Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-
ted if:
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you apply the electric parking brake or if the
vehicle is automatically secured with the
electric parking brake
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ESP
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intervenes or you deactivate ESP
®
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the transmission is in the P, R or N position
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you pull the cruise control lever towards
you in order to pull away and the front-
passenger door or one of the rear doors is
open
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the vehicle has skidded
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you activate Active Parking Assist
If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will
hear a warning tone. You will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS off message in the multi-
function display for approximately five sec-
onds.
Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
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Cornering, entering and exiting a bend
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Vehicles which are not driving in the middle
of their lane
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Other vehicles changing lane
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Narrow vehicles
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Obstructions and stationary vehicles
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Crossing vehicles
In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, entering and exiting a bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
may brake unexpectedly or late.
Vehicles which are not driving in the mid-
dle of their lane
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehicles
which are not driving in the middle of their
lane. The distance to the vehicle in front will
be too short.
Other vehicles changing lane
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