Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.
Cruise control (Y page 167) activated:
The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 169) activated:
One or two segments in the set speed range light up.
DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.
See also:
Vehicle identification p
Even if you have calculated the total load
carefully, you should still make sure that the
gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle
weight rating are not exceeded. Details can
be found on the ...
Setting a speed
WARNING
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road co ...
Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheati ...
