Distronic Plus - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically
deactivated 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
detected
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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
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Y
you pull the cruise control lever towards
R
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door 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
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
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.
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.
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message in the
message appears in
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect
vehicles when cornering is limited. Your
vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles traveling on a different line
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles
traveling on a different line. The distance to
the vehicle in front will be too short.
Other vehicles changing lanes