2007 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 426

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the following distance in DISTRONIC Plus You can set the specified following distance for DISTRONIC Plus by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, DISTRONIC Plus calculates and sets the required following distance to the preceding vehicle. The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display. Warning! The distance setting switch for the target distance is located on the DISTRONIC Plus lever. Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting causes DISTRONIC Plus to maintain a greater following distance to the preceding vehicle. Move distance setting switch 1 in direction 2. Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting causes DISTRONIC Plus to maintain a shorter following distance to the preceding vehicle. 1 Distance setting switch for target distance 2 To increase target distance 3 To decrease target distance Move distance setting switch 1 in direction 3. G 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. 425