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Driver assistance systems
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in the case of special constructions t
o the
side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular divid-
ers.
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
Fig. 265
Schematic representation of the rear
cr
oss traffic alert assistant: zone monitored
around the vehicle while leaving a parking
space.
Park Assist uses the radar sensors on the rear
bumper
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Fig. 247 to monitor
traffic crossing behind the vehicle as it rever-
ses out of a parking bay, or as it is being man-
oeuvred, for example in very low visibility con-
ditions.
If the system detects that someone else on
the road is approaching the rear of the vehi-
cle
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Fig. 265, an acoustic alarm is heard.
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In vehicles without ParkPilot a “gong” will
sound and a message will be displayed on
the instrument panel.
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If the vehicle is equipped ParkPilot, the
ParkPilot acoustic alarm will sound continu-
ously.
Automatic braking to reduce damages
If the rear cross traffic alert detects that
someone else on the road is approaching the
rear of the vehicle and the driver does not
step on the brake, the system will engage the
brakes automatically.
The parking system helps the driver by auto-
matically engaging the brakes to reduce any
damage. The automatic intervention on the
brakes takes place when driving in reverse at
approx. 1-12 km/h (1-7 mph). After detecting
that the vehicle is stationary, the system
keeps it that way for around 2 seconds.
After automatically braking to reduce dam-
age, the system will not be able to automati-
cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
You can interrupt the automatic braking by
stepping hard on the accelerator pedal or
the brake pedal in order to regain control of
the vehicle.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into
the r
ear cross traffic alert cannot over-
come the limits imposed by the laws of
physics; it only works within the limits of the
system. The parking assistant function
should not tempt you into taking any risks.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.
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The system should never be used in limi-
ted visibility conditions or complicated
traffic, e.g., in high-traffic areas or when
crossing multiple lanes.
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Be sure to always be aware of the vehi-
cle's surroundings, since the system often
fails to detect things such as bicycles or
pedestrians.
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The rear cross traffic alert itself will not
brake the vehicle to a complete stop.
Using the blind spot detector (BSD)
with parking assist
ant (RCTA)
Activating and deactivating the blind spot
det
ector (BSD) with parking assistant
(RCTA)
The blind spot detector with parking assistant
can be switched on and off by accessing the
Assistance systems menu on the dash
panel display using the steering wheel con-
trols. If the vehicle is equipped with a multi-
function camera, it can also be accessed by
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