Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023 Operator's Manual page 229

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.
Maneuvering assistance
▌Function of Drive Away 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 briefly 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
Maneuvering Assistance
in the menu .
% You can cancel an intervention by Drive Away
Assist at any time by deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC .
& WARNING Risk of accident caused by limi-
ted detection performance of Drive Away
Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden-
tify objects and traffic situations.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
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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 traffic 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.
Responsibility for safe maneuvering and parking
remains with you. Make sure that there are no
persons, animals, objects, etc. in the maneuvering
range.
A risk of collision may occur in the following situa-
tions, forexample:
If the accelerator and brake pedals are rota-
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ted.
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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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3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
If the maneuvering assistance function is acti-
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vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
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Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 218).
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▌Function of Cross Traffic Alert
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Cross Traffic Alert is available only for vehicles
with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot
Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any cross-
ing traffic when backing up and maneuvering out