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Pilot Assist limitations
Pilot Assist functionality may be reduced in cer-tain situations.
Pilot Assist is a driver support function designedto simplify driving and assist the driver in manysituations. However, the driver is always responsi-ble for maintaining a suitable distance to vehiclesor objects around it and ensuring that the vehicleis correctly positioned in the traffic lane.
WARNING
In some situations, Pilot Assist may have trou-ble helping the driver properly or may bedeactivated automatically – we advise againstusing Pilot Assist in such cases. Examples ofsuch situations include:
the lane markings are worn, missing orcross each other.
lane division is unclear, for example, whenthe lanes divide or merge or at exits orwhen there are multiple sets of markings.
edges or other lines than lane markingsare present on or near the road, e.g.curbs, joints or repairs to the road sur-face, edges of barriers, roadside edges orstrong shadows.
the lane is narrow or winding.
the lane contains ridges or holes.
weather conditions are poor, e.g. rain,snow or fog or slush or reduced visibilitywith poor light conditions, backlighting,wet road surface, etc.
The driver should also note that Pilot Assisthas the following limitations:
High curbs, roadside barriers, temporaryobstacles (traffic cones, safety barriers,etc.) are not detected. Alternatively, theymay be detected incorrectly as lane mark-ings, with a subsequent risk of contactbetween the vehicle and such obstacles.
The driver is responsible for ensuring thatthe vehicle maintains a suitable distancefrom such obstacles.
The camera and radar sensors do nothave the capacity to detect all oncomingobjects and obstacles in traffic environ-ments, e.g. potholes, stationary obstaclesor objects that completely or partiallyblock the route.
Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,animals, etc.
The recommended steering input is lim-ited in force, which means that it cannotalways help the driver to steer and keepthe vehicle within the lane.
In vehicles equipped with SensusNavigation*, the function is able to useinformation from map data, which couldcause variations in performance.
Pilot Assist is switched off if the powersteering is working with reduced power -e.g. during cooling due to overheating(see section "Speed-dependent steeringforce").
The driver can always correct or adjust steeringassistance provided by Pilot Assist by turning thesteering wheel to the desired position.

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Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Pilot Assist is primarily intended to be driven onflat roads. The function may not be able to main-tain the correct time interval to the vehicle aheadwhen driving down steep hills. The driver shouldbe extra attentive and prepared to apply thebrakes.
Do not use Pilot Assist if the vehicle is carry-ing a heavy load or towing a trailer.
NOTE
Pilot Assist cannot be activated if a trailer,bike carrier or similar is connected to thevehicle electrical system.
Other limitations
The Off Road drive mode cannot beselected when Pilot Assist is activated.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's combinedcamera and radar unit, which has certain gen-eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".
Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 310)
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance(p. 272)
Camera limitations (p. 332)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 327)
Pilot Assist* symbols and messages
A number of symbols and messages relating toPilot Assist may be displayed in the instrumentpanel and/or the head-up display*.

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Several examples62 are provided below.
The previous illustration63 shows that Pilot Assistis set to maintain a speed of 110 km/h (68 mph)and that there is no target vehicle ahead to fol-low.
Pilot Assist will not provide any steering assis-tance because it cannot detect the lane's sidemarking lines.
The previous illustration63 shows that Pilot Assistis set to maintain a speed of 110 km/h (68 mph)and is following a target vehicle ahead that istraveling at the same speed.
Pilot Assist will not provide any steering assis-tance because it cannot detect the lane's sidemarking lines.
The previous illustration63 shows that Pilot Assistis set to maintain a speed of 110 km/h (68 mph)and is following a target vehicle ahead that istraveling at the same speed.
In this example, Pilot Assist will also providesteering assistance because it can detect thelane's side marking lines.
62In the following illustration, Road Sign Information (RSI) indicates that the maximum permitted speed is 130 km/h (80 mph).63Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.

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The previous illustration63 shows that Pilot Assistis set to maintain a speed of 110 km/h (68 mph)and that there is no target vehicle ahead to fol-low.
Pilot Assist will provide steering assistancebecause it can detect the lane's side markinglines.
Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 310)
Radar sensor
The radar sensor is used by several driver sup-port systems to detect other vehicles.
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
The radar sensor is used by the following func-tions:
Distance Alert*
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Lane Keeping Aid
Pilot Assist*
City Safety
Any modifications to the radar sensor may makeits use illegal.
Related information
Radar sensor limitations (p. 327)
Recommended maintenance for the radarsensor (p. 330)
Radar sensor type approval (p. 330)
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Camera
The camera is used by several driver supportsystems to e.g. detect lane marker lines or roadsigns.
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
The camera is used by the following functions:
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Pilot Assist*
Lane Keeping Aid*
Steering assistance at risk of collision
City Safety
Driver Alert Control*
Road Sign Information*
Active high beams*
Related information
Camera limitations (p. 332)
Recommended maintenance for the camera/radar sensor (p. 335)

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Recommended maintenance for thecamera/radar sensor
In order for the camera/radar sensor to functionproperly, the area of the windshield in front ofthe unit must be kept free of dirt, ice, snow, etc.and should be washed regularly with water andcar washing detergent.
NOTE
Dirt, ice and snow covering the camera andradar unit reduce their function and can makemeasurement impossible.
It could cause functions to be reduced, deac-tivated completely or produce an incorrectfunction response.
Related information
Camera (p. 331)
City Safety™
City Safety can alert the driver with light, soundand pulsations in the brake pedal to help thedriver detect pedestrians, cyclists, large animalsand vehicles that appear suddenly – the vehiclewill then attempt to automatically brake if thedriver does not act within a reasonable amountof time.
Location of the camera and radar sensor69.
City Safety can help prevent a collision or lowerthe vehicle's speed at the point of impact.
City Safety is an aid intended to assist the driverif a collision with a pedestrian, large animal,cyclist or vehicle is imminent.
City Safety can help the driver avoid a collisionwhen e.g. driving in stop-and-go traffic, when
changes in the traffic ahead and driver distractioncould lead to an incident.
The function assists the driver by automaticallyapplying the brakes if there is an imminent risk ofa collision and the driver does not react in time bybraking and/or steering away.
City Safety activates a brief, forceful braking in anattempt to stop your vehicle immediately behindthe vehicle or object ahead.
City Safety is activated in situations in which thedriver should have applied the brakes much ear-lier, which means that the system will not be ableto assist the driver in all situations.
City Safety is designed to be activated as late aspossible to help avoid unnecessary intervention.
Normally, the occupants of the vehicle will not beaware of City Safety except when the systemintervenes when a collision is imminent.
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WARNING
The City Safety function is supplementarydriver support intended to help improvedriving safety – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
The City Safety auto-brake function canprevent a collision or reduce collisionspeed, but to ensure full brake perform-ance the driver should always depress thebrake pedal – even when the car auto-brakes.
The warning and steering assistance areonly activated if there is a high risk of col-lision – you must therefore never wait forthe collision warning or City Safety tointervene.
Warnings and brake interventions forpedestrians and cyclists are disengagedat vehicle speeds over 80 km/h(50 mph).
City Safety does not activate auto-brakingintervention during heavy acceleration.
City Safety is not a substitute for the driv-er's attention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.
The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual that relate to CitySafety to learn about factors such as itslimitations and what the driver should beaware of before using the system (seethe list of links for all subsections).
Related information
City Safety parameters and sub-functions(p. 336)
Setting a warning distance for City Safety(p. 338)
Detecting obstacles with City Safety (p. 339)
City Safety in crossing traffic (p. 341)
Limitations of City Safety in crossing traffic(p. 342)
City Safety steering assistance for evasivemaneuver (p. 343)
City Safety steering assistance limitationsduring evasive maneuvers (p. 343)
City Safety and delayed evasive maneuvers(p. 344)
City Safety braking for oncoming vehicles*(p. 345)
City Safety limitations (p. 346)
City Safety messages (p. 348)
City Safety parameters and sub-functions
City Safety can help avoid a collision with a vehi-cle, cyclist or large animal ahead by reducing thevehicle's speed using its automatic braking func-tion.
If the difference in speed is greater than thespeeds specified below, the City Safety auto-brake function cannot prevent a collision, but itcan help mitigate its effects.
Vehicles
City Safety can help prevent a collision with avehicle ahead by reducing your vehicle's speedby up to 60 km/h (37 mph).
Cyclists
City Safety can help prevent a collision with acyclist ahead by reducing your vehicle's speed byup to 50 km/h (30 mph).
Pedestrians
City Safety can help prevent a collision with apedestrian ahead by reducing your vehicle'sspeed by up to 45 km/h (28 mph).

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City Safety steering assistance forevasive maneuver
City Safety steering assistance can help thedriver steer away from vehicles or obstacleswhen a collision cannot be avoided by brakingalone.
Your vehicle swerves away
Slow-moving/stationary vehicle or obstacle.
City Safety helps provide assistance by strength-ening the driver's steering movements, but only ifthe driver has begun evasive action and the sys-tem detects that the driver's steering movementsare not sufficient to avoid a collision.
The brake system is used simultaneously to fur-ther strengthen steering movements. The func-tion also helps stabilize the vehicle after it haspassed the obstacle.
City Safety steering assistance can detect:
vehicles
cyclists
pedestrians
large animals
WARNING
The possibility of City Safety predicting acertain situation is supplementary driversupport intended to improve driving safety– it cannot handle all situations in all traf-fic, weather and road conditions.
City Safety is not a substitute for the driv-er's attention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.
Activating/deactivating
City Safety's steering assistance is always activeand cannot be switched off.
Related information
City Safety™ (p. 335)
City Safety steering assistancelimitations during evasivemaneuvers
City Safety steering assistance may have limitedfunctionality in certain situations and not inter-vene, e.g.:
at speeds outside the range of 50-100 km/h(30-62 mph)
if the driver does not take evasive action
if the power steering works at reduced power- e.g. during cooling due to overheating (seesection "Speed-dependent steering force").
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's combinedcamera and radar unit, which has certain gen-eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".
Related information
City Safety™ (p. 335)
City Safety limitations (p. 346)
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance(p. 272)
Camera limitations (p. 332)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 327)