Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 434)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
DISTRONIC Currently Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual Distronic* is deactivated because
ț the Distronic* cover in the
radiator grille is dirty
ț the functionality is impaired by
heavy precipitation or fog
̈ Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator
grille (
୴ page 407).
̈ Restart the vehicle.
Distronic* becomes operational again with-
out the engine being restarted when
ț dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off
while driving (e.g. slush or snow)
ț the system recognizes full sensor
availability due to lessening rain or
because the road is drying, for example
ț the message in the multifunction display
disappears
You can then operate Distronic* as usual
again.