Steer Control - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

G WARNING
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PRE-SAFE Brake cannot always detect
complex traffic situations properly.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE(R) Brake may:
give an unnecessary warning and then
R
brake the vehicle
neither give a warning nor intervene
R
There is a risk of an accident. Always pay
particular attention to the traffic situation and
be ready to brake, especially if PRE-SAFE(R)
Brake warns you. Terminate the intervention
in a non-critical driving situation.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
dirt on the sensors or anything else
R
covering the sensors
snow or heavy rain
R
interference by other radar sources
R
the possibility of strong radar reflections,
R
for example in parking garages
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
R
motorbike
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
R
G WARNING
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PRE-SAFE Brake does not react:
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
in curves
R
As a result, PRE-SAFE
intervene in critical situations. There is a risk
of an accident. Always pay careful attention
to the traffic situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
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Brake cannot
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving safety systems
To activate/deactivate: activate or
X
deactivate PRE-SAFE
board computer (
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The Ä symbol appears in the
multifunction display as long as the HOLD
function is not activated (
On vehicles with Active Parking Assist, the
Ä symbol is displayed when
transmission position P is selected or if you
drive faster than 22 mph(35 km/h).
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For PRE-SAFE Brake to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be
switched on ( page 236) and operational.
Y
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.

STEER CONTROL

The steering assistant STEER CONTROL helps
you by transmitting a noticeable steering
force to the steering wheel in the direction
required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
R
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
the vehicle starts to skid
R
You have control over the steering at all
times.
G
WARNING
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If the ESP is malfunctioning, you will not
receive steering assistance from the STEER
CONTROL. The power steering function,
however, remains available.
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Brake in the on-
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