Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist

If the system detects that the driver has not
steered the vehicle for a considerable period of
time or has removed their hands from the steering
wheel, display
appears in the
multifunction
display. If the driver still does not steer the
vehicle, or gives no confirmation to the system,
a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual
warning message.
If the driver still does not respond to the warning,
the Beginning Emergency Stop message
appears in the multifunction display. If the driver
still does not respond, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehicle is
decelerated in stages to a standstill.
Depending on the country, at speeds below
40 mph (60 km/h) the hazard warning lights
switch on automatically.
When the vehicle is stationary, the following
actions are carried out:
- The vehicle is secured with the electric parking
brake.
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended
- The vehicle is unlocked.
- If possible, an emergency call is placed to
the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
The driver can cancel the deceleration at any
time by performing one of the following actions:
- Steering
- Braking or accelerating
- Deactivating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Function of Active Steering Assist
Active Steering Assist is only available up to a
speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The system helps
you to stay in the center of the lane by means of
moderate steering interventions...
Function of Active Lane Change Assist
Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver
when changing lanes by applying steering torque
if the driver operates a turn signal indicator...
Other information:
Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations:
Active Brake Assist
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
HOLD function
Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situations:
During towing
In a car wash
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away...
WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience
closing
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side window
and the sliding sunroof.
When the convenience
closing feature
is operating, monitor the entire closing
process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area...