Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 184

Display messages
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Display messages
DISTRONIC PLUS
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DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS
Suspended
DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph
Cruise Control
- - - mph
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible cau-
ses are:
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty
R
function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow
R
the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
R
the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-
R
tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation
the system is outside the operating temperature range
R
the transfer case is in the LOW RANGE transmission position.
R
the vehicle is on an uphill or a downhill slope of more than
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22‑25%
the on-board voltage is too low.
R
A warning tone also sounds.
If the display message does not disappear:
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim and the
X
bumper ( page 234).
Y
Restart the engine.
X
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the display
message disappears.
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again.
DISTRONIC PLUS is malfunctioning
BAS (anti-lock braking system) may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
X
An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS (
X
A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for example.
If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and store
X
the speed.
Check the activation conditions for cruise control (
X
page 132).
Y
page 131).
Y