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

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from the active to passive status, the è sym‐
bol is shown as enlarged and flashes yellow.
Once the system is passive the è symbol is
shown as grey 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 heavy 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 carriageway is wet).
R
If the windscreen is dirty, misted up, dam‐
aged or covered, for instance by a sticker, in
the vicinity of the camera.
R
If no, or several, unclear lane markings are
present for one lane, e.g. in a construction
area.
R
If the lane markings are worn away, dark or
covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow.
R
The distance to the vehicle in front is too
small and the lane markings thus cannot be
detected.
R
If the lane markings change quickly, e.g.
lanes branch off, cross one another or
merge.
R
The carriageway is narrow and winding.
R
If there are highly variable shade conditions
on the carriageway.
R
If there are obstacles such as object markers
on the lane or projecting out into the lane.
The system does not provide assistance in the
following conditions:
R
On very sharp bends.
R
When towing a trailer.
R
If you actively change lane without switching
on the turn signal indicator.
R
If you switch on the turn signal indicator and
the conditions for activating Active Lane
Change Assist are not fulfilled.
Activating Active Steering Assist
Requirements:
R
ESP
®
must be activated, but not intervening.
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted.
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If indicator lamp 1 is off: press button 2 .
Function of Active Lane Change Assist
Active Steering Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane. Before changing lanes,
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