In terms of anticipatory driving and prevention, the Econic is a decisive step ahead of conventional trucks. And that has to do with its low seating position and the panoramic glazing of the cab, plus the fact that the Econic can be equipped with as many as ten safety assistance systems. With the aid of cameras, sensors and additional lighting systems, the driver can concentrate on the most important tasks – even in situations which require utmost concentration: in lively city traffic, when turning, manoeuvring and reversing, or in the case of a tailback being just behind a blind bend.
Econic
Safety assistance systems
Intelligent systems ensure maximum safety.
More than just a view: an overview.
Advantages at a glance.
- Safety assistance systems are available which are fine-tuned to one another
- Designed specifically for urban operations
- Image and sensor-based systems complement each other logically
- Relieving the driver in dangerous situations
Observation and reaction.
A comprehensive package of safety assistance systems helps Econic drivers to maintain a good overview in critical situations.
Blue: Imaging systems
Pink: Sensory system
Active Brake Assist.
The sensor-assisted Active Brake Assist emergency braking system warns the driver if there is a risk of a collision. If the driver fails to react to the visual and audible warning, there first follows an automatic partial application of the brakes together with activation of the hazard warning lights. The subsequent stage is a short, full application of the brakes.
Upon request, the Econic is also available in conjunction with Active Brake Assist 4, which is also capable of detecting moving persons in a speed range of up to 50 km/h ahead of the vehicle. It reacts to these by means of a partial application of the brakes.
Advantages at a glance.
- Visual and audible signals serve to warn the driver
- Partial application of the brakes with approximately 50 % of braking output serves to reduce the speed
- A full application of the brakes brings the vehicle to a halt, while at the same time, the hazard warning lights are activated
Sideguard Assist.
Sideguard Assist detects people on the co-driver's side and issues an audible and visual signal by way of warning to the driver. For safe and stress-free driving.
Advantages at a glance.
- Two radar sensors monitor the co-driver's side at close range
- Visual warning in the A pillar if people are currently in the danger zone
- Can prevent accidents in typically lively city traffic
Adaptive cruise control.
Adaptive cruise control manages the distance to the vehicle driving in front, automatically adjusts the speed of the Econic and thus reduces the risk of a collisions with vehicles driving ahead.
Advantages at a glance.
- Proximity control active from 15 km/h
- Supports the driver in maintaining the speed
- Maintains a pre-defined distance to the vehicle driving in front
Many more helpful systems.
A rain and light sensor as well as Lane Keeping Assist are just two of the standard pieces of equipment on the Econic. The pre-installation for a reversing assistant, a speed limiter for reversing and automatically activating hazard warning lights are also on-board as part of the standard specification. Work lamps help to illuminate the rear manoeuvring area as well as the area around the vehicle body. That leads to much greater operating safety in the hours of darkness.
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