Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 177

the multifunction display while DISTRONIC
PLUS is activated:
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
:
Own vehicle
;
Specified minimum distance to the
=
vehicle in front; adjustable
Vehicle in front, if detected
?
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and releases
the brakes if the vehicle is slowed down to a
speed below 20 mph (30km/h) by the system,
provided that DISTRONIC PLUS does not
detect a vehicle directly in front. At this point,
the driver must apply the brakes in order to
slow down further and bring the vehicle to a
standstill.
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
Briefly press the cruise control lever
X
forwards :.
or
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
X
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off
in the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically
deactivated if:
you engage the parking brake.
R
you are driving slower than
R
15 mph(25 km/h) and there is no vehicle
in front, or if the vehicle in front is no longer
detected.
®
R ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
the transmission is in the P, R or N position.
R
you switch off the radar sensor system
R
( page 213).
Y
you pull the cruise control lever towards
R
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door or one of the rear doors is
open.
the vehicle has skidded.
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off
multifunction display for approximately five
seconds.
If the vehicle has been stopped by DISTRONIC
PLUS and a malfunction occurs in the system,
the Brake Immediately Brake Immediately
the multifunction display. Depress the brake
pedal immediately so that the vehicle does
not roll away. DISTRONIC PLUS is then
deactivated, and the message disappears.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving systems
message
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message in the
message appears in
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