Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual page 222

Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic displays in the speedometer
dial
Set speed
If Distronic is activated, one or two seg-
ments come on around the set speed.
i
The vehicle speed displayed on the
speedometer can briefly vary from the
speed setting on the Distronic system.
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Segments
If Distronic detects a vehicle directly
ahead, the segments from the speed of the
vehicle ahead to the set speed come on.
If Distronic calculates that there is a dan-
ger of collision ( page 226):
The red Distronic warning lamp l in
the instrument cluster comes on.
An intermittent warning sounds.
Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid
a collision.
Under no circumstances should the
driver await the intermittent warning
sound before braking. See the follow-
ing warning note.
The intermittent warning sound ceases
and the red Distronic warning
lamp l goes out when the neces-
sary distance to the vehicle ahead is
again established.