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What Is Active Steering Assist, and When Does It Activate?

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Active Steering Assist is a cutting-edge Mercedes-Benz driver assistance feature designed to help drivers stay centered in their lane. This system uses sensors, cameras, and traffic to moderate steering interventions, enhancing safety and convenience. Please keep reading to learn more about Active Steering Assist, its functionality, and how to activate or deactivate it by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ.

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What Is Active Steering Assist?

Active Steering Assist is a feature that helps keep your Mercedes-Benz centered in its lane at speeds up to 130 mph (210 km/h). It uses lane markings, surrounding traffic, and vehicles ahead as reference points. It can even assist in forming an emergency corridor if needed. However, Active Steering Assist may switch to passive mode when lane markings or other references are unclear.

When Does Active Steering Assist Activate?

Active Steering Assist activates when the system detects clear lane markings or other reference points. At lower speeds, it may rely on surrounding traffic. However, if you remove your hands from the steering wheel, the system will prompt you with visual and audio warnings. Ignoring these warnings may lead to the system initiating an emergency stop. Additionally, the following requirements should be met if you want to activate or deactivate Active Steering Assist in your Mercedes-Benz:

  • ESP® is activated and not intervening.
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is enabled.
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How Does Active Steering Assist Work?

Active Steering Assist works by monitoring the road and intervening with gentle steering adjustments to keep the vehicle centered in its lane. It can also adapt based on traffic conditions, especially at lower speeds in some regions. It provides status notifications through visual indicators:

Grey: Activated but passive

Green: Activated and active

Red: System limits detected

White or red hands: Prompts to place your hands on the steering wheel

If the system switches to passive mode, the symbol flashes before turning grey. You can activate or deactivate Active Steering Assist from the multimedia system. Navigate to Home > Settings > Assistance > Driving and toggle Active Steering Assist on or off.

Get a Mercedes-Benz with Active Steering Assist in Scottsdale, AZ

If you want to learn about the benefits of advanced technologies like Active Steering Assist in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, you can contact us at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. You can also visit our dealership at 4725 North Scottsdale Road to get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz in Scottsdale, AZ.

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