Distance Warning Lamp; Distronic Plus - Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Driving systems
Problem
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The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
A warning is issued if:
you are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed
R
DISTRONIC PLUS or PRE-SAFE
R
obstacle in your line of travel
X
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
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Brake has detected a stationary