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The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » page 169.
WARNING
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The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 169, in section Introduction.
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The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Settings in Infotainment
Read and observe and on page 179 first.
›
In the Infotainment, in menu
, tap in the function surface
→
Driver assis-
tance
.
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Front Assist (ambient traffic monitor. sys.) – Set the assist system for dis-
tance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
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Active
– Activate/deactivate the assis system
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Advance warning
- Activate/deactivate and set the distance level at which a
warning occurs
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Display distance warning
- Activate/deactivate distance warnings
Operation
Read and observe and on page 179 first.
The system support is provided in the following manner.
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Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
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Warns you of an impending collision.
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Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
▶
If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, an automatic braking ac-
tion is performed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met.
The system is activated.
TCS is activated » page 170.
The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h.
Note
The system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in “sharp ”curves or with an ESC engagement » page 169.
Distance warning
Fig. 212
Instrument cluster display: distance warning
Read and observe and on page 179 first.
The display of the distance warning is for vehicles with MAXI DOT display.
If a safe distance from the vehicle ahead is undershot, the warning light ap-
pears in the display
» Fig. 212.
Immediately increase the proximity if the current traffic situation allows
you to do so!
The proximity at which the warning is displayed depends on the current speed.
The warning may occur when driving between about 60 km/h and 210 km/h.
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Assist systems
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