2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 182

180 Driving systems If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front, segments ; between speed of the vehicle in front : and stored speed = light up. Driving and parking DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multifunction display General information In the Assistance menu (Y page 206) of the on-board computer, you can select the distance display and activate or deactivate PRE-SAFE® Brake. Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated X Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer (Y page 206). When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will see the following in the multifunction display: X To increase: turn control ; in direction =. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. X To decrease: turn control ; in direction :. DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. i Make sure that you maintain the minimum distance to the vehicle in front as required by law. Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary. DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the speedometer : Vehicle in front, if detected ; Distance indicator, current distance to the vehicle in front = Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front, adjustable ? Own vehicle A Symbol for the activated PRE-SAFE® When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one or two segments ; in the set speed range light up. Brake Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated X Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer (Y page 206). i For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.