Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 205

Take Control of Vehicle message prompt you to
take control of the vehicle.
The vehicle is not automatically braked and can
roll away. You have to accelerate, brake, steer and
change gear yourself again.
Maneuver ering assist Maneuv ing assistance ance
F F unction of Dr unction of Driv ive Awa e Away Assist y Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is detec-
ted in the direction of travel, the vehicle's speed
is brie y reduced to approx. 1 mph (2 km/h). If a
critical situation is detected, the É symbol
appears in the media display.
Drive Away Assist can be deactivated or activated
in the Maneuvering Assistance menu
( page 204).
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% You can cancel an intervention by Drive Away
Assist at any time by deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 197).
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& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-
ted detection performance of Drive Away
Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden-
tify objects and tra c situations.
Always pay careful attention to the tra c
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situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec-
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essary, provided the tra c situation per-
mits and that it is safe to take evasive
action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the maneuvering
range.
A risk of collision may occur in the following situa-
tions, for example:
If the accelerator and brake pedals are inter-
R
changed.
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If an incorrect transmission position is
R
engaged.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R
If you shi the transmission position to k or
R
h when the vehicle is stationary.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
R
3.3 (1.0 m) away.
If the maneuvering assistance function is acti-
R
vated in the multimedia system.
Syst System limits em limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
% Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 194).
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F F unction of Cr unction of Cross oss Tr Tra c a c Alert Alert
% Cross Tra c Alert is only available for vehicles
with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot
Assist.
Cross Tra c Alert can warn drivers of any cross-
ing tra c when backing up and maneuvering out
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