Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 240)

symbol : is shown in green. Lane Keeping
Assist is ready for use.
Standard
If
Standard is selected, no warning vibration
occurs if:
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you switch on the turn signals. In this event,
the warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time.
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a driving safety system intervenes, such as
ABS, BAS or ESP
® .
Adaptive
If
Adaptive is selected, no warning vibration
occurs if:
R
you switch on the turn signals. In this event,
the warnings are suppressed for a certain
period of time.
R
a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP
® .
R
you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
R
you brake hard.
R
you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid an
obstacle or change lane quickly.
R
you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
In order that you are warned only when
necessary and in good time if you cross the
lane marking, the system recognizes certain
conditions and warns you accordingly.
The warning vibration occurs earlier if:
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you approach the outer lane marking on a
bend.
R
the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a
freeway.
R
the system recognizes solid lane markings.
The warning vibration occurs later if:
R
the road has narrow lanes.
R
you cut the corner on a bend.
Active Driving Assistance package
General notes
The Active Driving Assistance package
consists of DISTRONIC PLUS (
Y page 193),
Active Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 239) and
Active Lane Keeping Assist ( Y page 243).
Active Blind Spot Assist
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid, and
may detect vehicles/obstacles incorrectly or
not at all.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
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there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
R
the rear and/or front sensors are dirty.
Active Blind Spot Assist may not detect
narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or
bicycles, or may only detect them too late. It
cannot detect vehicles that are overtaken at
a small distance and then enter the blind spot
area.
Active Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road
and traffic conditions. It is not a substitute for
attentive driving. You are responsible for the
vehicle's speed, braking in good time, and
steering correctly. Always adapt your driving
style to suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Always pay attention to traffic
conditions and your surroundings. Otherwise,
you may fail to recognize dangers in time,
cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
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