Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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When the system is actively steering, the
è symbol is shown in green in the multi‐
function display.
Steering Pilot system limitations
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 è symbol in the multifunction dis‐
play is shown in gray. The system provides no
support in this case.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
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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 surface 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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If 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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If the road is narrow and winding.
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if there are highly variable shade conditions
on the road.
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Obstacles such as traffic warning signs loca‐
ted on the lane or projecting out into the lane
are not detected.
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.
Information on the Steering Pilot
Steering Pilot is only an aid. You are responsible
for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi‐
cle speed, for braking in good time and for stay‐
ing in your lane. Before changing lanes, make
sure that the neighboring lane is free (shoulder
view).
Active Lane Change Assist
% The availability of the following function is
country-dependent.
Steering Pilot remains active even if the turn sig‐
nal indicator is switched on. Steering Pilot then
assists the driver when changing lanes by apply‐
ing steering torques to initiate the lane change.
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