Driver Assistance Systems, Function - GF54.00-P-0002GWM
Model 463 (except 463.342)
as of Model year 2019
Driving Assistance Systems in general
Driving assistance systems support the driver in various situations in accordance, either actively or passively, depending on their particular configuration. In both cases, the Drive Assist systems contribute to driving safety. This helps to reduce the frequency of accidents and their consequences. Ride comfort is also enhanced.
ATTENTION ASSIST
By evaluating steering patterns, any onset of driver fatigue (e.g. on long monotonous journeys on freeways and highways) can be detected. If the evaluation indicates fatigue or an increasing lack of attention by the driver, the driver is prompted to take a break by means of visual and acoustic warnings.
Cruise control
The CRUISE CONTROL constantly adjusts the actual speed of the vehicle without operation of the accelerator pedal to the target speed set by the driver.
The driving assistance systems named below are based on camera or radar technology. People and objects such as, e.g. vehicles and obstacles or traffic signs are registered on the basis of camera or radar technology. Depending on the particular requirements, the driving assistance systems use the detection ranges of the radar sensors and multifunction camera as shown in the diagram below.
Shown on Model 463
Active Brake Assist
The Active Brake Assist continuously checks the distance to the vehicle in front, warns the driver visually and acoustically of potential collisions (e.g. rear-end collision) with other vehicles, thereby helping to reduce the risk of accident considerably. In an imminent collision situation, the Active Brake Assist initiates autonomous partial braking.
Active Brake Assist evaluates detection ranges "A" and "B".
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC (with code EM4 (Driving Assistance Plus Package))
The DISTRONIC Distance-Pilot regulates the speed and the distance to the vehicle immediately ahead automatically according to the specification of the driver, in that it brakes when necessary and accelerates again, where possible.
The handling characteristics of the DISTRONIC distance pilot automatically adapts to the selected transmission modes (DYNAMIC SELECT).
The DISTRONIC distance pilot evaluates detection ranges "A", "B" and "C".
Blind Spot Assist (with code EM4 (Driving Assistance Plus Package))
The Blind Spot Assist monitors the rear and side areas of the vehicle and notifies the driver in case the intended lane change (turn signal indicator set) is not recommended at a given point in time. In a broader sense, the Blind Spot Assist acts as an extension of the inside rear-view and outside mirrors. It does not release the driver of his/her obligation to perform lane changes safely on his/her own responsibility.
The Blind Spot Assist evaluates detection range "C".
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist detects when the vehicle crosses lane markings, and issues a haptic warning to the driver through vibrations on the steering wheel. If the vehicle unintentionally crosses a solid lane marking and the driver does not respond to the warning, the Active Lane Keeping Assist will correct the vehicle's course through targeted brake interventions on one side. If the driver indicates that he/she is "active" before or during the intervention by the brake system, the intervention by the brake system is suppressed or canceled.
Active Lane Keeping Assist evaluates detection range "B".
Traffic Sign Assist
Traffic Sign Assist detects the traffic signs on the route being traveled by the vehicle. It notifies the driver of sign-posted speed limits and prohibitions or their termination, while also warning visually and acoustically when entering a freeway or a expressway opposite the specified direction of travel (wrong-way driver scenario).
The following traffic signs are registered and evaluated:
- Speed limits including additional signs
- No overtaking signs and their termination
- No entry signs
The Traffic Sign Assist evaluates detection range "B".
| Attention assist, function | GF54.30-P-0009GWM | ||
| Cruise control (CC), function | GF30.30-P-0001GWM | ||
| Active Brake Assist, function | GF30.30-P-0020GWM | ||
| DISTRONIC Distance-Pilot, function | Model 463 (except 463.342) as of Model year 2019 with code EM4 (Driving Assistance package) | GF30.30-P-3314GWM | |
| Blind Spot Assist, function | Model 463 (except 463.342) as of Model year 2019 with code EM4 (Driving Assistance package) | GF54.71-P-0003GWM | |
| Active Lane Keeping Assist, function | GF54.71-P-0004GWM | ||
| Traffic Sign Assist, function | GF54.30-P-0010GWM |