Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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It uses as a reference the vehicle in front or
the lane markings, depending on the driven
speed.
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Steering Pilot requires you as the driver, to
keep your hands on the steering wheel at all
times so that you are able to intervene at any
time to correct the course of the vehicle and
keep it in lane.
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Steering Pilot can be overridden at any time
by steering the vehicle yourself.
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If the system detects that there are no lane
markings, it uses the vehicle ahead as a ref‐
erence up to a speed of 80 mph (130 km/h).
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When the system is actively steering, the
è symbol is shown in green in the multi‐
function display.
System limitations of Steering Pilot
Steering Pilot has a limited steering torque for
lateral guidance. In some cases, the steering
intervention is not sufficient to keep the vehicle
in the lane.
If detection of lane markings and vehicles ahead
is impaired, Steering Pilot switches to passive
mode. The system provides no support in this
case. During the transition from the active to
passive status, the è symbol is shown as
enlarged and flashes yellow. Once the system is
passive the è symbol is shown as gray in the
multifunction display.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances:
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If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi‐
cient illumination of the road, or due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
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If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
direct sunlight or reflection from other vehi‐
cles (e.g. if the road is wet).
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If the windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the
vicinity of the camera.
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If no, or several, unclear lane markings are
present for one lane, e.g. in a construction
area.
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If the lane markings are worn away, dark or
covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.
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The distance to the vehicle in front is too
small and the lane markings thus cannot be
detected.
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If the lane markings change quickly, e.g.
lanes branch off, cross one another or
merge.
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The road is narrow and winding.
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If there are highly variable shade conditions
on the road.
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If there are obstacles such as traffic guid‐
ance posts on the lane or projecting out into
the lane.
The system does not provide assistance in the
following conditions:
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On very sharp bends.
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When towing a trailer.
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If you actively change lane without switching
on the turn signal indicator.
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If you switch on the turn signal indicator and
the conditions for activating Active Lane
Change Assist are not fulfilled.
Activating Steering Pilot
Requirements
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ESP
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must be switched on, but not interven‐
ing.
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