Distronic - Mercedes-Benz R 350 Operator's Manual

Display when DISTRONIC is activated
DISTRONIC activated
:
Stored speed
;
When activating DISTRONIC and when setting
the speed, stored speed ; appears for
around five seconds.
After approximately five seconds, current
stored speed ; is shown in the multifunction
display status indicator DTR XXX
Deactivating DISTRONIC
There are several ways to deactivate

DISTRONIC:

Briefly press the cruise control lever
X
forwards :.
or
Brake.
X
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC is automatically deactivated if:
you engage the parking brake.
R
you are driving slower than 20 mph
R
(25 km/h) and there is no vehicle in front,
or if the vehicle in front is no longer
detected.
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ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
you shift the transmission to P, R or N.
R
If DISTRONIC is deactivated, you will hear a
warning tone. You will see the
Off message in the multifunction display for
approximately five seconds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The DISTRONIC 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
Miles.
set distance).
This means that:
Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after
R
you have changed lanes.
While in a sharp turn or if the preceding
R
vehicle is in a sharp turn, the DISTRONIC
could lose sight of the preceding vehicle.
Your vehicle could then accelerate to the
previously selected speed.
The DISTRONIC regulates only the distance
between your vehicle and those directly
ahead of it, but does not register stationary
objects in the road, e.g.:
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
R
a disabled vehicle
R
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.
G WARNING
The DISTRONIC should not be used in snowy
or icy road conditions.
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.
Driving systems
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DISTRONIC
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