Deactivating - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

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i You will see the stored speed for about
five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC
PLUS.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
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 Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off
in the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
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The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
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DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
you engage the parking brake
R
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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 or one of the rear doors is
open
the vehicle is skidding
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
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
R
Crossing vehicles
R
In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
message
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
may brake unexpectedly or late.
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message in the multi-