Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 59

there are strong radar reflections, for exam-
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ple in parking garages
a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
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motorbike
a vehicle is traveling in front on a different line
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new vehicles or after servicing is carried out
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on the Active Brake Assist system
Observe the important safety notes in the
Breaking-in notes section (
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.
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Active Brake Assist is automatically active after
switching on the ignition.
You can activate or deactivate Active Brake
Assist ( page 1 ) in the on-board computer.
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When deactivated, the distance warning func-
tion and the autonomous braking function are
also deactivated.
If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ
symbol appears in the assistance graphic dis-
play.
istance arnin function
General information
The distance warning function can help you to
minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a
vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a
collision. If the distance warning function
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will
be warned visually and acoustically.
Im ortant safety notes
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Observe the Important safety notes sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
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WARNING
The distance warning function 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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when cornering
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The distance warning function may not give
warnings in all critical situations. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Always adapt your speed to suit the prevailing
road and traffic conditions.
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The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify ob ects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and do not rely solely on the distance
warning function.
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Starting at a speed of approximately mph
(7 km/h), the distance warning function warns
you if you rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound, and
the · distance warning lamp will light up in
the instrument cluster.
Brake immediately in order to increase the
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distance from the vehicle in front.
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Take evasive action, provided it is safe to do
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so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the system to display a warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
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distance warning function can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten-
ded period of time.
Up to a speed of approximately
(70 km/h), the distance warning function can
also react to stationary obstacles, such as stop-
ped or parked vehicles.
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give an unnecessary warning
not give a warning
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