Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual page 155

The Distronic switches off automatically and
an acoustic warning will sound when
the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph
R
(30 km/h).
®
the ESP is in operation.
R
®
the ESP is switched off with the ESP
R
switch.
®
the ESP has switched off due to a mal-
R
function.
you shift the automatic transmission into
R
neutral position N while driving.
Observe additional messages in the multi-
function display that may appear.
G Warning!
Distronic switches off and releases the
brakes when the vehicle decelerates below
the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h)
by operation of the system. At that time the
driver must apply the brakes in order to
reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to
a stop.
Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the Distronic. After a brief accel-
eration (e.g. for passing), the Distronic will
resume the last set speed.
Setting the following distance in Dis-
tronic
You can set the specified following distance
for Distronic by varying the time setting
between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time
setting and the current speed of your vehicle,
®
Distronic calculates and sets the required fol-
lowing distance to the preceding vehicle.
The set distance will be shown in the right
multifunction display.
G Warning!
It is up to the driver to exercise discretion
to select the appropriate setting given road
conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving
style and applicable laws and driving rec-
ommendations for safe following distance.
Controls in detail
Driving systems
Example illustration (except SL 63 AMG)
Thumbwheel for setting distance
1
SL 63 AMG:
The thumbwheel for adjusting the following
distance is located on the right side of the
center console.
X
Increasing distance: Turn thumbwheel
towards ¯.
1
Increasing the distance setting tells Dis-
tronic to maintain a greater following dis-
tance to the preceding vehicle.
X
Decreasing distance: Turn thumbwheel
towards ®.
1
Decreasing the distance setting tells Dis-
tronic to maintain a shorter following dis-
tance to the preceding vehicle.
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