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System limits
General information
The system cannot be activated or meaning-
fully used in certain situations, e.g., when tow-
ing a trailer.
Safety information
Warning
Due to its limits, the system may not react, or
it may react too late or in a manner that is not
consistent with normal use. There may be a
risk of accidents or risk of damage to prop-
erty. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer
to the information in this Owner’s Manual re-
garding the scope of the system’s operation
and limitations.
The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts
also apply.
Additional information:
▷ Cruise control, refer to page 226.
▷ Distance control, refer to page 228.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷
Cameras, refer to page 37.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38.
▷ Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 208.
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering
wheel contact in the following situations:
▷
Driving with gloves.
▷ Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under un-
favorable weather or light conditions:
▷
Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane
boundaries.
▷ Short-term interruptions in case of already
detected vehicles and lane boundaries.
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering
or making an evasive maneuver.
Lane Change Assistant
Principle
The Lane Change Assistant also assists when
changing lanes on multi-lane roads.
General information
The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode
sensors.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and
the use of this function may be prohibited or
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and
local laws.
The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.
Additional information:
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 234.
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