Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach Owner's Manual page 241

238 Driving and parking
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Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
Adjusts the driving style depending on the
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selected drive program (fuel-saving, comforta-
ble or dynamic) ( page 211)
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Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the
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turn signal indicator is switched on to change
to the overtaking lane
Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in
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urban speed ranges (except bicycles and
motorcycles)
Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into
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account on motorways or on multi-lane roads
with separate carriageways (country-depend-
ent)
A A dditional function av dditional function available in cert ailable in certain countr
if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has braked
the vehicle to a standstill, it can automatically fol-
low the vehicle in front when driving o again
within 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detec-
ted in the surrounding area when driving o , such
as a person in the vehicle path, a visual and
acoustic warning is given indicating that the driver
must now take control of the vehicle. The vehicle
is not accelerated any further.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ready to pull
away when the green ç vehicle symbol ashes
cyclically.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers ( page 228).
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Display in t Displa y in the dr he driv iver's displa
menu menu
ain countries: ies:
1 Vehicle in front
2 Distance indicator
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Set speci ed distance
er's display in t y in the he Assistance
Vehicle detected in front 1 is highlighted in
green. It may also be in the lane to the le of your
vehicle in situations where it is not permitted to
overtake on the right, for example on motorways.
P P er ermanent st manent status display atus display
ç (grey): Active Distance Assist
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DISTRONIC selected but not yet active
ç (green speedometer, white vehicle):
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active,
speed set
ç (green): Active Distance Assist
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DISTRONIC active and vehicle detected
The stored speed is shown under the permanent
status display and highlighted on the speedome-
ter. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
passive, the status display is greyed out.
If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed
adjustment is less than the stored speed due to
the route event ahead, the segments in the
speedometer light up.
When the set speci ed distance is increased or
decreased, the Ò display brie y appears under
the vehicle in the permanent status display.