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

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1 Speed of vehicle ahead
2 Stored speed
Displays in the multifunction display
When activating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC or when changing the stored speed,
the new stored speed is shown for around five
seconds in the multifunction display ç
70 km/h.
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
active, the set stored speed is displayed next to
the ç symbol. 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
the ç symbol is displayed cyclically when the
vehicle is ready to pull away.
Vehicles with Active Speed Limit Assist: if a
speed limit is automatically adopted, this is
shown as the stored speed with the ê sym‐
bol.
Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
& WARNING Risk of accident if the detec‐
tion function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react:
R
To people or animals.
R
To stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
stopped or parked vehicles (vehicles with‐
out the Driving Assistance Package).
R
To stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
stopped or parked vehicles, if conditions
are not sufficient to enable detection
(vehicles with the Driving Assistance
Package).
R
To oncoming vehicles and crossing traf‐
fic.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC can nei‐
ther give warnings nor intervene in such sit‐
uations.
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Always carefully observe the traffic con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐
ted detectability of road users and traffic
situations
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot
always clearly identify other road users and
complex traffic situations.
In these conditions, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC may:
R
Give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle.
R
Neither give a warning nor intervene.
R
Accelerate or brake unexpectedly.
212 Driving and parking