Unwarranted Risks & Driving Assistance Systems
Your driving style must always be suited to the road conditions, visibility, and traffic. The driver is responsible for safe driving.
- The TC system cannot overrule the natural laws of physics and cannot increase grip available according to road conditions.
- The TC system cannot prevent accidents, including those due to excessive speed on corners, low-grip surfaces, or aquaplaning.
- The capability of the TC system must never be tested irresponsibly and dangerously.
- The PBA system cannot overrule the natural laws of physics and cannot increase grip according to road conditions.
- The PBA system cannot prevent accidents, including those due to excessive speed on corners, low-grip surfaces, or aquaplaning.
- The capability of the PBA system must never be tested irresponsibly or dangerously.
- The HSA system is not a parking brake; never leave the car without engaging the electric parking brake, turning the engine off, and engaging first gear.
- On small gradients (less than 8%) with a loaded vehicle, HSA may not activate, causing slight reversing motion; the driver remains responsible.
- The AST system is an aid and does not relieve the driver of responsibility for safe driving.
Driving Assistance Systems
The car can feature the following driving assistance systems:
- BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring)
- ABSA (Active Blind Spot Assist)
- FCW (Forward Collision Warning)
- TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
- DAA (Driver Attention Assist)
The car may also be fitted with:
- LDW (Lane Departure Warning)
- LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)
- HAS (Highway Assist)
- TJA (Traffic Jam Assist)
- ACC (Active Cruise Control)
- ISC (Intelligent Speed Control)
- TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) System
The system uses two radar sensors in the rear bumper to detect vehicles in rear side blind spots. Activation/deactivation is done via the Connect system's "Driver Assistance" menu.
- Sensors activate when any forward gear is engaged at ≥ 6 mph or reverse gear is engaged.
- Detection area covers approximately one lane on both sides (~3 meters from door mirror to ~6 meters rearward).
- While driving, the system monitors for: overtaking, being overtaken, or vehicles approaching from the side.
Important notes:
- The system does not detect fixed objects or cars in opposite lanes.
- If a trailer is connected, the system deactivates automatically.
- Keep radar sensor areas free from snow, ice, dirt, or objects.
ABSA (Active Blind Spot Assist) System
This system can avoid/limit lateral collisions by adjusting the vehicle trajectory. Alerts are provided via rear-view mirror lights, auditory signals, steering wheel vibrations, or counter-steering torque.
- Sensors: two radar sensors in the rear bumper detect vehicles in adjacent lanes.
- Intervention conditions include direction indicator on, vehicle in blind spot, lane lines not detected, or driver attempting lane change.
- Torque application is available at 40–110 mph; visual, auditory, and vibration warnings at 6–110 mph.
- The system detects hands on the steering wheel using capacitive sensors.
RCP (Rear Cross Path Detection)
Assists during reverse maneuvers by detecting objects moving at 1–35 km/h in rear detection zones. Activation provides visual and acoustic warnings. Sensors must remain uncovered.
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) System
This system uses radar behind the front bumper and a camera on the windscreen. It warns the driver or applies limited braking to prevent/reduce collision impact. System functions are speed-dependent (2.5–124 mph) and require correct seatbelt fastening.
