September 25 2020,
What is Mercedes-Benz’s DISTRONIC function?
Launched in 1999, the DISTRONIC system was the first adaptive cruise control system to be offered on the American market. It uses frontal radar to track preceding vehicles and maintain a safe distance. DISTRONIC operates at all speeds and can bring a vehicle to a complete stop if traffic stops in front of it. On some models, the system's Plus feature allows the vehicle to make repeated stops and starts autonomously in a traffic jam, for example. The DISTRONIC system also makes cornering easier. This is because the centering technology keeps...
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