2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 250

Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial Warning! G In these situations, Distronic will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated. Distronic is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set distance from moving objects in front of it. Close attention to road and traffic conditions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated. Use of Distronic can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed. Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). Distronic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles. Switch off Distronic: when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane when entering a turn lane or highway off ramp in complex driving situations, such as in highway construction zones Warning! G The "Resume" function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. 1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two segments come on around the set speed. i The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system. 249