Lane departure warning (Side Assist)
Lane departure warning
(Side Assist)
Introduction
The lane departure warning uses radar sen-
sors to monitor the areas behind the vehicle
›››page6. The system does this by measuring
the vehicle's distance from other vehicles and
its speed dierential. The lane departure warn-
ing will not work at speeds of less than approx.
15km/h (9mph).
Lane width is not detected individually, but is
rather pre-configured in the system. Thus if you
are driving in wide lanes or in between two
lanes, the indications may be incorrect. Further-
more, the system can detect vehicles driving in
the lane next to you (if there are any), and can
also detect stationary objects such as dividers,
and thus give an incorrect indication.
Trailer mode
Side assist is automatically deactivated and
cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted tow-
bar is electrically connected to a trailer or simi-
lar device.
As soon as the driver starts to drive with a trailer
connected electrically to the vehicle, a mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument cluster dis-
play indicating that side assist is switched o.
Once the vehicle trailer has been disengaged,
side assist will return to the initial state prior to
the moment the trailer was electrically connec-
ted.
If the tow-bar is not factory fitted, side assist
should be switched o manually when driving
with a trailer.
Physical limitations inherent to the system
In some situations the lane departure warning
may not interpret the trac situation correctly.
I.e. in the following situations:
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on tight bends;
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in the case of lanes with dierent widths;
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in areas with significant gradient changes;
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in adverse weather conditions;
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in the case of special constructions to the
side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular divid-
ers.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into Side
Assist cannot overcome the limits imposed
by the laws of physics; it only works within
the limits of the system. Accidents and se-
vere injury may occur if Side Assist is used
negligently or involuntarily. The system is not
a replacement for driver awareness.
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Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and trac conditions.
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Keep your hands on the wheel at all times
to be ready to intervene in the steering at any
time.
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Pay attention to the control lamps that
may come on in the external interior mirrors
and on the instrument cluster, and follow any
instructions they may give.
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The lane departure warning could react
to any special constructions that might be
present to the sides of the vehicle, e.g. high
or irregular dividers. This may cause errone-
ous warnings.
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Never use the lane departure warning on
unpaved roads. The lane departure warning
has been designed for use on paved roads.
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Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundings.
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The control lamps of the lane departure
warning may have limited functionality due
to solar radiation.
Note
If Side Assist does not work as described in
this chapter, stop using it and contact a spe-
cialised workshop.
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