last speed stored after you have finished over-
taking.
Setting a specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance for
DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. With this func-
tion, you can set the minimum distance that
DISTRONIC PLUS maintains to the vehicle in
front, depending on the driving speed. You can
see this distance in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 175).
Make sure that you maintain the minimum dis-
tance to the vehicle in front as required by law.
Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if nec-
essary.
X
To increase: turn control
;
in direction
=
.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front.
X
To decrease: turn control
;
in direction
:
.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front.
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru-
ment cluster
Displays in the speedometer
When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS, trian-
gle
;
shows the stored speed.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front,
segments between the speed of the vehicle in
front
:
and stored speed
;
light up. The seg-
ments likewise light up if a vehicle in front is
detected in the fast lane.
For design reasons, the speed displayed in the
speedometer may differ slightly from the speed
set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
Displays in the assistance graphic
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deac-
tivated
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Distance indicator, current distance to the
vehicle in front
=
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
in front; adjustable
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