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Emergency situation assist systemEmergency Assist
Emergency situation assist systemEmergency
Assist
Usage
The assist systems for emergencies detect inactivity of the driv-
er, which, for example, can be caused by a sudden loss of con-
sciousness. The system then performs measures as safely as
possible to decelerate the vehicle to a stop.
Functionality
When the assist system detects inactivity on the part of the
driver
An acoustic warning signal sounds and a message appears in
▶
the instrument cluster display.
If, after repeated warnings, the driver does not take over the
▶
steering, the hazard warning lights are switched on and the ve-
hicle automatically brakes.
After the vehicle has come to a standstill, the parking brake is
▶
switched on. Depending on the equipment, an emergency call
can be initiated.
Interruption of automatic braking
By pressing the brake or accelerator pedal
▶
By actively steering
▶
Operating conditions
✓ Assist system for emergency situations is activated.
✓ Lane Assist is activated and the boundary lines of the traffic
lane are recognised.
Settings
Automatic activation
The Assistant is automatically activated when the ignition is
switched on.
Activation/deactivation
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
Automatic recuperation assistant Eco Assist
Usage
Eco Assist supports an economical driving style with the help of
instructions in the display of the instrument cluster.
Functionality
When the system detects that it is possible to drive more eco-
nomically, the following information is shown in the display of
the instrument cluster:
Symbol for an approaching event. These include e.g. a speed
▶
limit, a crossing etc.
- Recommendation to release the accelerator pedal
▶
After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle adapts the
driving speed and recuperation to the current situation.
Pressing the rocker switch
or
rarily activates the manual selection of the recuperation level.
Automatic recuperation is activated again by pressing the accel-
erator pedal
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The system uses the following sources to evaluate the situation:
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on the steering wheel tempo-
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