Mercedes-Benz CLS 280 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Driving systems
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Variable Speedtronic is deactivated automat-
ically when you depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown). but
only if your current speed does not differ by
more than 20 km/h from the stored speed.
You will hear a warning tone if this is the case.
G
Risk of accident
It is not possible to deactivate variable
Speedtronic by braking.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
Permanent Speedtronic
i
Permanent Speedtronic is only available
for certain countries.
You can use the on-board computer to limit
the speed permanently to a value between
160 km/h (e.g. for driving with winter tyres)
and the maximum speed.
Shortly before the stored speed is reached, it
is shown in the multi-function display.
You cannot exceed the stored limit speed,
even if you depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
Setting permanent Speedtronic
X Press
è
or
·
to select the
Set-
tings...
menu (
Y
page 121).
X
Press the
j
button to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press
æ
or
ç
to select the
Vehicle
submenu.
X Press
j
to select
Speed limit (win-
ter tyres)
.
X
Press the
æ
or
ç
button to select the
desired setting.
The following settings can be selected:
R
Off
Permanent Speedtronic is deactivated.
R
A limit speed between
240 km/h
and
160 km/h
in increments of 10 km/h.
X To select a different display, press
j
,
è
or
ÿ
.
HOLD
HOLD relieves the strain on the driver:
R
when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
R
when manoeuvring on steep slopes
R
when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is cancelled and HOLD
deactivated when you depress the accelera-
tor pedal to pull away.
Activation conditions
You can activate HOLD if:
R
the vehicle is stationary
R
the engine is running
R
the driver's door is closed
R
the parking brake is not applied
R
the bonnet is closed
R
the selector lever is in position D, R or N
Controls
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