Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 167

As a result, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may
neither give warnings nor intervene in such
situations.
Always carefully observe the traffic con‐
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ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐
ted detectability of road users and traffic
situations
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC cannot always
clearly identify other road users and complex
traffic situations.
In these conditions, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC may:
Give an unnecessary warning and then
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brake the vehicle.
Neither give a warning nor intervene.
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Accelerate or brake unexpectedly.
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Continue driving with care and be ready
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to brake, particularly if Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC warns you.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient deceleration by Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC brakes your vehi‐
cle with up to 50 % of the maximum possible
braking power. If this deceleration is not suf‐
ficient, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC alerts you
with a visual and acoustic warning.
Apply the brakes yourself in these situa‐
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tions and try to take evasive action.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to Dis‐
tance Pilot DISTRONIC still being activa‐
ted when you leave the driver's seat
If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle
is being braked by Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
only, it can roll away in the following situa‐
tions:
If there is a malfunction in the system or
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in the power supply.
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If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactiva‐
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ted with the cruise control lever, for
example by a vehicle occupant or from
outside the vehicle.
If the electrics in the engine compart‐
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ment, the battery or the fuses are tam‐
pered with.
If the battery is disconnected.
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If the vehicle is accelerated, for example
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by a vehicle occupant.
Always deactivate Distance Pilot
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DISTRONIC and secure the vehicle to
prevent it from rolling away before you
leave the driver's seat.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
unknown stored speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
If you do not know the stored speed, the
vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly.