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If the system detects that the driver has not
steered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steering
wheel, visual warning
1
is issued. If the driver
still does not steer the vehicle, or gives no con r-
mation to the system, a warning tone sounds in
addition to the visual warning message.
Also observe the instructions on the contact
detection of Active Steering Assist (
Active Emergency Stop Assist issues the following
warnings in order:
Display message
1
appears in the driver's
R
display.
In addition to display
R
sounds.
The
Beginning emergency stop
R
appears in the driver's display, a continuous
warning tone sounds, the vehicle no longer
accelerates, and there is a slight, repeated
tensioning of the seat belt.
The vehicle speed is reduced in increments
R
until it is at a standstill. Sharp brake impulses
are also produced.
Depending on the country, a lane change to the
adjacent right-hand lane is carried out, if possible.
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It is only possible to change across one lane
and only into the right-hand lane, and not
onto the hard shoulder.
When automatic braking is initiated, Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated. Depend-
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ing on the country, the hazard warning light sys-
tem is switched on.
When the vehicle is stationary, the following
actions are carried out:
The vehicle is secured with the electric park-
R
ing brake.
1
a warning tone
R
R
message
Before automatic braking is initiated, you can can-
cel Active Emergency Stop Assist by steering.
You can cancel the intervention by Active Emer-
gency Stop Assist a er automatic braking is initi-
ated by one of the following actions:
R
R
%
System limits
Syst
If Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect lane
markings, Active Emergency Stop Assist is not
active.
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The vehicle is unlocked.
If possible, an emergency call is placed to the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre.
Accelerating or braking: the emergency stop is
cancelled, but the warning message, warning
tone and power steering remain active
Steering: power-assisted steering is cancelled,
the warning message and warning tone remain
active and the vehicle continues to be braked
Active Emergency Stop Assist can initiate an
emergency stop a maximum of three times
within one driving cycle. Subsequently, Active
Steering Assist and Active Emergency Stop
Assist are deactivated for that driving cycle.
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