2 "Pedestrian�warning�active"
3 Note�for�the�driver:�"Pedestrian�warning�cannot�be�configured."
7.4.�Limits�of�the�system
Range�of�detection
The�collision�warning�has�a�limited�capacity�for�detection.
As�a�result,�incorrect�or�delayed�warnings�may�occur.�It�is�possible�the�following�vehicles�are�not
detected:
• A�slow�vehicle�when�driving�off�at�high�speed
• Vehicles�that�suddenly�swerve�or�decelerate�rapidly
• vehicles�with�an�unusual�rear�view�or�with�insufficiently�visible�rear�lights
• Partially�concealed�vehicles
• Two-wheeled�vehicles�travelling�ahead.
Functional�limitations
The�function�of�the�KAFAS�stereo�camera�and�thus�also�the�function�of�the�corresponding�assistance
systems�may�be�impaired�in�the�following�situations,�for�example:
• Heavy�fog,�rain,�spray�or�snow
• Insufficient�light
• Strong�light�in�the�camera�lens
• If�the�field�of�view�of�the�KAFAS�stereo�camera�or�the�windscreen�is�dirty
• On�sharp�bends
• With�pedestrians�up�to�approximately�80cm�in�height
• Up�to�10�seconds�after�the�engine�start�via�the�START-STOP�button
• During�the�calibration�process�for�the�KAFAS�stereo�camera�immediately�after�vehicle�delivery
or�a�camera�change
Due�to�functional�limitations�and�system�restrictions�it�may�transpire�that�warnings�and�orders�are�not
issued,�are�issued�too�late�or�are�unwarranted.�Therefore,�be�attentive�in�order�to�be�able�to�actively
intervene�at�any�time.�Otherwise,�there�is�a�risk�of�an�accident.
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