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Driver support systems

The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver support systems that can provide the driver with active or passive assistance in various situations.
Updated 03/19/2020

The systems can, for example, help the driver:

  • maintain a set speed
  • maintain a set time interval to the vehicle ahead
  • help prevent a collision by warning the driver and applying the brakes
  • park the vehicle.

Some of the systems are standard and others are options. This also varies from market to market.

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