Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for keeping a safe dis‐
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed
and for braking in good time.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following instances, for example:
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In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is
glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying
ambient light.
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The windshield in the area of the camera is
dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered.
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If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
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On slippery roads, braking or accelerating
can cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle could then skid.
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In parking garages or on roads with steep
uphill or downhill gradients.
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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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.
& WARNING Risk of accident if detection
function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is impaired
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not
react or only partially reacts:
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When driving on a different line to the
vehicle ahead or changing lane.
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