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What package has rear cross traffic alert?
I am shopping for GLE 53 coupe and it is bit confusing to know which package I should choose if I need the rear cross traffic alert.
The standard feature includes PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist and the definition says (no mention of rear cross traffic alert): Active Parking Assist can search for suitable parallel or perpendicular parking spaces to either side as you drive by. Choose a space to pull or back into, and it can expertly shift, steer and brake for you. When it's time to leave, it can also steer you back out. In any low-speed maneuver, PARKTRONIC sensors in the front and rear bumpers help detect nearby objects within their field of view. Audible signals and illuminated displays in the cabin help you navigate tight spaces with confidence.
The Driver Assistance Package PLUS package has Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function but the definition only mentions front cross traffic: At certain in-town driving speeds, radar and advanced cameras can scan the area ahead of the vehicle to help detect a potential collision with vehicles approaching or crossing from either side of an intersection ahead, or with a pedestrian in the car's path. When the driver responds to the system's alert by braking, it can precisely apply brake force to help prevent such an accident or help reduce its severity. If it senses that a pedestrian has entered in your path, the system can automatically apply the brakes.
I don't seem to find "DA3 Parking Assistance Package" anymore in the build configurator online. In one of the window stickers of a GLE Coupe in a nearby dealers lot, I saw this DA3 option but it only mentioned about surround view camera system.
Never heard of rear cross traffic alert and I'm sure there is no such thing. So I don't know where you saw or found that. Additionally, it would not be needed unless you were doing a lot of extended driving in reverse which of course no one does. Besides the surround camera the DA3 Parking Assistance Packagehelps you size up parallel-parking spaces as you drive by then steers your car into the space while controlling the gear selector and brakes for you.
Mercedes Benz EQS 580 SUV, Audi R8 Performance Quattro, Porsche Cayman S
Originally Posted by benzbell
Never heard of rear cross traffic alert and I'm sure there is no such thing. So I don't know where you saw or found that. Additionally, it would not be needed unless you were doing a lot of extended driving in reverse which of course no one does. Besides the surround camera the DA3 Parking Assistance Packagehelps you size up parallel-parking spaces as you drive by then steers your car into the space while controlling the gear selector and brakes for you.
I am sorry that you haven't heard about rear cross traffic alert system (RCTA in short). This is available in most of the entry level cars as standard for last few years (including Toyota, Kia etc). More about RCTA
I do not plan to drive backward but I do pull backward from parking space and RCTA is always handy in my current Lexus which makes audible sound when there are cars or pedestrians crossing behind my car. It even stops the car if it detects a collision. Very useful in tight parking lots especially in schools, strip malls, underground parking structures.
I can't find this in GLE. Audi and BMW clearly note this feature in their window sticker.
Cross Traffic Alert is part of Blind Spot Assist. If you have Blind Spot Assist, which as far as I know is standard in the USA, then you have Cross Traffic Alert.
I have PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist with surround 360 and definitely have the rear cross traffic alert whether it comes from blind assist or not. Only time I tried self parking on the street, it was parallel parking and suddenly car had a hard break. I thought it hit something, but no, there was a car coming from behind far away and parktronic stopped the car before it was even close. Other times I got the warning that is shown in blind spot assist when I am backing up from the parking lot when there is a car approaching... My car doesn't have the Driver Assistance Package, but I think active parking assist has the same sensors and cameras...
Cross Traffic Alert is part of Blind Spot Assist. If you have Blind Spot Assist, which as far as I know is standard in the USA, then you have Cross Traffic Alert.
Ye, Cross Traffic Alert is standard, or at least it was on the '21's. The car will alert you if backing into cross traffic. Active Cross Traffic Alert was part of the Driver Assistance Package. With this feature the car will brake automatically if you disregard the audible alert.
I have PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist with surround 360 and definitely have the rear cross traffic alert whether it comes from blind assist or not. Only time I tried self parking on the street, it was parallel parking and suddenly car had a hard break. I thought it hit something, but no, there was a car coming from behind far away and parktronic stopped the car before it was even close. Other times I got the warning that is shown in blind spot assist when I am backing up from the parking lot when there is a car approaching... My car doesn't have the Driver Assistance Package, but I think active parking assist has the same sensors and cameras...
Yes, it's rather startling when you get that hard brake!
Ye, Cross Traffic Alert is standard, or at least it was on the '21's. The car will alert you if backing into cross traffic. Active Cross Traffic Alert was part of the Driver Assistance Package. With this feature the car will brake automatically if you disregard the audible alert.
Yes, somewhat of a common theme is that the Driver Assistance Package among other things adds "Active" to the standard safety systems. Blind Spot Assist becomes Active Blind Spot Assist and so on.
To me it's basically using the parking sensors and extends the range when in reverse. If it can slam the brakes on besides the warning then all the better. I knew it had the basic function of the warning but didn't know they called it cross traffic assist. Learn something new everyday. Thank you.
Mercedes Benz EQS 580 SUV, Audi R8 Performance Quattro, Porsche Cayman S
Thanks everyone. This is very helpful. I was able to download the online manual for GLE and able to confirm that the standard blind spot indeed comes with rear cross traffic alert. Thank you!
To me it's basically using the parking sensors and extends the range when in reverse. If it can slam the brakes on besides the warning then all the better. I knew it had the basic function of the warning but didn't know they called it cross traffic assist. Learn something new everyday. Thank you.
Except it uses the radar sensors in the rear bumper that are also used for Blind Spot Assist. The parking sensors are ultrasonic and have a very short range, and the frequency is too low to pick up approaching vehicles.
I have the parking sensors with the PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist. I was at the Costco 2 days ago and it was chaotic... I was trying to backing out and one car was waiting in my turn lane ... Then the car behind him decides to pass him and the other side might be trying to pass also... Anyway I was driving slowly and breaking, then suddenly the break pedal become loose and car stopped with the active break assist. The parking sensors pick up much longer distance with the Parktronic package... I saw the red warning for the approaching vehicle before, but this time it stopped the car.
Yes, RCTA is part of Blind Spot Assist. I was also wondering if this car had it and looked it up. Now the next question is... does it work for you folks like how they do on less expensive bands?
Originally Posted by benzbell
To me it's basically using the parking sensors and extends the range when in reverse...I knew it had the basic function of the warning but didn't know they called it cross traffic assist. Learn something new everyday. Thank you.
I saw RCTA in my Lexus a very long time until I one day looked it up to see what it stands for.
Originally Posted by benzbell
... If it can slam the brakes on besides the warning then all the better....
Originally Posted by HotRodW
Ye, Cross Traffic Alert is standard, or at least it was on the '21's. The car will alert you if backing into cross traffic. Active Cross Traffic Alert was part of the Driver Assistance Package. With this feature the car will brake automatically if you disregard the audible alert.
If it works like BMW, RCTA is separate from auto braking. Auto braking is part of pre-collision if I remember correctly. My BMW always braked when I backed out because it detected the sides of my garage. It was so annoying because I would have to drive forward to dis-engage it. Not sure about MB but BMW allows you to just turn this off. RCTA still works.
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