Mercedes-benz 2002 S 500 User Manual download pdf (Page 272)

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269Driving systems

Technical

data

Instruments

and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Additional driving hints

Important!

When starting the engine, Distronic goes through an

initialization and self-test phase – this can take up to

2minutes.

The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a

dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially

at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case,

Distronic will switch off, and the message

“DISTRONIC – CLEAN SENSOR!” appears in the

multifunction display.

For cleaning and care of the Distronic sensor, see

page 386.

Restart the engine after cleaning the sensor.

The following are some sample situations which may

influence the functions of Distronic.

Warning!

Distronic works to maintain the speed selected by

the driver unless a moving obstacle proceeding

directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is

detected (e.g. following another vehicle ahead at a

distance set by Distronic). This means that:

• your vehicle can pass another vehicle after you

change lanes,

• while in a sharp turn or if the vehicle in front

is in a sharp turn, Distronic could lose sight of

a vehicle traveling in front of it, then your

vehicle could accelerate to the previously

selected speed.

Distronic regulates only the distance between your

vehicle and those directly ahead, but does not

• a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam,

• a disabled vehicle,

• an oncoming vehicle.

The driver must always be on the alert and observe

all traffic and intercede with steering and braking

inputs as necessary.

Warning!

Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy road

conditions.

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