Lane change assist system Side Assist
Usage
Side Assist monitors the area both beside and behind
the vehicle.
The system uses optical signals in the exterior mirror
to alert the driver to vehicles that could be danger-
ous when changing lanes.
Functionality
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through
the illumination of the indicator light in the exteri-
or mirror cover on the vehicle side where the vehicle
is detected.
Driving situations in which a system warning oc-
curs
Your vehicle is overtaken by vehicle
A
. The faster
vehicle
A
approaches, the sooner the warning is giv-
en by the indicator light.
Vehicle B is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed
that is faster by max. 10 km/h. If the speed is higher
during the overtaking process, no warning will be
provided by the indicator light.
Indicator light
illuminated - There is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
flashing - There is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
ed on
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will
also flash if your vehicle crosses the lane markings in
the direction of the approaching vehicle. The system
will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this case.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane
marking between the vehicles must be detected.
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Function restriction
The system cannot detect lane width. For this rea-
son, it may, for example, draw attention to a vehicle
in a distant lane in the following cases.
▶
Driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane
edge.
▶
Driving round bends.
The system can draw attention to objects along the
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
The system might not warn of a vehicle e.g. in the
following cases, or a warning may only be issued in-
correctly.
▶
Unfavourable weather conditions.
▶
A very fast approaching vehicle.
▶
When going round a sharp bend or a roundabout.
Settings
In the instrument cluster display
The system settings are made in the display of the
instrument cluster in menu item
Assist Systems
.
In infotainment
The system settings are made in the infotainment
system in the following menu.
Troubleshooting
Message regarding system unavailability
›
Stop the engine and start again.
›
If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Crew Protect Assist proactive occupant
protection
Usage
The Crew Protect Assist system increases occupant
protection in the front seats if a collision is imminent.
Functionality
The first level of protection
With a dynamic driving style, the system tightens
the front seat belts on the body.
The second level of protection
If the system evaluates the situation as critical:
▶
The front seat belts are tightened on the body.
▶
Open windows are closed except for a small gap.
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