forms measures as safely as possible to decelerate
the vehicle to a stop.
Functionality
When the assist system detects inactivity on the
part of the driver
▶
An acoustic warning signal sounds and a message
appears in the instrument cluster display.
▶
If, after repeated warnings, the driver does not
take over the steering, the hazard warning lights
are switched on and the vehicle automatically
brakes.
▶
After the vehicle has come to a standstill, the park-
ing brake is switched on. Depending on the equip-
ment, an emergency call can be initiated.
Interruption of automatic braking
▶
By pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
▶
By actively steering.
Operating conditions
✓
Assist system for emergency situations is activa-
ted.
✓
Lane Assist is activated and the boundary lines of
the traffic lane are recognised.
Settings
Automatic activation
The emergency situation assist system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition is switched on.
Activation and deactivation in Infotainment
In the menu:
Eco assistant
Usage
The Eco Assist supports an economical driving style
with instructions on the display of the instrument
cluster.
Functionality
When the system detects that it is possible to drive
more economically, the following information is
shown on the instrument cluster display.
▶
Symbol of an approaching event. E.g. a speed limit,
an intersection, a roundabout or a curve.
▶
- Recommendation to release the accelerator
pedal
After releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle ad-
justs the driving speed and the recuperation to the
current situation.
The system uses the following sources to evaluate
the situation.
▶
Navigation data.
▶
Traffic sign recognition.
▶
Sensors, radar equipment and cameras.
Function restriction
The function cannot be used in the following cases.
▶
When the automatic distance control (ACC) is acti-
vated.
▶
When the cruise control system is activated.
▶
When the driving mode Sport is selected.
Settings
Activation/deactivation
In the Infotainment system, in the menu
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