Steer Control - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Recognition by the camera system is also
impaired in the event of:
dirt on the camera or if the camera is cov-
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ered
there is glare on the camera system, e.g.
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from the sun being low in the sky
darkness
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if:
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pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the
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path of the vehicle
the camera system no longer recognizes
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a pedestrian as a person due to special
clothing or other objects
a pedestrian is concealed by other
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objects
the typical outline of a person is not dis-
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tinguishable from the background
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at low speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Following damage to the windshield, have the
configuration and operation of the camera
system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Function
To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
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tivate PRE-SAFE
computer ( page 190).
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If the PRE-SAFE
æ symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
this function warns you if you rapidly
approach a vehicle in front. An intermittent
warning tone will then sound and the ·
distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster.
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Brake in the on-board
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Brake is not activated, the
Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
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or
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
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so.
If there is an increased risk of collision, pre-
ventive passenger protection measures (PRE-
®
SAFE ) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application. Auto-
matic emergency braking is not performed
until immediately prior to an imminent acci-
dent.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
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SAFE Brake at any time by:
depressing the accelerator pedal further.
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activating kickdown.
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releasing the brake pedal.
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The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
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there is no longer a risk of collision.
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there is no longer an obstacle detected in
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front of your vehicle.

STEER CONTROL

General information
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 partic-
ular if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a slippery road surface when you brake
heavily.
the vehicle starts to skid.
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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Brake is