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The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as
a reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60).
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WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking dis-
tance in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
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Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion
General information
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function can
help you to minimize the risk of a collision with
a vehicle or a pedestrian and reduce the
effects of such a collision. If Brake Assist with
cross-traffic function detects a danger of colli-
sion, you are assisted when braking.
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60).
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is only
available in vehicles with the Driving Assis-
tance package.
For Brake Assist with cross-traffic function to
assist you when driving, the radar sensor sys-
tem and the camera system must be opera-
tional.
The sensor system and camera system help
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function detect
obstacles:
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that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time
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that cross the path of your vehicle
In addition, pedestrians in the path of your
vehicle can be detected.
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function detects
pedestrians using typical characteristics such
as body contours and the posture of a person
standing upright.
If the radar sensor system or the camera sys-
tem is malfunctioning, Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function is restricted or no longer availa-
ble. The brake system is still available with
complete brake boosting effect and BAS.
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Observe the restrictions described in the
"Important safety notes" section
(Y page 61).
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion cannot always clearly identify objects
and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, Active Brake Assist with
cross-traffic function might:
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issue an unnecessary warning or brake
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issue no warning or not brake
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on the Active Brake
Assist with cross-traffic function alone.
Always be ready to brake and possibly take
evasive action.
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WARNING
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function can-
not always clearly identify people, particu-
larly if they are moving. Brake Assist with
cross-traffic function cannot intervene in
these cases. There is a risk of an accident.
Driving safety systems
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Safety
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