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In the event of a significant impact or
damage affecting the bumpers, have the
radar sensors checked by a qualified
specialist workshop such as a Mercedes-
Benz Center. Failure to do this can result in
Blind Spot Assist not functioning correctly.
Indicator and warning lamps
Exterior rear view mirror, driver’s side
1
Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
X
Make sure that the radar sensors
(Y page 247) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 245) are switched on.
X
Switch on the ignition.
Red warning lamps 1 in the exterior rear
view mirrors come on.
X
Start the engine.
Yellow indicator lamps 1 in the exterior
rear view mirrors come on up to a speed of
20 mph (30 km/h).
Above a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h), yellow
indicator lamps 1 go out and the Blind Spot
Assist is active. If the Blind Spot Assist
detects a vehicle in its range, red warning
lamp 1 on the corresponding side of the
vehicle comes on.
When you shift the automatic transmission in
reverse gear R, yellow indicator lamps 1 in
the exterior rear view mirrors goes out after
approximately 3 seconds. The Blind Spot
Assist is then not active.
The brightness of indicator lamps/warning
lamps 1 is controlled automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
G
Warning!
The Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds
below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamps in the exterior
rear view mirrors are illuminated. You will
not be alerted to the presence of vehicles
in the monitored area at these speeds.
It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to
be attentive to road, weather and traffic
conditions and to provide the steering,
braking and other driving inputs necessary
to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do
so could result in recognizing dangers too
late, possibly resulting in an accident and
serious injury to yourself and others.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the Blind Spot Assist
range and you activate the turn signal, a two-
tone warning will sound once and red warning
lamp 1 on the corresponding side of the
vehicle will flash.
G
Warning!
Do not change lanes or make turns, while
red warning lamp 1 is flashing. Doing so
could result in an accident and seroius
injury to yourself and others.
X
Remain on the lane that you are currently
on until traffic conditions permit to change.
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