Steering assistance during collision risks

Steering assistance at risk of collision

The Collision avoidance assistance function can help the driver reduce the risk of the vehicle leaving its lane unintentionally and/or colliding with another vehicle or obstacle by actively steering the vehicle back into its lane and/or swerving.

Activating or deactivating steering assistance during collision risks

The steering assistance function is optional – the driver can choose to have it activated or deactivated.

Symbols and messages for steering assistance during collision risks

A number of symbols and messages related to steering assistance may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.

Steering assistance during collision risks limitations

The function may have limited functionality in certain situations and not intervene, e.g.:

Run-Off Mitigation with steering assistance

Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Run-Off Mitigation with steering assistance can help the driver and reduce the risk of the vehicle inadvertently running off the road by actively steering the vehicle back onto the road.

Steering assistance during collision risks from oncoming traffic

Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Steering assistance during collision risks from oncoming traffic can help a distracted driver who has not noticed that the vehicle is veering out of the lane.