Controls in detail
Driving systems
Activating cruise control
̈ Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Warning!
G
You can activate the cruise control when
the vehicle speed is above
The cruise control is activated.
The cruise control brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
20
mph (30 km/h).
The currently set speed appears in the
status indicator of the multifunction
display:
In the following cases you cannot activate
the cruise control:
Keep in mind that the cruise control is a con-
venience system designed to assist the driv-
er during vehicle operation. The driver is and
must always remain responsible for the ve-
hicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.
ț
ț
ț
when you brake
ț
USA only:
CRUISE XXX MPH
when you have set the parking brake
ț
Canada only:
when the gear selector lever is set to
Ñ XXX Km/h
position P, R, or N
i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not
be able to maintain the set speed. Once the
ț
when the ESP is switched off
®
i The vehicle speed displayed in the speedom- grade eases, the set speed will be resumed.
eter can briefly vary from the speed setting for
the cruise control system.
On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains
the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s brake
system. In addition, on longer downhill grades
the automatic transmission will downshift auto-
matically.
Setting current speed
̈
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
1
Setting current or higher speed
Setting current or lower speed
Canceling the cruise control
Activating the cruise control or resum-
ing to last set speed
̈ Briefly lift the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 1 or depress in
2
3
4
direction of arrow 2
.
The current speed is set.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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