2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 487

Controls in detail Driving systems Sensor monitoring range Blind Spot Assist is able to monitor a range up to three meters to the rear and both sides of the vehicle. Warning! G Blind Spot Assist monitors certain areas in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle. Vehicles approaching and passing at increased speeds will not be detected. There will be no warning display and no audible warning. When driving in a very wide lane, the sensors may not be able to cover the entire width of the neighboring lane. Vehicles driving on the outside of the neighboring lane may not be detected. It is the driver's responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in recognizing dangers too late, possibly resulting in an accident and serious injury to yourself and others. When driving in a very narrow lane, the sensors may detect and display vehicles in the second lane over. This will be the case if there are vehicles driving on the inside edge of their lane. The Blind Spot Assist sensors are built into the front and rear bumpers. Make sure that the area of the bumpers around the sensors is free of dirt, ice and snow. The radar sensors must not be obstructed, for example, by bicycle carriers or overhanging luggage. ! In the event of a significant impact or damage affecting the bumpers, have the radar sensors checked by a qualified specialist workshop such as a Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to do so can result in Blind Spot Assist not functioning correctly. 486