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appears along with grey arrows in the driver's dis-
play.
If no vehicle or obstacle is detected in the adja-
cent lane and a lane change is permitted, the lane
change begins a er the driver has indicated
brie y. The lane change is shown to the driver
with a ashing green arrow next to the ±
steering wheel symbol. Green arrow
played in the appropriate adjacent lane in the
Assistance
menu in the driver's display. The
change to the left
message, for example, also
appears.
Active Lane Change Assist can be cancelled in
various situations, including the following:
Change in the surrounding conditions (e.g.
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detected obstacle).
The driver removes their hands from the steer-
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ing wheel.
The driver steers with too much force or in the
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opposite direction.
The driver moves the turn signal indicator in
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the opposite direction.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active
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Steering Assist is deactivated.
The vehicle cannot make the lane change as
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planned.
Cancellation of Active Lane Change Assist is dis-
played as follows:
The arrow in the selected direction of travel
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is dis-
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turns red.
Lane
A corresponding message will also appear in
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the driver's display.
In certain circumstances a warning tone
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sounds.
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ARNING Risk of accident when changing
lane to an occupied adjacent lane
Lane Change Assist cannot always clearly
detect if the adjacent lane is free.
The lane change might be initiated although
the adjacent lane is not free.
Before changing lanes, make sure that
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the neighbouring lane is free and there is
no danger to other road users.
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Monitor the lane change.
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& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of accident if Lane Change
Assist unexpectedly stops functioning
If the system limitations for Lane Change
Assist have been reached, there is no guaran-
tee that the system will remain active.
Lane Change Assist cannot then assist you by
applying steering torque.
Always monitor the lane change and
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keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Observe the tra c conditions and steer
and/or brake if necessary.
System limits
Syst
em limits
The system limitations of Active Steering Assist
apply to Active Lane Change Assist
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page 210).
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The system may also be impaired or may not func-
tion in the following situations:
The sensors are damaged, covered or dirty
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(
page 190).
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The exterior lighting shows a defect.
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