2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 178

Controls in detail Driving systems Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 3 ( page 175). or Step on the brake pedal. Distronic will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory. Distronic deactivates automatically when you set the parking brake you drive slower than 25 mph (Canada: 40 km/h) ESP is active ( page 70) or you deactivate ESP You move the transmission selector lever into position N. A signal will sound. The DTR off message appears in the speedometer display for approximately five seconds. Warning! Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehicle ahead. The set distance will be shown in the speedometer display field. The thumbwheel for making the time setting is located on the lower section of the center console. Warning! i The last stored speed is deleted when you turn off the engine. G G Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 25 mph ( 40 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. It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance. 178