If the system detects that the driver has not steered the vehicle for a considerable period of time or has removed their hands from the steering wheel, display appears in the multifunction display. If the driver still does not steer the vehicle, or gives no confirmation to the system, a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual warning message.
If the driver still does not respond to the warning, 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
Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC