Mercedes-Benz G 550 2020, Operator'S Manual

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Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐
ficient deceleration by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes
your vehicle with up to 50% of the maximum
possible deceleration. If this deceleration is
not sufficient, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and
acoustic warning.
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In these cases, adjust your speed and
keep a sufficient distance.
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Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take
evasive action.
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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
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to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta‐
tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
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to complex traffic conditions
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to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
As a result, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor
intervene in such situations.
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Always observe the traffic conditions
carefully and react accordingly.
Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Requirements:
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The vehicle has been started.
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The electric parking brake is released.
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ESP ® is activated and is not intervening.
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The transmission is in position h .
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The driver's door is closed.
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The check of the radar sensor system has
been successfully completed (vehicle travel‐
ing faster than 12 mph (20 km/h))
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is not being
used to park the vehicle or to exit from a
parking space.
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The vehicle does not skid.
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