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Fig. 260 Driving situation / indicator light in the right outside mirror in-
dicates the driving situation
Read and observe
and on page 218 first.
In the following situations, the indicator light in the outside mirror indicates a
vehicle in the “blind spot”.
▶
You vehicle
B
is being overtaken by vehicle
A
» Fig. 259.
▶
Your vehicle
C
is overtaking vehicle
D
at a speed of max. 10 km high-
er» Fig. 260. If the speed during the overtaking is even higher, then there is
no warning by the warning light.
The warning display is always in the exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle
where a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot”.
The greater the speed difference between the two vehicles, the earlier the
warning (by means of the warning light) regarding the vehicle that is overtak-
ing you takes place.
Two warning levels
light up - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot”.
flash - a vehicle has been detected in the “blind spot” and the turn signal is
switched on.
An advanced warning for vehicles with Lane Assist
flash also if the steering wheel is turned in the direction of the vehicle in
the “blind spot” . Therefore the Lane Assist » page 240 must be enabled and
the boundary line between the vehicles detected.
If in this case your vehicle indicates crossing the boundary line, with a short vi-
bration of the steering wheel.
Note
The brightness of the indicator light is dependent on the setting of the vehi-
cle lighting. With the low or high beam on the brightness of the light will be
lower.
Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
and on page 218 first.
The activation or deactivation of the system can be carried out in one of the
following ways.
▶
In the instrument cluster display » page 54,
Assist systems
menu item.
▶
In the infotainment system, in menu
/ → →
Driver assistance
(Applies to
the “blind spot” monitoring assistant).
▶
In the Infotainment system, in menu
/
→
→
Parking and manoeuvring
(Applies to Rear Traffic Alerts).
After switching off and switching on the ignition, depending on the setting pri-
or to switching off the ignition, the systems remains activated / deactivated.
Note
When activating the wizard for “blind spot” monitoring, the warning lights
illuminate briefly in the two exterior mirrors.
Malfunctions
Read and observe and on page 218 first.
If the systems are not available, an appropriate message appears in the display
of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean or remove the obstructing object from the sensor envi-
ronment » Fig. 257 on page 218.
Systems unavailable
If the systems are unavailable, a message regarding unavailability appears. Stop
the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the systems are still
not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
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Driving
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