Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 180

Driving systems
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Blind Spot Assist
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
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placing them in the blind spot area
vehicles which approach with a large speed
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differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
G WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
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placing them in the blind spot area
vehicles being overtaken at a speed differ-
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ence of more than 7.5 mph (12 km/h)
vehicles which approach with a large speed
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differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
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covering the sensors
visibility is poor, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain
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or snow
there is a narrow vehicle traveling in front,
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e.g. a motorcycle or bicycle
the road has very wide lanes
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the road has narrow lanes
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you are not driving in the middle of the lane
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there are barriers or other road boundaries
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USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
General notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor both the left and right sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the moni-
tored area. If you then switch on the corre-
sponding turn signal to change lanes, you will
also receive a visual and audible collision
warning. For this purpose, Blind Spot Assist
uses sensors in the rear bumper.
Monitoring range of the sensors