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the maximum speed of 110 mph or
180 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and
achieved on a clear road.
Decreasing desired speed
Pull the lever, arrow
2
, until the desired speed is
displayed.
The other functions work analogously to those
described under Increasing desired speed.
Selecting distance
>
Press downward:
Increase distance.
>
Press upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Use good judgment to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con-
ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec-
ommendations for safe following distance.
Otherwise, an accident risk could result.
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Deactivating cruise control
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow
3
.
The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:
>
When you brake the vehicle
>
When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation
>
When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to neutral in cars with a manual transmis-
sion
>
When you engage selector lever position N
in cars with an automatic transmission
>
When you activate the DTC Dynamic Trac-
tion Control
>
When you deactivate the DSC Dynamic
Stability Control
>
When DSC or ABS is intervening
>
When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on
infrequently traveled roads without a shoul-
der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, refer to page
>
When you apply the parking brake
When the system is deactivated, you
must brake the vehicle yourself and/or
maneuver as necessary, otherwise there is a
risk of accident.
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Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This distance is always set when
the system is used for the first
time after starting the engine.
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