If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side impact in the monitoring range, a course-correcting brake application is carried out. This is designed to help you avoid a collision.
The course-correcting brake application is available in the speed range between approximately 30 km/h and 200 km/h.
A course-correcting brake application cannot always prevent a collision.
Overtaking vehicles closely on the side, placing them in the blind spot area.
Vehicles approaching and overtaking you at a very different speed.
As a result, Active Blind Spot Assist may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations.
If a course-correcting brake application occurs, the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mirror and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a display indicating the danger of a side collision appears in the multifunction display.
In rare cases, the system may make an inappropriate brake application. This brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate.
Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are located on both sides of your vehicle.
A vehicle approaches too closely on the side.
You have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds.
You brake or accelerate significantly.
A driving safety system intervenes, such as ESP® or Active Brake Assist.
ESP® is deactivated.
A loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected.
You are driving with a trailer and the electrical connection to the trailer hitch has been correctly established.