Blind Spot Assist uses two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors to monitor the area directly next to and on the side behind the vehicle.
Blind Spot Assist does not react to either stationary objects or vehicles approaching and overtaking you at a greatly different speed.
Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to detect some vehicles and is no substitute for attentive driving. Ensure that there is sufficient distance to the side from other road users and obstacles.
If a vehicle is detected above speeds of approximately 12 km/h and this vehicle subsequently enters the detection range directly next to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside mirror lights up red.
When a trailer is connected, the radar sensor's field of vision may be impaired, thereby making limited monitoring possible. Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.
If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle in the lateral detection range and you switch on the turn signal indicator in the corresponding direction, a warning tone sounds. The red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes. If the turn signal indicator remains switched on, all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the red warning lamp.
If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is given.
The exit warning is an additional function of Blind Spot Assist and warns vehicle occupants when leaving the vehicle about any approaching vehicles.
The exit warning neither reacts to stationary objects nor to persons or road users approaching you at a greatly differing speed.
The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these situations.
An exit warning is not issued for sliding doors and rear-end doors.
Overview | |
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When the vehicle is stationary, an object is detected from behind in the detection range. | Red warning lamp in the exterior mirror |
When the vehicle is stationary, a door on the relevant side of the vehicle is opened. An object which is close to your vehicle is detected in the detection range. | Collision warning |
This additional function is only available when Blind Spot Assist is activated and up to a maximum of three minutes after the drive system has been switched off. The end of the availability of the exit warning function is indicated by a series of flashes in the outside mirror.
The exit warning function is only an aid and is no substitute for the attentiveness of the vehicle occupants. Responsibility lies with the vehicle occupants when opening doors and leaving the vehicle.
if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured
if there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain, snow or spray
if narrow vehicles are within the detection range, e.g. bicycles
on very wide lanes
on very narrow lanes
if vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane
Stationary or slowly moving objects are not displayed.
Warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders. Warnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles, for example lorries, for a prolonged time.
Blind Spot Assist is not operational when reverse gear is engaged.
when the sensor is blocked by adjacent vehicles in narrow parking spaces
when people are approaching