Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 267

Display messages
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently Currently
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DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Passive Passive
DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R
the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
R
the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
R
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R
the on-board voltage is too low.
R
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
X
( page 551).
Y
Restart the engine.
X
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE
inoperative as well.
A warning tone also sounds.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
X
An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
X
( page 186).
Y
Display messages
page 175).
Y
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Brake may be
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