Mercedes-Benz 2007 C 230, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
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Driving systems
The driving system of your vehicle is
described on the following pages:
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Cruise control, with which the vehicle
can maintain a preset speed.
For information on the BAS, ABS and ESP
®
,
see “Driving safety systems” (
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page 82).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
The use of cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extend-
ed periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed over 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 (
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page 22).
1
Sets current or higher speed
2
Sets current or lower speed
3
Cancels cruise control
4
Resumes at last set speed
Setting current speed
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Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
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Briefly lift
1
or depress
2
the cruise
control lever.
The current speed is set.
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Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated.
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 cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.
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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.
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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.
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Deactivate cruise control when driving
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.