Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2021 Owner's Manual page 270

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is available in
the 20 km/h to 210 km/h speed range.
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 216)
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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 (
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ain countries: ies:
page 256).
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Display in t Displa y in the dr he driv iver's displa er's display in t y in the he
menu menu
1 Vehicle in front
2 Distance indicator
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Set speci ed distance
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
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