Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 199

permits and that it is safe to take eva‐
sive action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐
stitute for your attention to the surroundings.
You are always responsible for safe maneuver‐
ing, parking and exiting a parking space. Make
sure that no persons, animals or objects etc. are
in the maneuvering range.
A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
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brake pedals.
If the wrong gear is selected.
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The Drive Away Assist function is active under
the following conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
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Every time the gear is changed to k or h
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when the vehicle is at a standstill.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
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3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
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vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
Function of Cross Traffic Alert
% Also read the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist ( page 199).
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Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist: the Cross
Traffic Alert function can warn drivers of any
crossing traffic when backing up out of a parking
space. The radar sensors in the bumper also
monitor the area adjacent to the vehicle. If a crit‐
ical situation is detected, symbol 1
the media display. If the driver does not respond
to the warning, the vehicle's brakes can be
applied automatically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
The Cross Traffic Alert function is active under
the following conditions:
If Blind Spot Assist is activated.
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If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace.
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If the maneuvering assistance function is
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activated in the multimedia system.
System limitations
The Cross Traffic Alert function is not available
on inclines.
Activating/deactivating maneuvering assis‐
tance
Multimedia system:
© Settings
4 5
Camera & Parking
5
Switch Maneuvering Assistance
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appears in
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Assistance
5
on or off.