Warning
- Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidance system. The driver is always responsible for applying the brakes if the system does not detect another vehicle.
- Do not use Pilot Assist in demanding driving conditions such as city driving or other heavy traffic situations, in slippery conditions, when there is a great deal of water or slush on the road, during heavy rain or snow, in poor visibility, on winding roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.
- Pilot Assist uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which have limitations.
Pilot Assist may deactivate or not function optimally if:
- the lane's side market lines are missing, badly faded or cross each other.
- the division of lanes is not clear, e.g., when a line divides or merges with another, at exits or if there are many road signs/markers.
- if there are edges or other lines on or near the lane, e.g., curbs, cracks, repaired areas, sharp shadows, etc.
- the lane is narrow or winding.
- the weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, slush, poor visibility, backlighting, etc).
The driver should also be aware that Pilot Assist has the following limitations:
- High curbs, barriers and temporary obstacles (cones, barriers etc) may not be detected or could be detected incorrectly as side marker lines, which may create a risk of collision. The driver must ensure a safe distance to these obstacles.
- The camera or radar sensor may not be able to detect objects if there are potholes or if there are stationary objects partially or completely blocking the road.
- Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians, animals, etc.
- Pilot Assist's steering capacity is limited and may not always be able to help the driver keep the vehicle in the lane.
The driver can always take action to override Pilot Assist.
Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Pilot Assist is primarily intended for use on relatively level roads. The function may not be able to maintain the correct time interval to the vehicle ahead on when driving down steep hills, when the vehicle is transporting a heavy load or if it is towing a trailer. The driver should be attentive and prepared to apply the brakes in these situations.