Controls in detail
Driving systems
Driving with Distronic
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,
Distronic will switch off, and the message
DISTRONIC Currently Unavailable See
Oper. Manual appears in the multifunction
display.
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.:
This section describes a number of driving
situations where special precaution is
required on the part of the driver.
Be prepared to brake in such situations.
This will deactivate the Distronic system.
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a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
a disabled vehicle
Warning!
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an oncoming vehicle
The driver must always be alert, observe all
traffic and intercede as required by means
of steering or braking the vehicle.
i If the messageDISTRONIC Currently
Unavailable See Oper. Manual disappears
from the multifunction display during driving, the
dirt (e.g. slush) has dissolved. Distronic is avail-
able again if you reactivate it (୴ page 223).
Distronic works to maintain the speed se-
lected by the driver unless a moving obsta-
cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the
same travel direction is detected (e.g. fol-
lowing another vehicle ahead of you at your
set distance. This means that:
Warning!
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For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen-
sor, see “Cleaning the Distronic* system
sensor cover” (୴ page 336).
Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy
road conditions.
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Your vehicle can pass another vehicle
after you have changed lanes.
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While in a sharp turn or if the preceding
vehicle is in a sharp turn, Distronic could
lose sight of the preceding vehicle. Your
vehicle could then accelerate to the pre-
viously set speed.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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