Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021, Owner'S Manual

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take control of vehicle message prompt you to
take control of the vehicle.
The vehicle is not automatically braked and can
roll away. You have to accelerate, brake, steer
and change gear yourself again.
Manoeuvring assistant
Function of Drive Away Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is
detected in the direction of travel, the vehicle's
speed is briefly reduced to approx. 2 km/h. If a
critical situation is detected, the É symbol
appears in the media display.
% You can cancel an intervention by Drive
Away Assist at any time by deactivating
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (
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page 232).
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WARNING Risk of accident caused by
limited detection performance of Drive
Away Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden‐
tify objects and traffic situations.
#
Always pay careful attention to the traf‐
fic situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone.
#
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec‐
essary, provided the traffic situation
permits and that it is safe to take eva‐
sive action.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub‐
stitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuvring range.
A risk of a collision may arise in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
R
If the accelerator and brake pedals are inter‐
changed.
R
If an incorrect transmission position is
engaged.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
R
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R
If you shift the transmission position to k or
h when the vehicle is stationary.
R
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
1.0 m away.
R
If the manoeuvring assistance function is
activated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
% Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC (
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page 229).
Function of Cross Traffic Alert
% Cross Traffic Alert is only available for vehi‐
cles with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any cross‐
ing traffic when reversing and manoeuvring out
of a parking space. The radar sensors in the
bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the
vehicle. If a critical situation is detected, the
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