Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 238

Display messages
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Display messages
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently Currently
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DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Passive Passive
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
--- mph --- mph
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS and
SPEEDTRONIC SPEEDTRONIC
Inoperative Inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible
causes are:
the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim is dirty
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function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
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the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
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the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
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electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
the system is outside the operating temperature range.
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the transfer case is in the LOW RANGE transmission position.
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the vehicle is on an uphill or downhill gradient of greater than
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22%-25%.
the on-board voltage is too low.
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A warning tone also sounds.
If the display message does not disappear:
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator trim and the
X
bumper ( page 291).
Y
Restart the engine.
X
If the system detects that the sensors are fully operational, the
display message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
BAS (Brake Assist) may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
X
An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
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( page 176).
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and DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone
also sounds.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X