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Controls in detail
Driving systems
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Complex driving situations are not
always fully recognized by Distronic.
This could result in wrong or missing
distance warnings.
Activating
Press switch 1.
The indicator lamp 2 on the switch
comes on. A loudspeaker symbol ap-
pears in the multifunction display
( page 219).
Deactivating
Press switch 1.
The indicator lamp 2 on the switch
goes out. No loudspeaker symbol ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
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Driving with Distronic
This section describes a number of driving
situations where special precaution is
required on the part of the driver. Be pre-
pared to brake in such situations. This will
deactivate the Distronic system.
Warning!
Distronic works to maintain the speed se-
lected by the driver unless a moving obsta-
cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the
same travel direction is detected (e.g. fol-
lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis-
tance set by Distronic). This means that:
Your vehicle can pass another vehicle
after you change lanes.
While in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in
front is in a sharp turn, Distronic could
lose sight of a vehicle traveling in front
of it, then your vehicle could accelerate
to the previously selected speed.
Distronic regulates only the distance be-
tween your vehicle and those directly ahead
of it, but does not register stationary objects
in the road, e.g.:
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
a disabled vehicle
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an oncoming vehicle
The driver must always be on the alert,
observe all traffic and intercede as required
by steering or braking the vehicle.
Warning!
Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy
road conditions.
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