Distance Pilot Distronic With Steering Pilot And Stop&Go Pilot - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Other vehicles changing lanes
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not detected the
vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehi-
cle will be too short.
Narrow vehicles
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not yet detected
the vehicle in front on the edge of the road
because of its narrow width. The distance to the
vehicle in front will be too short.
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC does not brake for
obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for example,
the detected vehicle turns a corner and an
Driving systems
obstacle or stationary vehicle is revealed, Dis-
tance Pilot DISTRONIC will not brake for them.
Crossing vehicles
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may mistakenly
detect vehicles that are crossing your lane.
If you activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC under
the following conditions, the vehicle could pull
away unintentionally:
at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for exam-
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ple
if there is a vehicle in front after a crossing
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with the HOLD function activated
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering
Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot
General notes
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot
and Stop&Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehi-
cle in the center of the driving lane by means of
moderate steering interventions in a speed
range from 0 - 125 mph (0 - 200 km/h).
It monitors lane markings and vehicles in front of
your vehicle by means of camera system : at
the top of the windshield.
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