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

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WARNING Risk of an accident despite
Evasive Steering Assist
Evasive Steering Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa‐
tions.
In addition, the steering support of Evasive
Steering Assist is generally not sufficient to
avoid a collision.
In such cases Evasive Steering Assist can:
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give an unnecessary warning or provide
assistance
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not give a warning or not provide assis‐
tance
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Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation; do not rely on Evasive
Steering Assist alone.
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Be ready to brake and take evasive
action if necessary.
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Prevent the assistance by actively steer‐
ing in non-critical driving situations.
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Drive at an appropriate speed if pedes‐
trians are close to the path of your vehi‐
cle.
Also observe the system limitations of Evasive
Steering Assist.
System limitations
Active Brake Assist 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
ambient light.
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If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered.
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If the sensors malfunction due to other radar
source interference, for example strong radar
reflections in a parking garage.
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If a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire
has been detected and displayed.
The system may not react correctly:
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In complex traffic stations 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 recognized 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:
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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.
% It is recommended that you always leave
Active Brake Assist switched on.
164 Driving and parking