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In such cases, Drive Away Assist might:
Warn you without reason and limit the
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vehicle speed.
Not warn you or not limit the vehicle
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speed.
Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
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fic 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
permits and that it is safe to take eva‐
sive action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐
stitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuvring range.
A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
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brake pedals.
If the wrong gear is selected.
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Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
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Every time the gear is changed to k or h
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when the vehicle is at a standstill.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
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1.0 m away.
If the manoeuvring assistant 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 208).
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Function of Cross Traffic Alert
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Also read the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist (
page 231).
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Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist: Cross Traffic
Alert can warn drivers of any crossing traffic
when reversing 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, symbol
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appears in the media dis‐
play. If the driver does not respond to the warn‐
ing, the vehicle's brakes can be applied automat‐
ically.
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