Mercedes-Benz GLC : Maneuvering assistance / Function of Cross Traffic Alert
Cross Traffic Alert is only available for vehicles
with Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert can warn drivers of any crossing
traffic when backing up and maneuvering out
of a parking space. The radar sensors in the
bumper also monitor the area adjacent to the
vehicle. If a critical situation is detected, the
symbol appears in the media
display and
the vehicle can be braked automatically.
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles
or other objects, detection is not possible.
Cross Traffic Alert is active under the following
conditions:
- If the vehicle is backing up at walking pace.
- Maneuvering assistance is activated.
Also observe the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist.
The performance of Drive Away Assist is limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive Away Assist is
not available.
Also observe the system limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to animals left unsecured or unattended
in the vehicle
If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended
or unsecured, they could possibly press
buttons or switches.
An animal may:
Activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Switch systems on or off and endanger
other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or
sudden steering and braking maneuvers and
injure vehicle occupants in the process...
WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tire
A flat tire severely affects the driving characteristics
as well as the steering and braking
of the vehicle.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
Do not drive with a flat
tire.
Change the flat tire
immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel...