Driver assistance systems
Sensor system information
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
the vehicle has driver assistance
systems that increase driving
convenience. These driver assistance
systems use some sensors and cameras
(hereafter referred to as the “sensor
system”) that are only partially visible
to you.
The sensors and cameras visually detect the vehicle's surroundings ultrasonically or by using radar waves.
Installed sensor systems
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following sensor systems may be installed:
Radar sensor in the front of the vehicle.
Radar sensors in the rear of the vehicle.
Camera behind the windshield.
Ultrasonic sensors in the front of the vehicle.
Ultrasonic sensors in the rear of the vehicle.
You can find information on the relevant installation location in the vehicle overviews ⇒ Vehicle overviews.
WARNING
The driver assistance systems are not a replacement for the driver's attention and work only within their system limitations. The driver assistance systems
cannot detect all driving situations and may not provide warnings or react, or may provide warnings or react with a delay, or may provide warnings or react in a
way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and death.
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the vehicle.
Be aware of the limits of the sensor system and the system limitations of the individual systems.
Always adapt your speed and distance to vehicles driving ahead based on the visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
Be prepared to override or interrupt automatic interventions at all times.
Pay attention to indicators in the instrument cluster display and respond to the displays accordingly when the traffic situation allows.
Do not use driver assistance systems if you suspect a problem or damage.
Limits of the sensor system
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Limits of the radar sensor
Driver assistance systems that use radar sensors may not respond, may offer a delayed response or may respond in an unexpected way in the following situations:
When driving in poor weather conditions, such as heavy rain, snow or heavy spray.
When driving through construction zones, tunnels or toll stations.
When driving on winding roads, for example, mountain roads
In front of bumps or dips in the road
When driving off-road
When driving in parking ramps
When driving on roads with embedded metal objects, such as railroad tracks
When driving on gravel roads
In complex driving situations, such as traffic islands.
Following a violent impact affecting components within the range of the radar sensors, e.g. following a rear-end collision.
If the radar sensors are obscured, dirty, misaligned or damaged.
Limits of the camera behind the windshield
Driver assistance systems that use the camera behind the windshield may not respond, may offer a delayed response or may respond in an unexpected way in the
following situations:
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