Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL550 Automobile User Manual


 
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When the distance to the forward vehicle is
too small, the distance warning lamp l
comes on in the instrument cluster. If you
approach the forward vehicle very quickly,
you will hear a warning tone.
If you do not apply the brakes yourself or
maneuver around a sensed obstacle, the
vehicle will automatically initiate light
braking. PRE-SAFE
®
( page 56) is activat-
ed when the distance to the vehicle ahead
at your current speed is so close that
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake will not be capable of
slowing the vehicle sufficiently.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will
void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not
tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved
way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Warning! G
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake will only respond with
brake assistance if it has clearly detected an
object. Detection can be impeded by
ț dirty or covered sensors
ț snowfall or heavy rain
ț disturbance from other radar sources
ț strong radar reflection such as in park-
ing garages
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake uses radar signals that
are not reflected well by narrow objects and
absorptive materials. For this reason BAS
Plus will not react to
ț persons and animals
ț approaching traffic or cross-traffic
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may not detect narrow ve-
hicles driving in front of you, such as motor-
cycles and vehicles driving offset from your
vehicle center.