Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Select Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with the left rocker switch.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and firmly.

The functions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.

Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

WARNING Risk of an accident due to Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being active when you leave the driver's seat

If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle is being braked by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Always deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away before you leave the driver's seat.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Select Mercedes-Benz GLC. Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with the left rocker switch.

If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP® intervenes, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.

    Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

    Requirements: The electric parking brake is released. ESP® is activated and is not intervening. The transmission is in position . The driver's door is closed...

    Increasing or decreasing the speed

    mph (1 km/h): press rocker switch up or down to the pressure point. or 5 mph (10 km/h): press rocker switch up or down beyond the pressure point...

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    Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key

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    The rear seat backrest has been folded forward. The cargo compartment cover has been removed.

    Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key

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