Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist ga-
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Front Assist
Functionality
Front Assist monitors the distance to the vehicle
ahead and points out when the safety distance is ex-
ceeded. In borderline situations, it helps to avoid a
collision by braking interventions.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Illuminated - safety distance too small
or
illuminates- Warning in case of collision
Automatic braking if there is a risk of a collision
If there is a risk of a collision, the following symbol
or is illuminated as a warning. If you do not re-
spond to the warning, the vehicle will slow down.
At a driving speed of up to 30 km / h, the vehicle is
braked without prior warning.
Automatic braking can be stopped by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by a steering intervention.
With automatic braking, the pressure in the brake
system increases. The brake pedal can not be oper-
ated by using the pedal as normal.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Front Assist does not respond to crossing or oncom-
ing vehicles.
Operating conditions
✓ ASR activated.
✓ The driving speed is higher than 5 km/h.
Function restriction
The function may be restricted or unavailable in the
following cases.
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About 30 seconds after starting. In the instrument
cluster, lights up.
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When driving around a sharp bend.
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During an ESC intervention.
Settings
Automatic activation
Front Assist is automatically activated when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Activation/deactivation in the instrument cluster
In the display in the Assist systems menu item.
Activation / deactivation and setting in Infotain-
ment
In the menu:
Show system deactivation in the display of the in-
strument cluster
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Deactivate Front Assist when handling the vehi-
cle on a truck, a car ferry etc.
Troubleshooting
Front Assist is not available
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Clean the front radar sensor.
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Stop the engine and start again.
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If Front Assist is still unavailable, check the brake
lights on the vehicle or on the attached trailer.
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Replace the defective bulb.
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If the brake lights are working and Front Assist is
still unavailable, seek the help of a specialist ga-
rage.
There was an unfounded warning or system inter-
vention
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Clean the front radar sensor.
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If the system is not working properly, disable Front
Assist and seek the help of a specialist garage.
Pedestrian detection system
Functionality
Pedestrian recognition helps to prevent a collision
with crossing pedestrians by enabling automatic
braking interventions.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
or lights up - Danger of collision
Risk of collision in a speed range of 5-30 km/h
The system triggers automatic braking.
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