Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 301

298 Driving and parking
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 as nec‐
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essary, provided the traffic situation
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.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuvring range.
A risk of collision may arise in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
If the accelerator and brake pedals are inter‐
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changed.
If an incorrect transmission position is
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engaged.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
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If you shift the transmission position to k or
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h when the vehicle is stationary.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
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1.0 m away.
If the manoeuvring 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.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
% Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 288).
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Function of Cross Traffic Alert
% Cross Traffic Alert is only available for vehi‐
cles with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any cross‐
ing traffic when reversing and manoeuvring out
of a parking space. The radar sensors in the
bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the
vehicle. If a critical situation is detected, the
L symbol appears in the media display and
the vehicle can be braked automatically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
if the vehicle is reversing at a walking pace.
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manoeuvring assistance is activated
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( page 298).
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% Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
( page 262).
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System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
Activating/deactivating manoeuvring assis‐
tant
Multimedia system:
© Settings Assistance
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Camera & parking
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Activate/deactivate Manoeuvring
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assistance.