Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 55 AMG - Manual (Page 223)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic displays in the speedometer
dial
1 Set speed
If Distronic is activated, one or two seg-
ments come on around the set speed.
1 Segments
If Distronic detects a vehicle directly
ahead, the segments (representing the dif-
ference) between the speed of the vehicle
ahead and the set speed come on.
If Distronic calculates that there is a dan-
ger of collision when the distance warning
function is activated (
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ț The Distronic 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 Distronic warning lamp l
goes out when the necessary distance
to the vehicle ahead is reestablished.
i
The vehicle speed displayed on the
speedometer can briefly vary from the
speed setting on the Distronic system.