DRIVER SUPPORT
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Setting the time interval for Pilot Assist-1
(p. 295)
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Deactivating/activating the Pilot Assist-1*
(p. 296)
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Automatic braking with Pilot Assist-1
(p. 297)
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Limitations of Pilot Assist-1 (p. 298)
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Adaptive cruise control* (p. 278)
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Distance Warning* (p. 275)
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Head-up display* (p. 108)
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Limitations of the radar unit (p. 315)
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Limitations of the camera unit (p. 323)
294
Activating and starting the
Pilot Assist-1*
Pilot Assist must first be activated and then
started to be able to control speed and distance
and to give steering assistance.
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary
depending on car model.
In order to start the Pilot Assist it is required that:
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There is a vehicle ahead within a reasonable
distance.
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The camera can "see" the lane lines.
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The speed of your own car is less than
50 km/h (30 mph).
Function availability is indicated
by the colour of the symbol
(WHITE = available) when Pilot
Assist is selected.
Otherwise it is indicated by the
colour of the right arrow next to
the symbol - WHITE = available.
A YELLOW symbol with a blinking WHITE arrow
indicates an imminent change to the standby
mode.
With the adaptive cruise control in the standby
mode:
1. Press ▶ (6).
> The
symbol changes to Pilot Assist
in standby mode (8).
2. Press the steering wheel button
> Pilot Assist is started.
...or...
With the adaptive cruise control started:
Press ▶ (6).
–
> Pilot Assist is started.
Hands on the steering wheel
In order for Pilot Assist to function, the driver
must have his/her hands on the steering wheel.
The system continually monitors this. If hands are
not detected on the steering wheel then a text
message is shown, prompting the driver to
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
(2).