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intervene in these cases. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be prepared to brake, espe-
cially if Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function alerts you.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a colli-
sion, you must apply the brakes yourself.
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WARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion does not react:
R
to small people, e.g. children
R
to animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
when cornering
As a result, Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function may not warn you or engage
in all critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the rec-
ognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is also
impaired if:
R
there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R
there is interference by other radar sources
R
there are strong radar reflections, for exam-
ple in parking garages
R
a narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R
a vehicle is traveling in front on a different
line
Recognition by the camera system is also
impaired in the event of:
R
dirt on the camera or if the camera is cov-
ered
R
glare on the camera system, e.g. from the
sun being low in the sky
R
darkness
R
or if:
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pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the
path of the vehicle
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the camera system no longer recognizes a
pedestrian as a person due to special
clothing or other objects
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a pedestrian is concealed by other
objects
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the typical outline of a pedestrian is not
distinguishable from the background
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to collisions
at slow speeds where there is no visible dam-
age to the front of the vehicle.
Following damage to the windshield, have the
configuration and operation of the camera sys-
tem checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Function
X
To activate or deactivate: activate or
deactivate Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function using the on-board computer
(Y page 198).
When Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function is deactivated, the æ symbol
appears in the assistance graphic display of
the multifunction display.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
this function warns you if you rapidly approach
a vehicle in front. An intermittent warning tone
will then sound and the · distance warning
lamp will light up in the instrument cluster.
X
Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
or
X
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
can also brake the vehicle automatically under
the following conditions:
R
the driver and front passenger have their
seat belts fastened
and
R
the vehicle speed is between approximately
4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h)
Driving safety systems
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Safety
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