2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 215
2007 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G 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, heavy rain, snow or sleet. Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off Distronic or do not switch 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 for example The distance control system functionality could be impaired. Always pay attention to surrounding traffic conditions even while Distronic is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late. This could cause an accident in which you and/or others could be injured. 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 constant speed. Distronic will not react to stationary objects on the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). Distronic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles. 214