Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz S-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual User Manual
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In the Assistance menu (
Y
page 264) of the
on-board computer, you can select the assis-
tance graphics display.
X
Select the
Assistance Info Display
Assistance Info Display
function using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 263).
You will see the stored speed for about five
seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards :
or
X
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the
DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC PLUS
PLUS Off
Off
message in
the multifunction display for approximately
five seconds.
i
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the engine.
i
DISTRONIC PLUS is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deacti-
vated if:
R
you engage the electric parking brake or if
the vehicle is automatically secured with
the electric parking brake
R
ESP
®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP
®
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
R
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
R
the vehicle has skidded
R
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:
R
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
R
Vehicles traveling on a different line
R
Other vehicles changing lanes
R
Narrow vehicles
R
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
R
Crossing vehicles
In such situations, brake if necessary.
DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivated.
Cornering, going into and coming out of a
bend
The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi-
cles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle
may brake unexpectedly or late.
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