DRIVER SUPPORT
Passing assistance*
Passing assistance can assist the driver when
passing other vehicles. The function can be
used with Adaptive Cruise Control* or Pilot
Assist*.
When Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist
is following another vehicle and you indicate
that you intend to pass that vehicle by using
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the turn signal
, the system will begin accel-
erating toward the vehicle ahead before your
vehicle has moved into the passing lane.
The function will then delay a speed reduction
to avoid early braking as your vehicle
approaches a slower-moving vehicle.
The function remains active until your vehicle
has passed the other vehicle.
WARNING
Please note that this function can be acti-
vated in more situations than just passing
another vehicle, such as when a direction
indicator is used to indicate a lane change
or before exiting to another road – the vehi-
cle will then briefly accelerate.
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Only the left-hand turn signal for left-hand drive vehicles, or right-hand turn signal for right-hand drive vehicles.
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WARNING
The function is supplementary driver
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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-
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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-
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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.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 268)
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Using passing assistance (p. 308)
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Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 284)
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Pilot Assist* (p. 294)
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Using passing assistance
Passing assistance can be used with Adap-
tive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist*. Several
conditions must be met for passing assis-
tance to be possible.
In order to activate passing assistance:
your vehicle must be following a vehicle
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ahead (target vehicle)
your vehicle's current speed must be
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at least 70 km/h (43 mph)
the set speed must be high enough to
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safely pass another vehicle.
To start passing assistance:
Turn on the left turn signal.
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> Passing assistance will start.
* Option/accessory.