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CONTROLS
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With lane boundaries that are covered by
objects.
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When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
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Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en-
gine via the Start/Stop button.
A Check Control message may be displayed
when the system is limited.
Active Blind Spot Detection
Principle
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles
in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane.
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns
the driver at different levels.
General information
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and
next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a
minimum speed.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is
displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety
systems.
The system indicates whether there are vehi-
cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching
from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The
warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates
dimly.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the
situations described above. The warning light
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in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering
wheel vibrates.
Vehicles with Side Collision Warning: At
speeds of up to 130 mph/210 km/h, this sys-
tem can intervene with brief, active steering
and help guide the vehicle back into the lane.
The steering intervention occurs when a mini-
mum speed is reached. This minimum speed
is displayed on the control display in the menu
for the steering intervention.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver's personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment.
Due to its limits, the system may not issue
warnings or responses, or these may be is-
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and
actively intervene where appropriate.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
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