Adaptive Highbeam Assist significantly enhances road illumination. It enables you to identify obstacles, unlit objects, pedestrians and cyclists much earlier than with conventional low-beam headlamps.

The ATTENTION ASSIST function is particularly helpful on long journeys and when driving at night; the system warns the driver if it detects signs of failing attention and increasing weariness.

At speeds of between 80 and 180 km/h, ATTENTION ASSIST warns the driver visually and audibly as soon as it detects any signs of drowsiness or inattention. The background: sensors analyse driving behaviour and can detect any changes compared with the previously determined individual driver profile.

Brake Assist (BAS) can protect against the risk of accidents. The system can recognise emergency braking from the speed at which the braking pedal is depressed and supply full braking power automatically.

The electronic parking aid PARKTRONIC employs ten sensors to monitor the front and rear of the vehicle when manoeuvring and warns the driver if a potential collision is detected. If the system identifies an obstruction, it emits a visual signal. As soon as the distance to the obstruction is less than approx. 35 cm, an additional short warning sound is emitted. If the vehicle gets even closer (less than approx. 25 cm) to the obstacle, a continuous signal is sounded. PARKTRONIC uses this procedure to make parking easier, even when space is limited.

Parking Guidance helps the driver not only when parking, but also when looking for a parking space. Operating at speeds of up to 30 km/h, ultrasound sensors located in the area of the front bumpers calculate the length of parking spaces. If a suitable space is found, Parking Guidance provides precise instructions on the correct steering angle and points at which to turn or reverse.

The headlamp assist system reduces the strain on the driver by automatically switching on low-beam headlamps, tail lamps and number plate illumination when it gets dark outside. The assistance system performs this task even when it's raining or snowing by electronically detecting the cycles of the windscreen wipers.

Night View Assist Plus significantly improves visibility in dark conditions and if oncoming vehicles cause dazzling. The system helps the driver by reducing the risk of overlooking dangerous situations without switching to high beam and without dazzling oncoming traffic.

The system works with infrared headlamps and an infrared camera, which transmits an image as a clear grey-scale image to the central display of the COMAND Online multimedia system. Pedestrians can be automatically identified and highlighted in the display. With this option, it is easier to identify people, animals and objects when visibility is poor.

Transmitting an image of the area behind the vehicle to the central COMAND display, the rear-view camera integrated in the tailgate enhances both driving comfort and safety. The rear-view camera not only makes parking easier, but also enhances safety when reversing and manoeuvring on difficult terrain.