Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

Page: 167 / 498

Select one of the following settings:
#
: your selection is retained when the
vehicle is next started.
#
: your selection is retained when the
vehicle is next started.
#
: your selection is retained when the
vehicle is next started.
#
:
Vehicles without Driving Assistance pack‐
age: The distance warning function and the
autonomous braking function are deactiva‐
ted. When the vehicle is next started, the
middle setting is automatically selected.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance pack‐
age: The distance warning function and the
autonomous braking function are deactiva‐
ted. Evasive Steering Assist is unavailable.
When the ignition is next started, the middle
setting is selected automatically and Evasive
Steering Assist is available.
% When Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the
æ symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the multifunction display.
Speed control cruise control
Function of cruise control
Cruise control accelerates and brakes the vehi‐
cle automatically in order to maintain a previ‐
ously stored speed.
If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the
stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking,
cruise control will resume speed regulation back
to the stored speed.
You can operate cruise control with the cruise
control lever.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise con‐
trol can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take
into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Cruise control is only an aid. You are responsible
for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi‐
cle speed, for braking in good time and for stay‐
ing in lane.
System limitations
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the
stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored
speed is resumed when the gradient evens out.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. Take particular
note of this when driving a laden vehicle. 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 overheat‐
ing and wearing too quickly.
Do not use cruise control in the following situa‐
tions:
R
In traffic situations which require frequent
changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on
winding roads
R
On slippery roads. Accelerating can cause
the drive wheels to lose traction and the
vehicle could then skid
R
When visibility is poor
Operating cruise control
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
unknown stored speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
Driving and parking 165