Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 164

162 Driving and parking
neys, take regular and timely breaks that allow you
to rest properly.
You can choose between two settings:
Standard: normal system sensitivity
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Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
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is warned earlier and the attention level detec-
ted by the system is adapted accordingly.
If fatigue or increased lapses in concentration are
Attention Assist: Take a
detected, the
ing appears in the instrument cluster. You can
acknowledge the message and take a break if nec-
essary. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION
ASSIST continues to detect increasing lapses in
concentration, you will be warned again after a
minimum of 15 minutes.
Instrument cluster with display (color)
You can have the following status information for
ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the Assistance
menu of the on-board computer:
The journey length since the last break
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The attention level determined by ATTENTION
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ASSIST:
The fuller the circle is, the higher the
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detected attention level is
The circle in the center of the display emp-
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ties from the outside inwards as attentive-
ness decreases
Instrument cluster with display (black and white)
You can have the following status information for
ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the Assistance
menu of the on-board computer:
The journey length since the last break
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The attention level determined by ATTENTION
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ASSIST:
The fuller the bar is, the higher the detec-
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ted attention level is
The bar empties as attentiveness decrea-
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Break!warn-
ses
If ATTENTION ASSIST cannot calculate the atten-
tion level and cannot issue a warning, the
tion Level
message appears.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the Û
symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the
instrument cluster when the vehicle is running.
ATTENTION ASSIST is activated automatically
when the vehicle is restarted. The last selected
sensitivity level remains stored.
System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph
(60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restric-
ted, and warnings may be delayed or not occur at
all, in the following situations:
The journey lasts less than approximately
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30 minutes
The road condition is poor (uneven road sur-
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face or potholes)
The vehicle is subjected to a strong crosswind
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You have a sporty driving style (high cornering
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speeds or high rates of acceleration)
The time is set incorrectly
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You change lanes and vary your speed fre-
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quently in active driving situations
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness
assessment is deleted and restarted when continu-
ing the journey in the following situations:
You switch off the vehicle
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You unfasten your seat belt and open the driv-
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er's door (e.g. to change drivers or take a
break)
Atten-