Operation Manual

X
Select the Assistance Info DisplayAssistance Info Display
function using the on-board computer
(Y page 243).
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-
ted
:
DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only
appears when the cruise control lever is
actuated)
;
Vehicle in front, if detected
=
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
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Own vehicle
In the Assistance menu (Y page 244) of the
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance graphics display.
X
Select the Assistance Info DisplayAssistance Info Display
function using the on-board computer
(Y page 243).
You will see the stored speed for about five
seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards :
or
X
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the DISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS OffOff message in
the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i
DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
R
you engage the electric parking brake or if
the vehicle is automatically secured with
the electric parking brake
R
ESP
®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP
®
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
you pull the cruise control lever towards
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door or one of the rear doors is
open
R
the vehicle has skidded
R
you activate Active Parking Assist
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS OffDISTRONIC PLUS Off message in the multi-
function display for approximately five sec-
onds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
R
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
R
Vehicles traveling on a different line
R
Other vehicles changing lanes
R
Narrow vehicles
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