Cross Traffic Alert
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2018 GLC 43 4Matic
Cross Traffic Alert
I searched threads on this site but there was nothing really addressing this white elephant. Does the GLC have cross traffic alert and automatic braking?
MB advertises they have Cross Traffic Alert in their Intelligent Driver package. One of the main reasons for my getting this package. When I described to the salesman why I wanted it, specifically for assistance to blind areas when backing out of parallel parking spots and when nuts speed through parking lanes at malls, I was assured that was what it had.
This is what I found out (the hard way),after buying the package and taking possession of the car.
No, it does not have automated braking for cross traffic.(The adds never claimed to have automatic braking for cross traffic).
Yes, it does have cross traffic alert. FOR THE FRONT OF THE CAR ONLY!!! None for the cross traffic at the back of the car!!!
Now, I try to rationalize this decision and have a problem doing so. When the car is backed into a spot at a mall, you have limited access to opening the trunk and loading the vehicle. So you normally go front in.
And when you back in to a spot, you have a much greater visibility to cross traffic than if you went front in.
So where you really need the assistance is at the rear of the car where you have limited view even with the 360 camera, for cars traveling/speeding the lane.
Ideally Front and Back Cross Traffic alert and braking would be a choice for such a prestigious
vehicle at a minimal extra cost, which most of us who opt for this package, would gladly pay.
I welcome member's thoughts.
MB advertises they have Cross Traffic Alert in their Intelligent Driver package. One of the main reasons for my getting this package. When I described to the salesman why I wanted it, specifically for assistance to blind areas when backing out of parallel parking spots and when nuts speed through parking lanes at malls, I was assured that was what it had.
This is what I found out (the hard way),after buying the package and taking possession of the car.
No, it does not have automated braking for cross traffic.(The adds never claimed to have automatic braking for cross traffic).
Yes, it does have cross traffic alert. FOR THE FRONT OF THE CAR ONLY!!! None for the cross traffic at the back of the car!!!
Now, I try to rationalize this decision and have a problem doing so. When the car is backed into a spot at a mall, you have limited access to opening the trunk and loading the vehicle. So you normally go front in.
And when you back in to a spot, you have a much greater visibility to cross traffic than if you went front in.
So where you really need the assistance is at the rear of the car where you have limited view even with the 360 camera, for cars traveling/speeding the lane.
Ideally Front and Back Cross Traffic alert and braking would be a choice for such a prestigious
vehicle at a minimal extra cost, which most of us who opt for this package, would gladly pay.I welcome member's thoughts.
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'23 EQS 580
I find that when backing out, switching the rear view to 180 degrees makes a big difference for seeing rear cross traffic. For me, with 360 degree camera, I just push down on the dial when in reverse and the screen shifts from 360 degree to back camera 180 with a wide angle view, very helpful to see what is going on back there.
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I searched threads on this site but there was nothing really addressing this white elephant. Does the GLC have cross traffic alert and automatic braking?
MB advertises they have Cross Traffic Alert in their Intelligent Driver package. One of the main reasons for my getting this package. When I described to the salesman why I wanted it, specifically for assistance to blind areas when backing out of parallel parking spots and when nuts speed through parking lanes at malls, I was assured that was what it had.
This is what I found out (the hard way),after buying the package and taking possession of the car.
No, it does not have automated braking for cross traffic.(The adds never claimed to have automatic braking for cross traffic).
Yes, it does have cross traffic alert. FOR THE FRONT OF THE CAR ONLY!!! None for the cross traffic at the back of the car!!!
Now, I try to rationalize this decision and have a problem doing so. When the car is backed into a spot at a mall, you have limited access to opening the trunk and loading the vehicle. So you normally go front in.
And when you back in to a spot, you have a much greater visibility to cross traffic than if you went front in.
So where you really need the assistance is at the rear of the car where you have limited view even with the 360 camera, for cars traveling/speeding the lane.
Ideally Front and Back Cross Traffic alert and braking would be a choice for such a prestigious vehicle at a minimal extra cost, which most of us who opt for this package, would gladly pay.
I welcome member's thoughts.
MB advertises they have Cross Traffic Alert in their Intelligent Driver package. One of the main reasons for my getting this package. When I described to the salesman why I wanted it, specifically for assistance to blind areas when backing out of parallel parking spots and when nuts speed through parking lanes at malls, I was assured that was what it had.
This is what I found out (the hard way),after buying the package and taking possession of the car.
No, it does not have automated braking for cross traffic.(The adds never claimed to have automatic braking for cross traffic).
Yes, it does have cross traffic alert. FOR THE FRONT OF THE CAR ONLY!!! None for the cross traffic at the back of the car!!!
Now, I try to rationalize this decision and have a problem doing so. When the car is backed into a spot at a mall, you have limited access to opening the trunk and loading the vehicle. So you normally go front in.
And when you back in to a spot, you have a much greater visibility to cross traffic than if you went front in.
So where you really need the assistance is at the rear of the car where you have limited view even with the 360 camera, for cars traveling/speeding the lane.
Ideally Front and Back Cross Traffic alert and braking would be a choice for such a prestigious
vehicle at a minimal extra cost, which most of us who opt for this package, would gladly pay.I welcome member's thoughts.
only has Collision prevention assist plus is standard on GLC43, 63, however only detach the front not the rear.
I personally don’t rely on these gadgets, just like these blind spot indicators. I don’t trust them even all my new cars has it, I still turn my head very time! I teach my kid drive with manual trans and noting but a basic car. No tech gadget, turn the head is the basic move they have to get use too.
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I find that when backing out, switching the rear view to 180 degrees makes a big difference for seeing rear cross traffic. For me, with 360 degree camera, I just push down on the dial when in reverse and the screen shifts from 360 degree to back camera 180 with a wide angle view, very helpful to see what is going on back there.
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Definitely no rear traffic alert in the GLC package (nor has MB ever advertised that feature for the GLC yet). I use the 360 view with the rear camera but I also physically look to the rear. You really should not totally rely on technology to prevent collisions...you always need to be engaged in what is happening around your vehicle.
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Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Ontario Canada
2018 GLC 43 4Matic
Definitely no rear traffic alert in the GLC package (nor has MB ever advertised that feature for the GLC yet). I use the 360 view with the rear camera but I also physically look to the rear. You really should not totally rely on technology to prevent collisions...you always need to be engaged in what is happening around your vehicle.
