Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 180)

DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
R
you apply the electric parking brake or if
the vehicle is automatically secured with
the electric parking brake
R
you are driving slower than 10 km/h and
there is no longer a vehicle in front, or if the
vehicle in front is no longer detected
R ESP ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
you switch off the radar sensor system
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 is skidding
R
you activate Active Parking Assist
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DIS‐
TRONIC PLUS off message in the multifunc-
tion display for approximately five seconds.
In the Assistance menu (
Y page 217) of the
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance graphic.
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Distance indicator: current distance to
the vehicle in front
=
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
?
Own vehicle
X Select the Distance display function
using the on-board computer
(
Y page 217).
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
The following contains descriptions of certain
road and traffic conditions in which you must
be particularly attentive. In such situations,
brake if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS is then
deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
may brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles which are not driving in the mid-
dle of their lane
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles
which are not driving in the middle of their
lane. The distance to the vehicle in front will
be too short.
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Driving systems
Driving and parking