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270
Distance warning function
Important!
Even if Distronic is deactivated, the distance to the
vehicle ahead continues to be measured, see page 273
for multifunction display.
With the Distronic switched off, only the distance
warning function operates, meaning the vehicle does
not slow down.
The Distronic lamp in the speedometer dial illuminates
to advise the driver of a situation which under normal
braking conditions and dry surfaces should have been
addressed by the driver.
Distronic does not register oncoming vehicles.
Therefore, there is no distance warning.
Warning!
The distance warning function can be activated
separately, see page 271. It operates when driving at
speeds above approx. 20 mph (Canada: 40 km/h).
If the distance warning lamp in the speedometer
dial lights up while driving and an intermittent
warning sounds, immediate attention on the part of
the driver is required.
When recognizing a stationary obstacle or a slower
vehicle moving in the vehicle’s path and the danger of a
collision exists, the distance warning lamp in the
speedometer dial lights up and simultaneously an
intermittent warning sounds.
As required by the traffic situation, apply the
service brakes and navigate around a possible
obstacle. However, do not drive by relying on the
distance warning function as that will result in an
emergency braking application which, especially
depending on road surface conditions and driver
reaction, will not always be able to avoid a collision.
When pressing the service brake pedal, the warning
sound stops. The warning sound also stops, when the
distance to the vehicle ahead is sufficient again without
applying the service brake pedal. In this case the
distance warning lamp also extinguishes.
Important!
Complex driving situations are not always fully
recognized by Distronic, which could result in wrong or
missing distance warnings. See page 267 for additional
driving hints.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL500, Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz W215 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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