Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 250)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
̄ Driving systems
The driving systems of your vehicle are de-
scribed on the following pages:
ț Cruise control and Distronic*, with
which the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed
ț Airmatic DC adjusts the vehicle sus-
pension characteristics automatically
and controls the vehicle level
ț Parktronic system*, which assists the
driver during parking maneuvers
For information on the BAS, ABS, and
ESP
® , see “Driving safety systems”
( ୴ page 97).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
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 re-
main 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 steady speed.
ț The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.
ț The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.
ț Deactivate the cruise control when driv-
ing in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.