Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 258)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
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Driving systems
The driving systems of your vehicle are
described on the following pages:
ț Cruise control ( ୴ page 257) and
Distronic* ( ୴ page 262), with which
the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed.
ț Distance warning function*
(
୴ page 275) is only available with
Distronic*, which warns of stationary
obstacles or slower moving vehicles
that you are closing in on too quickly.
ț AIRMATIC* ( ୴ page 276) adjusts the
vehicle suspension characteristics
automatically and controls the vehicle
level.
ț Parktronic* ( ୴ page 281) and rear view
camera* ( ୴ page 285), which serve as
a parking aid.
For information on the ABS, BAS, EBP,
ESP
® , and 4-ETS, see “Driving safety sys-
tems” ( ୴ page 99).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
The use of cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extend-
ed periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed above
20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left-hand side of the steering
column (
୴ page 24).
Warning!
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The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed.
ț The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on winding roads or in heavy
traffic because conditions do not allow
safe driving at a constant speed.
ț The use of the cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in
wheel spin and loss of control.
ț Deactivate the cruise control when
driving in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.