Mercedes-Benz 2010 CLS-Class Operator's Manual page 138

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US
d2ureepe,
Driving systems
136
The Distronic regulates only the distance
between 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
R
a disabled vehicle
R
an oncoming vehicle
R
The driver must always be alert, observe all
traffic and intercede as required by means of
steering or braking the vehicle.
G
Warning!
The Distronic should not be used in snowy or
icy road conditions.
The most likely cause for a malfunctioning
system is a dirty Distronic system sensor
cover (located in the hood grille), especially
at times of snow and ice or heavy rain.
In such a case, the Distronic will switch off,
and the message DISTRONIC Currently
Unavailable – See Operator's Manual
appears in the multifunction display.
For cleaning and care of the Distronic system
sensor cover, see (
If the message DISTRONIC Currently
i
Unavailable – See Operator's
Manual disappears during driving and the
last set speed flashes for approximately
5 seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has
dissolved; the Distronic works again.
Turns and bends
In turns or bends, the Distronic may not
detect a moving vehicle in front, or it may
Y page 219).
2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 136
Version: 2.11.8.1
detect one too soon. This may cause your
vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly.
Offset driving
A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from
your direct line of travel may not be detected
by the Distronic. There will be insufficient
distance to the preceding vehicle.
Lane changing
The Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle
changing lanes. There will be insufficient
distance to the lane-changing vehicle.
Narrow vehicles