Driving
Emergency Assist
How it works
Emergency Assist can detect whether
there is inactivity by the driver and can au-
tomatically keep the car within the lane
and stop it altogether if necessary. This
way the system can actively help avoid an
accident or reduce its consequences.
Emergency Assist uses the same sensors as
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane As-
sist. Therefore, carefully read the informa-
tion about the ACC
›››
page 228 and the
Lane Assist
›››
page 233 and take into ac-
count the limitations of the systems and the
indications given in the information.
If the Emergency Assist detects that the driv-
er does not perform any activity, it requests
that the driver take control of the vehicle. To
do this, it emits optical and acoustic warn-
ings and causes braking jolts. The seat belt is
tightened (depending on the equipment).
The system slows down the vehicle and
keeps it in its lane.
You can cancel the adjustment at any time
by moving the steering wheel, over-acceler-
ating or braking.
While the emergency assistant is in opera-
tion, other road users are warned as follows:
●
The hazard warning lights are switched on
soon after.
The following happens as soon as the vehicle
stops:
●
The electronic parking brake is activated.
Connecting and disconnecting
Emergency Assist can be connected and dis-
connected in the infotainment system, in the
assist services menu
›››
page 88 .
When connected, the Emergency Assist is
only activated if the following requirements
are met:
●
The adaptive cruise control (ACC) must be
switched on .
●
The Travel Assist or the Lane Assist are
switched on.
●
The system has detected a road lane mark-
ing on both sides of the vehicle.
Problems and solutions
SOS
Emergency Assist not available
The control lamp switches on yellow. A rele-
vant warning is also displayed on the instru-
ment panel screen.
●
The field of vision of the camera is dirty.
Clean the windscreen.
●
The visibility of the camera is diminished
due to weather factors, e.g. snow, or deter-
gent residue or some coating. Clean the
windscreen.
●
The visibility of the camera is diminished
due to accessories or adhesives. Leave the
area around the camera’s field of vision free.
●
The camera has been altered or damaged,
e.g. because of damage caused to the wind-
screen. Check for visible damage.
●
There is a fault or defect. Switch the engine
off and on again.
●
If the fault continues, disconnect the
Emergency Assist and consult a specialised
workshop.
WARNING
The smart technology fitted into the Emer-
gency Assist cannot overcome the limits
imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. The
driver is responsible for driving the vehicle.
●
Adapt your speed and safety distance to
the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions.
●
The Emergency Assist cannot always
avoid accidents or serious injuries by itself.
●
If possible, do not wear gloves while driv-
ing. The system could interpret this as no
driving activity.
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