Controls in detail
Driving systems
Activating cruise control
the grade eases, the set speed will be
resumed.
brake pedal depresses automatically when
the cruise control engages the brakes.
You can activate the cruise control at a
vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
You cannot activate the cruise control:
Rwhen you brake
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 automatically.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear at all times,
including the area under the brake pedal.
Objects stored in this area may impair
pedal movement which could interfere with
the braking ability of the cruise control
system.
Rwhen you have engaged the parking brake
Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park
position P, reverse gear R, or neutral
position N
Do not place your foot under the brake
pedal – your foot could become caught.
Canceling cruise control
X Depress the brake pedal.
Rthe ESP® is switched off or has switched off
due to a malfunction
or
X Briefly push the cruise control lever in
The vehicle speed displayed in the
direction of arrow 3.
speedometer can briefly vary from the speed
setting for the cruise control system.
The last set speed is stored for later use.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory
when the engine is turned off.
The cruise control switches off automatically
when you depress the brake pedal or you
engage the parking brake.
Setting current speed
X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in
The cruise control switches off automatically
direction of arrow 1 or press in direction and an acoustic warning will sound when
1
2
3
4
Setting current or higher speed
Setting current or lower speed
Canceling the cruise control
Activating the cruise control or resuming
to last set speed
of arrow 2.
Rthe vehicle speed falls below 20 mph
(30
km/h)
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Rthe ESP® is in operation
Rthe ESP® is switched off with the ESP®
switch
i On uphill grades, the cruise control may
not be able to maintain the set speed. Once
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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