2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 265

Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 262 from the speed of the vehicle in front up to your vehicle's selected speed. See also page 269 for notes on the multifunction displays. Warning! Distronic brakes (up to 20% of vehicle braking power) the vehicle to restore the preset distance or to maintain the speed. The brake pedal is automatically retracted as this happens. Keep driver's foot area clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the Distronic system. Driving with Distronic activated With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, the distance warning lamp l in the speedometer dial comes on and goes out with the engine running. If the distance sensor detects a slower vehicle moving in front, your vehicle speed will be reduced by deceleration and braking of up to 20% of the vehicle braking capacity, so that you follow the vehicle ahead at the preset distance, see page 268. Segments in the speedometer illuminate to indicate the speed range Do not place your foot under the brake pedal - your foot could become caught.