Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 201)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic displays in the speedometer
dial
Set speed
If Distronic is activated, one or two seg-
ments light up around the set speed.
Segments
If Distronic detects a vehicle directly
ahead, the segments (representing the
difference) between the speed of the
vehicle ahead and the set speed light up.
If Distronic calculates that there is a dan-
ger of collision (
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ț The red Distronic warning lamp l in
the instrument cluster lights up.
ț An intermittent warning sounds.
̈ Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid
a collision.
Under no circumstances should the
driver await the intermittent warning
sound before braking.
The intermittent warning sound ceases
and the red Distronic warning
lamp l goes out when the neces-
sary distance to the vehicle ahead is
again established.
i
The vehicle speed displayed on the
speedometer can briefly vary from the
speed setting on the Distronic system.