Warning from cruise control functions in the event of a collision risk

The driver support systems of adaptive cruise control* and Pilot Assist* can warn the driver if the distance to the vehicle ahead suddenly becomes too short.
P5-1617-v54x - City Safety, audio-visual warning and radar sensor
Audio and symbol for collision warning
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Acoustic signal in the event of a risk of collision
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Warning signal in the event of a risk of collision
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Distance measurement with the camera and radar units

Adaptive cruise control and Pilot Assist use approx. 40% of the capacity of the foot brake. If the car needs to be braked more heavily than the driver support is capable of and the driver does not brake, the warning lamp and acoustic warning are activated to alert the driver that immediate intervention is required.

 Warning

The driver support systems only warn of vehicles which their radar unit has detected – hence a warning may not be given, or it may be given with a certain delay. Never wait for a warning. Apply the brakes when the situation requires.
  1. * Option/accessory.