R
If the wrong gear is selected.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
R
If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R
Every time the gear is changed to k or h
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
R
If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
R
If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
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Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 181).
Function of Cross Traffic Alert
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Also read the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist (/ page 203).
Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist: Cross Traffic
Alert can warn drivers of any crossing traffic
when backing up out of a parking space. The
radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the
area adjacent to the vehicle. If a critical situation
is detected, symbol 1 appears in the media dis‐
play. If the driver does not respond to the warn‐
ing, the vehicle's brakes can be applied automat‐
ically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
R
If Blind Spot Assist is activated.
R
If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace.
R
If the maneuvering assistant function is acti‐
vated in the multimedia system.
System limits
Cross Traffic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traffic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
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Also observe the system limits of Active
Blind Spot Assist (/ page 203).
Deactivating/activating maneuvering assis‐
tance
Multimedia system:
4
Vehicle
5
k Assistance
5
Camera & Parking
5
Maneuvering Assist.
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Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
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Maneuvering assistance must be active for
the function of Drive Away Assist
(/ page 198) and Cross Traffic Alert
(/ page 199).
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