208 Driving and operatingDetection zonesThe system sensors cover a zone ofapprox. 20 metres to the left or rightside behind the vehicle.DeactivationRear cross traffic alert is deactivatedtogether with the rear view camerawhen a certain forward speed isexceeded or if reverse gear is notengaged for approx. 10 seconds.Activation or deactivation of the rearcross traffic alert can be set in thevehicle personalisation menu in theColour-Info-Display.Select the relevant setting in Settings,I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.Colour-Info-Display 3 117.Vehicle personalisation 3 121.FaultThe system may not operate properlywhen:● Ice, snow, mud, or anything elsecovers the sensors.● The vehicle is towing a trailer.● The vehicle had a rear endaccident.● There are extreme temperaturechanges.Traffic sign assistantFunctionalityThe traffic sign assistant systemdetects designated traffic signs via afront camera and displays them in theDriver Information Centre.Traffic signs, which will be detected,are:Limit- and no passing signs● speed limit● no passing● end of speed limit● end of no passingRoad signsBeginning and end of:● motorways● A-roads● play streetsAdd on signs● additional hints to traffic signs● restriction of trailer towing● tractor constraints● wet warning● ice warning● direction arrows