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Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
X
wards :.
or
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary
X
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you will
see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off
multifunction display for approximately five sec-
onds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i
DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated
if:
you engage the parking brake
R
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ESP
intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
you pull the cruise control lever towards you
R
in order to pull away and the front-passenger
door or one of the rear doors is open
the vehicle is skidding
R
you activate Active Parking Assist
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
PLUS Off
message in the multifunction display
for approximately five seconds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
R
bend
Vehicles traveling on a different line
R
Other vehicles changing lanes
R
Narrow vehicles
R
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
R
Crossing vehicles
R
In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
message in the
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle may
brake unexpectedly or late.
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Vehicles traveling on a different line
DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles trav-
eling on a different line. The distance to the
vehicle in front will be too short.
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