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Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance for DISTRONIC by varying the time span between one and two seconds. This time span determines the distance that DISTRONIC should maintain from the vehicl ...

The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. ...

The electronic guardian angel: PRE-SAFE has a preventive effect
Occupant protection in the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class begins well before an accident. The Mercedes-Benz invention PRE-SAFE is able to activate preventive measures reflexively when it recognises the ...