Task
The Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive control unit is the evaluation and arithmetic unit of the sensor system for traffic area monitoring. It evaluates object information, radar sensor system object information as well as lane data of the multifunction camera.
The Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive control unit processes this information for the execution of the following functions:
Front collision warning system
Rear collision warning system
Autonomous partial braking and maximum full-stop braking
Distance control
Track guidance
Blind spot monitoring
Evasive steering support
The Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive control unit is connected to the network architecture of the vehicle.
For the execution of the functions, the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive control unit processes the following information:
Operating condition for engine/drivetrain
Driving stage engaged
Active transmission mode
Parking brake status
Wheel speeds, wheel rotation directions
Operating requests
Parking system status (vehicles with Active Parking Assist)
Brake system status
Self-movement of vehicle (yaw torque)
Accelerator pedal position
Engine drive torque
Steering wheel angle
Status information of radar sensor system
Object information:
Front radar sensor system
Rear radar sensor system
Multifunction camera
Lane data of multifunction camera
Navigation position data
Status information of tire pressure monitoring system
Trailer recognition status (vehicles with trailer hitch)
The Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive control unit evaluates these input factors and transmits the following information and requests:
System status
Object information
Requests:
Pull away/stop
Deactivate upshift/downshift
Rolling out
Brakes
Show system and/or warning messages, output warning tones
Status queries, diagnosis