Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan User Manual

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As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves,
it can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if
questions are asked about this.

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USA only:

This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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Canada only: This device complies with

RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

Cruise control lever

:

To store the current speed or a higher
speed

;

To store the current speed or a lower
speed

=

To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS

?

To store the current speed or call up the
last stored speed

A

To set the specified minimum distance

Switching on DISTRONIC PLUS, storing

and maintaining the current speed

Activation conditions
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:

R

the engine must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational.

R

the parking brake must be released.

R

ESP

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must be active, but not intervening.

R

the transmission must be in position

D.

R

the hood must be closed.

R

the driver's door must be closed when you
shift from

P to D or your seat belt must be

fastened.

R

the front-passenger door and rear doors
must be closed.

R

the vehicle must not skid.

Activating while driving
You can only activate DISTRONIC PLUS when
driving at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h) if
the vehicle in front has been detected and is

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