Mercedes-Benz 1982 380 SL, Owner'S Manual

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Controls
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Cruise Control
Any given speed above approxi­
mately 40 km /h/25 mph can be
maintained with the cruise control
by operating the switch.
1 = S ettin g (touch switch)
Accelerating (hold switch)
2 = S e ttin g (touch switch)
Decelerating (hold switch)
Normally the vehicle is accelera­
ted to the desired speed with
the accelerator. Speed is set by
briefly pushing the switch to
position “ 1" or “2 ”, and the
accelerator can be released.
The speed can be increased
(e. g. for passing) by using the
accelerator. As soon as the
accelerator is released, the pre­
viously set speed will be re­
sumed automatically.
If a set speed is to be increased
or decreased slightly, e.g. to
adapt to the traffic flow, retain
switch in position “ 1” or “2” until
the desired speed is reached.
When the switch is released, the
newly set speed remains.
3 =C ancelling
To cancel the cruise control,
briefly push lever to position “3 ”.
The cruise control will also be
cancelled if the brake pedal is
actuated or if the vehicle speed
drops below 40 km /h/25 mph.
4= R esum e
If the lever is briefly pushed to
position “4” when driving at a
speed exceeding approximately
40 km /h/25 mph, that speed is
resumed which was set prior to
the cancellation of the cruise
control.
The last memorized speed is
cancelled when the key in the
steering lock is turned to posi­
tion “ 1” or “0 ”.
Important:
Only use the cruise control if the
traffic conditions make it advisable
to travel at a steady speed.
Position “ Resume” should be
engaged only if the driver is fully
aware of the previously set speed
and wishes to resume this particu­
lar preset speed.
When driving with the cruise con­
trol, the selector lever must not be
shifted to position “ N” as otherwise
the engine will overrev.
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