Blind Spot Assist - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Warning and display messages in the
black and white multifunction display
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
X
board computer (
Symbol : appears in the multifunction
display.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, it will not
warn you until at least 20 minutes after
your journey has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tone twice and the
Attention Assist: Drowsiness
Detected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If necessary, take a break.
X
Press the a button to confirm the
X
message.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. The
precondition for this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
you switch off the engine.
R
you take off your seat belt and open the
R
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break.
Warning and display messages in the
color multifunction display
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
X
board computer (
page 201).
Y
page 201).
Y
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after
your journey has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tone twice and the
Attention Assist: Take a break!
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If necessary, take a break.
X
Press the a or % button to confirm
X
the message.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. The
precondition for this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
you switch off the engine.
R
you take off your seat belt and open the
R
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
é symbol appears in the multifunction
display in the assistance graphics display.
Lane Tracking package
General notes
The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind
Spot Assist ( page 184) and Lane Keeping
Y
Assist ( page 186).
Y

Blind Spot Assist

General notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the