Functional Limitations Of Distance Control, Detailed Information - GF30.30-D-0024-01A
Model All (Light transporter)
Overview
This document contains information on:
- General
- Function
- System functions impaired
- Obstacles and stationary vehicles
- Bends, curved entrances and exits
- Vehicles crossing in front of own vehicle
- Lane change by other vehicles
- Offset driving
- Narrow vehicles
General
Distance control regulates the distance to the vehicle in front as specified by the driver. In this connection, distance control may be functionally restricted due to a range of factors.
Function
System functions impaired
Due to the system functions, distance control may be impaired or not function in the expected manner e.g. in the following situations:
- Radar sensor dirty or concealed
- Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: windshield dirty, fogged up, damaged in the area of the multifunction camera or multifunction camera concealed
- Snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, glare, direct solar radiation or highly changeable light conditions
- Wheels lose grip on slick or slippery roads due to braking or acceleration procedures, vehicle skids
- Multi-level car park or parking garage
- Path or road with steep incline or gradient
The system may not respond or may respond only in a limited manner in the following cases:
Obstacles and stationary vehicles
Distance control cannot respond to obstacles or stationary vehicles that are not detected by the sensor system. The system might not respond adequately or at all if, for example, the vehicle in front is turning off and there is a stationary obstacle or vehicle in front of it.
Example showing obstacles and stationary vehicles
Bends, curved entrances and exits
Distance control can detect vehicles on bends only to a limited extent. Your own vehicle may then brake unexpectedly or too late.
Example showing bends, curved entrances and exits
Vehicles crossing in front of own vehicle
Distance control may detect crossing vehicles by mistake. If distance control is active, the vehicle may drive off unintentionally (e.g. at an intersection with cross traffic).
Example showing crossing vehicles
Lane change by other vehicles
Vehicles that change lanes at the regulated distance may trigger an unexpected braking procedure by the distance monitoring system.
Example showing lane changes executed by other vehicles
Offset driving
Distance control may not always detect vehicles driving offset to the side. The distance to the vehicle in front becomes too small.
Example showing offset driving
Narrow vehicles
Distance control fails to detect the vehicle in front on the edge of the road due to its small width. The distance to the vehicle in front becomes too small.
Example showing narrow vehicles