2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 200

Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G Distronic menu in the control system In the Distronic menu you can read the current settings for Distronic. What appears in the left display field depends on whether the Distronic is turned on or off. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one of the following displays. Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display in the left display field. The Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 6.5 ft/s2 (2 m/s2). This corresponds to about 20% of the maximum deceleration ability of your vehicle. Distronic brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the speed. The brake pedal is automatically applied as this happens which results in the brake pedal moving. 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. Do not place your foot under the brake pedal - your foot could become caught. 1 Vehicle ahead, if detected 2 Actual distance to vehicle ahead 3 Preset distance threshold to vehicle ahead 4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function 199