Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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Note:
If the engine does not brake the
vehicle sufficiently while driving on
a downgrade, the speed you set on
the cruise control may be exceed­
ed and you may have to step on
the brake pedal to slow down. As
soon as the grade eases, the
cruise controlled speed will again
be maintained as long as the
brakes were not previously applied,
or the lever may be used to
resume the previously set speed if
the brakes were applied.
Important!
Moving gear selector lever to
position “N” switches the cruise
control off.
Warning!
Only use the cruise control if
the traffic and weather con­
ditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.
• The use of cruise control
can be dangerous on wind­
ing roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not
allow safe driving at a
steady speed.
• The use of cruise control
can be dangerous on slip­
pery roads. Rapid changes
in tire adhesion can result
in wheel spin and loss of
control.
The “R esum e” function should
only be operated if the driver
is fully aware of the previously
set speed and wishes to
resume this particular preset
speed.
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