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Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system
- Fig. 146 Example diagram
- Fig. 147 Door: Warning lamp
While the vehicle is stationary, the exit warning system warns the occupants about a potential collision when a door is opened. The system uses the radar sensors Fig. ► to monitor the area behind and to the side of the vehicle. Where possible, it detects objects, such as cars, as they approach the vehicle from behind Fig. 146►.
When you open the door and a critical situation is detected, the lights flash in the door handle area of the relevant door Fig. 147► and the exterior mirror on the relevant side. The corresponding warning lamps also flash if another road user is detected in a critical situation while the door is already open.
WARNING
- Always watch the road and the area surrounding the vehicle. The exit warning system cannot replace the full concentration of the occupants. The vehicle occupants are always responsible for their own safety and the safety of other road users when opening the doors and leaving the vehicle.
- The exit warning system can remain available for approximately three minutes after unlocking the vehicle and opening the door or after switching off the ignition. After this period, the warning lamps will light up briefly while the system is deactivated.
- The exit warning system cannot warn occupants against all types of approaching objects or people (e.g. joggers or pedestrians).
WARNING
The exit warning system has certain inherent limitations and cannot warn against an impending collision in every situation:
- It cannot give a warning if the vehicle is so far into a parking space that it is hidden by the vehicles in front and behind.
- Approaching objects or persons such as cyclists or scooter riders may not be detected in certain circumstances.
- The system does not react to stationary objects.
- The radar sensor vision can be impaired, e.g. by leaves, snow, heavy road spray or dirt. Clean the area in front of the sensors Fig. ►.
CAUTION
Please also observe the notes ►.
Note
- The exit warning system is switched on/off via the side assist link►.
- The brightness of the exit warning lights cannot be adjusted.
- The system is not available in towing mode.