Sets the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds. With this function, you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front, dependent on vehicle speed. You can see this distance in the multifunction display
WARNING
It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to
select the appropriate setting given road
conditions, traffic, driver's preferred driving
style and applicable laws and driving
recommendations for safe following distance
•► To increase: turn control 2 in direction 3.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
•► To decrease: turn control 2 in direction 1.
DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Make sure that you maintain a sufficient and safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary.
See also:
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
- Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
- Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
Make sure that the exterior
mirrors are
always fol ...
Override feature for the rear sidewindows
WARNING
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise, the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window.
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Setting climate control to automatic
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog
up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility ...