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

When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi-
tion P if:
the driver's door is open and the driver's
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seat belt is unfastened.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
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matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
a system malfunction occurs.
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the power supply is not sufficient.
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Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
Setting a speed
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Setting the specified minimum distance
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DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru-
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ment cluster
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
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When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the DISTRONIC PLUS Off
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 parking brake
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ESP
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the transmission is in the P, R or N position
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you pull the cruise control lever towards
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you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door or one of the rear doors is
open
the vehicle is skidding
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you activate Active Parking Assist
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If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
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
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bend
Vehicles traveling on a different line
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Other vehicles changing lanes
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Narrow vehicles
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Obstructions and stationary vehicles
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Crossing vehicles
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In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
message in
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving systems
intervenes or you deactivate ESP
message in the multi-
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