Mercedes-Benz Actros 2017, Operating Instructions Manual

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desired speed is shown in the on-board com-
puter.
or
X
To adjust in 5 km/h increments: press and
hold the
q
or
Ñ
button until the desired
speed is shown in the on-board computer.
Driving
It is possible to exceed the set limit speed, e.g.
when overtaking:
X
Briefly depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the point of resistance (kickdown).
The set limit speed is still shown and the
È
symbol flashes in the on-board computer.
X
When overtaking is completed, briefly release
the accelerator pedal and depress it again.
The speed limiter again restricts the vehicle
speed to the set limit speed.
Deactivating
The limit speed remains stored if you deactivate
the speed limiter.
X
Press the
o
button.
The on-board computer shows the
È
sym-
bol in grey.
or
X
Using the
é
button, select cruise control
or the distance control assistant.
The on-board computer shows the
é
or
É
symbol and the set speed in grey.
Cruise control
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you call up a stored speed and this is dif-
ferent from the current speed, the vehicle
accelerates or brakes. If you do not know
what the stored speed is, the vehicle may
accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a
risk of an accident.
Take the traffic conditions into account
before calling up the stored speed. If you do
not know what the stored speed is, store the
desired speed again.
! Do not exceed the maximum speed of the
individual gears. Keep an eye on the rev coun-
ter.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or fail to pay
attention to your surroundings, cruise control
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. Cruise control can-
not take road and weather conditions into
account, nor the prevailing traffic situation.
Cruise control is only an aid. You are responsible
for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, braking in good time and remaining in
lane. You should always adapt your driving style
to suit prevailing road and weather conditions.
Do not use cruise control:
R
in traffic conditions that do not allow you to
drive at a constant speed (e.g. heavy traffic or
winding roads). You may otherwise cause an
accident.
R
on slippery roads. The drive wheels may lose
their grip when braking or accelerating and
the vehicle may skid.
R
when there is low visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow.
Overview
é
Selects cruise control/sets the distance
control assistant (
Y
page 278)
Ñ
Activates and adjusts current speed/
increases set speed
q
Activates and calls up stored speed/
reduces set speed
È
Selects the speed limiter (
Y
page 275)
o
Deactivates cruise control
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Driving systems
Driving mode