Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on Evasive Steering
Assist alone.
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Be prepared to brake or swerve if neces-
sary.
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End the support by actively steering in
non-critical situations.
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Drive at an appropriate speed if there
are pedestrians close to the path of your
vehicle.
Evasive Steering Assist has the following charac-
teristics:
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Detection of pedestrians, cyclists and vehi-
cles.
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Assistance through power-assisted steering if
it detects a swerving manoeuvre.
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Activation by an abrupt steering movement
during a swerving manoeuvre.
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Assistance during swerving and straightening
of the vehicle.
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Reaction from a speed of approximately
20 km/h up to a speed of approximately
110 km/h.
The steering support of Evasive Steering Assist
can be cancelled at any time by counter steering.
System limits
Full system performance is not yet available for a
short time after switching on the vehicle or after
driving off. As long as the functions are restricted,
the
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warning lamp can also be shown in the
driver's display. Depending on the environmental
conditions, it may take a few minutes before full
system performance is available.
The system may be impaired or may not function,
particularly 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 are impaired due to interference
from other radar sources, e.g. 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.
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In complex traffic situations where objects
cannot always be clearly identified.
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If pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles move
quickly into the sensor detection range.
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If road users are hidden by other objects or
are located close to other objects.
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If the typical outline of a pedestrian or cyclist
cannot be distinguished from the background.
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If a pedestrian or cyclist is not detected as
such, e.g. due to special clothing or other
objects.
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If the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
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On bends with a tight radius.
▌ Setting Active Brake Assist
Requirements:
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The vehicle is switched on.
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