DRIVER SUPPORT
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between the car and such obstacles. The
driver must ensure him/herself that the
car is at a suitable distance from such
obstacles.
The camera and radar sensor does not
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have the capacity to detect all oncoming
objects and obstacles in traffic environ-
ments, e.g. potholes, stationary obstacles
or objects which completely or partially
block the route.
Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,
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animals, etc.
The recommended steering input is force
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limited, which means that it cannot always
help the driver to steer and keep the car
within the lane.
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In cars equipped with Sensus Navigation*,
the function has the option of using infor-
mation from map data, which may result
in varied performance.
Pilot Assist is switched off if the power
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steering for speed related steering force
is working with reduced power – e.g. dur-
ing cooling due to overheating.
The driver always has the possibility of correcting
or adjusting a steering intervention imposed by
Pilot Assist and can turn the steering wheel to
the desired position.
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Steep roads and/or heavy load
Bear in mind that Pilot Assist is primarily
intended for use when driving on level road surfa-
ces. The function may have difficulty in keeping
the correct distance from the vehicle ahead when
driving on steep downhill slopes - in which case,
be extra attentive and ready to brake.
Do not use Pilot Assist if the car has a heavy
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load or a trailer is connected to the car.
NOTE
Pilot Assist cannot be activated if a trailer,
bicycle rack or similar is connected to the
car's electrical system.
Miscellaneous
Off Road
drive mode cannot be selected
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when Pilot Assist is activated.
NOTE
This function uses the car's camera and radar
units, which have certain general limitations.
Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 319)
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Limitations for camera and radar unit
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(p. 341)
Speed-dependent steering force (p. 290)
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Drive modes (p. 466)
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Symbols and messages for
Pilot Assist*
A number of symbols and messages regarding
Pilot Assist can be shown via the driver display
and/or the head-up display*.
* Option/accessory.