X
When cruise control accelerates the vehicle,
depress the brake pedal.
The on-board computer shows the
é
symbol and the set speed in gray.
or
X
Using the
È
button, select the speed lim-
iter.
The on-board computer shows the
È
symbol in gray.
or
X
Select the distance control assistant with
the
é
button.
The on-board computer shows the
É
symbol and the set speed in white. The dis-
tance control assistant is activated
(
Y
page 126).
Distance control assistant
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Distance control assistant does not respond
to:
R
people or animals
R
stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
stopping or parking vehicles
R
oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
As a result, the distance control assistant
may not warn you or intervene in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
G
WARNING
The distance control assistant cannot
always clearly identify other road users and
complex traffic situations.
In such cases, the distance control assistant
can:
R
give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R
neither give a warning nor intervene
R
accelerate or brake unexpectedly
There is a risk of an accident.
Continue to drive carefully and be ready to
brake, especially if the distance control
assistant warns you.
G
WARNING
The distance control assistant brakes your
vehicle with up to 30% of the maximum pos-
sible deceleration. If this deceleration is
insufficient, distance control assistant
issues an audible and visual warning. There
is a risk of an accident.
In these cases, apply the brakes yourself
and try to take evasive action.
Observe the safety warnings detailing situa-
tions in which vehicles in front may not be
detected correctly (
Y
page 131).
The distance control assistant may not detect
narrow vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcy-
cles, and vehicles driving on a different line.
In particular, be aware of the following driving
situations:
R
Cornering, entering and exiting bends
R
Your own vehicle driving on a different line
or vehicles in front of you driving on a differ-
ent line
R
Other vehicles changing lane
R
Vehicles turning off
R
Overtaking
R
Winding stretches of road
R
Obstacles and stationary vehicles
Clean the distance sensor of the distance con-
trol assistant (
Y
page 157).
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the distance control assistant
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. The distance con-
trol assistant cannot take the road and
weather conditions into account, nor the pre-
vailing traffic situation. The distance control
assistant is only an aid. You are responsible
for the distance to the vehicle in front, for
vehicle speed, braking in good time and
remaining in lane. Always adapt your driving
style to the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions and maintain a sufficient, safe distance
from other road users.
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Driving systems
Driving
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