Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 506)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
DISTRONIC PLUS Currently
Unavailable
See Oper. Manual
The DISTRONIC Plus is switched off and is
temporarily unavailable.
The DISTRONIC Plus is deactivated if:
R the DISTRONIC Plus cover in the
radiator grille is dirty
R its function is impaired as a result of
heavy precipitation
R the radar sensor system is temporarily
inoperative due to electromagnetic
interference near television and radio
transmitter stations, toll stations,
speed measuring systems, etc.
R the radar sensors do not sense any
other vehicles or objects, i.e. road sign
or similar to this, for a long time
R the system is out of the operating
temperature range
R the battery voltage is insufficient
X If necessary, clean the DISTRONIC Plus cover
in the radiator grille (
Y page 486).
X Restart the vehicle.
X Try activating the DISTRONIC Plus again later.
X Wait until the system is within the operating
temperature range or the battery recovers.
The DISTRONIC Plus becomes operational again
without the engine being restarted when:
R dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while
driving (e.g. slush or snow)
R the system recognizes full sensor availability
(due to lessening rain or the road surface
drying)
R the message in the multifunction display
disappears
DISTRONIC PLUS Inoperative The DISTRONIC Plus is malfunctioning.
The BAS Plus and the PRE-SAFE
® Brake
are also not available.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
DISTRONIC PLUS Override You have accelerated. The DISTRONIC
Plus has switched off. X Stop accelerating.
Practical hints