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vehicle driving ahead will not be detected
or will be detected very late.
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due
to the bend of the curve. If the system
decelerates you may compensate for it by
briefly accelerating. After releasing the ac-
celerator pedal the system is reactivated
and controls speed independently.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under
unfavorable weather or light conditions:
–
Poorer vehicle detection.
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Short-term interruptions for vehicles
that are already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light
conditions:
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Wet conditions.
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Snowfall.
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Slush.
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Fog.
–
Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current
surrounding traffic situation. If necessary,
intervene actively, for instance by braking,
steering or evading.
Engine power
The desired speed may not be maintained
on uphill grades if engine power is insuffi-
cient.
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Driving comfort
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system has malfunctioned or was automati-
cally deactivated.
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
–
When an object was not correctly de-
tected.
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
fall.
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On tight curves.
–
If the camera field of view or the wind-
shield is dirty or covered.
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When driving toward bright lights.
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Up to 20 seconds after drive-ready state
is switched on via the Start/Stop button.
–
During calibration of the camera imme-
diately after vehicle delivery.
Cruise Control
Principle
Using this system, a set speed can be ad-
justed using the buttons on the steering
wheel. The system maintains the set speed.
The system accelerates and brakes automat-
ically as needed.
General information
The system is functional at speeds begin-
ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the vehicle settings, the
cruise control settings may change under
certain conditions.
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