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Activating/deactivating the distancewarning function
This function is only available with DISTRONIC. ► Press on the steering wheel to select the Additional functions menu. ► Press the button to select the Distance warning function ...

Tow-starting (emergency starting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission. ...

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
Pulling away – If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove your foot from the brake pedal. – Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you. or – Accelerate briefly. Your vehicle pulls away ...