2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 249

Controls in detail Driving systems i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Warning! G Warning! G Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog and heavy rain, snow or sleet. Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off Distronic or do not turn it on if: roads are slippery or covered with snow or ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid. the sensor is dirty or visibility is diminished due to snow, rain or fog. The distance control could be impaired. Always pay attention to traffic conditions even while Distronic is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late and could cause an accident resulting in personal or fatal injury to you or others. Warning! G Distronic cannot take street and traffic conditions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed. 248