Pilot Assist communication and status

Learn how Pilot Assist's status and actions are communicated in the car.

The driver information area of the display shows the status of Pilot Assist using graphics and symbols. Important information can also appear as notifications.

Some situations, such as a temporary loss of steering assistance, may cause steering wheel vibrations along with notifications in the display.

The primary status is shown below the gear indicator. It tells you whether Pilot Assist is active or not.
Pilot Assist is off but available to activate if all conditions are met.
Pilot Assist is active without providing steering assistance.
Pilot Assist is active and providing steering assistance.
Steering assistance is temporarily unavailable.

The target speed appears in green next to the speedometer.

Communication in surround display mode

Pilot Assist communication in surround mode
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  1. 1An assisted lane change is possible
  2. 2Pilot Assist is adapting the speed to a vehicle ahead
  3. 3Steering assistance is active and providing support

When the driver information area shows the surround mode, Pilot Assist's status and actions are shown as animations. The animations can show what level of support Pilot Assist is currently providing, depending on your Pilot Assist settings. This may include speed-keeping, distance-keeping, adjusting the speed to other vehicles ahead, available assisted lane changes and steering assistance.

 Important

Using surround mode

Surround mode cannot perfectly depict what is really happening on the road around you, so do not rely on it when you are driving.

Communication in calm display mode

When the driver information area of the display shows the calm mode, Pilot Assist's status is communicated using symbols. They can show what level of support Pilot Assist is currently providing, depending on your Pilot Assist settings.

Pilot Assist is maintaining the set target speed.
Pilot Assist is adapting the car's speed and distance to a vehicle ahead.
Lane change assist communication. The colour is different depending on the situation.

Notifications and messages

When using Pilot Assist, notifications can appear in the driver information area. They can contain important information about the status of Pilot Assist features as well as instructions for you to follow, such as not letting go of the steering wheel.