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Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are
limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
screen in front of the rearview mirror is dirty
or covered.
▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐
sively high temperatures, and has been tem‐
porarily deactivated.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: if the
radar sensors are soiled or covered.
▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine
using the start/stop button.
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
▷ When there is sustained glare effect due to
oncoming light, for example the sun is low in
the sky.
Sensitivity of the warnings
The greater the sensitivity of the warning set‐
tings, for example warning time, the more warn‐
ings will be displayed. As a result, there may be
an increased number of premature or unjustified
warnings and reactions.
Avoidance assistant
Principle
The system supports the driver in certain situa‐
tions when there is a need to avoid something,
for example obstacles that appear suddenly.
General
The system issues warnings and intervenes to
provide support if there is a possibility to perform
an evasive manoeuvre to the side. Sensors mon‐
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itor and detect the space around the vehicle. The
system then utilises the detected free space to
perform the avoidance manoeuvre by steering
the vehicle safely and precisely in the direction
specified by the driver.
Detection range
Objects detected by the system are taken into
account.
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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