The integrated Rear Traffic Alert provides assistance when reversing out of a parking space and
manoeuvring.
System limits
Use the lane keeping system only on paved roads.
The lane change system may interpret the traffic situation incorrectly in the following driving
situations, for example:
• In tight bends.
• When driving in the middle of two lanes.
• When road lanes are of varying width.
• At the brow of a hill.
• In poor weather conditions.
• Where there are special roadside structures, e.g. high or offset crash barriers.
You can save some settings in the user accounts of the personalisation function
⇒
Personalisation
.
Driving with the lane change system
Fig. 148
In the exterior mirror housing: visual displays for the lane change system.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
Switching on and off
• By means of the
Assist systems
menu in the instrument cluster
⇒
Instrument cluster
operation
.
•
OR:
depending on the vehicle equipment, by means of the button for the driver assist systems
⇒
Button for driver assist systems
.
•
OR:
depending on the vehicle equipment, in the
Driver assistance
menu in the Infotainment
system
⇒
Operation and display in the Infotainment system
.
When the lane change system is switched on, the yellow indicator lamp in the exterior mirror
housing lights up once briefly
⇒
Fig. 148
.
This most recent system setting is retained even after the ignition has been switched off and on.
Function
When switched on, the lane change system is active from a speed of around 15 km/h (9 mph). The
lane change system is deactivated at a vehicle speed below 10 km/h (6 mph).
The intelligent technology of the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert cannot
overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the limits of the system. Never let
the extra convenience afforded by the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert
tempt you into taking any risks when driving. Always take care when using the lane
change system and the Rear Traffic Alert as you could otherwise cause accidents or
injuries. The system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver.
• Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
• Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time.
• Pay attention to the visual displays in the exterior mirror housing and in the instrument
cluster display, and respond to the commands.
• Always pay close attention to what is happening around the vehicle.
• Never use the lane change system including Rear Traffic Alert if the radar sensors are
dirty, covered or damaged. These circumstances can impair the proper functioning of
the system.
• It may be hard to see the display in the exterior mirror in direct sunlight.
WARNING
