2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 221

Controls in detail Driving systems Switch off Distronic: when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane when entering a turn lane or highway off ramp in complex driving situations, such as in highway construction zones 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 your vehicle. i USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Distronic displays in the speedometer dial i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Warning! G 1 Red distance warning lamp E 2 Set speed When Distronic is activated, distance warning lamp 1 and the set speed 2 appear in the speedometer dial. 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 in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the Distronic. 220