Deactivating - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-
ted
DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only appears
:
when the cruise control lever is actuated)
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
=
in front; adjustable
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In the Assistance menu (
board computer, you can select the assistance
graphics display.
Select the Assistance Graphic
X
using the on-board computer (
You will see the stored speed for about five sec-
onds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
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
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you will
see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off
page 218) of the on-
Y
function
page 217).
Y
message in the
Driving systems
multifunction display for approximately five sec-
onds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i
DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated
if:
you engage the electric parking brake or if the
R
vehicle is automatically secured with the elec-
tric parking brake
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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 you
R
in order to pull away and the front-passenger
door or one of the rear doors is open
the vehicle has skidded
R
you activate Active Parking Assist
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
PLUS Off message in the multifunction display
for approximately five seconds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
R
bend
Vehicles traveling on a different line
R
Other vehicles changing lanes
R
Narrow vehicles
R
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
R
Crossing vehicles
R
In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
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