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 vehicle in front, depending on the road 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 thumbwheel 2 towards 3.
DISTRONIC then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
► To decrease: turn thumbwheel 2 towards 1.
DISTRONIC then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Make sure that you maintain the
minimum distance to the vehicle in front as
required by law. Adjust the distance to the
vehicle in front if necessary.
See also:
Switching on/off
- Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
- To switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow 1 or 2.
Indicator lamp 3 lights up or goes out.
Vehicles with ...
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
You can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
To open: press marking 1.
To remove: slide catch 2 back and pull
the cup holder upwards.
To insert: insert ...
Socket in the front-compartment center console
To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it engages.
Lift up the cover of socket 2.
To close: press cover 1 briefly at the front. The cover moves back.
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