Setting a warning distance for City Safety
City Safety1 is always activated but the driver has the option to select the warning distance for the function.
Note
The function cannot be deactivated. It is activated automatically each time the engine/electric motor is started.
The alert distance determines the sensitivity of the system and regulates the distance at which the light, sound and brake pulsations will be activated.
To select warning distance:
Select in the center display's Top view.
Under City Safety Warning, tap Late, Normal or Early to set the desired warning distance.
If the driver feels that the Early setting is giving too many warnings or finds them irritating, the Normal or Late warning distance settings can be selected instead.
When warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing, the warning distance can be reduced, which reduces the total number of warnings and instead leads to City Safety giving a warning at a later stage.
The Late warning distance setting should therefore only be used in exceptional cases, such as when a more dynamic driving style is preferred.
Warning
- No automatic system can guarantee 100% correct function in all situations. You should therefore never test use of the function in the direction of people or vehicles – this could lead to severe damage, serious personal injury or even death.
- The function warns the driver if there is a risk of collision, but the function cannot reduce the driver's reaction time.
- Even if the Early setting is selected, warnings may be perceived as late in certain situations – e.g. when there are large speed differences or if the vehicle ahead suddenly brakes heavily.
- When Early is selected, the warnings will be provided earlier. This may cause the warnings to come more frequently than with the Normal setting, but is recommended since it can make the function more effective.