Driving systems
Overview of driving systems
The vehicle's driving systems are described on the following pages:
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Cruise control, Distronic* and Speedtronic, which are used to control the speed of the vehicle
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AIRMATIC package*, consisting of level control* for individual adjustment of ground clearance and ADS* (Adaptive Damping System), for individual adjustment of suspension tuning
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Parktronic*, which assists you in parking and manoeuvring
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Reversing camera*, which assists you when parking and manoeuvring
The ABS, BAS, ESP®, EBV and 4-ETS vehicle safety systems and the distance warning system* are described in the "Safety" section more.
Cruise control
Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine, which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
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Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
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Use cruise control only if road and traffic conditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can store any road speed above 30 km/h.
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Cruise control cannot take account of road and traffic conditions.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions even when
cruise control is activated.
Cruise control is only an aid designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed and for braking in good time.
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Do not use
cruise control:
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in road and traffic conditions which do not allow you to maintain a constant speed (e.g. heavy traffic or winding roads). You could otherwise cause an accident.
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on slippery roads. Braking or accelerating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid.
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when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or snow
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Cruise control lever
You can operate cruise control and variable Speedtronic with the cruise control lever.
The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selected:
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 | To store the current speed or a higher speed |
 | LIM indicator lamp |
 | Storing the current speed or call up the last stored speed |
 | To store the current speed or a lower speed |
 | To switch between cruise control and variable Speedtronic |
 | To deactivate cruise control |
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When you activate cruise control, the stored speed is shown in the multifunction display.
Selecting cruise control
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Check whether LIM indicator lamp is off.
If it is off, cruise control is already selected.
If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow .
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LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes out. Cruise control is selected.
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The brake pedal is retracted when cruise control brakes. Do not restrict the freedom of movement of the pedal in any way.
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Do not put any objects in the footwell.
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Ensure that floor mats and carpets are fixed securely.
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Do not place your foot under the brake pedal as it could become trapped.
You could otherwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
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Storing and maintaining the current speed
You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 30 km/h and ESP® is activated more.
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Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
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Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down to the pressure point.
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed.
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Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes.
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Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed
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Only select a stored speed if you know what that speed is and whether it is suitable for the current situation. Otherwise, sudden acceleration or braking could endanger you or others.
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Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you .
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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The first time cruise control is activated it stores the current speed or regulates the speed of the vehicle to the previously stored speed.
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Setting a speed
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Press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
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Keep the
cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached.
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Release the cruise control lever.
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The new speed is stored.
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Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. For example, if you accelerate briefly to overtake, cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking.
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Making fine adjustments in 1 km/h increments
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Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
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The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
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Making adjustments in 10 km/h increments
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Briefly press the cruise control lever beyond the pressure point, up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
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The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
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Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise control:
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Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards .
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or
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Brake.
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or
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Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow .
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Variable Speedtronic
is selected. LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up.
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Cruise control is automatically deactivated if, for example:
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you depress the parking brake
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you are driving at less than 30 km/h
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ESP® is intervening or you deactivate ESP®.
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you shift the automatic transmission to N while driving
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the Cruise control Off message in the multi-function display for approximately five seconds.
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The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off the engine.
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Distronic*
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Distronic is only available for certain countries.
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Distronic regulates the speed and automatically maintains the distance to the vehicle in front. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine, which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
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The brake pedal is retracted when Distronic brakes. Do not restrict the movement of the pedal in any way.
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Do not put any objects in the footwell.
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Ensure that floor mats and carpets are fixed securely.
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Do not place your foot under the brake pedal as it could become trapped.
You could otherwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
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Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
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Distronic is only an aid designed to assist driving. The driver remains fully responsible for the vehicle's distance to other vehicles, the vehicle's speed and braking in good time.
Distronic does not react to:
Distronic may not detect narrow vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or vehicles driving on a different line. Therefore, always pay attention to traffic conditions even when Distronic is activated. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise danger in time, could cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
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If a slower-moving vehicle is detected in front, Distronic causes your vehicle to brake and maintain the preset distance to the vehicle in front that you have set.
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Distronic cannot take account of road and traffic conditions. Deactivate, or do not activate, Distronic if it does not detect the vehicle in front, or if it no longer detects it. This is especially the case:
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before corners
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on filter lanes
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when changing to a lane with faster moving traffic
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in complex driving situations or where the lanes are diverted, e.g. at motorway/roadway construction sites
Otherwise, Distronic maintains the current speed or accelerates to the set speed.
Distronic cannot take account of weather conditions. Deactivate, or do not activate, Distronic:
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if the roads are slippery, snow-covered or icy. The wheels could lose their grip under braking or acceleration. The vehicle could start to skid.
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if the sensors are dirty or there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain or fog. Distance control may be impaired.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions even when Distronic is activated. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise danger in time, could cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
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If there is no vehicle in front, Distronic operates in the same way as cruise control. Distronic functions in the 30 km/h to 180 km/h range.
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Distronic brakes your vehicle at a maximum of 2 m/s2, depending on its speed. This corresponds to approximately 20% of your vehicle's maximum braking power. You must also apply the brakes yourself if this braking power is not sufficient.
If Distronic detects a risk of collision with a vehicle in front, an intermittent warning tone sounds. In addition, the  distance warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Brake to avoid a collision.
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Cruise control lever
You can operate Distronic and variable Speedtronic with the cruise control lever.
The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selected:
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| To store the current speed or a higher speed |
| To adjust the set distance |
| LIM indicator lamp |
| To store the current speed or call up the last stored speed |
| To store the current speed or a lower speed |
| To switch between Distronic and variable Speedtronic |
 | To deactivate Distronic |
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Selecting Distronic
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Check whether LIM indicator lamp is off.
If it is off, Distronic is already selected.
If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow .
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LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever goes off. Distronic is selected.
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Switching on Distronic, storing and maintaining the current speed
If Distronic is not activated after the cruise control lever is pressed, you will see the message DISTRONIC - - - km/h in the multi-function display.
You cannot activate Distronic in the following circumstances:
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for two minutes after the engine is started
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if you are driving slower than 30 km/h or faster than 180 km/h
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when braking
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when the parking brake is applied
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if ESP® is deactivated more
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when the automatic transmission is in position P, R or N
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Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
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Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down to the pressure point.
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Distronic is activated. The vehicle maintains the stored speed until the distance to the vehicle in front becomes too small.
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If you do not fully release the accelerator pedal, the DISTRONIC Override message appears in the multi-function display. The distance to a slower-moving vehicle in front will then not be governed. You will be driving at the speed you determine with the accelerator pedal.
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Setting a speed
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Press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
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Keep the
cruise control lever pressed until the desired speed is reached.
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Release the cruise control lever.
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The new speed is stored.
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Deceleration of the vehicle by means of the cruise control lever is assisted by automatic application of the brakes. On long downhill gradients, the automatic transmission also shifts down.
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Making adjustments in 1 km/h increments
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Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
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The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
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Making adjustments in 10 km/h increments
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Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed.
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The last speed stored is increased or reduced.
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Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed
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Only select a stored speed if you know what that speed is and whether it is suitable for the current situation. Otherwise, sudden acceleration or braking could endanger you or others.
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Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you .
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Distronic is activated and accepts the current speed if it is activated for the first time, or adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored.
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Setting the specified minimum distance for Distronic
You can set the specified minimum distance for Distronic by varying the time span between one and two seconds. This time span determines the distance that Distronic should maintain from the vehicle in front, depending on the road speed. You can read this distance in the multi-function display more.
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| To reduce the set distance |
| Thumbwheel |
| To increase the set distance |
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To increase: turn thumbwheel towards .
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Distronic then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
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To decrease: turn thumbwheel towards .
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Distronic then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
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Make sure that you maintain the minimum distance to the vehicle in front required by law. Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary.
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Distronic displays in the speedometer
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| Speed of the vehicle in front |
| Segments |
| Stored speed |
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When Distronic is activated, one or two segments in the set speed range light up.
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For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for Distronic.
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If Distronic detects a vehicle in front, segments between speed of the vehicle in front and stored speed light up.
Distronic displays in the multi-function display
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Select the Distronic menu on the on-board computer more.
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Display when Distronic is deactivated
When Distronic is deactivated, you will see the following in the multi-function display:
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| Vehicle in front, if detected |
| Distance indicator, displaying current distance to the vehicle in front |
| Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front, adjustable |
| Own vehicle |
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Display when Distronic is activated
When Distronic is activated, you will see the following in the multi-function display:
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| Distronic activated |
| Stored speed |
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When activating Distronic and when setting the speed, stored speed appears for around 5 seconds.
Deactivating Distronic
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| To deactivate Distronic |
| LIM indicator lamp |
| To switch between Distronic and variable Speedtronic |
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There are several ways to deactivate Distronic:
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Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards .
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or
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Brake.
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Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow .
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Variable Speedtronic
is selected. LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever lights up.
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The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the engine.
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Distronic is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal. If you accelerate briefly to overtake, Distronic adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored after you have finished overtaking.
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Distronic is automatically deactivated if:
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you depress the parking brake
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you are driving at less than 25 km/h
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ESP® is intervening or you deactivate ESP®.
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you shift the automatic transmission to N while the vehicle is in motion
If Distronic is deactivated, you will hear a warning tone. You will see the DISTRONIC Off message in the multi-function display for approximately five seconds.
Tips for driving with Distronic
The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive. In such situations, brake if necessary. Distronic is then deactivated.
Cornering, entering and exiting a bend
The ability of Distronic to detect vehicles when cornering is limited. Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or belatedly.
Vehicles travelling in a different line
Distronic may not detect vehicles travelling on a different line. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short.
Other vehicles changing lane
Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle cutting in. The distance to this vehicle will be too short.
Narrow vehicles
Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the carriageway, because of its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short.
Speedtronic
Speedtronic brakes automatically so that you do not exceed the
set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is
laden or towing a trailer, you must select shift range 1, 2
or 3 in good time. By doing so you will make use of the braking effect
of the engine, which relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. If you need additional
braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.
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Never depress the brake pedal continuously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause the brakes to rub by applying constant slight pedal pressure. This causes the brake system to overheat, increases the braking distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely.
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Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
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You can set a variable or
permanent limit speed:
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variable
for speed limits, e.g. in built-up areas
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permanent
for long-term speed restrictions, e.g. for driving on winter tyres
more
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Speedtronic is only an aid designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the vehicle's speed and for braking in good time.
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The speed indicated
in the speedometer may differ slightly from the limit speed stored.
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Variable
Speedtronic
With the cruise control lever, you can operate cruise control,
Distronic* and variable
Speedtronic.
The LIM indicator lamp
on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selected:
You can use the
cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above
30 km/h while the engine is running.
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| To store the current speed or a
higher speed |
| LIM indicator lamp |
| Storing the current speed or call up
the last stored speed |
| To store the current speed or a
lower speed |
| To switch between cruise control or
Distronic* and variable
Speedtronic |
| To deactivate variable
Speedtronic |
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Selecting
variable Speedtronic
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Check whether LIM
indicator lamp
is on.
If it is
on, variable Speedtronic is already selected.
If it is not, press
the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow
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LIM indicator lamp
in the cruise
control lever lights up. Variable Speedtronic is
selected.
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If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the limit speed stored.
Only use Speedtronic when you do not have to accelerate suddenly to a speed higher than the stored limit speed allows. You could otherwise cause an accident.
You can only exceed the limit speed stored if you deactivate variable Speedtronic:
It is not possible to deactivate variable Speedtronic by braking.
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Variable Speedtronic brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. As it does so, the brake pedal is depressed. Do not place your foot under the brake pedal as it could become trapped.
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Storing the
current speed
You can use the
cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above
30 km/h while the engine is running.
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Briefly press the
cruise control lever up or down
to the pressure
point.
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The current speed
is stored and shown in the multi-function display.
The LIM indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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Storing the
current speed or calling up the last stored speed
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Only select a stored speed if you know what that speed is and whether it is suitable for the current driving and traffic situation. Otherwise, sudden braking could endanger you or others.
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Briefly pull the
cruise control lever towards you
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Making
adjustments in 1 km/h increments
Making
adjustments in 10 km/h increments
Deactivating
variable Speedtronic
There are several ways to
deactivate variable Speedtronic:
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Briefly press the
cruise control lever forwards
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The LIM indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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or
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Briefly press the
cruise control lever in the direction of arrow
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LIM indicator lamp
in the cruise
control lever goes out. Variable Speedtronic is deactivated.
Cruise control or
Distronic* is
selected.
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Variable
Speedtronic is deactivated automatically when you depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown), but only if your current speed does not
differ by more than 20 km/h from the stored speed. You will hear
a warning tone if this is the case.
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It is not possible to deactivate variable Speedtronic by braking.
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The last speed
stored is cleared when you switch off the engine.
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Permanent
Speedtronic
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Permanent
Speedtronic is only available in certain countries.
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You can use the
on-board computer to limit the speed permanently to a value between 160
km/h (e.g. for driving with winter tyres) and the maximum speed.
Just before the
stored speed is reached, it appears in the multi-function display.
Permanent
Speedtronic remains active, even if variable Speedtronic is deactivated.
You cannot exceed
the stored limit speed, even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown).
Setting permanent Speedtronic
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Press the
 or
 button to select
the desired setting.
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The following
settings can be selected:
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AIRMATIC package*
AIRMATIC enables a suspension tuning setting to be selected and regulates the damping behaviour and level of your vehicle. The system comprises two components: ADS* (Adaptive Damping System) more and level control* more.
See the notes on driving with a trailer in the "Operation" more section.
ML 63 AMG
The AIRMATIC package is part of the standard equipment. Due to the sportier suspension tuning when compared to standard vehicles, the level positions in the ADS settings and the speed thresholds for raising and lowering the vehicle are different.
The vehicle is lowered from highway/high-speed to ADS Sport level around 20 seconds after locking. The vehicle is not lowered from the raised level after locking. When starting the engine, the previous setting, e.g. ADS COMF, is restored.
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Always keep in mind the differences in ground clearance and vehicle height when compared to standard vehicles. You could otherwise damage the vehicle.
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You will find different values for ground clearance and vehicle height with regard to:
ADS* (Adaptive Damping System)
ADS adapts the damping characteristics to the current operating and driving situation.
How this is adjusted depends on:
Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
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| ADS button |
| SPORT indicator lamp |
| COMF indicator lamp |
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Vehicle with AIRMATIC package*
You can choose between the following ADS settings:
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AUTO for normal driving situations; indicator lamps and are off.
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SPORT for sporty driving; indicator lamp is on. In comparison to AUTO or COMF, the vehicle is 15 mm lower.
The ML 63 AMG is 8 mm lower than with AUTO.
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COMF for a more comfortable ride; indicator lamp is on.
The ML 63 AMG is 7 mm higher than with AUTO.
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Start the engine.
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Press button repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.
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Level control*
The level control
adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving
situation. This results in reduced fuel consumption and improved handling.
When you are
driving in ADS* COMF or AUTO more,
the vehicle is lowered to the high-speed level as the speed increases. As the
vehicle decelerates, the vehicle is raised back up to highway level.
In ADS*
SPORT more, the vehicle skips
highway level and lowers directly to the high-speed level depending on the
basic setting
more or
more.
Make changes to the
vehicle level while the vehicle is in motion. This enables the vehicle to
adjust to the new level as quickly as possible.
The vehicle level
may change visibly when you park the vehicle and the outside temperature
changes. When the temperature drops, the vehicle level is lower; with an
increase in temperature, the vehicle level rises.
When you unlock the
vehicle or open a door, the vehicle begins to balance the load discrepancies
while still parked. However, for significant level changes, e.g. after the
vehicle has been stationary for a long period, the engine must be on. For
safety reasons, the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are closed. Lowering
is interrupted if a door is opened and continues when the door has been
closed.
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Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel arch or the underbody when you begin a level change. You could otherwise trap yourself or others.
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Always select as low a vehicle level as possible. If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle centre of gravity shifts upwards. This increases the risk of the vehicle tipping over.
Adapt your driving style to suit the vehicle level. ESP® cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast. ESP® cannot override the laws of physics.
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When driving on extremely rough terrain, select a high vehicle level in good time. Make sure there is always sufficient ground clearance to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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You will find
information about driving off-road in the "Operation" section
more.
Vehicles with AIRMATIC
package*
Basic settings,
excluding ML 63 AMG
The extent to which
the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting selected. Select
raised level for off-road driving or highway/high-speed level for normal
roads.
The individual vehicle levels
are:
Basic settings
for the ML 63 AMG
The extent to which
the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the ADS setting selected. Select
raised level for off-road driving or highway/high-speed level for normal
roads.
With
AUTO ADS, the vehicle is 73 mm higher when in raised
level than it is in highway level.
Raised
level
Only
select the raised level when this is appropriate for the road conditions.
Otherwise, fuel consumption increases and handling performance is affected.
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Start the
engine.
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Press button
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Indicator lamp
flashes. The
vehicle rises to the raised level.
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If you press the
or
button on the
multi-function steering wheel, the message will disappear.
If you have not
previously selected the off-road menu
more in the on-board
computer, the message disappears after about five seconds.
If you try to
select the raised level at a speed above 70 km/h, the
Level
selection not permitted
message appears
Highway/high-speed level
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Make sure there is enough ground clearance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
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Start the
engine.
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If indicator lamp is lit:
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Press button
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Indicator lamp
flashes. The
vehicle is adjusting to highway / high-speed
level.
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If you press the
or
button on the
multi-function steering wheel, the message will disappear.
If you have not
previously selected the off-road menu
more in the on-board computer, the message
disappears after about five seconds.
The vehicle
automatically selects highway level if you are driving at a speed above
90 km/h or if you drive at between 70 km/h and
90 km/h for around 20 seconds. At high speeds, the vehicle is
lowered to high-speed level in accordance with the ADS basic setting
more.
Vehicles with the Off-Road
Pro engineering package*
Basic
settings
The
extent to which the vehicle is raised or lowered depends on the basic setting
selected.
Select:
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Off-road
level 3 for freeing the vehicle in impassable terrain at low speeds
only
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Off-road
level 2 for driving on normal off-road terrain
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Off-road
level 1 for driving on easily negotiable off-road terrain
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Highway/high-speed
level for normal roads
The individual vehicle levels
are:
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Off-road level 3:
90 mm above highway level
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Off-road level 2:
60 mm above highway level
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Off-road level 1:
30 mm above highway level
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Highway level:
+/- 0 mm
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High-speed level:
15 mm below highway level
Off-road
levels
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Off-road level 3 is not permitted for use on public roads. Off-road level 3 gives your vehicle a very high centre of gravity. This increases the risk of the vehicle tipping over.
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Only select off-road level 3 for driving off-road in particularly rough terrain.
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Adjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics.
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Do not drive faster than 20 km/h.
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Avoid sudden major steering movements.
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Take account of the altered handling characteristics.
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If you are driving
too fast in off-road level 3, the
Bring speed below 20 km/h
message appears in the multi-function display. You additionally hear a
warning tone. The vehicle is lowered.
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You cannot clear
these messages.
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Only select an
off-road level when this is appropriate for the road conditions. Otherwise,
fuel consumption increases and handling performance may be affected.
Your selection
remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock.
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| To raise the level |
| To lower the level |
| Indicator
lamps |
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Start the
engine.
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Turn selector wheel
clockwise.
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The vehicle is
raised.
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or |
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Turn selector wheel
anti-clockwise.
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The vehicle is
lowered.
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Indicator lamps
for the desired
off-road level flash:
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Off-road level 1:
the lower indicator lamp flashes
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Off-road level 2:
the lower and centre indicator lamps flash
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Off-road level 3:
all three indicator lamps flash
The vehicle is
being adjusted to the off-road level selected. As soon as an off-road level is
reached, the corresponding indicator lamp stops flashing and lights up
constantly.
The vehicle rises
from highway level to off-road level 1.
If you press the
or
button on the
multi-function steering wheel, the messages will disappear.
Lower and centre
indicator lamps
are on.
If you
have not previously selected the off-road menu
more in the on-board computer, the message
disappears after about five seconds.
The
20 km/h max.
message draws your attention to the maximum speed permitted for off-road level
3.
Off-road level 3 is
cancelled.
If
you then increase the speed again, the message remains in the multi-function
display. The newly set level is not displayed until the vehicle has been set to
a level suitable for the current speed.
The vehicle is
lowered to off-road level 2.
If you select an
off-road level when driving at too high a speed, the
Level
selection not permitted
message appears in the multi-function display.
You can select the
following:
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Off-road level 1 at
speeds up to 100 km/h
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Off-road level 2 at
speeds up to 70 km/h
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Off-road level 3 at
speeds up to 20 km/h
If you are driving
above 90 km/h or drive between 70 km/h and
90 km/h for longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 2 will be
cancelled. The vehicle is lowered to off-road level 1.
If you are driving
above 115 km/h or drive between 100 km/h and
115 km/h for longer than 20 seconds, off-road level 1 will be
cancelled. The vehicle is lowered to highway level.
At high speeds, the
vehicle is lowered to high-speed level in accordance with the ADS basic setting
more.
The vehicle automatically selects highway level if you are driving at a speed
above 40 km/h or if you drive at between 40 km/h
and 70 km/h for around 20 seconds.
Highway/high-speed level
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Make sure there is enough ground clearance when the vehicle is being lowered. It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging the underbody.
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| To raise the level |
| To lower the level |
| Indicator
lamps |
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Start the
engine.
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If one or more indicator
lamps are
on:
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Turn the selector
wheel anti-clockwise until all indicator lamps
that are lit
start to flash.
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The vehicle is
lowered to highway level. As soon as the next lowest level is reached, the
indicator lamp stops flashing and goes out.
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If you press the
or
button on the
multi-function steering wheel, the messages will disappear.
If you have not
previously selected the off-road menu
more in the on-board computer, the message
disappears after about five seconds.
The vehicle
automatically selects highway level if you are driving at a speed above
115 km/h or if you drive at between 100 km/h and
115 km/h for around 20 seconds. At high speeds, the vehicle is
lowered to high-speed level in accordance with the ADS basic setting
more.
Parktronic*
| Risk of accident |
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Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect all obstacles. It is not a substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others.
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| Risk of injury |
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Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
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Parktronic
is an electronic parking aid. It indicates visually and audibly the distance
between your vehicle and an object.
Parktronic is activated
automatically when you:
Parktronic is
deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
Parktronic monitors the area around your vehicle using six
sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.
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| Example: sensors in the front
bumper, left-hand side |
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Range of the
sensors
The sensors must be
free of dirt, ice and slush, otherwise they may not function correctly. Clean
the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them
more.
Side
view
Top
view
Front
sensors
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Centre
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Approximately 100
cm
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Corners
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Approximately 60
cm
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Rear
sensors
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Centre
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Approximately 120
cm
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Corners
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Approximately 80
cm
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When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer towbars. Parktronic does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or the objects.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic to malfunction.
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Minimum
distance
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Centre
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Approximately 20
cm
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Corners
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Approximately 15
cm
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If there is an
obstacle within this range, all warning displays light up and a tone sounds. If
the distance falls below the minimum clearance, it may no longer be
shown.
Warning
displays
The warning
displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle. The warning
display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air
vents. The warning display for the rear area is in the roof trim at the
rear.
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| Left-hand side of the
vehicle |
| Right-hand side of the
vehicle |
| Indicator
segments |
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Front
area warning display
The warning display
for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments.
Parktronic is operational if yellow indicator segments light up.
The automatic transmission
position determines which warning display is active:
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Automatic
transmission position
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Warning
display
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D
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Front area
activated
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R or
N
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Rear and front
areas activated
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P
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No areas
activated
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One or more
segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance to the obstacle.
From the:
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sixth segment
onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approximately two
seconds.
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seventh segment
onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. You have
reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating
Parktronic
Vehicles with
Parktronic button
You can deactivate
and activate Parktronic via the Parktronic button on the centre console.
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| To deactivate/activate
Parktronic |
| Indicator
lamp |
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If indicator lamp
is on,
Parktronic is deactivated.
Vehicles
without Parktronic button
You can deactivate
and activate Parktronic via the on-board computer
more.
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Vehicles without
the Off-Road Pro engineering package* that, in addition to Parktronic,
are also fitted with auxiliary heating* do not have a Parktronic
button.
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The message
disappears automatically within ten seconds. If six segments light up, the
message remains on the display. You see the message until the
or
buttons are
pressed, or the clearance is increased and only two segments are then lit. If
you come close to the obstacle again, the message
reappears.
Trailer
towing*
Parktronic is
deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
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Remove the detachable trailer coupling if it is no longer required. Parktronic measures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball coupling.
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Reversing camera*
The reversing camera is an optical aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle in the COMAND APS display.
| Risk of injury |
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Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they could be injured.
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The reversing camera is located in the handle strip of the boot lid.
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| Reversing camera |
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View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a mirrored fashion, as in the rear-view mirror.
| Risk of accident |
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The reversing camera is only an aid and may display obstacles in a distorted manner, incorrectly or even not display them at all. The reversing camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention. The camera cannot show objects:
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that are very close to the rear bumper.
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that are underneath the rear bumper.
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above the tailgate handle.
You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. This applies to the areas behind, in front of and next to the vehicle. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others.
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| Risk of accident |
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Under the following circumstances, the reversing camera will not function, or function in a limited manner:
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if the tailgate is open.
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in heavy rain, snow or fog.
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at night or in very dark places.
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if the camera is exposed to very bright white light.
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if the area is lit by fluorescent light (the display may flicker).
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if there is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter.
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if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
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if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. Have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop in this case. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situation. You could otherwise injure others or damage objects and your vehicle while you are parking.
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Activating the reversing camera
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Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Engage reverse gear.
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The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND APS display.
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