Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 178

Driving systems
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Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
X
wards :.
or
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary
X
or
Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
X
direction of arrow =.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM
indicator lamp ; in the cruise control lever
lights up.
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC
the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
you engage the parking brake
R
you are driving slower than 15 mph
R
(25 km/h) and there is no vehicle in front,
or if the vehicle in front is no longer detec-
ted
®
ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
you pull the cruise control lever towards
R
you in order to pull away and the front-
PLUS Off Off message in
®
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
function display for approximately five sec-
onds.
In the Assistance menu (
on-board computer, you can select the dis-
tance display.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
The following contains descriptions of certain
road and traffic conditions in which you must
be particularly attentive. In such situations,
brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS is then
deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
may brake unexpectedly or late.
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