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

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If you do not know the stored speed, the
vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly.
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Take into account the traffic situation
before calling up the stored speed.
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If the stored speed is not known, store
the desired speed again.
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.
Requirements:
R
Cruise control is selected.
R
ESP ® must be activated, but not intervening.
R
The driving speed must be at least 15 mph
(20 km/h).
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Store current speed 2 (once after starting
the vehicle).
or
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Call up stored speed 2 .
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Deactivate cruise control 1 .
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Press the lever briefly: the stored speed is
increased 3 or reduced
4 by 1 mph (1 km/h).
or
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Press the lever beyond the pressure point:
the stored speed is increased 3 or reduced
4 by 5 mph (10 km/h).
If cruise control has been deactivated, the cur‐
rent driven speed is adopted with 3 or 4 .
176 Driving and parking