Mercedes Benz 2007 sl 550 ユーザーズマニュアル

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic*
When activated, the Distronic adaptive 
cruise control system increases the driving 
convenience afforded by the cruise control 
while traveling on expressways and other 
major roadways.
If the Distronic distance sensor detects 
a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, 
your vehicle’s speed will be reduced so 
that you follow that vehicle at the pre-
set following distance.
If there is no vehicle directly ahead of 
you, Distronic will function in the same 
way as standard cruise control 
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Warning!
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Distronic adaptive cruise control is not a 
substitute for active driving involvement. It 
does not react to pedestrians or stationary 
objects, recognize or predict the lane curva-
ture nor the movement of preceding 
vehicles.
Distronic can only apply a maximum of 20% 
of the vehicle’s braking power.
It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to 
be attentive to the road, weather and traffic 
conditions. In addition, the driver must pro-
vide the steering, braking and other driving 
inputs necessary to remain in control of the 
vehicle.
Warning!
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Distronic is a convenience system. Its speed 
adjustment reduction capability is intended 
to make cruise control more effective and 
usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not 
however, intended to, nor does it, replace 
the need for extreme care. The responsibili-
ty for the vehicle’s speed, distance to the 
preceding vehicle and, most importantly, 
brake operation to assure a safe stopping 
distance, always rests with the driver.
Warning!
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Distronic requires familiarity with its opera-
tional characteristics. We strongly recom-
mend that you review the following 
information carefully before operating the 
system.
Warning!
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Distronic cannot take street and traffic con-
ditions into account. Only use Distronic if 
the road, weather and traffic conditions 
make it advisable to travel at a constant 
speed.