Blind Spot Assist - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

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Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that
are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating
DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with
crossing traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.

Blind Spot Assist

Important safety notes
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WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
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placing them in the blind spot area
vehicles approaching and driving by with a
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speed difference of more than
approximately 11 km/h
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
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WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
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placing them in the blind spot area
vehicles approaching and driving by with a
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speed difference of more than 6.8 mph
(11 km/h)
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
dirt on the sensors or anything else
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covering the sensors.
visibility is poor, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain
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or snow.
there is a narrow vehicle traveling in front,
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e.g. a motorcycle or bicycle.
the road has very wide lanes.
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the road has narrow lanes.
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you are not driving in the middle of the lane.
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there are barriers or other road boundaries.
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i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
General notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor both the left and right sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning
display in the exterior mirrors draws your
attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the
corresponding turn signal to change lane, you
will also receive an optical and audible
collision warning. For this purpose, Blind Spot
Assist uses sensors in the rear bumper.