Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
DISTRONIC Plus displays in multifunc-
tion display
1 Speed of the vehicle ahead
2 Set speed
3 Distance warning lamp
If DISTRONIC Plus is activated, the
marker 2 indicates the set speed.
When DISTRONIC Plus detects a vehicle
driving ahead of you, the ring on the speed-
ometer dial lights up between the speed of
the vehicle ahead of you and set speed 2.
If DISTRONIC Plus calculates that there is
a danger of collision:
ț The distance warning lamp l in the
instrument cluster comes on.
ț An intermittent warning sounds.
̈ Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid
a collision.
Under no circumstances should the
driver await the intermittent warning
sound before braking. See the follow-
ing warning note.
The intermittent warning sound ceases
and the distance warning lamp l
goes out when the necessary distance
to the vehicle ahead is again
established.
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USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a
“Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is
intended for use in an automotive radar system
only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the de-
vice will void any warranties, and is not permitted
by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will
void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not
tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved
way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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The vehicle speed displayed on the speed-
ometer can briefly vary from the speed setting
on the DISTRONIC Plus system.
Warning! G
An intermittent warning sounds and the dis-
tance warning lamp l in the instrument
cluster is illuminated if the DISTRONIC Plus
system calculates that the distance to the
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