DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the multifunction display

General notes

You can select the distance display in the Assistance menu of the onboard computer.

Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated

function Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer.

When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, you will see the following in the multifunction display:

1 Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE® Brake

1 Symbol for activated PRE-SAFE® Brake
2 Vehicle in front, if detected
3 Distance indicator, current distance to the vehicle in front
4 Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front; adjustable
5 Own vehicle

Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated

function Select the Distance Display function using the on-board computer.

You will see the stored speed for about five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.

After this time, you will see the following in the multifunction display while DISTRONIC PLUS is activated:

1 DISTRONIC PLUS activated

1 DISTRONIC PLUS activated
2 Own vehicle
3 Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front; adjustable
4 Vehicle in front, if detected

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