Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 233

Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
R
urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into
R
account on motorways or on multi-lane roads
with separate carriageways (country-depend-
ent)
Additional function available in certain countries:
if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has braked
the vehicle to a standstill, it can automatically fol-
low the vehicle in front when driving off again
within 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detec-
ted in the surrounding area when driving off, such
as a person in the vehicle path, a visual and
acoustic warning is given indicating that the driver
must now take control of the vehicle. The vehicle
is not accelerated any further.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ready to pull
away when the green ç vehicle symbol flashes
cyclically.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers ( page 220).
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Driver display in the Assistance
1 Vehicle in front
2
Distance indicator
3
Set specified distance
1
Vehicle detected in front is highlighted in
green. It may also be in the lane to the left of your
vehicle in situations where it is not permitted to
overtake on the right, for example on motorways.
Permanent status display
ç (white): Active Distance Assist
R
DISTRONIC selected, specified distance set
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menu ç (green): Active Distance Assist
R
DISTRONIC active, specified distance set and
vehicle detected
The stored speed is shown under the permanent
status display and highlighted on the speedome-
ter. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
passive, the status display is greyed out.
If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed
adjustment is less than the stored speed due to
the route event ahead, the segments in the
speedometer light up.
When the set specified distance is increased or
decreased, the Ò display briefly appears under
the vehicle in the permanent status display.
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On motorways or high-speed major roads, the
green ç vehicle symbol is displayed cycli-
cally when the vehicle is ready to pull away.
%
If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the setting of the Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC, the system is switched to passive
mode. The ç
appears on the driver display.
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suspended message