Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Up to a speed of around 70 km/h, the dis-
tance warning function can also react to sta-
tionary obstacles, such as stopped or parked
vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision,
the system will alert you both visually and
acoustically.
Autonomous braking function
If the driver does not react to the distance
warning signal in a critical situation, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist
with the autonomous braking function.
The autonomous braking function:
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gives the driver more time to react to criti-
cal driving situations
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can help the driver to avoid an accident or
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reduces the effects of an accident
Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: the
autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
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7 - 105 km/h for moving objects
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7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects
Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: the auton-
omous braking function is available in the fol-
lowing speed ranges:
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7 - 200 km/h for moving objects
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7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects
If the autonomous braking function demands
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE ® )
are activated simultaneously.
Adaptive Brake Assist
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
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page 69).
G WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist may:
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intervene unnecessarily
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not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
G WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
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to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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when cornering
As a result, the adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter-
vene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to
a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situations at speeds
above 7 km/h. It uses radar sensor technol-
ogy to assess the traffic situation.
With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the
distance warning signal can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
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Driving safety systems
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