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Braking X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking situation is over. X To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force. If abs intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica- tion of hazardous road conditions, and func- tions as a reminder to take extra care while driving. Forward collision warning General information The distance warning function can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with a vehi- cle ahead or reduce the effects of such an accident. If the distance warning function detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically. Starting the engine also switches on the dis- tance warning function. Important safety notes 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 situa- tions. There is a risk of an accident. situation and be ready to brake. G WARNING The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objects and com- plex traffic situations. In such cases, the distance warning func- tion may: R give an unnecessary warning R not give a warning There is a risk of an accident. situation and do not rely solely on the dis- tance warning function. Observe the "Important safety notes" section for driving safety systems ( Y page 47). In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if: R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors. R snow or heavy rain R interference by other radar sources R the possibility of strong radar reflec- tions, for example in parking garages R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a motorbike R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line R new vehicles or after a service on the dis- tance warning system Please observe the information in the sec- tion on running-in the vehicle ( Y page 86). 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 low speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the vehicle. Function 48 Driving safety systems >> Safety. |