Can This Be Turned Off?
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Can This Be Turned Off?
On the GLC (or I guess any model) can you turn off active/radar cruise control and just use regular cruise control? Or if you shut that off do you lose cruise control altogether?
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There is no logical reason to turn of the radar. The following distance is adjusted with the rotary knob on the stalk.
Distronic is amazing in stop and go traffic. I use it everyday and the worst part of my commute was transformed from awful to only slightly annoying. Love it.
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agree 100%. I hated it at first, but after learning to use it it has become welcome as it does make driving on the highway much more relaxin. it does take some time getting used to it
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You can turn off the steering assist by pressing the button to the left of the wheel on LHD cars. I'm assuming it's to the right of the wheel on RHD cars.
There is no logical reason to turn of the radar. The following distance is adjusted with the rotary knob on the stalk.
Distronic is amazing in stop and go traffic. I use it everyday and the worst part of my commute was transformed from awful to only slightly annoying. Love it.
There is no logical reason to turn of the radar. The following distance is adjusted with the rotary knob on the stalk.
Distronic is amazing in stop and go traffic. I use it everyday and the worst part of my commute was transformed from awful to only slightly annoying. Love it.
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So, without radar the cruise control is not functional.
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I have to say I'm really surprised at how many people are saying the sensors get dirty easily ...
I have been using the feature (not in a mercedes) for the last 2 years, and never drive on the highway without it -- makes the drive so much more relaxing. We rarely ever wash that car (don't judge! ) -- we have never, once run into a dirty sensor issue. And this is a Nissan -- so not a crazy high end vehicle ..
I'm hoping the sensors aren't as ****ty as people are claiming they are, as I really love the distronic feature ...
I have been using the feature (not in a mercedes) for the last 2 years, and never drive on the highway without it -- makes the drive so much more relaxing. We rarely ever wash that car (don't judge!
) -- we have never, once run into a dirty sensor issue. And this is a Nissan -- so not a crazy high end vehicle ..I'm hoping the sensors aren't as ****ty as people are claiming they are, as I really love the distronic feature ...
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I have to say I'm really surprised at how many people are saying the sensors get dirty easily ...
I have been using the feature (not in a mercedes) for the last 2 years, and never drive on the highway without it -- makes the drive so much more relaxing. We rarely ever wash that car (don't judge! ) -- we have never, once run into a dirty sensor issue. And this is a Nissan -- so not a crazy high end vehicle ..
I'm hoping the sensors aren't as ****ty as people are claiming they are, as I really love the distronic feature ...
I have been using the feature (not in a mercedes) for the last 2 years, and never drive on the highway without it -- makes the drive so much more relaxing. We rarely ever wash that car (don't judge!
) -- we have never, once run into a dirty sensor issue. And this is a Nissan -- so not a crazy high end vehicle ..I'm hoping the sensors aren't as ****ty as people are claiming they are, as I really love the distronic feature ...
Of course, I haven't experienced the problem myself, so I could be wrong, but that's the impression I get here.
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I've experienced dirty sensors but once.
It was winter, at or close to freezing. The roads were wet and slushly resulting in buildup on the front of the vehicle.
Since then, on many occasions have driven in pouring down rain with no problem.
My view is, Distronic II is the best thing since canned beer.
It was winter, at or close to freezing. The roads were wet and slushly resulting in buildup on the front of the vehicle.
Since then, on many occasions have driven in pouring down rain with no problem.
My view is, Distronic II is the best thing since canned beer.
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I've experienced dirty sensors but once.
It was winter, at or close to freezing. The roads were wet and slushly resulting in buildup on the front of the vehicle.
Since then, on many occasions have driven in pouring down rain with no problem.
My view is, Distronic II is the best thing since canned beer.
It was winter, at or close to freezing. The roads were wet and slushly resulting in buildup on the front of the vehicle.
Since then, on many occasions have driven in pouring down rain with no problem.
My view is, Distronic II is the best thing since canned beer.
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I don't mean to sound harsh, but although I think you're making a very logical argument, it's one that will not necessarily be a reality.
For me, I can't wait to not have to jam on my brakes because the guy in front of me slowed up momentarily to turn or whatever. If dirty sensors becomes a problem, I'll just keep some paper towels in the back.
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it is too bad that you cant go back to "regular" cruise control if the sensor is dirty, but i can see this becoming confusing so its likely better it works or it doesnt.
maybe in a couple years they will put a windshield wiper on the sensor
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I don't consider the Distronic sensors dirty problematic. Over two winters have experienced the warning but once. This is in sw Ohio where we have our share of winter driving conditions.
That said, am not a fan of nannys in general, but I do like the Distronic. Primarily because of it's seamless operation.
I would not spec. a vehicle without this feature.
That said, am not a fan of nannys in general, but I do like the Distronic. Primarily because of it's seamless operation.
I would not spec. a vehicle without this feature.
