Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 175)

DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
instrument cluster
Displays in the speedometer
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.
i For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
deactivated
: Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE ® Brake
; Vehicle in front, if detected
= Distance indicator, current distance to
the vehicle in front
? Specified minimum distance to the
vehicle in front; adjustable
A Own vehicle
X Select the Distance Display function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 201).
In the Assistance menu of the on-board
computer, you can also activate or deactivate
PRE-SAFE ® Brake (
Y
page 202).
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
activated
: DISTRONIC PLUS activated
; Own vehicle
= Specified minimum distance to the
vehicle in front; adjustable
? Vehicle in front, if detected
X Select the Distance Display function
using the on-board computer
(
Y
page 201).
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.
Driving systems
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Drivi
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and
parking
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