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i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For
example, if you accelerate briefly to
overtake, cruise control adjusts the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored
after you have finished overtaking.
DISTRONIC PLUS
Important safety notes
DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the vehicle's
speed and automatically helps you maintain
the distance to the vehicle detected in front.
It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed.
Setting in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
On long and steep downhill gradients,
X Briefly press the cruise control lever to the especially if the vehicle is laden, you must
select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine, which relieves the load
on the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
pressure point, up: for a higher speed or
down; for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
If a slower-moving vehicle is detected in front,
DISTRONIC PLUS causes your vehicle to
brake and maintain a preset distance to the
vehicle in front.
Setting in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up: for a
higher speed or down; for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
G Warning!
The DISTRONIC PLUS requires familiarity with
its operational characteristics. We strongly
recommend that you review the following
information carefully before operating the
system.
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
G Warning!
The DISTRONIC PLUS is a convenience
system. Its speed adjustment reduction
capability is intended to make cruise control
more effective and usable when traffic speeds
vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does
it, replace the need for extreme care.
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards=.
or
X Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
Ryou depress the parking brake.
Ryou are driving below 20 mph (30 km/h).
RESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP®.
The responsibility for the vehicle's speed,
distance to the preceding vehicle and, most
importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe
stopping distance, always remains with the
driver.
Ryou shift the transmission to position N
while driving.
The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take street and
traffic conditions into account.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see theCruise
control off message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
Complex driving situations are not always
fully recognized by the DISTRONIC PLUS. This
could result in wrong or missing distance
warnings.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C207, Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W212 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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