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— Event data, e.g. for accidents.
Recognising whether Car2X is installed
If you can switch on Car2X communication
under
in the Infotainment system, this
Settings
means that the vehicle is equipped with
Car2X technology.
Limits of Car2X
Data exchange
Car2X in your vehicle communicates only
with participants that are equipped with
functional and compatible Car2X technology.
Participants with deactivated, faulty or in-
compatible Car2X are not detected.
Range
Depending on the surroundings, Car2X partic-
ipants can communicate in a near range of
between around 200 m (urban) and around
800 m (extra-urban).
WARNING
Car2X cannot replace your attention. If you
rely exclusively on Car2X, there is a risk of
accidents and serious injuries.
·
Always drive with due care and attention
and be ready to intervene at all times.
·
Always adapt your driving style to the
current visibility, weather and road/traf-
fic conditions.
Function limitations
Functioning of Car2X may be restricted in the
following cases:
— The environmental conditions may prevent
data reaching the participant.
— Vehicle add-on parts prevent data reach-
ing the participant.
— The event is not detected as such by par-
ticipants.
Switching Car2X on and off
Switching on
— Press the
button on the Infotain-
Home
ment system.
— Open the
menu
Settings
— Switch on
Car2X communication
with the same name.
WARNING
When Car2X is switched on, a distance of
20 cm must be maintained between the
Car2X aerials and persons outside the vehi-
cle.
·
Car2X aerials are located on the vehicle
roof and in some cases in the mirror tri-
angle of the windscreen.
Switching off manually
— Press the
button on the Infotain-
Home
ment system.
— Open the
menu
Settings
— Switch off
Car2X communication
with the same name.
Automatic switch-off
Car2X can switch itself off automatically in
some cases → page 200, Troubleshooting.
Car2X must be switched back on again when
the reason for automatic switch-off has been
remedied.
Traffic hazard alert
Fig. 122
Illustration: traffic hazard alert by day
or mobile road works.
Car2X communication
in the menu
in the menu
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