In difficult conditions, the speed selection made
by the system may not always be suitable. This
applies to the following situations, forexample:
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the road's course not clearly visible
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Road narrowing
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varying maximum permissible speeds in indi-
vidual lanes, forexample at toll stations
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wet road surfaces, snow or ice
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If transport equipment, forexample a trailer or
bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch
and the electrical connection has been cor-
rectly established.
In these situations the driver must intervene
accordingly.
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WARNING Risk of accident in spite of
route-based speed adaptation
Route-based speed adaptation can malfunc-
tion or be temporarily unavailable in the fol-
lowing situations:
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If the driver does not follow the calculated
route
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If map data is not up-to-date or available
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In the event of roadworks
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In bad weather or road conditions
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed
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In the event of electronically displayed
speed limitations
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Adapt the speed to the traffic situation.
Setting Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC driving
Requirements:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Settings
5
Assistance
5
Driving
5
Active Distance Assist
Selecting a driving style
#
Select according to the driving programme
,
Dynamic
or
Comfortable
.
Setting speed adaptation
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Route-based
or
Speed limit
select.
When these functions are active, the vehicle
speed is adjusted depending on the route
events ahead.
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When one of the following systems is active,
the detected speed can be manually adopted
as the speed limit:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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Cruise control
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Variable limiter
Further information about Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC (
/
page 254).
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Further information on speed adaptation
(
/
page 257).
Function of Active Stop-and-Go Assist
Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in traf-
fic jams on multi-lane roads with separate carria-
geways by automatically pulling away within up to
60 seconds and with moderate steering manoeu-
vres. It orients itself using the vehicle in front and
lane markings. Active Stop-and-Go Assist auto-
258 Driving and parking
Summary of Contents for EQS 350
Page 9: ...Left hand drive vehicles with central display 6 At a glance Cockpit central display...
Page 11: ...Left hand drive vehicles with MBUX hyperscreen 8 At a glance Cockpit MBUX Hyperscreen...
Page 13: ...Standard driver s display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
Page 17: ...14 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 19: ...16 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 21: ...18 At a glance Control settings in the rear passenger compartment...