Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distance warning function
comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears
in the multifunction display (Y page 166).
not drive by relying on the distance warning
function, as this will result in an emergency
braking application. This will not always
enable you to avoid a collision, especially
when traveling on varying road surface
conditions and with varying driver reaction.
When the Distronic is deactivated, this
function will continue to warn you when
recognizing a stationary obstacle or a slower
vehicle moving in your vehicle’s path and the
danger of a collision exists:
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
Introduction
Complex driving situations are not always
fully recognized by the distance warning
function. This could result in wrong or
missing distance warnings.
RThe distance warning lampl in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The AIRMATIC DC consists of two
components. The Adaptive Damping System
(ADS) (Y page 171) and the vehicle level
control (Y page 172).
RAn intermittent warning will sound if
necessary.
If these warnings are issued, you must brake
manually to maintain a safe distance and
avoid a collision with the preceding vehicle.
When depressing the brake pedal, the
warning sound ceases. The warning sound
will also cease when the distance to the
preceding vehicle is sufficient again without
applying the brakes. In this case, the distance
warning lampl will also go out.
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
The fine tuning of the damping is dependent
on:
Rroad surface conditions
Ryour driving style
Rvehicle loading
Ryour personal settings
G Warning!
1
Distance warning function on/off switch
Indicator lamp
If the distance warning lampl in the
instrument cluster comes on while driving
and/or an intermittent warning sounds,
immediate attention on the part of the
driver is required. As required by the traffic
situation, apply the brakes and navigate
around a possible obstacle. However, do
2
X Activating/deactivating: Press
switch 1.
When the distance warning function is
activated, indicator lamp 2 in switch 1
Z
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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