Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 178)

When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or
two segments ; in the set speed range light
up.
i For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front,
segments ; between speed of the vehicle in
front : and stored speed = light up.
Assistance graphic in vehicles with a colour multi-
function display
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
=
Own vehicle
?
DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only
appears when the cruise control lever is
actuated)
In the Assistance menu ( Y page 217) of the
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance graphic.
X Select the Distance display function
using the on-board computer
(
Y page 217).
i You will see the stored speed for approx-
imately five seconds when you activate
DISTRONIC PLUS.
Activating at the current speed/last
stored speed
G
WARNING
If you call up a stored speed and this is dif-
ferent from the current speed, the vehicle
accelerates or brakes. If you do not know
what the stored speed is, the vehicle may
accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a
risk of an accident.
Take the traffic conditions into account
before calling up the stored speed. If you do
not know what the stored speed is, store the
desired speed again.
X Briefly pull the cruise control lever
(
Y page 174) towards you ?.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. The first
time it is activated, the current speed is
stored. Otherwise, it sets the vehicle cruise
speed to the previously stored value.
Setting a speed
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to
the set speed.
:
To store the current speed or a higher
speed
;
To store the current speed or a lower
speed
X Press the cruise control lever up : for a
higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until
the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is stored. DISTRONIC PLUS
is activated and adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the new speed stored.
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