Driver assistance systems
there are any), and can also detect stationary
objects such as dividers, and thus give an in-
correct indication.
Indication on the exterior mirror
The control lamp provides an indication on
the corresponding side regarding the traffic
situation behind the vehicle, if it is deemed
to be critical. The control lamp of the left-
hand side
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Fig. 170 indicates the traffic sit-
uation to the rear left of the vehicle, and the
control lamp of the right-hand side
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Fig. 171, indicates the traffic situation to
the rear right of the vehicle.
In the case of retrofitted tinted windows or
windows with tinted film, the indications of
the external mirrors may not be seen clearly
or correctly.
Keep the external mirrors clean and free of
snow and ice, and do not cover them with
adhesives or other similar materials.
Lane assist Plus.
The Lane Assist Plus function can be used by
activating the Lane Assist
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Side Assist functions. In this case its func-
tions are expanded as described below.
If the driver initiates a lane change manoeu-
vre in a potential critical situation:
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The lamp flashes in the corresponding
rear-view mirror even though the turn signal
has not been activated.
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The steering wheel vibrates to warn the
driver of the risk of collision.
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torque is applied to correct the steering
and return the vehicle to its lane.
Driving situations
Fig. 172
Schematic representation:
Passing sit-
uation with traffic behind the vehicle.
Indica-
tion from the blind spot detector in the left-hand
external mirror.
Fig. 173
Schematic representation:
Situation of
passing and then moving into the right-hand lane.
Indication from the blind spot detector in the
right-hand external mirror.
In the following situations, an indication will
be displayed in the external mirror
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Fig. 172
(arrow) or
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Fig. 173
(ar-
row):
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When being overtaken by another vehicle
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Fig. 172
.
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When passing another vehicle
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Fig. 173
with a speed differential of approx.
10 km/h (6 mph). If the vehicle is passing at a
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