DRIVER SUPPORT
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* Option/accessory.
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Cross Traffic Alert*
CTA
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with auto-brake is a driver support that
supplements BLIS
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and is designed to help the
driver detect traffic crossing behind the car
when it is reversing. The auto-brake subfunc-
tion can stop the car in the event of a risk of col-
lision with an unobserved vehicle.
Principle of CTA.
CTA supplements BLIS by detecting the
approach of crossing traffic during reversing,
such as when reversing out of a parking space.
CTA is primarily designed to detect vehicles. In
favourable conditions it may also be able to
detect smaller objects, such as cyclists and
pedestrians.
CTA is only active if the car rolls backwards or if
reverse gear has been selected.
If CTA senses that something is approaching
from the side, this is also indicated with:
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an acoustic signal - the sound is heard in the
left-hand or right-hand speaker according to
the direction from which the object
approaches.
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an illuminated icon in the PAS
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graphic on
the screen.
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an icon on the Park assist camera top view.
Illuminated icon for CTA in the PAS
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graphic on the
screen
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.
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If the driver does not observe the warning
from CTA and a collision is unavoidable, the
auto-brake function takes effect to stop the
car, after which the driver display shows an
explanatory text message on why the car was
braked.
WARNING
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The Cross Traffic Alert 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 auto-brake subfunction can only
detect and brake for other vehicles that
are moving - not for stationary obstacles,
a cyclist or a pedestrian, for example.
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The responsibility for reversing the car
safely and using good judgement always
rests with the driver.
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Cross Traffic Alert 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.
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Cross Traffic Alert
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Blind Spot Information
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Park Assist System: Parking assistance system with reversing sensors
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NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.
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