Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual
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Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
activated
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the
vehicle in front; adjustable
=
Own vehicle
?
DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only
appears when the cruise control lever is
actuated)
X
Select the
Assistance Graphic
function
using the on-board computer
(
i
You will see the stored speed for about
five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC
PLUS.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards :.
or
X
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off
message
in 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
deactivated if:
R
you engage the parking brake
R
ESP
®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP
®
R
the transmission is in the
P, R or N position
R
you pull the cruise control lever towards
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door or one of the rear doors is
open
R
the vehicle has skidded
R
you activate Active Parking Assist
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off
message in the
multifunction display for approximately five
seconds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
R
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
R
Vehicles traveling on a different line
R
Other vehicles changing lanes
R
Narrow vehicles
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