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Changing lanes with Pilot Assist

Pilot Assist can provide steering assistance during lane changes in certain conditions. This Pilot Assist feature is called lane change assist.

Pilot Assist automatically provides steering assistance during lane changes if all conditions are met.

In addition to the general conditions for using Pilot Assist, conditions for assisted lane changes include:
  • Lane change assist is enabled in Pilot Assist settings.
  • Pilot Assist with steering assistance is active.
  • The conditions for steering assistance are met.
  • The traffic situation allows a lane change.
    • The vehicle checks if the conditions for an assisted lane change are met, such as the adjacent lane being available. However, the responsibility to assess and decide whether a lane change can be done safely lies with the driver.
    • There are road and driving conditions that do not provide the vehicle enough information for it to provide steering assistance during a lane change. In such situations, the driver can still perform unassisted lane changes. This disables steering assistance until its conditions are met again.
If the instrument panel is in surround mode, assisted lane changes are shown as animations. If the instrument panel is in calm or map mode, lane change status is communicated via symbols and messages instead.
A lane change is possible with Pilot Assist active. The arrow indicates the direction of the possible lane change.

If an ongoing lane change suddenly becomes unavailable, this is communicated through messages in the instrument panel, and the lane change is canceled. This can happen if there is a fault affecting critical systems, such as steering assistance, or if the traffic situation no longer allows for a safe lane change. Be attentive to any messages that may follow.

 Warning

Lane change assist is a supplement to safe driving practices. It does not reduce or replace the need for the driver to stay attentive and focused on driving safely. Drive the vehicle with the same attention to safety as you would need to in a vehicle without the ability to intervene.
Use the turn signal to initiate the lane change.
The vehicle recognizes that you want to change lanes. If the necessary conditions are met, the vehicle begins to guide your steering during the lane change.

 Note

Keep your hands on the steering wheel

Keep both hands on the steering wheel during the lane change. You are responsible for intervening if necessary. You can override the vehicle's guidance by braking, accelerating or steering at any time.

Interrupted lane change

The lane change can be interrupted if there is a change in conditions or traffic situation. This is indicated in the instrument panel, and the maneuver is canceled immediately. Take full control of the vehicle as required.

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