2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 431
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving systems DISTRONIC Plus lever The DISTRONIC Plus system is operated by means of the DISTRONIC Plus lever. Activating DISTRONIC Plus Warning! You can activate DISTRONIC Plus when: G you are driving slower than 20 mph and DISTRONIC Plus has detected a vehicle ahead of you you are driving above 20 mph When DISTRONIC Plus is braking, the brake pedal is retracted (i.e. depressed automatically). The pedals' range of motion must not be impeded by any obstacles: Do not place any objects in the footwell. Make sure that the floor mats and carpets are securely in place. Do not rest your foot underneath the brake pedal, as it could otherwise be trapped. You could otherwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others. i The maximum speed you can set is 120 mph. If DISTRONIC Plus has not been activated after pressing the DISTRONIC Plus lever, you will see the message: "DISTRONIC PLUS - - - mph" in the multifunction display. In the following cases you cannot activate DISTRONIC Plus: up to 2 minutes after starting the engine if the engine is switched off 1 Setting current or higher speed Adjustment in 1 mph or 5 mph increments 2 Setting current or lower speed Adjustment in 1 mph or 5 mph increments 3 Canceling DISTRONIC Plus 4 Activating DISTRONIC Plus or resuming to last set speed 5 Setting target distance Warning! G if you step on the brake pedal while driving the vehicle is secured with the electronic parking brake if the gear selector lever is in position P, R, or N When DISTRONIC Plus is switched on, the vehicle can be braked. You should therefore switch off DISTRONIC Plus if the vehicle must be towed. 430
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