Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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taking on the right at speeds over 50 mph
(80 km/h) in right-hand traffic and overtaking on
the left in left-hand traffic on freeways and high-
speed major roads.
If you activate the turn signal indicator to change
lanes, the vehicle will accelerate more briskly to
the set speed under the following conditions:
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Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated.
R
The driving speed is higher than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
R
The driven speed drops below the stored
speed.
R
The traffic situation in the overtaking lane
permits a safe lane change.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package
and Traffic Sign Assist: Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC also has the Speed Limit Pilot func‐
tion. This function can be configured in the mul‐
timedia system. If a change in the speed limit is
detected and Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC assumes this new
speed.
The driven speed is adapted when the vehicle is
level with the traffic signs. The speed limit dis‐
play in the Instrument Display is always updated
when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign.
If the Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has been put
into passive mode by pressing the accelerator
pedal, only speed limits which are higher than
the set speed are adopted.
Pulling the cruise control lever will set the dis‐
played speed limit as the speed, provided that:
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The Speed Limit Pilot has been activated in
the multimedia system and
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Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has been activa‐
ted.
If no speed limit is displayed when the lever is
operated, the speed set by the driver is adopted.
Drive program
The DYNAMIC SELECT switch allows you to
change the driving style of Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC. Depending on which drive program
is selected, the driving characteristics can be
geared towards fuel economy, comfort or
dynamic performance (
→
page 135).
System limits
Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is active in the
0 mph (0 km/h) to 130 mph (210 km/h) speed
range.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
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In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
light conditions.
R
If the windshield in the area of the camera is
dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered.
R
If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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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.
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