Adaptive Brake Assist - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision, the
system will alert you both visually and acousti-
cally.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired in the case of:
dirt on the sensors or anything else covering
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the sensors
snow or heavy rain
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interference from other radar sources
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there are strong radar reflections, for exam-
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ple in parking garages
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
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motorbike
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
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Following damage to the front end of the vehicle,
have the configuration and operation of the
radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow
speeds where there is no visible damage to the
front of the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating the distance
warning function
When you switch on the engine, the distance
warning function switches on after a few sec-
onds.
To deactivate: press the æ button
X
( page 35).
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Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
the Ä warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up and the OFF
message then disappears and the Ä indi-
cator lamp remains lit.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: the
Ä warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes and the Distance warning system
deactivated message appears .The mes-
sage then disappears and the Ä warning
lamp remains lit.
To activate: press the æ button again
X
( page 35).
Y
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
the Ä warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up and the
message then disappears and the Ä indi-
cator lamp goes out.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons: the
Ä warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes and the Distance warning system
activated message appears in the multi-
message flashes. The
on message flashes. The
Driving systems
function display. The message then disap-
pears and the indicator lamp Ä goes out.

Adaptive Brake Assist

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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
intervene unnecessarily
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not intervene
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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to stationary obstacles
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when cornering
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As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Adaptive Brake Assist aids you when braking
during hazardous situations at speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h). With the help of Adaptive
Brake Assist, the distance warning signal can
detect obstacles that are in the path of your
vehicle for an extended period of time.
When you approach an obstacle and adaptive
Brake Assist detects that there is a risk of a col-
lision, adaptive Brake Assist calculates the brak-
ing force necessary to avoid a collision. Should
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to the calculated level.
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page 52).
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