G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
10.�Side�Collision�Warning
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The�side�collision�warning�is�part�of�the�active�lane�keeping�assistant�with�active�side�collision
protection.�The�active�lane�keeping�assistant�with�active�side�collision�protection�is�part�of�the�scope�of
supply�of�the�Active�Driving�Assistant�Plus�optional�equipment�(OE�5AT).�The�side�collision�warning�is
not�available�separately.
The�side�collision�warning�assists�the�driver�in�avoiding�a�potential�side�collision.
If�an�object�with�which�the�vehicle�could�potentially�collide,�such�as�a�vehicle�or�a�crash�barrier,�is
detected�to�the�side�of�the�driver's�vehicle,�the�driver�is�assisted�in�avoiding�the�potential�collision.
Four�radar�sensors�monitor�the�area�next�to�the�vehicle�and�function�regardless�of�the�lighting
conditions�and�largely�irrespective�of�the�weather�conditions.
G12�vehicle�detection�using�radar�sensors�(side�collision�warning)
If�there�is�a�risk�of�a�collision,�the�corresponding�indicator�flashes�(depending�on�which�side�the�risk
relates�to,�left�or�right)�in�the�exterior�mirror�with�high�intensity�and�the�steering�wheel�starts�to�vibrate.
G12�signal�unit�(LED)�in�mirror�glass
An�active�steering�intervention�is�then�initiated,�which�assists�the�driver�in�moving�his�vehicle�back