Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC dis-
plays in the instrument cluster
Displays in the speedometer
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
activated and there are no vehicles detected in
front, one or two segments
;
in the set
speed range light up.
If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC detects a
vehicle in front, segments
;
from speed of
the vehicle in front
=
to stored speed
:
light
up.
i
For design reasons, the speed displayed
on the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC.
Display when Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is deactivated
In the Assistance menu (
Y
page 196) of the
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance display.
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Distance indicator, current distance to the
vehicle in front
=
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
in front; adjustable
?
Your vehicle
X
Select the
Assistance Graphic
Assistance Graphic
function
using the on-board computer (
Y
page 197).
Display when Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is activated
You will initially see the stored speed for
approximately five seconds when you activate
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
in front; adjustable
=
Your vehicle
?
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active
(text only appears when the cruise control
lever is actuated)
X
Select the
Assistance Graphic
Assistance Graphic
function
using the on-board computer (
Y
page 197).
Tips for driving with Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC
General notes
Pay particular attention in the following traffic
situations:
R
Cornering, entering and exiting a bend: the
ability of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
to detect vehicles on bends is limited. Your
vehicle may brake unexpectedly or late.
R
Vehicles driving in a staggered formation:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may not
detect vehicles that are not driving in the
middle of their lanes. The distance to the
vehicle in front will be too short.
R
Other vehicles changing lane: Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC has not detected
the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to
this vehicle will be too short.
R
Narrow vehicles: Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC has not yet detected the vehicle
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