Deactivating Distronic Plus; Tips For Driving With Distronic Plus - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Select the Assistance Info Display Assistance Info Display
X
function using the on-board computer
( page 243).
Y
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-
ted
DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only
:
appears when the cruise control lever is
actuated)
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
=
cle in front; adjustable
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In the Assistance menu (
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance graphics display.
Select the Assistance Info Display Assistance Info Display
X
function using the on-board computer
( page 243).
Y
You will see the stored speed for about five
seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.

Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS

page 244) of the
Y
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 DISTRONIC
the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
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 deactiva-
ted if:
you engage the electric parking brake or if
R
the vehicle is automatically secured with
the electric parking brake
®
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 or one of the rear doors is
open
the vehicle has skidded
R
you activate Active Parking Assist
R
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off
function display for approximately five sec-
onds.

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
PLUS Off Off message in
®
message in the multi-