Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 159

If you activate the turn signal indicator to change
lanes, the vehicle will accelerate more briskly to
the set speed under the following conditions:
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated.
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The driving speed is higher than 45 mph
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(70 km/h).
The driven speed drops below the stored
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speed.
The traffic situation in the overtaking lane
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permits a safe lane change.
Drive program
The DYNAMIC SELECT switch allows you to
change the driving style of Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC. Depending on which drive program
is selected, the driving characteristics can be
geared towards fuel economy, comfort or
dynamic performance ( page 129).
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System limits
Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is active in the
0 mph (0 km/h) to 130 mph (210 km/h) speed
range.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
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glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
light conditions.
If the windshield in the area of the camera is
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dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered.
If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
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Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the fol‐
lowing situations:
In road and traffic conditions which do not
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allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads.
On slippery roads. Braking or accelerating
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can cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle could then skid.
When there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
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heavy rain or snow.
In parking garages or at toll stations.
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On roads with steep uphill or downhill gradi‐
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ents.
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Tips
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations. In such situations, brake if necessary.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is then deactivated:
When cornering, entering and exiting a bend.
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When not driving in the center of the lane.
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When other vehicles are changing lane.
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If there are narrow vehicles.
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If there are obstacles and stationary vehi‐
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cles.
If there are crossing vehicles, pedestrians,
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motorcyclists or cyclists.