Operation Manual

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 keeps to the vehicle in front,
dependent on vehicle speed. You can see this
distance in the multifunction display
(
Y page 160).
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 speed-
ometer
When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two
segments ; in the set speed range light up.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front,
segments ; between speed of the vehicle in
front : and stored speed = light up.
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For design reasons, the speed displayed in
the speedometer may differ slightly from the
speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multi-
function display
General notes
In the Assistance menu (Y page 203) of the on-
board computer, you can select the assistance
display.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti-
vated
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Distance indicator, current distance to the
vehicle in front
=
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
in front; adjustable
?
Own vehicle
X
Select the Assist. Graphic function using
the on-board computer (
Y page 203).
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa-
ted
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the vehicle
in front; adjustable
=
Own vehicle
?
DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only appears
when the cruise control lever is actuated)
X
Select the Assist. Graphic function using
the on-board computer (
Y page 203).
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You will see the stored speed for about five
seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
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