Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2020, Owner'S Manual

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If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles.
In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accel‐
erating can cause one or several wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
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WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐
ation or braking by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel‐
erate or brake in the following cases, for
example:
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If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis‐
tance Assist DISTRONIC.
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If the stored speed is called up and is
considerably faster or slower than the
currently driven speed.
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If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no
longer detects a vehicle in front or does
not react to relevant objects.
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Always carefully observe the traffic con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
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Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes
your vehicle with up to 50% of the possible
deceleration. If this deceleration is not suffi‐
cient, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
alerts you with a visual and acoustic warning.
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Adjust your speed and maintain a suita‐
ble distance from the vehicle in front.
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Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
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WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or has a limited reaction:
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when driving on a different lane or when
changing lanes
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to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐
tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
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to complex traffic conditions
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to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
As a result, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor
intervene in such situations.
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Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully and react accordingly.
Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Requirements:
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The electric parking brake is released.
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ESP
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is activated and is not intervening.
Driving and parking 199
Internal use only