If the driver continually ignores the visual or acoustic warning to put their hands on the steering wheel, the Beginning emergency stop message appears in the multifunction display. If the driver still does not respond, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehicle is decelerated in stages to a standstill.
Depending on the country, at speeds below 60 km/h the hazard warning lights switch on automatically.
the vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended
the vehicle is unlocked
if possible, an emergency call is placed to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre
steering
braking or accelerating
pressing a steering-wheel button
operating Touch Control
activating or deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC