Mercedes-Benz 2001 S 430 User Manual
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Driving systems
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Deactivation of Distronic
Briefly move the distronic control lever in “OFF”
direction (3) – the stored speed remains in the memory
until the electronic key in the starter switch is turned to
position 1 or 0.
Distronic is also deactivated if:
• the service brake pedal is depressed,
• the parking brake is activated,
• the vehicle decelerates to less than approximately
25 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), e.g. while maintaining
the distance to the vehicle ahead,
• the gear selector lever is moved to position “N”,
• the electronic stability program (ESP) is active,
• the electronic stability program (ESP) is switched off
manually,
• Model S 55 AMG only:
the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 160 mph
(260 km/h).
Note:
A signal sounds and the message “DTR OFF” appears
for 5 seconds in the multifunction display everytime
Distronic is deactivated.
Warning!
The Distronic switches off and releases the brakes
when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum
speed of 25 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) by operation of
the system. At that time, the driver must apply the
brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or
bring it to a stop.