Distance Pilot Distronic - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Display when Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is
activated
: Vehicle in front, if detected
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
;
in front; adjustable
= Own vehicle
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC activated
?
Select the Assistance Graphic
X
using the on-board computer (
You will initially see the stored speed for about
five seconds when you activate Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC.
Deactivating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Cruise control lever
There are several ways to deactivate Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC:
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
X
wards :.
or
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary
X
When you deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC,
the Distance Pilot off
the multifunction display for approximately five
seconds.
function
page 171).
Y
message appears in
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is not deactivated
if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you
accelerate to overtake, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC adjusts the vehicle's speed to the
last speed stored after you have finished over-
taking.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is automatically deac-
tivated if:
you engage the electric parking brake or if the
R
vehicle is automatically secured with the elec-
tric parking brake
®
ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
you pull the cruise control lever towards you
R
in order to pull away and the front-passenger
door is open
the vehicle has skidded
R
If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated auto-
matically, you will hear a warning tone. The
Distance Pilot off
the multifunction display for approximately five
seconds.
Tips for driving with Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC
General notes
The following contains descriptions of certain
road and traffic conditions in which you must be
particularly attentive. In such situations, brake if
necessary. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is then
switched off.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
®
message will appear in