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:
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes
in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
To deactivate ESP®:
press button until
the ESP® OFF warning lamp lights
up in
the instrument cluster. The OFF
message
appears in the multifunction display...
Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
and remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Select
with the left rocker switch.
or
Depress the accelerator
pedal briefly and
firmly.
The functions of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC continue to be carried out...