Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 191)

Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X Briefly press cruise control lever = for-
wards.
or
X Brake
or
X Briefly move the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow ;.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM
indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever
lights up.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R
you depress the parking brake
R
you are driving at less than 30 km/h
R ESP ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP ®
R
you shift the transmission to position N
while driving
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
Cruise
control off message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
SPEEDTRONIC
Important safety notes
SPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so that
you do not exceed the set speed. Change into
a lower gear in good time on long and steep
downhill gradients. Take particular note of
this when driving a laden vehicle. By doing so,
you will make use of the braking effect of the
engine. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly. If you need
additional braking, depress the brake pedal
repeatedly rather than continuously.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, SPEED-
TRONIC can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of physics.
SPEEDTRONIC cannot take into account
road, weather or traffic conditions. SPEED-
TRONIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time, and for stay-
ing in the lane.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
You can set a variable or permanent limit
speed:
R
variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up
areas
R
permanent for long-term speed restric-
tions, e.g. when driving with winter tyres
fitted (
Y page 192)
i The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the limit speed
stored.
Driving systems
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Driving and parking
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