Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2015 User Manual

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The warning vibration occurs earlier if:

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you approach the outer lane marking on a

bend.

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the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a high-

way.

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the system recognizes solid lane markings.

The warning vibration occurs later if:

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the road has narrow lanes.

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you cut the corner on a bend.

Active Driving Assistance package

General notes

The Active Driving Assistance package con-

sists of DISTRONIC PLUS (

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page 206), Active

Blind Spot Assist (

Y

page 249) and Active

Lane Keeping Assist (

Y

page 252).

Active Blind Spot Assist

General notes
Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor

system to monitor the side areas of your vehi-

cle which are behind the driver. A warning

display in the exterior mirrors draws your

attention to vehicles detected in the moni-

tored area. If you then switch on the corre-

sponding turn signal to change lanes, you will

also receive a visual and audible collision

warning. If a risk of lateral collision is detec-

ted, corrective braking may help you avoid a

collision. Before a course-correcting brake

application, Active Blind Spot Assist evalu-

ates the space in the direction of travel and at

the sides of the vehicle. For this, Active Blind

Spot Assist uses radar sensors which are

pointed in the direction of travel.
Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a

speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes
Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may

fail to detect some vehicles and is no substi-

tute for attentive driving.

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WARNING

Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to:

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vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,

placing them in the blind spot area

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vehicles which approach with a large speed

differential and overtake your vehicle

As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may nei-

ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit-

uations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-

fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.

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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

FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in

any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this

device could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

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Canada only: This device complies with

RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the

device will void any warranties, and is not

permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use

in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this

device could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

Radar sensors
The Active Blind Spot Assist radar sensors are

integrated into the front and rear bumpers

and behind a cover in the radiator trim. Make

sure that the bumpers and the cover in the

radiator grill are free of dirt, ice or slush. The

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