What triggers Mercedes attention Assist?

The very first technology of its kind in the industry, Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST relies on an algorithm and specialized sensor to detect driver fatigue. During the first few minutes of your drive, the system analyzes your personal driving habits using over 70 different types of parameters.

What triggers attention assist?

ATTENTION ASSIST® uses sensors to learn about your driving habits and can detect if driver fatigue is causing you to make small errors behind the wheel. If the system detects these common driver-fatigue-related errors, it will encourage you to take a break from your journey.

How do I reset my Mercedes attention Assist?

Press “Ok” on the left-side of your steering wheel, then press “Ok” again to disable (or enable) the Mercedes-Benz Attention Assist® system.

How do I know if my Mercedes has attention Assist?

If Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST® detects even a slight chance of drowsiness, you'll see the coffee cup dashboard symbol light up and understand that it's time to get off the road and rest for a while.

Why is my Mercedes-Benz telling me to take a break?

Mercedes-Benz's Attention Assist is a system intended to help drivers recognise when they are drowsy or inattentive and to encourage them to take a break.

ATTENTION ASSIST Vehicle Safety Technology -- Mercedes Benz 2013 ML-Class

How do Mercedes detect drowsiness?

The very first technology of its kind in the industry, Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST relies on an algorithm and specialized sensor to detect driver fatigue. During the first few minutes of your drive, the system analyzes your personal driving habits using over 70 different types of parameters.

Why is there a coffee cup on my Mercedes dash?

Identifies and alerts tired drivers.

If ATTENTION ASSIST detects low attention, a coffee cup symbol appears on the dashboard and an audio signal sounds to suggest a break. It works at speeds of more than 60 kilometres per hour. It can be switched off or adjusted for sensitivity.

How do cars detect drowsiness?

A small, forward-facing camera located behind the rearview mirror keeps track of whether the driver is staying in his or her lane. The system vibrates the steering wheel when it detects that the driver may be swerving, and then it steers the vehicle back into its lane.

What does attention assist take a break mean?

After considering these external factors, ATTENTION ASSIST® will send you an alert that suggests you take a break from driving if it determines that your driving behavior is due to fatigue.

Why does my car say time to take a break?

Drowsiness alert systems display a coffee cup and message on your dashboard to take a driving break if it suspects that you're drowsy. Some systems with audio alerts may verbally tell you that you may be drowsy and should take a break as soon as it's safe to do so.

How do I turn off SOS inoperative Mercedes?

Next day, on Thursday, when starting the car to go shopping, got the message "SOS inoperative" (yellow text) on the dash. Since then same message appears every time that I start the car. Have to press "OK" button on the steering wheel to get rid of it.

How many elements does the Mercedes Attention Assist feature?

The ATTENTION ASSIST system developed by Mercedes-Benz measures more than 70 parameters which are analysed to detect fatigue.

How does Mercedes Lane Keeping Assist work?

Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your Mercedes-Benz by using a small camera at the top of the car's windscreen. Radar sensors located all over the vehicle are then in charge of monitoring the traffic around the car.

Does Mercedes have automatic emergency braking?

The Mercedes-Benz Brake Assist System (BAS®) is an autonomous emergency braking system that senses when another vehicle or pedestrian is too close to the front of your vehicle relative to your speed; Brake Assist can help with braking or perform emergency braking when the driver fails to step on the brakes in time.

What is blind spot assist in Mercedes?

Blind Spot Assist^^ is a standard feature that supports drivers on multi-lane roads. In addition to a head-check, the system provides additional assurance with visual and audible warning signals that helps identify an unseen vehicles in the blind spot.

What is distance warning light Mercedes?

With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time. At speeds up to 40 mph (70 km/h), the distance warning function may also detect stationary obstacles, for example stopped or parked vehicles.

How does driver Attention Monitor Work?

This feature uses an angle sensor to measure the degree of steering-wheel corrections by the driver to maintain a proper lane position. If it senses too much correction activity, it will notify the driver to take a break.

What does the coffee cup mean in my car?

If you see a coffee cup symbol illuminated on your vehicle's dashboard, that means that ATTENTION ASSIST® is turned on and ready to detect or actively check for fatigued driving behaviors.

What does it mean if you see a coffee cup icon illuminate on your dashboard?

Allow us to explain. The coffee cup icon, when illuminated in the instrument cluster display on your Mercedes-Benz, indicates that the ATTENTION ASSIST® system is turned on. ATTENTION ASSIST® is a vehicle feature that will detect signs of drowsy driving and tell you when it's time to take a break.

How do you turn on the cup heater in a Mercedes?

To switch on the heating function: press and hold button 3 until the red indicator lamp on the button lights up. To switch off the function: press and hold button 3 until the indicator lamp on the button goes out. When the heating function is used, the metal insert of the cup holder is heated.

What does the available drowsy driver detection feature do if it believes the driver may be falling asleep?

If drowsiness is detected, the driver is alerted to the nearest rest stop.

What is Parktronic on Mercedes?

Mercedes-Benz PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist is a driver-assistive technology that helps you parallel park. The PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist system uses an array of advanced sensors in a vehicle's bumper to determine if the Mercedes-Benz car or SUV can fit into a parking spot.