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180 Driver assist systems ›
Lane change assist system Side Assist
Functionality
The system monitors the area both beside and behind the vehi-
cle.
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through the indica-
tor light
in the exterior mirror cover on the vehicle side, where
the vehicle is recognized.
Driving situations in which a system warning occurs
Your vehicle is being overtaken by vehicle
approaches, the sooner the warning is given by the indicator
A
light.
Vehicle
is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed that is faster
B
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
illuminates - There is another vehicle behind your vehicle
flashing - There is another vehicle behind your vehicle, and
the turn signal on the same side is switched on
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will also flash if
your vehicle crosses the lane markings in the direction of the ap-
proaching vehicle. The system will trigger a steering wheel vi-
bration in this case.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane marking be-
tween the vehicles must be detected.
Operating conditions
✓ The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer socket.
Function restriction
The system cannot detect lane width. For this reason, it may, for
example, draw attention to a vehicle in a distant lane in the fol-
lowing cases:
The vehicle is driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the
▶
. The faster vehicle
A
lane edge.
The vehicle is taking a turn.
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The system can draw attention to objects along the road, such
as high guard rails or noise barriers.
In the following cases, the system does not have to issue a
warning of a vehicle, or the warning may be issued incorrectly:
If the weather conditions are unfavourable.
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A very fast approaching vehicle.
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The vehicle is driving through a sharp bend or a roundabout.
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