Controls in detail
Driving systems
The most likely cause for a malfunctioning
system is a dirty sensor (located behind
the hood grille), especially at times of snow
and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Dis-
tronic will switch off, and the message
DISTRONIC - CLEAN SENSOR! SEE
OPERATOR’S MAN. appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
Turns and bends
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୴ Distronic regulates only the distance be-
tween your vehicle and those directly ahead
of it, but does not register stationary objects
in the road, e.g.:
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a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
a disabled vehicle
an oncoming vehicle
For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen-
sor, see “Cleaning the Distronic* system
sensor cover” (୴ page 285).
The driver must always be on the alert, ob-
serve all traffic and intercede as required by
steering or braking the vehicle.
In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect
a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect
one too soon. This may cause your vehicle
to brake late or unexpectedly.
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Warning!
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If the message DISTRONIC - CLEAN
SENSOR! SEE OPERATOR’S MAN. disap-
pears during driving and the last speed
stored flashes for approximately five
seconds, the dirt (e.g. slush) has dis-
solved; Distronic is again operational.
Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy
road conditions.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
Model Year | 2003 |
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