Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and parking / Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering
the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for your attention
to the surroundings and do not relieve you of
your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law.
The driver is always responsible for maintaining
a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying
in lane. Pay attention to the traffic conditions at
all times and intervene when necessary. Be
aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of
these systems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. They cannot always
take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Standby mode function
This function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimized during extended periods of non-operation...
Some driving and driving safety systems use
cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors
to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to
the vehicle...
Other information:
Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the
set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles in
front are detected, the set distance is maintained,
if necessary, until the vehicle comes to a
halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes depending
on the distance to the vehicle in front and
the set speed...
The ECO display summarizes your driving characteristics
from the start of the journey to its
completion and assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style.
You can influence consumption by doing the following:
Driving with particular care
Driving the vehicle in drive program
Observing the gearshift recommendations
The inner segment will light up and the outer
segment will fill up when the following driving
style is adopted:
Moderate acceleration
Gentle deceleration and
rolling
Consistent speed
The inner segment will not light up and the outer
segment will empty when the following driving
style is adopted:
Sporty acceleration
Heavy braking
Fluctuations in speed
The ECO display will show you when you have
driven economically:
The three outer segments are completely filled
simultaneously...