Distronic Plus - Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
activated
Distance display with DISTRONIC PLUS activated
in the multifunction display
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
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Own vehicle
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Specified minimum distance to the
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vehicle in front; adjustable
Vehicle in front, if detected
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In the Assistance menu (
on-board computer, you can select the
distance display.
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Distance display
Select the
using the on-board computer .
You will see the stored speed for about five
seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS works to maintain the
speed selected by the driver unless a moving
obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the
same travel direction is detected (e.g.
following another vehicle ahead of you at your
set distance).
This means that:
Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after
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you have changed lanes.
While in a sharp turn or if the preceding
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vehicle is in a sharp turn, the DISTRONIC
PLUS could lose sight of the preceding
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vehicle. Your vehicle could then accelerate
to the previously selected speed.
The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only the
distance between your vehicle and those
directly ahead of it. It may not register
stationary objects in the road, e.g.:
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
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a disabled vehicle
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an oncoming vehicle
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The driver must always be alert, observe all
traffic and intercede as required by means of
steering or braking the vehicle.
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WARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS should not be used in
snowy or icy road conditions.
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.
The following contains descriptions of certain
road and traffic conditions in which you must
be particularly attentive. In such situations,
brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS is then
deactivated.