Distronic (DTR) display and operating information - GF30.30-P-0002-01T

Shown on model 211

Fig 1: Identifying CC TPM Switch Rotating Directions

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Operating the Distronic

Operation takes place using the CC [TPM] switch. The yellow light emitting diode in the CC [TPM] switch must be off; switch between Speedtronic and Distronic by actuating switch position 5 if this not the case. The system is operated with the CC [TPM] switch (S40).

Displays in the instrument cluster

If the Distronic is activated, for example, at 130 km/hour, then only one or two segments in the area of the stored speed of 130 km/hour light up in order to indicate the set speed to the driver.

The display shows the set speed for approx. 5 seconds and then "Distronic". The set target distance is represented by the bar in front of the driver's own vehicle. This is dependent on the speed at which the vehicle is driven.

Fig 2: Identifying Distronic Speed Display (At High Speed)

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If the Distronic detects a vehicle ahead driving at a lower speed, further segments between the desired speed (e.g. 130 km/hour) and the speed of the vehicle ahead (e.g. 80 km/hour) light up. At the same time, the system reduces the speed of the own vehicle until it matches the speed of the vehicle ahead. The vehicle ahead is shown on the left in the display during this period.

Fig 3: Identifying Distronic Speed Display (At Low Speed)

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In the right multifunction display the driver's own vehicle (4) is shown on the right edge of the screen, as well as a distance scale (2) to the vehicle ahead. The bar (3) below the distance scale marks the target distance selected with the Distronic DTR distance potentiometer. If the Distronic detects a slower vehicle ahead, a second vehicle (1) appears at the left-hand edge of the screen which moves slowly across the distance scale. At the same time, the Distronic reduces the speed of its own vehicle until the selected specified distance is reached. The switch status of the audible warning function can also be recognized from the loudspeaker symbol (5) in the multifunction display.

Fig 4: Identifying Distronic Speed Display With Distance Scale Of Vehicle Ahead

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If the separation between the vehicles goes below the nominal separation the separation indicator lamp in instrument cluster lights up. In addition an intermittent signal (takeover signal) sounds. The distance warning lamp remains active even when the Distronic is off. The intermittent signal chime can be deactivated when the Distronic is switched off.

The "Distronic passive" warning also appears if the Distronic is switched on and the accelerator pedal is not fully released.

The Distronic cannot be switched on, or if already on, shuts down:

For up to 2 minutes after engine start
When the parking brake is on
When the ESP is switched off or is active
At speeds below 30 km/hour or above 180 km/hour
if the speed is not in the controlled range (that is 30 to 180 km/hour, AMG-vehicles 30 to 260 km/hour, until model year. 2004: from 25 to 110 mph, from model year 2005: from 20 to 110 mph)
In selector lever position P, R or N
When braking
LIM indicator lamp (Speedtronic) on
Cruise control push-button switch in switch position 3 (OFF).