Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 216

214 Driving and parking
Always carefully observe the traffic con‐
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ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
Take into account the traffic situation
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before calling up the stored speed.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes
your vehicle with up to 50% of the maximum
possible deceleration. If this deceleration is
not sufficient, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and
acoustic warning.
In these cases, adjust your speed and
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keep a sufficient distance.
Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
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evasive action.
& WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or has a limited reaction:
when driving on a different lane or when
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changing lanes
to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐
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tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
to complex traffic conditions
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to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
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As a result, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor
intervene in such situations.
Always observe the traffic conditions
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carefully and react accordingly.
Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Requirements:
The vehicle has been started.
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The electric parking brake is released.
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ESP ® is activated and is not intervening.
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The transmission is in position h.
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The driver's door is closed.
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Check of the radar sensor system has been
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successfully completed.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being
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used to park the vehicle or to exit from a
parking space.
The vehicle does not skid.
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