lane assist MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2016 C217 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 199
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .336
Function/notes .............................2 11
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 62
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 138
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 221
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 274
Function/information .................... 222
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................. 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 274
Function/information .................... 225
Active multicontour seat .................. 111
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 203
Display message ............................ 275
Exiting a parking space .................. 205
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202 Parking .......................................... 204
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 198
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Additional speedometer ................... 248
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 403
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 59
Display message ............................ 264
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Knee bag .......................................... 52
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG indica tor
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amps ............................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 52
Window curtain air bag .................... 53
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Rear ............................................... 147
Setting ........................................... 146
Setting the center air vents ........... 146
Setting the side air vents ............... 147
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................. 197
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
4Index

Declarations of conformity.................26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Digital speedometer .........................237
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 330
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 251
Driving systems .............................2 72
Engine ............................................ 268
General notes ................................ 251
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 251
Introduction ................................... 251
Lights ............................................. 265
Safety systems .............................. 252
SmartKey ....................................... 283
Tires ............................................... 279
Vehicle ...........................................2 81
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 296
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 184
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 183
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 276
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 187
Driving tips ....................................1 89
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 185
Function/notes .............................1 82
Important safety notes .................. 182
Setting a speed .............................. 186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 187
Stopping ........................................ 186
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 190
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............9 0
Central locking/unlocking
(Smart Key) .
.....................................
.83 Control panel ..................................
.40
Display message ............................ 282
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving ......................... 174
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Manual ........................................... 164
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 165
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 250
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 331
Driving Assistance package ............. 222
Driving on flooded roads .................. 178
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
Distance warning function ............... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 75
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Body Control ABC ............... 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 215
Cruise control ................................ 179
8Index

Start/Stop button .......................... 151
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 83
General notes .................................. 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Start function ................................... 84
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 162
Knee bag .............................................. 52
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 65
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 267
Light sensor (display message) ....... 267
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Fogged up headlamps .................... 129
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 125
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 247
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 300 Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 265
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
M
M+S tires ............................................ 364
Magic Body Control ........................... 194
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 103
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 334
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 313
Display message ............................ 259
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 313
Downloading routes ....................... 316
Emergency call .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 309
Geo fencing ................................... 317
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 315
MB info call button ........................ 312
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 315
Roadside Assistance button .......... 311
Search & Send ............................... 314
Self-test ......................................... 310
Speed alert .................................... 316
System .......................................... 309
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 317
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 314
12Index

Mechanical keyFunction/notes ................................ 85
General notes .................................. 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing .........................................8 5
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ...............................3 02
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 20
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 211
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 68
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 69
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............1 94
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 74
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 90
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
General notes ................................ 179
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 194
Night View Assist Plus ................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................7 5
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 207
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 196
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 217 Message memory (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 251
Messages
see D

isplay messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 398
Installation .....................................3 98
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Transmission output (maximum) .... 398
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 343
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 388
Mounting a new wheel ................... 387
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 84
Raising the vehicle ......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 387
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 384
MP3
Operation ....................................... 240
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 32
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 231
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes .............................2 19
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 219
Problem (malfunction) ................... 222
Index13

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
163
;Combination switch126
=Horn
?Instrument cluster33
ADIRECT SELECT lever159
BOverhead control panel39
CControl panel for:
ÜLowering the rear
seat head restraints
110
u Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind
306
Moving the seat-belt
extender forwards
48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
45
Setting the brightness of
the instrument cluster light-
ing and the COMAND dis-
play
DClimate control systems136
FunctionPage
EIgnition lock151
Start/Stop button151
FAdjusts the steering wheel114
Steering wheel heating115
GCruise control lever180
HElectric parking brake172
IDiagnostics connection26
JOpens the hood324
KLight switch124
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
190
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist
225
Deactivating PARKTRONIC199
Switching on the 360° cam-
era
211
Activating Night View
Assist
219
Switching on the head-up
display
233
32Cockpit
At a glance

Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing childrestraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible. Fully retract the seat cush-
ion length. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the child restraint system must lie
as flat as possible against the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. The child restraint sys-
tem must not touch the roof or be subjected
to a load by the head restraint. Adjust the
angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. Always make
sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly
routed from the front-passenger seat-belt
extender to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards from the retracted
seat-belt extender for the front-passenger
seat.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Pets in the vehicle
GWARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
Ractivate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Ractivate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
RABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
(
Ypage 68)
RBAS ( Brake Assist System) (Ypage 68)
RBAS PLUS ( Brake Assist System PLUS) with
Cross-Traffic Assist (
Ypage 69)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(distance warning function and Adaptive
Brake Assist) (
Ypage 70)
RESP®( E lectronic StabilityProgram)
(
Ypage 73)
REBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(
Ypage 75)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Ypage 75)
RPRE-SAFE®Brake (Ypage 75)
RSTEER CONTROL (Ypage 77)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for maintaining
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time, and for stay-
ing in lane. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions and maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
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ESP®intervenes automatically according to
the direction and intensity of the crosswinds
affecting your vehicle.
ESP intervenes with stabilizing braking to
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
®is
deactivated or disabled because of a mal-
function.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 67).
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Ypage 288) as well as dis-
play messages (
Ypage 255).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi- tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function (
Ypage 192
)and
hill start assist (
Ypage 155).
PRE-SAFE®Brake
General information
PRE-SAFE®Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a
pedestrian, and reduce the effects of such a
collision. If PRE-SAFE
®Brake has detected a
risk of collision, you will be warned visually
and acoustically as well as by automatic brak-
ing.
iPay attention to the important safety
notes in the "Driving safety systems" sec-
tion (
Ypage 67).
PRE‑SAFE
®Brake is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance Plus package.
For PRE-SAFE
®Brake to assist you when driv-
ing, the radar sensor system and the camera system must be switched on and be opera-
tional.
With the help of the radar sensor system and
the camera system, PRE-SAFE
®Brake can
detect obstacles that are in front of your vehi-
cle for an extended period of time.
In addition, pedestrians in the path of your
vehicle can be detected.
PRE-SAFE
®Brake detects pedestrians using
typical characteristics such as the body con-
tours and posture of a person standing
upright.
iObserve the restrictions described in the
"Important safety notes" sec-
tion“ (
Ypage 75).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
PRE-SAFE
®Brake will initially brake your vehi-
cle by a partial application of the brakes if a
danger of collision is detected. There may be
a collision unless you brake yourself. Even
after subsequent full application of the brakes
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becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heatingrunning, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position N.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 365).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 364).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (
Ypage 364).
Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for
innovative driver assistance and safety sys-
tems which enhance comfort and support the driver in critical situations. With these intelli-
gent co-ordinated systems Mercedes-Benz
has set a milestone on the path towards
autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one
well thought out system – for the safety of the
vehicle occupants and that of other road
users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(
Ypage 67).
Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. Change into
a lower gear in good time on long and steep
downhill gradients. This is especially impor-
tant if the vehicle is laden. By doing so, you
will make use of the braking effect of the
engine. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an acci-
dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise
control cannot take into account the road,
traffic and weather conditions. Cruise control
is only an aid. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
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Driving and parking
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Obstructions and stationary vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta-
cles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the
detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals
an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC
PLUS will not brake for these.
Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect
vehicles that are crossing your lane. Activat-
ing DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with
crossing traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
General notes
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot aids you in keeping the vehicle
in the center of the driving lane by means of
moderate steering interventions at speeds of
0 - 125 mph (0 - 200 km/h).
It monitors the area in front of your vehicle by
means of camera system :at the top of the
windshield.
At speeds of 0 - 37 mph (0 - 60 km/h),
Stop&Go Pilot focuses on the vehicle in front,
taking into account lane markings, e.g. when
following vehicles in a traffic jam.
At speeds of more than 37 mph (60 km/h)
Steering Assist focuses on detected lane
markings (left and right), and only on the vehi-
cle in front if lane markings are missing.
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot do not pro-
vide any support if these conditions do not
exist.
DISTRONIC PLUS must be active in order for
the function to be available.
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style,
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot can neither reduce the risk of
an accident nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take account of road, weather and
traffic conditions. DISTRONIC PLUS with
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot is only an
aid. You are responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for
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braking in good time and for staying in your
lane.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot does not detect road and traf-
fic conditions. If you are following a vehicle
which is driving towards the edge of the road,
your vehicle could come into contact with the
curb or other road boundaries. Be particularly
aware of other road users, e.g. cyclists, that
are directly next to your vehicle.
Obstacles such as building site huts on the
lane or projecting out into the lane are not
detected.
An inappropriate steering intervention, e.g.
after intentionally driving over a lane marking,can be corrected at any time if you steer
slightly in the opposite direction.
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot cannot continuously keep your
vehicle in lane. In some cases, the steering
intervention is not sufficient to bring the vehi-
cle back to the lane. In such cases, you must
steer the vehicle yourself to ensure that it
does not leave the lane.
The support provided by the system can be
impaired if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi-
cient illumination of the road, or due to
snow, rain, fog or spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,
the sun or reflections (e.g. when the road
surface is wet)
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered, for instance by a sticker, in the
vicinity of the camera
Rthere are no, several or unclear lane mark-
ings for a lane, e.g. in areas with road con-
struction work
Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark or
covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow
Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is too
small and the lane markings thus cannot be
detected
Rthe lane markings change quickly, e.g.
lanes branch off, cross one another or
merge
Rthe road is narrow and winding
Rthere are strong shadows cast on the road
The system is switc hed t
o passive and no lon-
ger assists you by performing steering inter-
ventions if:
Ryou actively change lane
Ryou switch on the turn signal
Rtake your hands off the steering wheel or do
not steer for a prolonged period of time
iSteering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
activated again automatically after a lane
change is completed.
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot do not pro-
vide any support:
Ron very sharp corners
Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective
tire has been detected and displayed
Pay attention also to the important safety
notes for DISTRONIC PLUS (
Ypage 182).
The steering interventions are carried out
with a limited steering moment. The system
requires the driver to keep his hands on the
steering wheel and to steer himself.
If you do not steer yourself or if you take your hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged
period of time, the system will first alert you
with a visual warning. A steering wheel sym-
bol appears in the multifunction display. If you
have still not started to steer and have not
taken hold of the steering wheel after five
seconds at the latest, a warning tone also
sounds to remind you to take control of the
vehicle. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
switched to passive. DISTRONIC PLUS
remains active.
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