Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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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 maneuver.
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Activation by an abrupt steering movement
during a swerving maneuver.
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Assistance during swerving and straightening
of the vehicle.
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Reaction from a speed of approximately
13 mph (20 km/h) up to a speed of approx‐
imately 68 mph (110 km/h).
The steering support of Evasive Steering Assist
can be canceled at any time by counter steering.
System limits
Full system performance is not available for a
few seconds after switching on the ignition or
after driving off.
If the system is unavailable or the functions are
restricted, the Ä warning lamp appears in the
driver's display.
The system may be impaired or may not func‐
tion, 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
ambient light.
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If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged
or covered. (
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If the sensors are impaired due to interfer‐
ence from other radar sources, e.g. strong
radar reflections in parking garages.
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If a loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire 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 back‐
ground.
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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 curves with a tight radius.
% The Active Brake Assist sensors adjust auto‐
matically while a certain distance is being
driven after the vehicle has been delivered.
Active Brake Assist is unavailable or only
partially available during the teach-in proc‐
ess.
Setting Active Brake Assist
Requirements:
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The ignition is switched on.
Multimedia system:
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Settings
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Assistance
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Avoid collision
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Active Brake Assist
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Select the desired setting.
The setting is retained when the engine is
next started.
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