2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 264

Deactivation of Distronic Briefly move the distronic control lever in "OFF" direction (3) - the stored speed remains in the memory until the electronic key in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or 0. Distronic is also deactivated if: • the service brake pedal is depressed, • the parking brake is activated, • the vehicle decelerates to less than approximately 25 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), e.g. while maintaining the distance to the vehicle ahead, Warning! The Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 25 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) by operation of the system. At that time, the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. • the gear selector lever is moved to position "N", • the electronic stability program (ESP) is active, • the electronic stability program (ESP) is switched off manually, • Model S 55 AMG only: the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 160 mph (260 km/h). Note: A signal sounds and the message "DTR OFF" appears for 5 seconds in the multifunction display everytime Distronic is deactivated. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 261 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index