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▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐
nificantly higher than own speed.
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling slowly.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends or narrow roads.
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced over or covered,
for example by stickers.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
Road priority warning
Principle
The system provides support in situations where
the signs indicate that the driver must give way.
A warning is given if a right-of-way is about to be
violated in the following traffic situations, for ex‐
ample:
▷ At a junction.
▷ At a T-junction.
▷ On a slip road.
▷ At a roundabout.
General
The system uses a camera to evaluate the road
signs.
The navigation system forwards information re‐
garding the route to the system.
The system warns in the road speed range of
10 km/h, approx. 6 mph to 65 km/h, approx.
40 mph in two stages:
▷ Advance warning: visually by means of a
warning symbol in the instrument cluster.
▷ Acute warning: visually by means of a warning
symbol in the instrument cluster and with an
additional acoustic signal.
The timing of the warnings may vary depending
on the current driving situation and the set warn‐
ing time.
The following road signs are taken into account
for the road priority warning:
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Safety
Sign Meaning
Give way signs:
These signs trigger an ad‐
vance warning.
Stop signs:
These signs trigger an ad‐
vance warning and an acute
warning.
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.
Operating requirements
The road priority situation must be unambigu‐
ously indicated with road signs.
It may not be possible to use the system in all
countries.
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