park assist MERCEDES-BENZ CLA SHOOTING BRAKE 2015 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................85 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..111 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........125 Climate control
................................. 143 Driving and parking
..........................163 On-board computer and displays
....245 Stowing and features
.......................315 Maintenance and care
......................333 Breakdown assistance
.....................349 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 369 Technical data
................................... 399 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 297
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 215
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp .................................3 04
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .154
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 149
Active light function ......................... 130
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 221
Display message ............................ 288
Exiting a parking space .................. 224
Function/notes ............................ .220
Important safety notes .................. 220
Parking .......................................... 222
Towing a trailer .............................. 220
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 75
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 76
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .215
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ............................ .131
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Additional speedometer ................... 258
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 408
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 128Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 144
Air filter (white display message) .... 286
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 161
Rear ............................................... 162
Setting the centre air vents ........... 162
Setting the side air vents .............. .162
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 51
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 278
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)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 117
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 215
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 262
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 172
Anti-glare film .................................... 331
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 1984
Index

Ashtray
.............................................. .327
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .255
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .255
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .340
Driving abroad ............................... 340
Hiding a service message .............. 340
Information about Service ............. 340
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 340
Service message ............................ 339
Special service requirements ......... 340
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 257
Display message ............................ 286
Function/note s............................. 230
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 253
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 282
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 171
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 170
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 278
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 127
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 182
Changing gear ............................... 182
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 177
Drive program display .................... 178
Drive programs .............................. 183 Driving tips .................................... 182
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 174
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 175
Emergency running mod e.............. 188
Engaging drive position .................. 180
Engaging neutral ............................ 179
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 181
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 179
Engaging reverse gear ................... 179
Engaging the park position ............ 178
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 182
Kickdown ....................................... 182
Manual shifting .............................. 185
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 262
Overview ........................................ 177
Problem (fault) ............................... 188
Pulling away ................................... 168
Selector lever ................................ 180
Starting the engine ........................ 168
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 185
Trailer towing ................................. 183
Transmission position display ........ 180
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 178
Transmission positions .................. 181
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 188
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 157
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 157
Remote control .............................. 157
Setting ........................................... 260
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 298
Important safety notes .................. 156
Problem (display message) ............ 161
Setting the departure time ............. 159
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 157 Index
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Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console) .............................. 157
Remote contro l.............................. 157
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 412 B
Bag hook ............................................ 321
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 241
Folding out ..................................... 240
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 73
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Replacing ......................................... 90
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 359
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 356
Jump starting ................................. 360
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 257
Display message ............................ 288
Notes/function .............................. 234
Trailer towing ................................. 236
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 334
Closing ........................................... 336
Display message ............................ 297
Important safety notes .................. 334
Opening ......................................... 335
Boot lid
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 410
Brake
EBD .................................................. 80
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 273 Notes ............................................. 408
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 76
Changing bulb s.............................. 137
Display message ............................ 280
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
BAS .................................................. 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 408
Display message ............................ 266
Driving tips .................................... 197
Hill start assist ............................... 169
HOLD function ............................... 211
Important safety notes .................. 197
Parking brake ................................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 303
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 350
see Flat tyre
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering column ...... 247 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 341
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 341
Carpets .......................................... 347
Display ........................................... 346
Exhaust pipe .................................. 345
Exterior lighting ............................. 344
Gear or selector lever .................... 346
High-pressure cleaner .................... 342
Interior ........................................... 346
Matt paintwork .............................. 342
Note s............................................. 340
Paint .............................................. 342 6
Index

Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 87
Control panel ..................................
.39
Display message ............................ 298
Emergency locking ........................... 96
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety note s.................... 93
Opening (from the inside) ................ 93
Drive program
Display ........................................... 180
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 178
Manual transmission ...................... 177
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 183
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 340
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Driving on flooded roads .................. 198
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 73
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 80
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 76
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
Distance warning function ............... 74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
Driving system
Start-off assis t............................... 213
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 220
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 215
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 234
Cruise control ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 286
Distronic Plus ................................ 204
HOLD function ............................... 211 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 236
Lane package ................................ 234
PARKTRONIC ................................. 216
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 214
Reversing camera .......................... 225
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 202
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 231
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 198
Automatic transmission ................. 182
Brakes ........................................... 197
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 210
Downhill gradient ........................... 197
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 198
Driving on flooded roads ................ 198
Driving on wet roads ...................... 198
Fuel ................................................ 196
General .......................................... 195
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 197
New brake pads/linings ................ 198
Running-in tip s............................... 164
Snow chains .................................. 373
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
The first 1500 km .......................... 164
Towing a trailer .............................. 239
Wet road surface ........................... 197
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 253
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 174
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 175
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 146
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 148 E
EASY-PACK tailgate see Tailgate
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 268 Index
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KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 88
Loss .................................................91
Modifying the programming .............88
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 165
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Starting the engine ........................ 168
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 165
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 165
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ......................1 03
Deactivation ..................................... 87
Locking ............................................ 87
Unlocking ......................................... 87
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .182
Manual gearshifting ....................... 187
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 257
Display message ............................ 287
Function/informatio n.................... 236
Lane package ..................................... 234
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 263
Lashing eyelets ................................. 321
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 281
Light sensor (display message) ....... 282
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 259
Active light function ....................... 130
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 131
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 127
Cornering light function ................. 130
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 127
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Foglamps ....................................... 127
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 131
Hazard warning lamps ................... 129 Headlamp flashe
r........................... 129
Headlamp range ............................ 128
Light switch ................................... 126
Main-beam headlamp s................... 129
Misted up headlamp s.................... 132
Motorway mode ............................. 130
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Rear foglamp ................................. 128
Setting exterior lighting ................. 126
Side lamps ..................................... 128
Turn signals ................................... 129
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 200
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 202
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 316
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 94
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 260
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 321
Notes/function .............................. 321
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 319
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 324
opening/closing ............................ 324
stowage well, under ....................... 324
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 372
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 131 Index
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Operating video DVD ..................... 253
Operation ....................................... 247
RACETIMER ................................... 263
Service menu ................................. 257
Settings menu ...............................2 58
Standard displa y............................ 250
Telephone menu ............................ 254
Trip menu ...................................... 250
Vehicle submenu ........................... 259
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 136
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 247
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 72 P
Paint code .......................................... 402
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 342
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 105
Operating ....................................... 106
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ......................... 107
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) ................................................ 107
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ................... 107
Reversing feature ........................... 106
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 192
Parking brake ................................ 193
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 121
Reversing camera .......................... 225
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 220
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 269
Electric parking brake .................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 309
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/of f........................... 128
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 219
Driving system ............................... 216
Function/note s............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Problem (fault) ............................... 220
Sensor rang e................................. 217
Warning display ............................. 218
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 278
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 278
Petrol .................................................. 404
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 72
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 346
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 274
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 81
Immobiliser ...................................... 80
Interior motion sensor ..................... 82
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22 Index
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Opening/closing (from outside) .......98
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 99
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 98
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 402
Emergency spare wheel ................. 398
Information .................................... 400
Trailer loads ................................... 412
Tyres/wheels ................................. 384
Vehicle data ................................... 410
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 254
Display message ............................2 99
Introduction ................................... 254
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 254
Number from the phone book ....... .255
Redialling ....................................... 255
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 254
Telephone compartment ................ 318
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 247
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .262
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .262
Outside temperature ..................... .247
Setting (climate control) ................ 150
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 262
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .199
Through-loading ................................ 319
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 263
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 353
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 355
Tyre pressure reached ................... 355
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Total distance recorder .................... 250
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function .......................................... .81
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 366 Fitting the towing eye .................... 364
Important safety notes .................. 362
Removing the towing eye ............... 364
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 362
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 366
Transporting the vehicle ................ 365
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 220
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 412
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 79
Failure check for LEDs ................... 242
General notes ................................ 239
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 169
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 298
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 364
Removing the towing eye ............... 364
With both axles on the ground ....... 365
With front axle raised ..................... 364
Towing eye ......................................... 351
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 232
Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 256
Display message ............................ 289
Function/note s............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster display ............. 232
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 242
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 236
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 345
Coupling up a traile r...................... 241
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 241
Driving tips .................................... 239
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 241
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 240
Important safety notes .................. 237
Lights display message .................. 280
Mounting dimensions .................... 411
Power supply ................................. 242
Trailer load s................................... 412
Transmission
see Automatic transmission Index
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with the vehicle in front or reduce the effects
of such a collision.
If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you
will be warned visually and acoustically. If you do not react to the visual and audible collision
warning, autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations. If you apply the brake
yourself in a critical situation, the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS Adaptive Brake
Assist assists you.
Important safety notes Detection of hazardous situations can be par-
ticularly impaired by:
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
Observe the important safety notes in the
"Running-in notes" section (Y page 164).
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.
Activating/deactivating The COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is
automatically active after switching on the
ignition.
You can activate or deactivate COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS in the on-board
computer (Y page 256). When deactivated,
the distance warning function and the auton-
omous braking function are also deactivated. If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is
deactivated, the
æsymbol appears in the
assistance graphics display.
Distance warning function General notes
The distance warning function can help you to
minimise the risk of a collision with the vehi-
cle in front or reduce the effects of such a
collision. If the distance warning function
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you
will be warned visually and acoustically.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 72). G
WARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify objects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
R give an unnecessary warning
R not give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation; do not rely on the distance warning
function alone. 74
Driving safety systemsSafety

Function
The distance warning function issues a warn-
ing at speeds:
R of approximately 30 km/h or more, if, over
several seconds, the distance maintained
to the vehicle travelling in front is insuffi-
cient. The ·distance warning lamp
then lights up in the instrument cluster.
R of approximately 7 km/h or more, if you
rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An inter-
mittent 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 approximately 70 km/h, the
distance warning function can also react to
stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
Autonomous braking function If the driver does not react to the distance
warning signal in a critical situation, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist
with the autonomous braking function.
The autonomous braking function:
R gives the driver more time to react to criti-
cal driving situations
R can help the driver to avoid an accident or
R reduces the effects of an accident Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS:
the
autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
R 7 - 105 km/h for moving objects
R 7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects
Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: the auton-
omous braking function is available in the fol- lowing speed ranges:
R 7 - 200 km/h for moving objects
R 7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects
Due to the nature of the system, complicated
but non-critical driving conditions may also
cause the Autonomous Braking function to
intervene.
If the autonomous braking function demands particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
)
are activated simultaneously (Y page 58).
Adaptive Brake Assist General notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 72).
With the help of Adaptive Brake Assist, the
distance warning signal can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
If Adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col-
lision with the vehicle in front, it calculates
the braking force necessary to avoid a colli-
sion. If you apply the brakes forcefully, Adap-
tive Brake Assist will automatically increase
the braking force to a level suitable for the
traffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis- tance in hazardous situations at speeds
above 7 km/h. It uses radar sensor technol-
ogy to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 250 km/h,
Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of reacting
to moving objects that have already been
detected as such at least once over the period of observation. Driving safety systems
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