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The sensors detect the traffic situation in their
detection range.
The Lane Departure Warning can be activated
or deactivated on the control display. You can
also configure the warning time.
Warnings are displayed on the instrument
cluster. In addition, the steering wheel vibrates
at the set intensity.
If you set your turn signal for the correspond-
ing direction before leaving your lane, no warn-
ings are displayed.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgment in assess-
ing road and traffic situations. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate. Do
not jerk the steering wheel in response to a
warning.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropriate.
Functional requirement
The camera must detect the lane boundaries
for the lane departure warning to be active.
Speed range
The Lane Departure Warning is activated
when your vehicle exceeds a given minimum
speed. The minimum speed is country-specific
and displayed on the control display.
Sensors
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Lane
Departure Warning system is controlled by the
following sensors:
▷ Camera behind the windshield.
▷ Front radar sensor.
▷ Side radar sensors, front.
▷ Side radar sensors, rear.
Activating/deactivating the Lane
Departure Warning
Automatic activation of system
Depending on national-market version, the
system is automatically activated whenever
you start driving.
Activating the system manually
The Lane Departure Warning is activated by
setting the warning time.
Additional information:
Set the warning time for the Lane Departure
Warning, refer to page 180.
Deactivating the system manually
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, you must successively confirm
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