2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 453
2008 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving systems Stopping Warning! Warning! When DISTRONIC Plus detects that the vehicle in front of you is stopping, the vehicle brakes until it also stops. Once DISTRONIC Plus has stopped your vehicle and it is at a standstill, it remains stationary; the brake pedal does not need to be depressed. G G DISTRONIC Plus's braking effect is canceled and the vehicle can start to roll if DISTRONIC Plus is switched off using the DISTRONIC Plus lever you accelerate the system or the power supply is malfunctioning, e.g. due to battery failure the electrical components in the engine compartment or the fuses have been manipulated the battery is disconnected Never get out of the vehicle while DISTRONIC Plus is switched on! DISTRONIC Plus must never be operated or switched off by passengers or from outside the vehicle. DISTRONIC Plus is not a substitute for the electronic parking brake and may not be used for parking. When you get out of the vehicle or switch off the engine, deactivate DISTRONIC Plus and secure the vehicle from rolling away by engaging the electronic parking brake. i After a short while, your vehicle is secured in place by the electronic parking brake so that the operating brake can be relieved of load. i Depending on the following distance set using the distance setting switch on the DISTRONIC Plus lever, your vehicle will stop approximately 13.1 ft away from the vehicle in front of you. 452
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