Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 240

If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
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1.0 m away.
If the manoeuvring 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.
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 227).
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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 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.
Depending on the country, the cross traffic alert
can be switched off or on in the menu
vring assistance ( page 237).
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Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
( page 212).
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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-
tance
Multimedia system:
© Settings Assistance
4 5 5
Camera & parking
5
Activate/deactivate Manoeuvring
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Trailer Manoeuvring Assist
▌Function of Trailer Manoeuvring Assist
Manoeu-
& WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuita-
ble trailers
Trailers with a steered axle or a fifth wheel
cannot be used with Trailer Manoeuvring
Assist.
Due to this, the trailer cannot be manoeuvred
in the desired direction and you can cause a
collision or the trailer can overturn.
Only use Trailer Manoeuvring Assist with
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trailers with fixed drawbars and axles.
* NOTE Damage due to overhanging loads
in front or drawbar installations
The vehicle and the trailer may be damaged
during manoeuvring due to overhanging loads
assistance.
at the front of the trailer or drawbar installa-
tions.
Pay attention to overhanging loads or
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drawbar installations while manoeuvring.
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