Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 252)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
̈ Lift the cruise control lever in direction
of arrow
1 ( ୴ page 249) and hold it
up until the desired speed is reached.
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Setting a lower speed
̈ Depress the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow
2 ( ୴ page 249) and
hold it down until the desired speed is
reached.
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Fine adjustment in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Faster
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow
1 ( ୴ page 249).
Slower
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow
2 ( ୴ page 249).
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
̈ Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow
4 ( ୴ page 249).
The cruise control resumes the last set
speed.
̈ Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last set speed appears in the multi-
function display.
i When you use the cruise control lever to
decelerate, the brake system will automatically
brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power
does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Warning!
G
The speed stored in memory should only be
set again if prevailing road conditions per-
mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration
differences arising from returning to the pre-
set speed could cause an accident and/or
serious injury to you and others.