Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is detected in the direction of travel, the vehicle's speed is briefly reduced to approx. 2 km/h. If a critical situation is detected, the symbol appears in the media display.
You can cancel an intervention by Drive Away Assist at any time by pressing the button.
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and traffic situations.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring range.
If the driver mixes up the accelerator and brake pedals.
If an incorrect transmission position is engaged.
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
If you shift the transmission position to or when the vehicle is stationary.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx. 1.0 m away.
If the manoeuvring assistant function is activated in the multimedia system.
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is not available.
Also observe the system limits of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC More.