Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 242

240 Driving and parking
Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
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fic situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec‐
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essary, provided the traffic situation
permits and that it is safe to take eva‐
sive action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐
stitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
maneuvering range.
A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
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brake pedals.
If an incorrect transmission position is
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engaged.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
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If you shift the transmission position to k or
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h when the vehicle is stationary.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
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3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
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vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
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Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 224).
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Function of Cross Traffic Alert
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Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
( page 244).
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Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist or Active
Blind Spot Assist: Cross Traffic Alert can warn
drivers of any crossing traffic when backing up
and maneuvering out of a parking space. The
radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the
area adjacent to the vehicle. If a critical situation
is detected, the L symbol appears in the
media display. If the driver does not respond to
the warning, the vehicle's brakes can be applied
automatically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace.
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If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
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vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
Activating/deactivating maneuvering assis‐
tance
Multimedia system:
© Settings Assistance
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Camera & Parking
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Switch Maneuvering Assistance
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on or off.