Distronic Plus; Deactivating - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Operator's Manual

DISTRONIC PLUS activated
:
Own vehicle
;
Specified minimum distance to the
=
vehicle in front; adjustable
Vehicle in front, if detected
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Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate

DISTRONIC PLUS:

Briefly press the cruise control lever
X
forwards :.
or
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
X
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off
in the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically
deactivated if:
you engage the parking brake
R
you are driving slower than 15 mph
R
(25 km/h) and there is no vehicle in front,
or if the vehicle in front is no longer
detected
®
ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
you switch off the radar sensor system
R
( page 229)
Y
you pull the cruise control lever towards
R
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door or one of the rear doors is
open
the vehicle has skidded
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off
multifunction display for approximately five
seconds.
If the vehicle has been stopped by DISTRONIC
PLUS and a malfunction occurs in the system,
the Brake Immediately
the multifunction display. Depress the brake
pedal immediately so that the vehicle does
not roll away. DISTRONIC PLUS is then
deactivated, and the message disappears.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
The following contains descriptions of certain
road and traffic conditions in which you must
be particularly attentive. In such situations,
brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS is then
deactivated.
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