Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 155

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DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated
if:
you engage the parking brake
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ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
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the transmission is in the P, R or N position
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you pull the cruise control lever towards you
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in order to pull away and the front-passenger
door is open
the vehicle is skidding
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you activate Active Parking Assist
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If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
PLUS Off message in the multifunction display
for approximately five seconds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
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bend
Vehicles traveling on a different line
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Other vehicles changing lanes
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Narrow vehicles
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Obstructions and stationary vehicles
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Crossing vehicles
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In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle may
brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles traveling on a different line
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DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles trav-
eling on a different line. The distance to the
DISTRONIC
vehicle in front will be too short.
Other vehicles changing lanes
DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle
cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be
too short.
Narrow vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehi-
cle in front on the edge of the road, because of
its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle in
front will be too short.
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