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Camera-based driver support systems (KAFAS) (Ver. 2): Notes

Depending on the options fitted, various camera-based systems are available. Technical implementation is realized with a camera in the mirror base and a control unit, the KAFAS control unit.

The display functions of the camera-based driver support systems are:

NOTE: If the customer orders exclusively the high-beam assistant (5AC), the system is implemented with a camera and its own control unit in the inside mirror.

The speed limit and overtake warning functions are only available with the Professional navigation system.

Fig 1: Display - Lane Departure Warning Screen
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Example schematic diagram

Item Explanation
1 Overtaking ban display, road sign recognition
2 Display, collision warning
3 Speed limit display
4 Lane departure warning display
5 High-beam assistant display
6 Urban traffic accident prevention
7 Preventive pedestrian protection