park assist MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2013 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................85 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..107 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........119 Climate control
................................. 137 Driving and parking
..........................157 On-board computer and displays
....233 Stowing and features
.......................299 Maintenance and care
......................315 Breakdown assistance
.....................331 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 351 Technical data
................................... 381 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 77
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Display message ............................ 285
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp .................................2 89
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .148
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 142
Active light function ......................... 124
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 215
Detecting parking spaces .............. 211
Display message ............................ 277
Exiting a parking space .................. 214
Function/notes ............................ .210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Parking .......................................... 212
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 76
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................ .125
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Additional speedometer ................... 246Additives (engine oil)
........................ 389
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 122
Air filter (white display message) .... 274
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 155
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting .......................................... .155
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents .............. .156
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 267
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowbag ...................................... 51
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 113
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 251
Anti-glare film .................................... 313
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 187
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Ashtray ............................................... 309 4
Index

Assistance display (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 322
Hiding a service message .............. 322
Notes ............................................ .321
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 322
Service message ............................ 321
Special service requirements ......... 322
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Interior motion sensor .....................82
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
Tow-away protectio n ........................81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .220
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 240
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 271
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .163
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Display message ............................ 267
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Automatic drive program .............. .172
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 167
Drive program displa y.................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 175 Engaging drive position .................. 169
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 169
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 170
Kickdown ....................................... 170
Manual drive progra m.................... 172
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 175
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 160
Selector lever ................................ 169
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 171
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 168, 169
Transmission positions .................. 169
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 175
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Display message ............................ 286
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting ........................................... 249
Setting the departure time ............. 152
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 394 B
Bag hook ............................................ 306
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 229
Folding out ..................................... 228 Index
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
................. 73
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Replacing ......................................... 89
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 340
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 342
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 222
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 316
Closing ........................................... 318
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening ......................................... 317
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 391
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 261
Notes ............................................. 390
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 76
Changing bulb s.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 269
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 390
Display message ............................ 255
Driving tips .................................... 183
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 180 Warning lamp ................................. 289
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 384
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 323
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 323
Carpets .......................................... 329
Display ........................................... 328
Exhaust pipe .................................. 327
Exterior lighting ............................. 326
Gear or selector lever .................... 328
High-pressure cleaner .................... 324
Interior ........................................... 328
Matt paintwork .............................. 325
Notes ............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 328
Reversing camera .......................... 327
Roof lining ...................................... 329
Seat belt ........................................ 329
Seat cove r..................................... 328
Sensors ......................................... 326
Steering wheel ............................... 328
Trim pieces .................................... 328
Washing by hand ........................... 324
Wheels ........................................... 324
Windows ........................................ 325
Wiper blades .................................. 326
Wooden trim .................................. 328
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 249
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36 6
Index

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 172
Display .......................................... .169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual .......................................... .172
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 187
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 184
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 76
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 80
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 77
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 76
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 73
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 81
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 222
Cruise control ................................ 188
Display message ............................ 275
Distronic Plus ................................ 193
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 224
Lane package ................................ 222 PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 202
Reversing camera .......................... 215
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 221
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 184
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on sand .............................. 187
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
New brake pads/linings ................ 184
Off-road driving .............................. 185
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 355
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Towing a traile r.............................. 225
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Tyre ruts ........................................ 187
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 275
Function/note s............................. 204
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 241 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 304
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/note s................................ 80
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 238
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 163 Index
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H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 123
Display message ............................ 287
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 112
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 124
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .391
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 126
Topping up the cleaning system .... 321
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 324
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .201 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 81
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 295
SPORT handling mode ................... 292
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 269
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32 Settings ......................................... 246
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 234
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 271
Overview ........................................ 124
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 247
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control system .............. 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 248
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 83
Function .......................................... .82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....61 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 89
Checking the battery ....................... 88
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 287
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 86
Loss ................................................. 90
Modifying the programming ............. 87
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90 12
Index

Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 170
Manual drive progra m.................... 174
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Function/information .................... 224
Lane package ..................................... 222
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 251
Lashing eyelets ................................. 306
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 270
Light sensor (display message) ....... 271
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 247
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 248
Active light function ....................... 124
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 124
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Display message ............................ 268
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Foglamps ....................................... 121
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 123
Motorway mode ............................. 124
Off-road lights ................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear foglamp ................................. 122
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Side lamps ..................................... 122 Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 121
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 247
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 247
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 300
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 93
Emergency locking ........................... 94
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 92
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Notes on use ................................. 305
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 307
opening/closing ............................ 307
stowage well, under ....................... 307
Luggage net ....................................... 303
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354 Index
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Factory setting submenu ............... 251
Heating submenu ........................... 249
Important safety notes .................. 234
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 237
Message memory .......................... 254
Navigation menu ............................ 239
Operating video DVD ..................... 241
Operation ....................................... 235
RACETIMER ................................... 251
Service menu ................................
.245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard displa y............................ 237
Telephone menu ............................ 241
Trip menu ...................................... 237
Vehicle submenu ........................... 248
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 131
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 235
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 71 P
Paint code .......................................... 384
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 325
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Rain closing feature ....................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking ............................................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 116
Reversing camera .......................... 215
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 258
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/of f........................... 122
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206
Function/note s............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (fault) ............................... 210
Sensor rang e................................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 267
Petrol .................................................. 385
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 263
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22 Index
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Rediallin
g....................................... 242
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 234
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 251
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 251
Outside temperature ...................... 235
Setting (climate control )................ 144
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 188
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobiliser ...................................... 81
Through-loading ................................ 303
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 251
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 335
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function ........................................... 81
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 348
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Important safety notes .................. 344
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 347
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 394
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 230
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 286
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 347
With front axle raised ..................... 346
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 224
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 327
Coupling up a traile r...................... 229
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 229
Driving tips .................................... 225
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 229
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 228
Important safety notes .................. 225
Lights display message .................. 269
Mounting dimensions .................... 393
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 230
Trailer load s................................... 394
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 347
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 188
Driving downhill ............................. 188
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 188
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 237
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 238
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 130
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 131
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 358
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 358
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337 Index
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Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation; do not rely on the distance warning
function alone.
Function X To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate the distance warning function in the
on-board computer (Y page 244).
When the distance warning function is deac-
tivated, the æsymbol appears in the mul-
tifunction display in the assistance graphic
display.
The distance warning function can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with a vehicle
ahead or reduce the effects of such a colli-
sion. If the distance warning function detects
that there is a risk of a collision, you will be
warned visually and acoustically. Without
your intervention, the distance warning func- tion cannot prevent a collision.
The distance warning function issues a warn-
ing at speeds:
R of around 30 km/h or more, if, over several
seconds, the distance maintained to the
vehicle travelling in front is insufficient. The · distance warning lamp then lights up
in the instrument cluster.
R of around 7 km/h or higher, if you very
quickly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound,
and the ·distance warning lamp will
light up in the instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time. Up to a speed of about 70 km/h, the distance
warning function can also react to stationaryobstacles, such as stopped or parked vehi-
cles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision,
the system will alert you both visually and
acoustically.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired in the case of:
R dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R strong radar reflections, for example, in
multi-storey car parks
R a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
motorcycle
R a vehicle travelling in front on a different
line
R new vehicles or after a service on the COL-
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS system
Please observe the information in the sec-
tion on running-in the vehicle
(Y page 158).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi- cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 72). G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident. 74
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