City Safety in crossing traffic

Turning at an intersection

In order for City Safety to detect an approaching vehicle in situations where there is a risk of a collision, that vehicle must be within City Safety's range (the red area in the illustration).

The following criteria must also be met:

• your vehicle's speed must be at least 3 mph (4 km/h)
• the approaching vehicle's headlights must be on
• your vehicle must be making a left turn

Warning

• City Safety is a supplementary driving aid and does not function in all driving situations or in all traffic, weather or road conditions.
• Warnings and braking for an approaching vehicle will usually come at a very late stage.
• The driver is responsible for maintaining a safe distance and speed. Never wait for a warning or for City Safety to take action.

Limitations in crossing traffic

In certain situations, it may be very difficult for City Safety to help the driver avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle in crossing traffic, for example:

• on slippery roads when Electronic Stability Control is active
• if the approaching vehicle is detected at a late stage
• If the approaching vehicle is partially obscured by another vehicle
• if the approaching vehicle moves erratically (e.g., sudden lane changes at a late stage)