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Alternatively, Driver State Assist will be ac-
tivated, depending on the vehicle equip-
ment.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of Adaptive
Cruise Control with Lane Centring cannot
overcome the laws of physics, and func-
tions only within the limits of the system.
Careless or unintentional use of Adaptive
Cruise Control with Lane Centring can
cause accidents and serious injuries. The
system is not a substitute for the full con-
centration of the driver.
·
Adapt your speed and distance from
the vehicles ahead to suit visibility,
weather, road and
traffic conditions.
·
Never use Adaptive Cruise Control with
Lane Centring in poor visibility, on steep
or winding roads, or on slippery road
surfaces, e.g. due to snow, ice, wet
roads, loose chippings, or on
flooded
roads.
·
Never use Adaptive Cruise Control with
Lane Centring
offroad or on unsurfaced
roads. Adaptive Cruise Control with
Lane Centring is designed solely for use
on surfaced roads.
·
Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Cen-
tring does not react to people, animals,
crossing vehicles or vehicles that ap-
proaching in the same lane from the
opposite direction.
·
Take control of the vehicle immediately
if a driver intervention prompt appears
on the instrument cluster display or if
Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Cen-
tring does not reduce the speed
suffi-
ciently.
·
Apply the brakes if the vehicle starts
rolling unintentionally, e.g.
after a driver
intervention prompt.
·
Your hands should always be on the
steering wheel so that you can steer
yourself at any time. The driver is al-
ways responsible for staying in lane.
·
Be prepared to control the speed your-
self at all times.
Operating Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol with Lane Centring
Please refer to at the start of the
chapter on page 176.
Fig. 119
Left-hand side of the multifunction
steering wheel.
Switching on and starting control
1. While driving forwards with Adaptive
Cruise Control switched on, press the
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The vehicle switches from Adaptive
Cruise Control mode to Adaptive Cruise
Control with Lane Centring.
Depending on the driving situation, the ve-
hicle switches to the following system sta-
tuses for Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane
Centring:
— If Adaptive Cruise Control is controlling
the vehicle, Adaptive Cruise Control with
Lane Centring maintains the current
speed and preset distance from the vehi-
cle in front (passive system status).
If road lane markings are detected, the
vehicle is simultaneously kept in lane by
steering movements (active system sta-
tus).
— If Adaptive Cruise Control is not control-
ling the vehicle, Adaptive Cruise Control
with Lane Centring will be switched on
but will remain deactivated.
1. Press the button.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Cen-
tring switches to active or passive sys-
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