Mercedes-Benz 2013 E Class Coupe - Manual (Page 71)

Important safety notes
G WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, BAS PLUS may:
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intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
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WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
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to small people, e.g. children
R to animals
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to oncoming vehicles
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the
recognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
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dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
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interference by other radar sources
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there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
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a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
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a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
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vehicles quickly moving into the radar
sensor system detection range
Recognition by the camera system is also
impaired in the event of:
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dirt on the camera or if the camera is
covered
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there is glare on the camera system, e.g.
from the sun being low in the sky
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darkness
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if:
- pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the
path of the vehicle
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the camera system no longer recognizes
a pedestrian as a person due to special
clothing or other objects
- a pedestrian is concealed by other
objects
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the typical outline of a person is not
distinguishable from the background
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Following damage to the windshield, have the
configuration and operation of the camera
system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Function
To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the
brake force necessary if:
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you approach an obstacle, and
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BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision
When driving at a speed under 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal,
BAS PLUS is activated. The increase in brake
pressure will be carried out at the last
possible moment.
When driving at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
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