Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an impact when pulling away. If the system detects an obstacle in the direction of travel, the vehicle's speed is briefly reduced to approximately 2 km/h.
If the driver mixes up the accelerator and brake pedals.
If the driver engages an incorrect gear.
If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal with too much force.
If the vehicle was stationary and the transmission position was changed to
or 
. If the vehicle has rolled less than approximately 1.0 m since being at a standstill.
If the detected obstacle is less than approx. 1.0 m away.
Drive-away Assist can be deactivated or activated in the Manoeuvring assistance menu More.
If a critical situation is detected, the 
symbol appears in red in the selected view in the Camera & parking menu.
If Drive Away Assist is not available, the same symbol appears in grey. If the Camera & parking menu is not open in the central display, the symbol and pop-up of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC both appear.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring range.
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and traffic situations.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply More.
On uphill gradients, the performance of Drive Away Assist is restricted.
If transport equipment is secured to the trailer hitch, such as a trailer or bicycle rack, Drive Away Assist is not available when you are reversing.