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Driving systems
The driving systems of your vehicle are de-
scribed on the following pages:
Cruise control
Warning!
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Cruise control automatically maintains the
speed you set for your vehicle.
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Cruise control and Distronic*, with
which the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed.
Cruise control is a convenience system de-
signed to assist the driver during vehicle op-
eration. The driver is and must remain at all
times responsible for the vehicle speed and
for safe brake operation.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed over 20 mph
Airmatic adjusts the vehicle suspen-
sion characteristics automatically and
controls the vehicle level.
(30
km/h).
Only use cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.
ABC* with vehicle level control system,
with which you can change vehicle sus-
pension characteristics.
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
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The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left-hand side of the steering
column (୴ page 22).
Parktronic*, which serves as a parking
assistant.
For information on the BAS, ABS, and
The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.
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ESP driving systems, see “Driving safety
systems” (୴ page 79).
Deactivate cruise control when driving
in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S350, Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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