2023 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN Blind Spot Assist
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2023 is a luxurious and technologically advanced vehicle that prioritizes safety to ensure a secure and comfortable driving experience. One of the most noteworthy safety features of the car is the Blind Spot and Exit Warning system, which is designed to prevent accidents caused by blind spots and opening doors into traffic. This system uses radar sensors to detect any objects in the driver’s blind spot and sends alerts to the driver via both visual and audible signals. It also warns the driver and passengers if there is a risk of opening a door into the path of an oncoming vehicle or cyclist. By incorporating this advanced technology, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2023 offers exceptional safety and reassurance for both the driver and passengers.
2023 Mercedes Benz E-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist use two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors to monitor the area up to 130 ft. (40 m) behind and 10 ft. (3 m) next to your vehicle. If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approximately 8 mph (12 km/h) and this vehicle subsequently enters the monitoring range directly next to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside mirror lights up red.
Permanent status display in the instrument cluster:
- (grey): the system is activated but inoperative
- (green): the system is activated and operational
If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle and you switch on the turn signal indicator in the corresponding direction, a double warning tone sounds and the red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes. If the turn signal indicator remains switched on, all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the red warning lamp. If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is given.
WARNING
Risk of the accident despite Active Blind Spot Assist Active Blind Spot Assist does not react to the following:
- If you overtake a vehicle too closely so that it is in the blind spot area
- If vehicles travelling at a much faster speed approach and then overtake
- Active Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings or intervene in such situations.
- Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.
- Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize dangers.
- Exit warning The exit warning is an additional function of Blind Spot Assist and can warn vehicle occupants about approaching vehicles when leaving the vehicle when stationary.
WARNING
Risk of the accident despite exit warning The exit warning neither reacts to stationary objects nor to persons or road users approaching you at a greatly differing speed. The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these situations.
- Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation when opening the doors and make sure there is sufficient clearance.
- If there is a vehicle in the monitoring range, this is indicated in the outside mirror.
- If a vehicle occupant opens the door on the side with the warning, a warning tone sounds and the warning lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash. This additional function is only available when Blind Spot Assist is active. When the exit warning is activated, it can warn vehicle occupants for up to three minutes after switching the vehicle off. The exit warning is no longer available once the warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes three times.
- The exit warning is only an aid and not a substitute for the attention of vehicle occupants. The responsibility for opening and closing the doors and for leaving the vehicle remains with the vehicle occupants.
System limits
Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist may be limited in the following situations, in particular:
- if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured
- in poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or snow
- if there are narrow vehicles, e.g. bicycles or motorbikes
- if the road has very wide or narrow lanes
- if vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane
- Warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar continuous lane borders. Always make sure that there is sufficient distance to the side for other traffic or obstacles.
- Warnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles, for example, trucks, for a prolonged time.
Blind Spot Assist is not operational when the reverse gear is engaged.
The exit warning may be limited in the following situations: - when the sensors are covered by adjacent vehicles in narrow parking spaces
- when people approach the vehicle
- in the event of stationary or slowly moving
The function of the brake application (Active Blind Spot Assist)
If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side impact in the monitoring range, a course-correcting brake application is carried out. This is designed to help you avoid a collision. The course-correcting brake application is available in the speed range between approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and 125 mph (200 km/h).
WARNING
Risk of the accident despite brake application of Active Blind Spot Assist A course-correcting brake application cannot always prevent a collision.
- Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself, especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns you or makes a course-correcting brake application.
- Always maintain a safe distance at the sides.
If a course-correcting brake application occurs, the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mirror and a warning tone sounds. In addition, display 1 indicating the danger of a side collision appears in the Instrument Display. In rare cases, the system may make an inappropriate brake application. This brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate.
System limits
Note the system limitations of Active Blind Spot Assist; you may otherwise not recognize the dangers. Either a course-correcting brake application appropriate to the driving situation or none at all, may occur in the following situations:
- Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are located on both sides of your vehicle.
- A vehicle approaches too closely on the side.
- You have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds.
- You brake or accelerate significantly.
- A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP® or Active Brake Assist.
- ESP® is deactivated.
- A loss of tire pressure or a defective tire is detected.
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist
Multimedia system: 4© 5 Settings 5 Assistance
- Activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist.
- Activate or deactivate Act. Blind Spot Assist.
Active Lane-keeping Assist
The function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system that monitors the area surrounding your vehicle and shows you the distance between the vehicle and a detected obstacle visually and audibly. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and parking in/exiting parking spaces. The passive side impact protection also warns you of obstacles to the side. During the parking procedure or manoeuvring, objects are detected as the vehicle drives past. If you steer in the direction of a detected obstacle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a warning is issued. For an object on the side to be detected, the sensors in the front and rear bumper must first detect the object while you are driving past it. For front or rear obstacles to the side to be displayed, the vehicle must first travel a distance of at least half a vehicle length. Once the vehicle has travelled one vehicle length, obstacles on all sides can be shown.
Displays on the media display
Vehicles with 360° camera
Vehicles without 360° camera
Vehicles without 360° camera
As soon as Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational, the respective areas of the display are shown in blue.
- Operational, front and rear
- Operational, all around
- Obstacles detected at the front left and on the right-hand side
- The colour of the display changes depending on the distance to the detected obstacle:
- Blue: > 3.3 f t (1 m) (no obstacles detected) R Yellow: approximately 3.3 f t (1 m) – 2.3 f t
Orange: approximately 2.3 f t (0.7 m) – 1.2 f t(0.4 m)
- Red: <1.2 f t (0.4 m)
Vehicles with 360° camera: the boundary line shifts dynamically depending on the position and distance of the obstacles detected.
Depending on the distance to the obstacle detected, an intermittent warning tone also sounds. You can set the timing of the warnings in the multimedia system.
Standard setting:
- Front and sides: < 1.2 f t (0.4 m)
- Rear: < 3.3 f t (1 m)
Warn Early All Around: - Front: < 3.3 f t (1 m)
- Sides: < 2.3 f t (0.7 m)
- Rear: < 3.3 f t (1 m)
A continuous warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 0.7 f t (0.2 m), regardless of the selected setting.
Vehicles with 360° camera
Vehicles without 360° camera
- If an obstacle in the vehicle path is detected and the Camera &
The parking menu is not open on the media display, pop-up window 1 appears:
- vehicles without Active Parking Assist: at speeds below 8 mph (12 km/h)
- vehicles with Active Parking Assist: at speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
Optionally, obstacles detected by Parking Assist PARKTRONIC from a distance of approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) in front 2 and 2.3 ft (0.7 m) on side 3 can also be displayed on the head-up display.
System limits
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessarily take into account the following obstacles:
- Obstacles below the detection range, e.g. persons, animals or objects.
- Obstacles above the detection range, e.g. overhanging loads, overhangs or loading ramps of trucks.
- Pedestrians or animals approaching the vehicle from the side.
- Objects placed next to the vehicle
- Obstacles on the sides are not shown in the following situations, for example:
- You park the vehicle and switch it off.
- You open the doors.
- After an engine start, obstacles must be detected again by driving past them before a warning can be issued.
- Observe the information on vehicle sensors and cameras; the system otherwise cannot function properly.
Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
- Vehicles with 360° camera
- Vehicles without 360° camera
- If the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display lights up red for approximately three seconds before going out, and the é symbol appears on the instrument cluster, the system may have been deactivated due to signal interference.
- Start the vehicle again and check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working at a different location.
- If the é symbol appears on the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds, it may be due to one of the following causes:
- The sensors are dirty: clean the sensors and observe the notes on care of vehicle parts.
- Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has been deactivated due to a malfunction: restart the vehicle. If the problem persists, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Activating/deactivating Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Risk of an accident from objects at close range Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect certain objects at close range.
- When parking or manoeuvring the vehicle, pay particular attention to any objects which are above or below the sensors, e.g. flower pots or drawbars. The vehicle or other objects could otherwise be damaged.# Vehicles without AIR BODY CONTROL: press the é button in the centre console.
- Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: you can activate or deactivate Parking Assist PARKTRONIC in the multimedia system.
- If the indicator lamp in the é button is not lit, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is active.
- If the indicator lamp is lit or the é symbol appears in the Instrument Display, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not active.
- Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
Activating/deactivating Parking Assist PARKTRONIC using the multimedia system
NOTE
Risk of an accident from objects at close range Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect certain objects at close range.
- When parking or manoeuvring the vehicle, pay particular attention to any objects which are above or below the sensors, e.g. flower pots or drawbars. The vehicle or other objects could otherwise be damaged.
Requirements
- The camera menu is open.
- Or: Active Parking Assist is active.
- Or: the PARKTRONIC pop-up window appears.
- Tap = on the media display.
- If the indicator lamp in the é button is not lit, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is active. If the indicator lamp is lit or the é symbol appears on the instrument cluster, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not active.
- Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
- Alternatively, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC can be activated or deactivated in the quick access menu.
Setting the warning tones of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Multimedia system:
4© 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Camera & Parking
Adjusting the volume of the warning tones
- Select Warning Tone Volume.
- Set a value.
- Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones
- Select Warning Tone Pitch.
- Set a value.
FAQ
The Blind Spot Assist is a safety feature that helps drivers be aware of vehicles in their blind spots. It uses sensors to monitor adjacent lanes and provides visual or audible alerts if a vehicle is detected in the blind spot.
When a vehicle enters your blind spot area, the Blind Spot Assist system detects it and triggers a warning light in your side mirrors or the side pillars. If you attempt to change lanes with a vehicle in the blind spot, the system might also provide steering wheel vibrations or mild steering intervention to prevent an unsafe manoeuvre.
Yes, Blind Spot Assist is designed to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes, including those approaching from behind at varying speeds.
Yes, once enabled, Blind Spot Assist remains active while you’re driving. It continuously monitors your blind spots and provides alerts as needed.
Yes, many modern vehicles, including the 2023 E-Class Sedan, are equipped with an Exit Warning feature.
The Exit Warning feature alerts occupants when it’s not safe to exit the vehicle, such as when a vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian is approaching from behind.
The Exit Warning feature uses sensors to monitor the area around the vehicle. If it detects a potential hazard approaching from behind while the vehicle is stationary, it will warn occupants not to open the doors.
Yes, the Exit Warning feature is typically active when the vehicle is parked or stationary and can warn occupants before they open the doors.
The sensitivity of the Exit Warning feature might be adjustable through the vehicle’s settings menu. This allows you to customize the alerts according to your preference.
Yes, many vehicles offer the option to enable or disable safety features like Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning through the settings menu.
No, while Blind Spot Assist is a valuable aid, it’s important to always check your blind spots manually before changing lanes. The system is designed to complement your driving awareness, not replace it.
Yes, the Exit Warning feature can help prevent accidents by alerting occupants to potential hazards in their path before they open the doors, especially in congested or busy environments.
While the primary focus of these features is on detecting vehicles, they might also be capable of detecting certain objects, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and larger obstacles.
The availability of the Blind Spot Assist and Exit Warning features may vary based on the trim level and optional packages of the 2023 E-Class Sedan.
These features generally don’t require regular maintenance or calibration. However, it’s important to keep the sensors and related components clean and free from obstructions for optimal performance.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SEDAN 2023 User Manual | Autouser Guide
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2023 Mercedes Benz E-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)