Mercedes-Benz 2009 C-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
X
Solutions
DISTRONIC Currently
Unavailabl
e
See
Operator’s
Manual
Distronic is deactivated because:
R
The Distronic cover in the radiator grille is dirty.
R
The functionality is impaired by heavy precipitation or fog.
R
The system is overheated.
X If necessary, clean the Distronic cover in the area of the
radiator grille (
Y
page 219).
X
If necessary, wait until the system has cooled down.
X
Restart the vehicle.
Distronic becomes operational again without the engine being
restarted when
R
dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while driving (e.g.
slush or snow)
R
the system recognizes full sensor availability (due to
lessening rain or the road surface drying)
R
the message in the multifunction display disappears
R
the speed last stored flashes in the display for 5 seconds
You can then operate Distronic as usual again.
DISTRONIC Currently
Unavailabl
e
See
Operator’s
Manual
Distronic is deactivated because the functionality is impaired
by external interferences, e.g. high-frequency sources such
as toll stations, speed measuring systems etc.
X
Leave the area of the external interference.
X
Activate Distronic again (
Y
page 133) when the message in
the multifunction display disappears.
Distronic is deactivated because the Distronic sensor has not
sensed any other vehicles or objects, e.g. road sign or such,
for a long time.
X
Activate Distronic again (
Y
page 133) when the message in
the multifunction display disappears.
G
Warning!
Distronic cannot take weather conditions into
account. Switch off Distronic or do not turn it
on if the sensor is dirty or visibility is
diminished as a result of snow, rain or fog. The
distance control may be impaired even before
the system is able to detect a dirty sensor. The
message
DISTRONIC Currently
Unavailable See Operator’s Manual will
be displayed in the multifunction display and
Distronic will be turned off.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
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