Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been
activated.
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 Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC. Depending on which drive
program is selected, the driving characteristics
can be geared towards fuel economy, comfort or
dynamic performance (
→
page 175).
System limitations
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active in
the 0 km/h to 200 km/h speed range.
Vehicles with the Driving Assistance Pack‐
age: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active
in the 0 km/h to 210 km/h speed range.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances, for example:
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In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
light conditions.
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The windscreen in the area of the camera is
dirty, misted up, damaged or covered.
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If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
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On slippery roads, braking or accelerating
can cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle could then skid.
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In multi-storey car parks, toll stations or on
roads with steep uphill or downhill gradients.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
Tips
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations. In such situations, brake if necessary.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is then deacti‐
vated:
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When cornering, entering and exiting a bend.
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When not driving in the centre of the lane.
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When other vehicles are changing lane.
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If there are narrow vehicles.
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If there are obstacles and stationary vehi‐
cles.
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If there are crossing vehicles, pedestrians,
motorcyclists or cyclists.
Display of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
in the assistance graphic and in the speed‐
ometer
1 Vehicle ahead
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Distance indicator
3 Set specified distance
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