Cruise Control Lever - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

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traffic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
The use of the cruise control can be
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dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid
changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
Deactivate the cruise control when driving
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in fog.
The "Resume" 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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Warning!
The cruise control brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
i Cruise control should not be activated
during off-road driving.

Cruise control lever

To store the current speed or a higher
:
speed
To store the current speed or a lower
;
speed
To deactivate cruise control
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To store the current speed or to call up
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the last stored speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display
for five seconds. In the multifunction display,
the segments between the stored speed and
the maximum speed light up.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed
You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
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Briefly press the cruise control lever
up : or down ; to the pressure point.
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Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
automatically maintains the stored speed.
i Cruise control may be unable to maintain
the stored speed on uphill gradients. The
stored speed is resumed when the gradient
evens out. Cruise control maintains the
stored speed on downhill gradients by
automatically applying the brakes.
Storing the current speed or calling up
the last stored speed
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Warning
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious injury
to you and others.
X
Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you ?.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The first time cruise control is activated, it
stores the current speed or regulates the
speed of the vehicle to the previously
stored speed.