Blind Spot Assist - Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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if you have adopted a sporty driving style
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with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
if you are predominantly driving slower
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than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than
112 mph (180 km/h)
if you are currently using COMAND or
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making a telephone call with it
if the time has been set incorrectly
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in active driving situations, such as when
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you change lanes or change your speed
Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
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board computer (
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your
journey has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tone twice and the
Attention Assist: Drowsiness Attention Assist: Drowsiness
detected detected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If necessary, take a break.
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Press the a button to confirm the
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message.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. The
precondition for this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
you switch off the engine.
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you take off your seat belt and open the
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driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break.
The assistance graphic shows the é
symbol when ATTENTION ASSIST is
deactivated ( page 228).
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page 229).
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Lane Tracking package
General notes
The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind
Spot Assist ( page 202) and Lane Keeping
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Assist ( page 204).
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Blind Spot Assist

General notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both 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
monitored area. If you then switch on the
corresponding turn signal to change lanes,
you will also receive a visual and audible
collision warning. Blind Spot Assist uses
sensors in the rear bumper for monitoring
purposes.
For Blind Spot Assist to assist you, the radar
sensor system must be operational.
Important safety notes
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
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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
carefully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
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USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :