Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards = .
or
X
Brake
or
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow ; .
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM
indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever
lights up.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
R
you depress the parking brake.
R
you are driving at less than 30 km/h.
R
ESP ® intervenes or you deactivate ESP ® .
R
you shift the transmission to position N
while driving.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the Cruise
control off message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
i
The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
SPEEDTRONIC
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Never depress the brake pedal continuously
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause
the brakes to rub by applying constant slight
pedal pressure. This causes the brake system
to overheat, increases the braking distance
and can lead to the brakes failing completely.
G
WARNING
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
G
WARNING
SPEEDTRONIC is only an aid designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the
vehicle's speed and for braking in good time.
SPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so that
you do not exceed the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer (CLS Shoot-
ing Brake only), you must select shift range 1,
2 or 3 in good time. By doing so, you will make
use of the braking effect of the engine. This
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly. If you need additional
braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly
rather than continuously.
You can set a variable or permanent limit
speed:
R
variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up
areas
R
permanent for long-term speed restric-
tions, e.g. when driving with winter tyres
fitted (
Y
page 177)
i
The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the limit speed
stored.
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Driving systems
Driving
and
parking