Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Driving systems
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Warning!
Close attention to road and traffic
conditions is imperative at all times,
regardless of whether or not the Distronic
is activated.
Use of the Distronic can be dangerous on
winding roads or in heavy traffic because
conditions do not allow safe driving at a
constant speed.
The Distronic will not react to stationary
objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped
vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled
vehicle). The Distronic will also not respond
to oncoming vehicles.
Switch off the Distronic:
R
when changing from the left to the right
lane if vehicles are moving more slowly
in the left lane
R
when entering a turn lane or highway off
ramp
R
in complex driving situations, such as in
highway construction zones
In these situations, the Distronic will
continue to maintain the set speed unless
deactivated.
The Distronic is designed and intended only
to maintain a set speed and keep a set
distance from moving objects in front of it.
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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 device 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 received, 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.
Distronic displays in the speedometer
1
Set speed
If the Distronic is activated, one or two cruise
control speed segments come on around the
set speed.
The vehicle speed displayed on the
speedometer can briefly vary from the speed
setting on the Distronic system.
Controls in detail