Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual page 245

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Driving systems
Problem
·
The red distance warn-
ing lamp lights up while
the vehicle is in motion.
·
The red distance warn-
ing lamp lights up while
the vehicle is in motion.
A warning tone also
sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed
selected.
Increase the distance.
X
G Risk of accident
A warning is issued if:
you are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed
R
DISTRONIC PLUS or PRE-SAFE
R
obstacle in your line of travel
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
X
brake or take evasive action.
®
Brake has detected a stationary