Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. With this func-
tion, you can set the minimum distance that
DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in
front, dependent on vehicle speed. You can
see this distance in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 191).
i Make sure that you maintain the mini-
mum distance to the vehicle in front as
required by law. Adjust the distance to the
vehicle in front if necessary.
X
To increase: turn control ; in direction
= .
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front.
X
To decrease: turn control ; in direc-
tion : .
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front.
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru-
ment cluster
Displays in the speedometer
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front,
segments between the speed of the vehicle in
front : and stored speed ; light up. The
segments likewise light up if a vehicle in front
is detected in the fast lane.
i
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
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 (
Y
page 244) of the
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance graphics display.
Driving systems
191
Driving
and
parking
Z