Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 274

Manoeuvring assistant
▌Function of Drive Away Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is detec-
ted in the direction of travel, the vehicle's speed
is briefly reduced to approx. 2 km/h. If a critical
situation is detected, the É symbol appears in
the media display.
Drive Away Assist can be deactivated or activated
in the Manoeuvring assistance
( page 272).
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You can cancel an intervention by Drive Away
Assist at any time by deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 265).
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& 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 manoeuvring and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring
menu
range.
A risk of collision may occur in the following situa-
tions, forexample:
If the accelerator and brake pedals are inter-
R
changed.
If an incorrect transmission position is
R
engaged.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R
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.
R
1.0 m away.
If the manoeuvring assistance function is acti-
R
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 262).
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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.