Distance Alert*
The Distance Alert1 function can help alert the driver that the time interval to the vehicle in front may be too short. The vehicle must be equipped with a head-up display* in order to display Distance Alert.
In vehicles equipped with a head-up display, a symbol is shown on the windshield when the time interval to the vehicle ahead falls below a certain limit.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above 30 km/h (20 mph) and only reacts for vehicles ahead moving in the same direction as your vehicle. No distance information is provided for oncoming, slow-moving or stationary vehicles.
Note
Visual warnings on the windshield may be difficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if the driver is wearing sunglasses or is not looking straight ahead.
Note
Distance Alert is deactivated while Pilot Assist* is active.
Warning
Distance Alert only reacts if the time interval to the vehicle ahead falls below a certain limit – your vehicle's speed will not be affected.
Warning
- The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate driving and help make it safer – it cannot handle all situations in all traffic, weather and road conditions.
- The driver is advised to read all sections in the Owner's Manual about this function to learn of its limitations, which the driver must be aware of before using the function.
- Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver's attention and judgment. The driver is always responsible for ensuring the vehicle is driven in a safe manner, at the appropriate speed, with an appropriate distance to other vehicles, and in accordance with current traffic rules and regulations.