Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 164

Driving systems
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Up to a speed of about 45 mph (70 km/h), the
distance warning function can also react to
stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision,
the system will alert you both visually and
acoustically.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired in the case of:
there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
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covering the sensors
it is snowing or raining heavily
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there is interference from other radar sour-
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ces
there are strong radar reflections, for
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example in parking garages
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
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motorbike
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
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Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating the distance
warning function
When you switch on the engine, the distance
warning function switches on after a few sec-
onds.
To deactivate: press the æ button
X
( page 37).
Y
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: the Ä warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up and the
flashes.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the Ä warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up and the
ing Deactivated ing Deactivated
To activate: press the æ button again
X
( page 37).
Y
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons: the Ä warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out and the
flashes.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
the Ä warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out and the
ing Activated ing Activated
multifunction display.
Adaptive Brake Assist
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
tion for driving safety systems (
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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
intervene unnecessarily
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not intervene
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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OFF OFF
message
to stationary obstacles
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when cornering
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As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Distance Warn Distance Warn
message appears.
ON ON
message
Distance Warn Distance Warn
message appears in the
page 57).
Y