Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 191

Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
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fic situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec‐
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essary.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐
stitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. 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 assistance function is
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activated in the multimedia system.
Drive Away Assist is unavailable on inclines and
when driving with a trailer.
Cross Traffic Alert
% Also read the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist ( page 193).
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Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist: Drivers can
also be warned of any crossing traffic when
reversing out of a parking space. If a critical sit‐
uation is detected, a warning symbol appears on
the camera image of the multimedia system. If
the driver does not respond to the warning, the
vehicle's brakes can be applied automatically. To
do this, the function uses the radar sensors in
the bumper. The area adjacent to the vehicle is
continually monitored.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
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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 reversing at walking pace.
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If the maneuvering assistance function is
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activated in the multimedia system.
Cross Traffic Alert is unavailable on inclines and
when driving with a trailer.
Activating/deactivating maneuvering assis‐
tance
Multimedia system:
k
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Switch the function on O or off ª.
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ATTENTION ASSIST
Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto‐
nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads.
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fati‐
gue or increasing lapses in concentration on the
part of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
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