WARNING
Danger of incorrect steering intervention!
Certain objects or markings on the road may be erro-
neously recognized as lane markings.
▶
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and
be prepared to override the steering intervention.
Settings
Activation
›
Press the
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Regulation with the current speed and adaptive lane
assist are started.
Deactivation
›
Depress the brake pedal.
Or:
›
Set the ACC lever in position
.
Additional settings are identical to ACC and Lane
Assist.
Troubleshooting
Message regarding system unavailability
›
Follow the troubleshooting instructions in case of
›
If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Lane change assist system Side Assist
Usage
The system uses optical signals in the exterior mirror
to alert the driver to vehicles that could be danger-
ous when changing lanes.
Functionality
The system monitors the area both beside and be-
hind the vehicle.
The system warns of an approaching vehicle through
the indicator light in the exterior mirror cover on
the vehicle side, where the vehicle is recognized.
Driving situations in which a system warning oc-
curs
Your vehicle is being overtaken by vehicle
A
. The
faster vehicle
A
approaches, the sooner the warning
is given by the indicator light.
Vehicle
B
is overtaken by your vehicle at a speed
that is faster by max. 10 km/h. If the speed is higher
during the overtaking process, no warning will be
provided by the indicator light.
Indicator light
illuminates - There is another vehicle behind your
vehicle
flashing - There is another vehicle behind your ve-
hicle, and the turn signal on the same side is switch-
ed on
For vehicles with Lane Assist, the indicator light will
also flash if your vehicle crosses the lane markings in
the direction of the approaching vehicle. The system
will trigger a steering wheel vibration in this case.
For this, Lane Assist must be activated and the lane
marking between the vehicles must be detected.
Operating conditions
✓
The driving speed is higher than 15 km/h.
✓
No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Function restriction
The system cannot detect lane width. For this rea-
son, it may, for example, draw attention to a vehicle
in a distant lane in the following cases.
▶
Driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane
edge.
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Driving round bends.
The system can draw attention to objects along the
road, such as high guard rails or noise barriers.
In the following cases, the system does not have to
issue a warning of a vehicle, or the warning may be
issued incorrectly.
▶
Unfavourable weather conditions.
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Lane change assist system Side Assist