Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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the distance, which increases the risk of
impacting the objects.
Even if the object you approach is directly on
the ground, do not approach the object any
closer than the red guide line.
Example: information in the COMAND display
Guide lines
;
and
=
show the approximate
distance to the rear area. Yellow guide
line
;
indicates a distance of approximately
3 ft (1 m) and red guide line
=
indicates a
distance of approximately 10 in (0.25 m). The
distances only apply to objects that are at
ground level. Blue guide lines
:
depict the
width required for the vehicle. They are used
to align the vehicle with the edge of the road,
e.g. the curb.
ATTENTION ASSIST
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid and may
detect your tiredness or lapses in
concentration too late or not at all. It is not a
substitute for a well-rested and attentive
driver.
Fatigue may cause you to recognize
hazardous situations too late, misjudge a
situation or react more slowly. For this
reason, make sure you feel rested before you
begin driving and during your journey. Make
sure that you take regular breaks in time,
particularly on long journeys. Otherwise, you
may fail to recognize dangers in time, cause
an accident and injure yourself and others.
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys such as on freeways
and interstate highways. It is active in the
range between 50 mph (80 km/h) and
112 mph (180 km/h).
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration on the part of the driver, it
suggests you take a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of
fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking
the following criteria into account:
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your personal driving style, e.g. steering
characteristics
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driving conditions, e.g. time, driving time
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or
not occur at all:
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if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the
surface is uneven or if there are potholes
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if there is a strong side wind
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if you have adopted a sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
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if you are predominantly driving slower
than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than
112 mph (180 km/h)
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if you are currently using COMAND or
making a telephone call with it
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if the time has been set incorrectly
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in active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
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