(short distance) or to save energy (long dis-
tance).
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Depending on the vehicle mass detected, the
dynamics of the DISTRONIC intervention are
reduced.
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Acceleration to the stored speed is initiated if
the turn signal indicator is switched on to
change to the overtaking lane.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (
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page 148).
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function in
the following situations, for example:
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in snow, rain, fog or heavy spray
R
if there is dirt on the radar sensors or they are
covered
R
if there is interference from radar sources or
strong radar reflections, for example in multi-
storey car parks
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in traffic situations where frequent speed
changes are required, e.g. in heavy traffic or on
winding roads or off-road
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on roads with steep downhill or uphill gradients
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on winding roads
The system cannot detect stationary objects
unless these were previously detected as moving.
In addition, on slippery or slick roads, braking or
accelerating can cause one or several of the drive
wheels to lose traction and the vehicle can then
skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
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WARNING Risk of accident from accelera-
tion or braking by Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel-
erate or brake in the following cases, for exam-
ple:
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If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC.
R
If the stored speed is called up and is con-
siderably faster or slower than the cur-
rently driven speed.
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If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no
longer detects a vehicle in front or does
not react to relevant objects.
#
Always carefully observe the traffic con-
ditions and be ready to brake at all times.
#
Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to insuffi-
cient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your
vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceler-
ation. If this deceleration is not sufficient,
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you
with a visual and acoustic warning.
#
Adjust your speed and maintain a suita-
ble distance from the vehicle in front.
#
Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
&
WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or has a limited reaction:
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when driving on a different lane or when
changing lanes
R
to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or station-
ary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
R
to complex traffic conditions
R
to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
may neither give warnings nor intervene in
such situations.
#
Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully and react accordingly.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may not detect
narrow vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles or
vehicles not travelling in line with your vehicle.
If the following requirements for activation are no
longer fulfilled or the system is malfunctioning,
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is automatically
deactivated. If the vehicle is stationary or is mov-
ing very slowly during automatic deactivation, the
transmission automatically shifts to park position
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