Displaying The Distance Graphic; Displays In The Multifunction Display - Mercedes-Benz 2010 CL-Class Operator's Manual

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You must also apply the brakes yourself to
avoid a collision. The DISTRONIC PLUS brakes
the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset
distance or to maintain the set speed. The
brake pedal is automatically applied as this
happens which results in the brake pedal
moving
Keep driver's foot area clear at all times,
including the area under the brake pedal.
Objects stored in this area may impair pedal
movement which could interfere with the
braking ability of the DISTRONIC PLUS
system.
Do not place your foot under the brake pedal
– your foot could become caught.
G
Warning!
If you do not receive visual or acoustic
warning signals during a critical traffic
situation, DISTRONIC PLUS has either not
recognized the collision risk, has been
deactivated or is malfunctioning.
Remember, whether or not DISTRONIC PLUS
is operating, it is ultimately always the drivers
responsibility to apply the brakes in order to
control the vehicle and avoid a collision.

Displaying the distance graphic

In the DriveAssist menu under Distance
Display you see the current settings for
DISTRONIC PLUS. The Information shown in
the multifunction display depends on whether
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated or deactivated.
For activating or deactivating the DISTRONIC
PLUS system, see "Activating DISTRONIC
PLUS" ( Y page 309) or "Deactivating
DISTRONIC PLUS" (
The menu overview can be found on
( Y page 203).
Y page 312).
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Version: 2.11.8.1
X
Press = or ; to select the
DriveAssist menu.
X
Press : or 9 to select the
Distance Display function.
X
Press a.
The DISTRONIC PLUS distance graphic
appears and you will see one of the
following displays in the multifunction
display.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
If you switch on the DISTRONIC PLUS, you will
see the set speed in the multifunction display
for approximately 5 seconds. When the
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated the following
display appears in the multifunction display.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
:
Your vehicle
;
Preset distance threshold to the
=
preceding vehicle
Preceding vehicle, if detected
?
DISTRONIC PLUS deactivated
When the DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated,
you will see the following display in the
multifunction display.