Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual page 62

Distronic settings
1 Switch – for distance notification function
2 Thumbwheel – for setting distance
Distronic provides a safe following distance range to the
vehicle in front. The medium setting is noticeable by a
detent in the center position of the thumbwheel (2).
If you want to:
• Increase distance – turn thumbwheel (2)
towards ¯.
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• Decrease distance – turn thumbwheel (2)
towards ®.
Warning!
It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select
the appropriate setting given road conditions,
traffic, driver's preferred driving style and
applicable laws and driving recommendations for
safe following distance.
To switch the distance notification function on or off:
To switch on – press upper half of switch (1).
The indicator lamp in the switch lights up.
To switch off – press lower half of the switch (1).
The indicator lamp in the switch goes out.
For distance notification function see page 264.
Notes:
With the distance notification function activated, you
will still be advised by a continuous audible warning if a
potential emergency braking circumstance has been
detected, even if Distronic has been deactivated.
The last selected notification function mode (on/off) will
be stored in memory, even when removing the
electronic key from the starter switch.
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