Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 168

Driving systems
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Example: vehicles with automatic transmission
Vehicle in front, if detected
:
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
;
cle in front; adjustable
Own vehicle
=
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
?
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate DIS-
TRONIC 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 DISTRONIC
the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
PLUS Off Off message in
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted 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 detec-
ted
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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
R
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door is open
the vehicle has skidded
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
TRONIC PLUS TRONIC PLUS Off Off message in the multifunc-
tion display for approximately five seconds.
If the vehicle has been stopped by DISTRONIC
PLUS and a malfunction occurs in the system,
the Brake Immediately Brake Immediately
the multifunction display. Depress the brake
pedal immediately so that the vehicle does
not roll away. DISTRONIC PLUS is then deac-
tivated, 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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DIS‐ DIS‐
message appears in