Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2021, Owner'S Manual

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ç (green): Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC active, specified distance set and
vehicle detected
The stored speed is shown under the permanent
status display and highlighted on the speedome‐
ter. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
passive, the status display is greyed out.
If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed
adjustment is less than the stored speed due to
the route event ahead, the segments in the
speedometer light up.
When the set specified distance is increased or
decreased, the Ò display briefly appears
under the vehicle in the permanent status dis‐
play.
% On motorways or high-speed major roads,
the green ç vehicle symbol is displayed
cyclically when the vehicle is ready to pull
away.
% If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the setting of the Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC, the system is switched to pas‐
sive mode. The ç suspended message
appears on the driver display.
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, 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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In multi-storey car parks or on roads with
steep uphill or downhill gradients.
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If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as
bicycles or motorcycles.
In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accel‐
erating can cause one or several wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in
these situations.
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WARNING Risk of accident from acceler‐
ation or braking by Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel‐
erate or brake in the following cases, for
example:
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If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis‐
tance Assist DISTRONIC.
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If the stored speed is called up and is
considerably faster or slower than the
currently 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.
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Always carefully observe the traffic con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all
times.
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Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
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