Speed range
When switched on, Blind Spot Assist is ac-
tive from speeds of around 15 km/h
(around 9 mph). Blind Spot Assist is deac-
tivated at a vehicle speed below around
10 km/h (around 6 mph).
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist is not a substitute for
the full a
ttention of the driver and oper-
ates only within the limits of the system.
Blind Spot Assist cannot recognise all
driving situations or all objects in the sur-
roundings and may possibly not react or
may react with a delay or when not de-
sired. If you do not pay due attention,
there is a risk of accidents and serious in-
juries or even death.
·
Always pay due attention and do not
rely exclusively on the system. The driv-
er is always responsible for all driving
tasks and lane changes.
·
Observe the system limits → page 192.
·
Adapt your speed and distance from
the vehicles ahead to suit visibility,
weather, road and trac conditions.
·
Your hands should always be on the
steering wheel so that you can steer at
any time.
·
Observe the signals in the exterior mir-
ror housings and on the instrument
cluster display, and respond to the
prompts.
System limits of Blind Spot Assist
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 191.
Limits of the sensors
Blind Spot Assist detects driving situations
using the radar sensors in the rear area.
Observe the limits of the radar sen-
sors → page 166 and always pay due
attention.
Function limitations
In addition to the situations described in
the section on the limits of the sensor sys-
tem, Blind Spot Assist may not interpret
the tra
c situation correctly in the follow-
ing situations, for example:
— When driving in the middle of two lanes.
— When road lanes are not the same width.
— Where there are special roadside struc-
tures, e.g. high or oset crash barriers.
Restricted visibility
It may be hard to see the display in the ex-
terior mirror in direct sunlight.
Calibration
The radar sensors calibrate themselves
once during the first kilometres aer vehi-
cle delivery and aer sensor repairs. The
sensor range may be restricted during the
calibration phase.
Driving with Blind Spot Assist
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 191.
Switching on and o
Blind Spot Assist is always switched on
when the ignition is switched on. You can
also switch Blind Spot Assist on and o
manually and view the current status.
On the instrument cluster display:
1. Press the
or buttons on the right
side of the multifunc
tion steering wheel
repeatedly until the Driver assistance
view is shown in the main display area.
2. Press the
button.
The list of Driver assistance systems is
displayed.
3. Select Blind Spot Assist using the or
buttons and switch on or o with
.
In the Infotainment system:
1.
Open the Assist systems menu.
2. Switch Blind Spot Assist on or o in the
corresponding submenu.
When the system is switched on, the yel-
low indicator lamp
in the exterior mirror
housing lights up onc
e briefly.
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