Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 263)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Adjustment in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments
̈ Briefly press the cruise control lever
down past the resistance point in
direction of arrow
2.
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The vehicle set speed decreases in
increments of 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h).
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
̈ Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow
4 ( ୴ page 258).
The cruise control resumes to the last
set speed or, if no speed is stored, it
will set and store the current speed.
̈ Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last set speed appears in the multi-
function display for approximately
5 seconds.
Distronic* (Canada only)
The Distronic is available on the
R 550 4MATIC only.
When activated, the Distronic adaptive
cruise control system increases the driving
convenience afforded by the cruise control
while traveling on expressways and other
major roadways.
ț If the Distronic distance sensor detects
a slower moving vehicle directly ahead,
your vehicle speed will be reduced so
that you follow that vehicle at your
preset following distance.
ț If there is no vehicle directly ahead of
you, Distronic will function in the same
way as standard cruise control
(
୴ page 257).
i
The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you
press the cruise control lever down past the
resistance point.
i The new speed is set and the vehicle will
decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief
moment until the vehicle has reached the set
speed.
Warning!
G
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions
permit. Possible acceleration or decelera-
tion differences arising from returning to the
preset speed could cause an accident
and/or serious injury to you and others.