2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 256

Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial 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. Warning! G 1 Segments 1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two segments come on around the set speed. If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the segments (representing the difference) from the speed of the vehicle ahead to the set speed come on. If Distronic calculates that there is a danger of collision: The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on red. An intermittent warning sounds. 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. i The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system. 255