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Note
During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.
Front Assist
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
116
Operation 117
Distance warning (dangerous distance) 117
Warning and automatic braking
117
Disable/enable
118
Information messages
118
The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as the system) warns you of the dan-
ger of a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and
tries to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying
the brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » Fig. 131 on
page 116.
WARNING
■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 109, in section Introduction.
■
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.
Radar sensor
Fig. 131
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe and on page 116 first.
The radar sensor » Fig. 131(hereinafter referred to as the sensor) may detect
objects by emitting and receiving electromagnetic waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following.
▶
The sensor is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
▶
The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels, auxiliary lights
and similar.
▶
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding message appears on the
display of the instrument cluster » page 118, Information messages.
WARNING
■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the system. Have
the sensor checked by a specialist garage.
■
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
■
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by labels,
auxiliary lights and similar. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer.
116
Driving
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