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186 Driving and parking
Briefly press M or N on control panel
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The stored speed is increased or reduced to
the following values depending on the unit:
mph: the next value ending in 5
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km/h: the next value ending in 0
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or
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
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Press M on control panel 1.
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Adopting a detected speed
If cruise control is activated and Traffic Sign
Assist has detected a traffic sign with a maximum
permissible speed and this is displayed on the
driver's display:
Press J.
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The maximum permissible speed shown by the
traffic sign is stored and the vehicle maintains
this speed.
Deactivating cruise control
Press ±.
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Switching cruise control off
Press N.
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If you brake, deactivate ESP
or if ESP
venes, cruise control is deactivated.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the
set speed when driving freely. If vehicles are
detected ahead, the set distance is maintained, if
necessary until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
The vehicle accelerates or brakes depending on
the distance to the vehicle in front and the set
speed. The speed and distance to the vehicle in
front are set and saved using the steering wheel.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is available at
speeds of 15 mph (20 km/h) to 130 mph
(210 km/h).
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
Adjusts the driving style depending on the
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selected drive program (fuel-saving, comforta-
ble or dynamic) (
page 155)
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Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the
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turn signal indicator is switched on to change
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inter-
to the overtaking lane
Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
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urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into
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account on highways or on multi-lane roads
with separate carriageways (country-depend-
ent)
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In the DYNAMIC SELECT menu, it is possible
to set the driving mode of the Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC. Depending on the selected
driving program, the driving characteristics
can be geared towards fuel economy, comfort
or dynamic performance. In the Active Dis-
tance Assist menu, the driving style can be
permanently set to Comfort or Dynamic
(
page 192).
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Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: if Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC has braked the vehicle to
a standstill, it can automatically follow the vehicle
in front when driving off again within 30 seconds.
If a critical situation is detected in the surrounding
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