Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Distronic activated
If you turn Distronic on, you will see the set
speed in the multifunction display for
about 5 seconds. When Distronic is
activated, you will see the following display
in the multifunction display.
1
Distronic activated
Cruise control lever
The Distronic system 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.
1
Set current or higher speed
2
Set current or lower speed
3
Deactivate Distronic
4
Resume at last set speed
Activating Distronic
You can activate Distronic if:
앫
you are driving between 20 mph
(30 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h)
앫
the ESP
®
is activated (
컄
page 92)
If Distronic has not been activated after
pressing the cruise control lever you will
see the message
--- in the multifunction
display.
In the following cases you cannot activate
Distronic:
앫
up to 2 minutes after starting the
engine
앫
when you brake
앫
if you have set the parking brake
앫
if the gear selector lever is in
position
P , R or N
앫
if the ESP
®
is switched off