Pilot Assist
Auto-hold braking with speed-controlling functions
The driver support functions Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist have a special brake function in slow traffic and while stationary. In certain situations, the parking brake will be applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
Setting stored speed for speed-controlling functions
It is possible to adjust set speeds for the cruise control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist functions.
Switching target vehicles with speed-controlling functions
The driver support functions Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist have a function that allows switching target vehicles at certain speeds.
Pilot Assist
Pilot Assist can help the driver keep the vehicle in the current traffic lane and maintain a constant speed and a preset time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist displays
The following illustrations show how Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Pilot Assist may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Pilot Assist symbols and messages
A number of symbols and messages relating to Pilot Assist may be displayed. Several examples are provided below.
Pilot Assist standby mode
Pilot Assist can be deactivated and put in standby mode. This can take place automatically or be due to driver intervention.
Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead
The time interval to the vehicle ahead can be set for the functions Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist.
Differences between Pilot Assist and Lane Keeping Aid
Pilot Assist is a comfort function that can help keep the vehicle in its own lane and maintain the distance to the vehicle in front of you. Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) is a function that similarly helps in certain situations to reduce the risk of the vehicle unintentionally veering out of its lane.
Collision risk warning from speed-controlling functions
The driver support systems Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist can help alert the driver if the distance to the vehicle ahead suddenly decreases to an unsafe distance.