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The speed (in the range between 15 mph
(20 km/h) and 130 mph (210 km/h)) and the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front are set and saved on
the steering wheel.
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
Adjusts the driving style depending on the
R
selected drive program (fuel-saving, comforta-
ble or dynamic) (
page 156)
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Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the
R
turn signal indicator is switched on to change
to the overtaking lane
Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in the
R
urban speed range (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions on
R
highways or multi-lane roads with separate
roadways into account (country-dependent)
If the vehicle has been braked to a standstill on
multi-lane roads with separate roadways by Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC, it can automatically
follow the vehicle in front when driving off again
within 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detec-
ted when driving off, a visual and acoustic warning
is given indicating that the driver must now take
control of the vehicle. The vehicle is not acceler-
ated any further.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize
dangers (
page 175).
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Display on the driver's display in the
menu
1
Vehicle in front
2
Distance indicator
3
Set specified distance
Vehicle detected in front
green. It may also be in the lane to the left of your
vehicle in situations where overtaking on the right
is not permitted, for example on highways.
Permanent status display
ç Gray: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
selected but not yet active.
Assistance
ç Green speedometer, gray vehicle: Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, speed
set.
ç Green: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
active 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 grayed 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
reduced, the h display briefly appears.
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