Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023 Operator's Manual page 280

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278 Driving and parking
Drive Away Assist can be deactivated or activated
in the
Maneuvering Assistance
menu
(
page 279).
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You can cancel an intervention by Drive Away
Assist at any time by deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC (
page 272).
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& WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-
ted detection performance of Drive Away
Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden-
tify objects and traffic situations.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
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situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec-
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essary, provided the traffic situation per-
mits and that it is safe to take evasive
action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the maneuvering
range.
A risk of collision may occur in the following situa-
tions, forexample:
If the accelerator and brake pedals are mixed
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up.
If an incorrect transmission position is
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engaged.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
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If you shift the transmission position to k or
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h when the vehicle is stationary.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
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3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
If the maneuvering assistance function is acti-
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vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
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Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC (
page 269).
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Function of Cross Traffic Alert
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Cross Traffic Alert is only available for vehicles
with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot
Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any cross-
ing traffic when backing up and maneuvering out
of a parking space. The radar sensors in the
bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the
vehicle. If a critical situation is detected, the L
symbol appears in the media display and the vehi-
cle can be braked automatically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or
other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
if the vehicle is backing up at a walking pace.
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maneuvering assistance is activated
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(
page 279).
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Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
(
page 244).
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