Status display
Fig.147 On the instrument cluster screen:
lane change assist display (schematic
representation).
1
Adjoining lane highlighted: changing lanes
is possible on the respective side.
2
Arrows in the vehicle's own lane show
that the assisted lane changing function is
switched on.
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Grey arrow: changing lanes to the re-
spective side of the lane is not possible.
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White arrow: changing lanes to the re-
spective side of the lane is possible.
3
Green track on the overtaking lane: lane
change is in progress.
Activating and deactivating lane change as-
sist
You can activate and deactivate lane change
assist in the Infotainment system.
1. Access the assistant menu.
2. Select Travel Assist.
3. Activate or deactivate lane change assist as
a sub-function of Travel Assist.
Note
If a fault occurs in the system, the lane
change assist may automatically switch o or
be interrupted during the lane change.
Activating lane change assist while driving
Once the prerequisites have been met and the
programmed speed has been set with the
button:
1. Press the button again.
This activates the lane assist. The arrows
of your own lane on the instrument cluster
display are grey ›››Fig.147
2
Changing lanes
If the system detects no objects in the detec-
tion eld of the sensor system and an assisted
lane change to an adjacent lane is possible, the
corresponding lane is shown in the instrument
cluster display next to the driver’s own lane.
The arrow on the corresponding side of the
lane is displayed in white ›››Fig.147
2
.
1. When the convenience turn signal is ac-
tivated on the desired side, the vehicle
changes lane. A message is also displayed.
When changing lanes, the vehicle automati-
cally activates the turn signal on the corre-
sponding side. Once the lane change is com-
plete, the turn signal automatically switches
o.
WARNING
The sensor system cannot reliably detect all
objects in the surroundings and operates ex-
clusively within the limits of the system. If you
use the lane change assist irresponsibly, ac-
cidents and serious injuries can occur. The
system is not a replacement for driver aware-
ness.
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Before changing lanes, make sure it is safe
to do so. In particular, rapidly approaching
objects may not be detected in time.
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Keep your hands on the steering wheel at
all times and be prepared to control your own
speed and direction of travel.
Turning o the lane change assist
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It turns o if the steering wheel is turned
sharply.
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OR: by pressing the button.
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OR: by pressing the brake pedal.
Lane change assist is deactivated.