Mercedes-Benz E 300, Owner'S Manual

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Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the fol‐
lowing situations:
R
In road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads.
R
On slippery roads. Braking or accelerating
can cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle could then skid.
R
When there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow.
R
In multi-storey car parks or at toll stations.
R
On roads with steep uphill or downhill gradi‐
ents.
Tips
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations. In such situations, brake if necessary.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is then deactivated:
R
When cornering, entering and exiting a bend.
R
When not driving in the centre of the lane.
R
When other vehicles are changing lane.
R
If there are narrow vehicles.
R
If there are obstacles and stationary vehi‐
cles.
R
If there are crossing vehicles, pedestrians,
motorcyclists or cyclists.
Display of Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the
assistance graphic and in the speedometer
1
Vehicle ahead
2 Distance indicator
3
Set specified distance
4 Own vehicle
1 Speed of vehicle ahead
2 Stored speed
Displays in the multifunction display
When activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or
when changing the stored speed, the new stored
speed is shown for around five seconds in the
ç multifunction display 70 km/h.
When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is active, the set
stored speed is displayed next to the ç sym‐
bol. When distance control is active, the symbol
is shown in green.
Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: On motorways or high-speed major roads
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