Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 244)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
̈ Briefly press the cruise control lever
down past the resistance point in direc-
tion of arrow
2 ( ୴ page 239).
The vehicle speed decreases in incre-
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
̈ Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow
4 ( ୴ page 239).
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 for approximately five sec-
onds.
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
i
The new speed is set and the vehicle
will decelerate. Keep in mind that it
may take a brief moment until the vehi-
cle has reached the set speed.
Warning!
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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.
Warning!
G
Downhill Speed Regulation is a convenience
system designed to assist the driver during
vehicle operation. The system must be set
to be appropriate for the topographical and
weather conditions encountered which can
change quickly. The driver is and must
remain at all times responsible for the vehi-
cle speed and for safe brake operation.
Depending on the programmed speed
( ୴ page 176), actual vehicle speed and gra-
dient, switching on the DSR while driving
can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly
and you may hear a sound which is caused
by the activation of the vehicle’s brake sys-
tem through the DSR. Sudden and unex-
pected decelaration can result in loss of
vehicle control, causing an accident and/or
serious personal injury to you and others.
Do not switch on the DSR in a circumstance
where rapid decelaration could result in a
loss of vehicle control.