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Front-end collision warning
with light braking function
Principle
The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐
dent cannot be avoided, the system helps to re‐
duce the collision speed.
The system warns of the possible risk of collision
and brakes automatically, as necessary.
General
The system is controlled by a camera.
If radar sensors are fitted, the front-end collision
warning is additionally controlled by the radar
sensor of the Cruise Control.
Junction warning if radar sensors are fitted: an
additional warning is given at junctions and T-
junctions if there is a risk of collision with cross‐
ing traffic.
The front-end collision warning is also available if
the Cruise Control is disabled.
When deliberately approaching a vehicle, the
front-end collision warning and braking interven‐
tion are activated later to avoid unjustified system
responses.
From speeds of approximately 5 km/h, approxi‐
mately 3 mph, the system provides a two-stage
warning any possible risk of collision with vehi‐
cles. The timing of these warnings may vary de‐
pending on the current driving situation.
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Safety
Detection range
Objects detected by the system are taken into
account.
Junction warning: vehicles that cross the vehi‐
cle's direction of travel can also be detected by
the system as soon as these vehicles enter the
detection range of the system.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
danger of accidents. Adapt your driving style to
the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situa‐
tion and intervene actively if the situation war‐
rants it.
WARNING
Displays and warnings do not relieve you of
personal responsibility. System limitations can
mean that warnings or system responses are
not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly, or
without justification. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
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