Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Owner's Manual page 182

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Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
X
direction of arrow =.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM
indicator lamp ; in the cruise control lever
lights up.
If you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
TRONIC PLUS off message is shown in the
multifunction display for approximately five
seconds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i
DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you accel-
erate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS
adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last
speed stored after you have finished over-
taking.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
you apply the parking brake.
R
you are driving slower than 25 km/h and
R
there is no vehicle in front, or if the vehicle
in front is no longer detected.
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ESP intervenes or if you deactivate ESP
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position.
R
the vehicle is near a radio telescope facility
R
( page 345).
Y
you switch off the radar sensor system
R
( page 229).
Y
you pull the cruise control lever towards
R
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door is open.
the vehicle has skidded.
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. The
off message is shown in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
If the vehicle has been stopped by DISTRONIC
PLUS and a fault occurs in the system, the
Brake immediately
multifunction. Depress the brake pedal
immediately so that the vehicle does not roll
DIS‐
DISTRONIC PLUS
message appears in the
away. DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated,
and the message disappears.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
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.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
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.
may brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles travelling on a different line
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles
travelling on a different line. The distance to
the vehicle in front will be too short.
Driving systems
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