Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Owner's Manual page 171

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Driving systems
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Other vehicles changing lane
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not detected the
vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehi-
cle will be too short.
Narrow vehicles
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not yet detected
the vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage-
way because of its narrow width. The distance to
the vehicle in front will be too short.
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC does not brake for
obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for example,
the detected vehicle turns a corner and an
obstacle or stationary vehicle is then revealed,
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC will not brake for
them.
Crossing vehicles
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may mistakenly
detect vehicles that are crossing your lane.
If you activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the
following situations, the vehicle could pull away
unintentionally:
At traffic lights with crossing traffic, for exam-
R
ple.
With a vehicle ahead on the other side of a
R
junction and the HOLD function active.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering
Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot
General notes
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with Steering Pilot
and Stop&Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehi-
cle in the centre of the driving lane by means of
moderate steering interventions in a speed
range from 0 - 200 km/h.
It monitors lane markings and vehicles in front of
your vehicle by means of camera system : at
the top of the windscreen.

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