While driving
System limits
In this manual: While driving
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
The area monitoring system (Front Assist) has physical and system-related limits. The driver may therefore feel that, in certain circumstances, some Front Assist reactions occur unexpectedly or with a delay. You should therefore always be prepared to take full control of the vehicle if necessary.
The following conditions can prevent Front Assist from reacting, or cause a delay in its reaction:
- In tight bends.
- If the accelerator is fully depressed.
- If Front Assist is switched off or there is a fault.
- If TCS is manually switched off.
- If the ESC is taking corrective action.
- If there is a fault in several brake lights on the vehicle or on a trailer with an electrical connection to the vehicle.
- If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.
- If there are metal objects, e.g. tracks in the road or metal plates used in roadworks.
- If the vehicle is reversing.
- Under hard acceleration.
- In snow or heavy rain.
- In case of narrow vehicles, e.g. motorbikes.
- If vehicles are travelling slightly to the left or right of your vehicle.
- If vehicles are crossing in front of your vehicle.
- If there is oncoming traffic.
- When loads or attachment parts on other vehicles protrude to the side, rear or above the normal dimensions of the vehicle.
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