DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory.
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NOTE
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The higher the speed the longer the cal-
culated distance in metres for a given
time interval.
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Only use the time intervals permitted by
local traffic regulations.
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The set time window is also used by the
adaptive cruise control and Pilot Assist
functions.
WARNING
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Only use a time window that suits the
current traffic conditions.
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The driver should be aware that short
time windows limit the amount of time
available to react and take action in an
unexpected traffic situation.
Related information
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Distance Warning* (p. 302)
Limitations of Distance Warning
35
The Distance Warning function may have limita-
tions in certain situations.
WARNING
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The Distance Warning function is supple-
mentary driver support intended to facili-
tate driving and make it safer – it cannot
handle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.
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The vehicle's size may affect the ability to
detect, e.g. motorcycles, which could
mean that the warning lamp illuminates at
a shorter time window than set or that the
warning is temporarily absent.
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Extremely high speeds can cause the
lamp to illuminate at a shorter time win-
dow than that set due to limitations in
radar unit range.
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Distance Warning is not a substitute for
the driver's attention and judgement. The
driver is always responsible for ensuring
the car is driven in a safe manner, at the
appropriate speed, with an appropriate
distance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and regula-
tions.
NOTE
The function uses the car's radar unit, which
has some general limitations, see the section
"Limitations for radar unit".
Related information
•
Distance Warning* (p. 302)
•
Limitations for radar device (p. 339)
35
The Distance Warning function is only available in cars that can show information on the windscreen with a so-called Head-up display.
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