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CONTROLS
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er's Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem's operation and limitations.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 37.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38.
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel
contact in the following situations:
▷ Driving with gloves.
▷ Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system
cannot be activated or effectively used, for in‐
stance in the following situations:
▷ In construction areas.
▷ Depending on the equipment, with automatic
formation of emergency lanes.
▷ Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
▷ Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane mark‐
ings.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
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Driver assistance systems
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Extended Traffic Jam
Assistant
Principle
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the
driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations.
Supporting steering movements take place with‐
out the driver actively steering.
General information
The system uses the sensors of the steering and
lane control assistant.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
traffic situation closely, be ready to take over
steering and braking at any time, and actively
intervene where appropriate.
State laws differ and the use of this function may
violate the law. Before use, check your state and
local laws.
Additionally, the notices for the Steering and
Lane Control Assistant apply.
Additional information:
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to
page 230.
Functional requirements
▷ The functional requirements of the steering
and traffic jam assistant are fulfilled.
Functional requirements, refer to page 231.
▷ The steering and traffic jam assistant is ac‐
tive.