still not started to steer and have not taken hold
of the steering wheel after five seconds at the
latest, a warning tone also sounds to remind you
to take control of the vehicle. Steering Pilot and
Stop&Go Pilot then switch to passive mode. Dis-
tance Pilot DISTRONIC remains active.
Activating Steering Pilot and Stop&Go
Pilot
X
Activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot function
using the on-board computer (
Y
page 207).
The
Steering
Steering Pilot
Pilot on
on
message appears in
the multifunctional display. The Steering Pilot
and Stop&Go Pilot are switched on.
Information in the multifunction display
If Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot are activated
but not ready for a steering intervention, steer-
ing wheel symbol
:
appears in grey. If the sys-
tem provides you with support by means of
steering interventions, symbol
:
is shown in
green.
Deactivating Steering Pilot and Stop&Go
Pilot
X
Deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot function
using the on-board computer (
Y
page 207).
The
Steering Pilot off
Steering Pilot off
message appears
in the multifunction display. Steering Pilot and
Stop&Go Pilot are deactivated.
When the Distance Pilot is deactivated or not
available, Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot are
deactivated automatically.
Speed limiter
General notes
The limiter brakes automatically so that you do
not exceed the set speed. On long and steep
downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is
laden, you must select a lower gear in good time.
By doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
You can set a variable or permanent limit speed:
R
variable for maximum permissible speeds,
e.g. in built-up areas
R
permanent for long-term speed restrictions,
e.g. when driving with winter tyres fitted
(
Y
page 172)
i
The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the speed stored.
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the limiter
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. The limiter cannot
take into account road, weather or traffic con-
ditions. The limiter is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good
time.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Variable speed limiter
Cruise control lever
Cruise control lever
:
To store the current speed or a higher speed
;
LIM indicator lamp
=
To store the current speed or call up the last
stored speed
?
To store the current speed or a lower speed
A
To switch between cruise control or Dis-
tance Pilot DISTRONIC and variable limiter
B
To deactivate the variable limiter
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Driving systems
Driving
and
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