Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 Operator's Manual page 219

Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic regulates only the distance be-
tween your vehicle and those directly ahead
of it, but does not register stationary objects
in the road, e.g.:
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
a disabled vehicle
an oncoming vehicle
The driver must always be on the alert, ob-
serve all traffic and intercede as required by
steering or braking the vehicle.
Warning!
Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy
road conditions.
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The most likely cause for a malfunctioning
system is a dirty sensor (located behind
the hood grille), especially at times of snow
and ice or heavy rain. In such a case,
Distronic will switch off, and the message
DISTRONIC CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE SEE
OPERATORS MANUAL
function display.
For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen-
sor, see "Cleaning the Distronic* system
sensor cover" ( page 322).
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If the message
UNAVAILABLE SEE OPERATORS MANUAL
disappears during driving and the last
speed stored flashes for approximately
5 seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has dis-
solved; Distronic is again operational.
Turns and bends
appears in the multi-
In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect
a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect
one too soon. This may cause your vehicle
DISTRONIC CURRENTLY
to brake late or unexpectedly.