Mercedes-Benz EQS 2022, Operator'S Manual

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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident if Active Steer-
ing Assist unexpectedly intervenes
The detection of lane markings and objects
may malfunction and cause unexpected steer-
ing interventions.
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Steer according to tra c conditions.
AActiv ctivating/deactiv ating/deactivating A ating Activ ctive St e Steer eering Assist ing Assist
RReq equir uirements: ements:
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ESP ® is activated, but is not intervening.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
Multimedia system:
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Settings
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Assistance
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Driving
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Select Ø Act. Steering Asst. .
FFunction of A unction of Activ ctive Emerg e Emergency St ency Stop Assist op Assist
Depending on vehicle equipment, Active Emer-
gency Stop Assist uses touch sensors or detects
steering movements when monitoring the steering
wheel. If the system detects that the driver is no
longer holding the steering wheel, it can initiate
an emergency stop, if necessary.
VVehicles wit
ehicles without Dr hout Driving Assist iving Assistance P ance Pack ackag age: e: the
accelerator and brake pedal are monitored as well
as the steering wheel.
VVehicles wit
ehicles with Dr h Driving Assist iving Assistance P ance Pack ackag age and e and
AActiv ctive St e Steer eering Assist ing Assist:: if Active Steering Assist is
deactivated, the accelerator and brake pedal are
monitored as well as the steering wheel.
A warning is issued when the steering wheel is not
being held or when a pedal is not depressed, and
the vehicle is in danger of leaving the lane.
If the system detects that the driver has not
steered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steering
wheel, visual warning 1 is issued. If the driver
still does not steer the vehicle, or gives no con r-
mation to the system, a warning tone sounds in
addition to the visual warning message.
Also observe the instructions on the contact
detection of Active Steering Assist (
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page 236).
Active Emergency Stop Assist issues the following
warnings in order:
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Display message 1 appears in the driver dis-
play.
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In addition to display 1 a warning tone
sounds.
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The Beginning Emergency Stop message
appears in the driver display, a continuous
warning tone sounds, the vehicle no longer
accelerates, and there is a slight, repeated
tensioning of the seat belt.
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The vehicle speed is reduced in increments
until it is at a standstill. Sharp brake impulses
are also produced.
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