Mercedes-Benz 2012C-Class Sedan, 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
function, 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 168).
G
WARNING
It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to
select the appropriate setting given road
conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving
style and applicable laws and driving
recommendations for safe following distance.
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
direction
:
.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front.
i Make sure that you maintain a sufficient
and safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if
necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
speedometer
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or
two segments
;
in the set speed range light
up.
i For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front,
segments
;
between speed of the vehicle in
front
:
and stored speed
=
light up.
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
multifunction display
General notes
You can select the distance display in the
Assistance menu (
Y
page 204) of the on-
board computer.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
deactivated
X
Select the
Distance Display
function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 204).
When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you
will see the following in the multifunction
display:
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