Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti-
vated
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Distance indicator, current distance to
the vehicle in front
=
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
?
Own vehicle
In the Assistance menu of the on-board com-
puter, you can select the assistance display.
X
Select the Distance Display Distance Display function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 275).
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-
ted
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the vehi-
cle in front; adjustable
=
Own vehicle
?
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
In the Assistance menu of the on-board com-
puter, you can select the assistance display.
X
Select the Distance Display Distance Display function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 275).
You will see the stored speed for about five
seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
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
R
obstructions and stationary vehicles
R
crossing vehicles
In such situations, brake if necessary. DIS-
TRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
may brake unexpectedly or late.
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