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228 Driving and parking
Speed adaptation is canceled in the following
cases:
If the turn signal indicator is switched off
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before the route event.
If the driver depresses the accelerator or
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brake pedal during the process.
System limits
Route-based speed adaptation does not take right
of way regulations into account. The driver is
responsible for complying with road traffic regula-
tions and driving at a suitable speed.
The speed adaptation made by the system may
not always be suitable, particularly in the following
situations:
road's course not clearly visible
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road narrowing
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varying maximum permissible speeds in indi-
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vidual lanes, forexample at toll stations
wet road surfaces, snow or ice
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when towing a trailer
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In these situations the driver must intervene
accordingly.
& WARNING Risk of accident in spite of
route-based speed adaptation
Route-based speed adaptation can malfunc-
tion or be temporarily unavailable in the fol-
lowing situations:
If the driver does not follow the calculated
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route
If map data is not up-to-date or available
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In the event of roadworks
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In bad weather or road conditions
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed
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In the event of electronically displayed
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speed limitations
Adapt the speed to the traffic situation.
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Setting route-based speed adaptation
Requirements
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
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ted.
ECO Assist is active.
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Multimedia system:
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Settings
Assistance
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5
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Route-based Speed
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Activate or deactivate the function.
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When the function is active, the vehicle speed
is adjusted depending on the route events
ahead.
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Further information on the route-based speed
adaptation (
page 227).
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Function of Active Stop-and-Go Assist
Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in traf-
fic jams on multi-lane roads with separate road-
ways by automatically pulling away within up to
60 seconds and with moderate steering maneu-
vers. It orients itself using the vehicle in front and
lane markings. Active Stop-and-Go Assist auto-
matically maintains a safe distance from the vehi-
cle in front and vehicles cutting in.
Active Stop-and-Go Assist requires you, as the
driver, to keep your hands on the steering wheel
at all times so that you are able to intervene at
any time to correct the course of the vehicle and
keep it in lane. Observe the notes on driving sys-
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