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DISTRONIC, overall function - GF30.30-P-0005GZ

ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 629, 642 in MODEL 164.1 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) up to Model Year 08/AEJ 07 

ENGINE 273, 629, 642 in MODEL 164.8 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) up to Model Year 08/AEJ 07 

ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 642 in MODEL 251 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) up to Model Year 08/AEJ 07 

Fig 1: DISTRONIC - Function Diagram
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DISTRONIC, operation 

The systems described below belong to the driving assistance systems and are offered as special equipment (SA) under the designation "DISTRONIC" with Code 219.

The DISTRONIC special equipment includes the following functionality:

DISTRONIC 

Using a radar sensor, DISTRONIC maintains the vehicle at a target distance from the vehicle ahead, set by the driver, and alerts the driver via visual and audible signals before dangerous situations arise. The electronics activates the brakes automatically when the target distance falls short and reaccelerates back up to the target speed as soon as the traffic situation permits.

Distance warning system 

The distance warning system is an additional function of DISTRONIC.

Independently of the DISTRONIC distance control, the driver can activate or deactivate the distance warning system in the instrument cluster (A1) via a menu in the instrument cluster.

DISTRONIC, location of components GF30.30-P-0005-01GZ
DISTRONIC, display and operating elements GF30.30-P-0005-02GZ
DISTRONIC function schematic GF30.30-P-0005-03GZ
DISTRONIC radar sensor group GF30.30-P-0005-04GZ
Downhill Speed Regulation, function GF28.19-P-3600GR
Variable Speed Limiter, function GF30.30-P-3001GZ 
Permanent speed limiter, function GF30.30-P-3002GZ 
DISTRONIC, function GF30.30-P-3200GZ 
Distance warning system, function GF54.70-P-2000GZ