Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Driving systems
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R
the ESP
®
is switched off with the ESP
®
switch
R
the ESP
®
has switched off due to a mal-
function
R
you shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position
N while driving
The cruise control speed segments in the
multifunction display goes out and an acous-
tic warning will sound. Observe additional
messages in the multifunction display that
may appear.
Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After a brief
acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise con-
trol will resume the last set speed.
Changing the set speed
G
Warning!
Keep in mind that it may take a brief
moment until the vehicle has made the nec-
essary adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed
to a value that the prevailing road condi-
tions and legal speed limits permit. Other-
wise, sudden and unexpected acceleration
or deceleration of the vehicle could cause
an accident and/or serious injury to you
and others.
When you use the cruise control lever to
decelerate, the brake system will automati-
cally brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking
power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
X
Lift the cruise control lever in direction of
arrow
1
and hold it up to increase, or
depress the cruise control lever in direction
of arrow
2
and hold it down to decrease,
until the desired speed is reached.
X Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate.
Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada:
1 km/h) increments
X
Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direc-
tion of arrow
1
to increase or in direction
of arrow
2
to decrease.
Resume last stored speed
G
Warning!
The set speed stored in memory should
only be set again if prevailing road condi-
tions and legal speed limits permit. Possi-
ble acceleration or deceleration differen-
ces arising from returning to the preset
speed could cause an accident and/or seri-
ous injury to you and others.
X
Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direc-
tion of arrow
4
.
If no speed is stored, the current speed is
set and stored.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last stored set speed is canceled when
the engine is turned off.
Distronic
Safety notes
When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise
control increases the driving convenience
afforded by the cruise control while traveling
on expressways and other major roadways.
R
If the Distronic distance sensor detects a
slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your
vehicle speed will be reduced so that you
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