2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Packed With New Safety Systems - The Auto Channel (blog)
One such measure is Active Braking Assist , an enhancement of Automatic Braking. This function can warn the driver of imminent crash situations and assist in the event of an emergency stop and, if necessary, apply the brakes automatically. The system detects stopped, stopping, or slower moving vehicles and reacts to crossing traffic at junctions as well as the tail ends of traffic jams and pedestrians walking in the path of the car. Another innovation is Evasive Steering Assist , which complements the pedestrian detection function of Active Brake Assist and assists the driver when he or she deliberately or instinctively makes an evasive steering maneuver in a dangerous... Automated Parking is not new, but fairly new is that the driver can stand outside the vehicle and watch the car park itself. Where BMW uses a special key with a small touch screen, Mercedes lets you use your cell phone, which can be also used as a Digital Car Key. This a function of the smart phone based on NFC (Near Field Communication) that enables people to not only use their phone to open a vehicle but offers many more. Source: www.theautochannel.com
