Warning and auto-brake while reversing*
The Rear Auto Brake (RAB) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* functions are only active if the car rolls backwards or if reverse gear has been selected.
- A warning signal and the parking assistance graphic illuminate to indicate the position of the obstacle.
- If the driver does not pay attention to the warning and a collision is unavoidable, the car is auto-braked and an explanatory text message is shown for why the car was braked.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed forcefully, the car also reverses after braking automatically.
Warning
- The functions are supplementary driver support intended to facilitate driving and make it safer – they cannot handle all situations in all traffic, weather and road conditions.
- The driver is advised to read all sections in the manual that relate to these functions in order to learn about factors such as limitations, among other things, and what the driver should be aware of before using the functions.
- Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver's attention and judgement. The driver is always responsible for ensuring the car is driven in a safe manner, at the appropriate speed, with an appropriate distance to other vehicles, and in accordance with current traffic rules and regulations.
Note
Obstacles immediately behind
Rear Auto Brake is intended to help the driver detect stationary obstacles that may be directly behind the car when it is being reversed.
This function is primarily designed to detect stationary obstacles that are higher than the rear bumper – and not moving vehicles, for example.
Brake intervention with Rear Auto Brake is active at speeds below 10 km/h (6 mph).
Rear Auto Brake needs to be deactivated before a trailer, bicycle rack or similar is connected to the car.
Obstacles from the side
Cross Traffic Alert is designed to help the driver detect traffic crossing behind the car when it is reversing.
This function is primarily designed to detect large moving vehicles. In favourable conditions, it may also be able to detect smaller objects, such as cyclists and pedestrians.
Brake intervention with Cross Traffic Alert is active at speeds below 15 km/h (9 mph).
Cross Traffic Alert is deactivated automatically if a trailer, bicycle rack or similar is connected to the car's electrical system.
Examples of detection and limitations
The function's sensors cannot detect moving traffic through other parked vehicles or bulky obstacles. Here are some examples of when approaching vehicles cannot therefore be detected until they are very close.
Blind sector
Sector in which the function can detect
However, as your car slowly reverses, the angle it makes with the obstructing vehicle/object changes and the blind sector rapidly decreases.