side. When you are passing another vehicle,
the warning is emitted only if the difference
in speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if the
reverse gear is engaged. In this event, Blind
Spot Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light.
Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds under
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). The
indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors are
yellow. Vehicles in the monitoring range are
then not indicated.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions and
your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to
recognize dangers in time, cause an accident
and injure yourself and others.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range
of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the turn
signal, a double warning tone sounds. Red
warning lamp
:
flashes. If the turn signal
remains on, detected vehicles are indicated
by the flashing of red warning lamp
:
. There
are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist
X
Make sure that the radar sensor system
(
page 208) and Blind Spot Assist
page 210) are activated in the on-board
computer.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the
ignition lock.
Warning lamps
:
light up red in the
exterior mirrors for approximately 1.5
seconds and then turn yellow.
Trailer towing
When you attach a trailer, make sure you have
correctly established the electrical
connection. This can be accomplished by
checking the trailer lighting. In this event,
Blind Spot Assist is deactivated. The indicator
lamp in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow
and the
Blind Spot Assist Currently
Unavailable See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
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You can deactivate the indicator lamps in
the exterior mirrors.
To do so, switch off Blind Spot Assist when:
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the SmartKey is in position
2 in the
ignition lock.
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the engine is not running.
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the electrical connection to the trailer
has been established.
Trailer towing
Important safety notes
When towing a trailer, incorrect equipment
and driving style could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
Towing incorrectly or not observing this
Operator's Manual could lead to damage to
the vehicle and/or serious injuries. Observe
the following guidelines to ensure safe trailer
towing.
Contact a Mercedes-Benz Center if you need
further explanation of the information
contained in this Operator's Manual.
General information
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Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
Trailer towing
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