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Driver assistance systems
Deactivating the ACC temporarily
in cer
tain situations
In the following situations the ACC should be
deactiv
ated due to the system's limitations
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:
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When overtaking, on closed curves or
mount
ain roads, roundabouts, slip roads or
roadwork sections, preventing the system
from accelerating to reach the programmed
speed.
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When going through a tunnel, as operation
coul
d be affected.
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When other vehicles are going slower in the
left lane. In this case, slower vehicles will be
overtaken on the right.
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In case of heavy rain, snow or fog, the vehi-
cle in front may not be detected.
WARNING
If the ACC does not switch off in the situa-
tions described, serious accidents and inju-
ries may occur
.
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Always switch off the ACC in critical sit-
uations.
Note
If you do not switch off the ACC in the
af
orementioned situations, you may com-
mit a legal offence.
Special driving recommendations
Fig. 258
V
ehicle on a bend.
Motorcyclist
ahead, out of range of the radar sensor.
Fig. 259 V
ehicle changing lanes. One
vehicle turning and another stationary.
The ACC has certain limitations inherent to
the syst
em. Certain reactions, under certain
circumstances, may be unexpected or come
late from the driver's point of view. So pay at-
tention in order to intervene if necessary.
The following situations require maximum at-
tention:
Starting driving after a stopping phase
(only with automatic transmission)
After a stopping phase, the ACC may begin
driving when the vehicle in front moves off
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