Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual
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X
Select the
Assistance Graphic
Assistance Graphic
function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 200).
In the Assistance menu of the on-board
computer, you can also activate or deactivate
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake (
Y
page 201).
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
activated
:
Vehicle in front, if detected
;
Specified minimum distance to the
vehicle in front; adjustable
=
Own vehicle
?
DISTRONIC PLUS activated
X
Select the
Assistance Graphic
Assistance Graphic
function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 200).
You will initially see the stored speed for
about five seconds when you activate
DISTRONIC PLUS.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
G
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and releases
the brakes if the vehicle is slowed down to a
speed below 20 mph (30km/h) by the system,
provided that DISTRONIC PLUS does not
detect a vehicle directly in front. At this point,
the driver must apply the brakes in order to
slow down further and bring the vehicle to a
standstill.
Cruise control lever
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards :.
or
X
Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, you
will see the
DISTRONIC PLUS Off
DISTRONIC PLUS 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. If you
accelerate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUS
adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last
speed stored after you have finished
overtaking.
DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically
deactivated if:
R
you engage the electric parking brake or if
the vehicle is automatically secured with
the electric parking brake
R
you are driving slower than 15 mph
(25 km/h) and there is no vehicle in front,
or if the vehicle in front is no longer
detected
R
ESP
®
intervenes or you deactivate ESP
®
R
the transmission is in the P, R or N position
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and
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