Steering assistance at risk of
collision
The
Collision avoidance assistance
can help the driver reduce the risk of the vehi-
cle leaving its lane unintentionally and/or col-
liding with another vehicle or obstacle by
actively steering the vehicle back into its lane
and/or swerving.
The function consists of these sub-functions:
Run-Off Mitigation with steering assis-
•
tance
Steering assistance during collision risks
•
from oncoming traffic
Steering assistance during collision risks
•
from behind*
After the system has automatically intervened,
this text message will appear in the instru-
ment panel:
Collision avoidance assistance
Automatic intervention
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver
•
function
support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-
•
tions in the Owner's Manual about this
function to learn of its limitations,
which the driver must be aware of
before using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-
•
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.
–
NOTE
It is always the driver who must decide
how much the vehicle should be in control
– the vehicle can never take command.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 266)
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Activating or deactivating steering assis-
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tance during collision risks (p. 350)
DRIVER SUPPORT
Run-Off Mitigation with steering assis-
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tance (p. 350)
Steering assistance during collision risks
•
from oncoming traffic (p. 351)
Steering assistance during collision risks
•
from behind* (p. 352)
Steering assistance during collision risks
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limitations (p. 353)
Symbols and messages for steering assis-
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tance during collision risks (p. 354)
* Option/accessory.
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