Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 253

Maneuvering assistance
▌Function of Drive Away Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when you are pulling away. If an obstacle
is detected 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 on the central display.
Drive Away Assist can be deactivated or activated
in the Maneuvering Assistance 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. 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, forexample:
If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
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brake pedals.
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
R
h when the vehicle is stationary.
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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
Drive Away assist is not available in the F
drive program.
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
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Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 242).
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▌Function of Cross Traffic Alert
% Cross Traffic Alert is only available 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
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