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After approximately five seconds, current
saved speed; is displayed in the status
indicator in the multifunction display:
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC
The following contains descriptions of certain
road and traffic conditions in which you must
be particularly attentive. In such situations,
brake if necessary. DISTRONIC is then
deactivated.
RUSA only:DTR XXX Miles
RCanada only:DTR XXX km/h
Deactivating DISTRONIC
G Warning!
The Distronic works to maintain the speed
selected by the driver unless a moving
obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the
same travel direction is detected (e.g.
following another vehicle ahead of you at your
set distance).
This means that:
RYour vehicle can pass another vehicle after
you have changed lanes.
RWhile in a sharp turn or if the preceding
vehicle is in a sharp turn, the Distronic
could lose sight of the preceding vehicle.
Your vehicle could then accelerate to the
previously selected speed.
There are a number of ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards:.
The Distronic regulates only the distance
between your vehicle and those directly
ahead of it, but does not register stationary
objects in the road, e.g.:
or
X Brake.
i The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
Ra stopped vehicle in a traffic jam
Ra disabled vehicle
i DISTRONIC is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. If you
accelerate to overtake, DISTRONIC adjusts
the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored
after you have finished overtaking.
Ran oncoming vehicle
The driver must always be alert, observe all
traffic and intercede as required by means of
steering or braking the vehicle.
DISTRONIC is automatically deactivated if:
G Warning!
Ryou apply the parking brake.
The Distronic should not be used in snowy or
icy road conditions.
Ryou are driving slower than 20 mph
(25
km/h) and there is no vehicle in front,
or if the vehicle in front is no longer
detected.
RESP® intervenes or if you deactivate ESP®.
Ryou shift the transmission to P, R or N.
If DISTRONIC is deactivated, you will hear a
warning tone. You will see theDISTRONIC
Off message in the multifunction display for
approximately five seconds.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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