2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185

Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles Crossing vehicles 183 DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the road, because of its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short. Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for example, could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally. Dynamic handling package with sports mode General notes The most important part of the dynamic handling package with sports mode is the adjustable suspension system. This automatically controls and adapts the suspension to the respective driving situation. The calibration of the suspension depends on: DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these. Ryour Rthe driving style road surface conditions Ryour individual selection; see the following description The dynamic handling package with sports mode also includes steering wheel paddle shifters (Y page 159) with a manual drive program (Y page 160). Z Driving and parking