Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
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In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
light conditions.
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If the sensors are dirty, misted up, damaged
or covered.
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If the sensors malfunction due to other radar
source interference, for example strong radar
reflections in multi-storey car parks.
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If a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre
has been detected and displayed.
The system may not react correctly:
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In complex traffic situations where objects
cannot always be clearly identified.
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To pedestrians or vehicles if they move
quickly into the sensor detection range.
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To pedestrians who are hidden by other
objects.
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If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot
be distinguished from the background.
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If a pedestrian is not recognised as such, e.g.
due to special clothing or other objects.
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On bends with a tight radius.
Setting Active Brake Assist
Multimedia system:
,
Vehicle
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k Assistance
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Active
Brake Assist
Vehicles without Driving Assistance pack‐
age: The settings can be made after starting the
vehicle.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance package:
The settings can be made when the ignition is
switched on.
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It is recommended that you always leave
Active Brake Assist switched on.
Select one of the following settings:
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Early : your selection is retained when the
vehicle is next started.
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Medium : your selection is retained when the
vehicle is next started.
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Late : your selection is retained when the
vehicle is next started.
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Off :
The distance warning function and the auton‐
omous braking function are deactivated.
Vehicles without Driving Assistance pack‐
age: when the vehicle is next started, the
medium setting is automatically selected.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance pack‐
age: Evasive Steering Assist is not available.
When the ignition is next started, the middle
setting is selected automatically and Evasive
Steering Assist is available.
% When Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the
æ symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the multifunction display.
Adaptive Brake Lights function
Adaptive Brake Lights warn following traffic in an
emergency braking situation:
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By flashing brake lamps
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By activating the hazard warning lights
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