Controls in detail
Driving systems
Redialing
The control system stores the most recently
dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the
need to search through your entire phone
book.
X
Press button
or
ÿ
è
function steering wheel repeatedly until the
message TEL appears in the left multifunc-
tion display.
X
Press button s.
The first number in the redial memory
appears in the right multifunction display.
X
Press button
or
repeatedly until
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k
the desired number or name appears in the
multifunction display.
X
Press button s.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
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Driving systems
Introduction
This section describes the following driving
systems of your vehicle:
Cruise control and Distronic
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Distance warning function is only available
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with Distronic
Active Body Control (ABC)
R
Parktronic system
R
Hill start assist system (SL 63 AMG)
R
RACE START (SL 63 AMG)
R
on the multi-
The ABS, BAS, ESP
brake system are described in the "Safety and
security" section (
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
The use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
The currently set speed or last set speed
("Resume" function) appears in the status
indicator of the multifunction display:
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and the electro-hydraulic
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page 63).
Cruise control
USA only: e.g. CC 55 MPH
90 Km/h
Canada only: e.g.
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G Warning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle's speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traf-
fic, and weather conditions make it advisa-
ble to travel at a constant speed.
The use of the cruise control can be dan-
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gerous on winding roads or in heavy traf-
fic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
The use of the cruise control can be dan-
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gerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes