Multimedia system:
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Settings
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Assistance
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Attention Assist
Setting options
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Select
Standard
,
Sensitive
or
Off
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Function of Blind Spot Assist with exit warning
Blind Spot Assist uses two lateral, rear-facing radar
sensors to monitor the area directly next to and at
the side behind the vehicle.
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USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as
a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor
is intended for use in an automotive radar sys-
tem only. Removal, tampering, or altering of
the device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with,
alter or use in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind
Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist does not react to either sta-
tionary objects or vehicles approaching and
overtaking you at a greatly different speed.
Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these
situations.
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Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and maintain a safe distance at
the side of the vehicle.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to detect
some vehicles and is no substitute for attentive
driving. Ensure that there is sufficient distance to
the side from other road users and obstacles.
If a vehicle is detected above speeds of approx-
imately 7.5 mph (12 km/h) and this vehicle subse-
quently enters the detection range directly next to
your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside mir-
ror lights up red.
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When a trailer is connected, the radar sensor's
field of vision may be impaired, thereby mak-
ing limited monitoring possible. Always pay
careful attention to the traffic situation and
maintain a safe distance at the side of the
vehicle.
If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle in the
lateral detection range and you switch on the turn
signal indicator in the corresponding direction, a
warning tone sounds. The red warning lamp in the
outside mirror flashes. If the turn signal indicator
remains switched on, all other detected vehicles
are indicated only by the flashing of the red warn-
ing lamp.
If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is
given.
Exit warning
The exit warning is an additional function of Blind
Spot Assist and warns vehicle occupants when
leaving the vehicle about any approaching vehicles.
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WARNING Risk of accident despite exit
warning
The exit warning neither reacts to stationary
objects nor to persons or road users approach-
ing you at a greatly differing speed.
The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these
situations.
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Always pay particular attention to the
traffic situation when opening the doors
and make sure there is sufficient clear-
ance.
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An exit warning is not issued for sliding doors
and rear-end doors.
Overview
When the vehicle is
stationary, an object is
detected from behind
in the detection range.
Red warning lamp in
the outside mirror
When the vehicle is
stationary, a door on
the relevant side of the
vehicle is opened. An
object which is close
to your vehicle is
detected in the detec-
tion range.
Collision warning
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This additional function is only available when
Blind Spot Assist is activated and up to a maxi-
mum of three minutes after the drive system
has been switched off. The end of the availa-
bility of the exit warning function is indicated
by a series of flashes in the outside mirror.
The exit warning function is only an aid and is no
substitute for the attentiveness of the vehicle
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