Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead

Updated 2022-10-18

The time interval to the vehicle ahead can be set for Pilot Assist*.

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P5-Icon red circle 1 — Controls for setting a time interval.

Press the (1) or (2) button to decrease or increase the time interval.

The distance indicator (3) shows the current time interval.

Different time intervals to the vehicle ahead can be selected and are shown in the instrument panel as 1–5 horizontal bars. The more bars, the longer the time interval. One bar represents an interval of approx. 1 second to the vehicle ahead. 5 bars represents approx. 3 seconds.

In order to help your vehicle follow the vehicle ahead as smoothly and comfortably as possible, Pilot Assist allows the time interval to vary noticeably in certain situations. At low speeds, when the distance to the vehicle ahead is short, Pilot Assist increases the time interval slightly.

Note

When the symbol in the instrument panel shows a vehicle and a steering wheel, Pilot Assist follows a vehicle ahead at a preset time interval.

When only a steering wheel is shown, there is no vehicle ahead within a reasonable distance.

Note

The greater the vehicles' speed, the greater the distance between them for a set time interval.
Only use the time intervals permitted by local traffic regulations.
If driver support does not seem to respond with a speed increase when activated, it may be because the time interval to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the set time interval.

Warning

Only use a time interval suitable for the current traffic conditions.
The driver should be aware that short time intervals give them limited time to react and act to any unforeseen traffic situation.