Once the trailer is uncoupled from the vehicle,
the assistant will return to its initial state prior
to the moment when the trailer was electrically
connected.
If the tow hitch is not factory tted, then the
rear cross traic alert will have to be deactiva-
ted manually when driving with a trailer.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
rear cross traic alert cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. The
parking assistant function should not tempt
you into taking any risks. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.
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The system should never be used in limi-
ted visibility conditions or complicated traf-
c, e.g., in high-traic areas or when crossing
multiple lanes.
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Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's
surroundings, since the system often fails to
detect things such as bicycles or pedestrians.
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The rear cross traic alert itself will not
brake the vehicle to a complete stop.
Exit Warning
How it works
Fig.165 Graphic example.
Fig.166 Door: warning lamp
The door opening warning (Exit Warning)
warns occupants of a possible collision when
opening the door when the vehicle is station-
ary.
The system monitors, within the limits of
the system itself, the rear and side environ-
ment of the vehicle using the rear sensors
›››page195. It detects moving objects
that approach from behind, such as cars
›››Fig.165.
If a critical situation is detected when the door
is opened, an alert is given by an audible signal
from the door speaker on the corresponding
side ›››Fig.166. The side assist control lamp
on the side of the corresponding door will also
ash. If the door has already been opened and
another road user has been detected in a crit-
ical situation, the control lamp of the lane de-
parture warning on the corresponding side will
light up permanently.
The door opening assistant control lamps can
be set to up to 5 dierent brightness levels by
accessing the Side Assist menu.
When you want to access the vehicle for the
rst time, with the doors closed and locked,
the function will be available 3 minutes after
the rst opening of any of the doors. The func-
tion will continue to be available as long as the
vehicle has the ignition connected and is not
moving.
After switching o the ignition, the function will
remain available for approximately 3 minutes.
After that time, the control lamps will light up
indicating the deactivation of the function.