Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Operator's Manual page 209

Mercedes-benz automobile operator's manual sl-class
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The cruise control switches off auto-
matically if
you step on the brake pedal
you depress the parking brake
pedal
The cruise control also switches off au-
tomatically when
the vehicle speed is below
25 mph (40 km/h)
the ESP is in operation or switched
off with the ESP switch ( page 83)
you move the gear selector lever to
position N while driving
An accoustic warning sounds and the
message
TMP Off
appears in the mutli-
function display for approximately five
seconds.
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Depressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate the cruise control. After
brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the
cruise control will resume the last
speed set.
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The last stored speed is canceled when
you turn off the engine.
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Moving the gear selector lever to
position N while driving also cancels
cruise control. However, the gear se-
lector lever should not be moved to
position N while driving except to coast
when the vehicle is in danger of skid-
ding (e.g. on icy roads).
Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
Lift the cruise control in direction of
arrow 1 ( page 206) and hold it
there until the desired speed is
reached.
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Setting a lower speed
Depress the cruise control in direction
of arrow 2 ( page 206) and hold it
there until the desired speed is
reached.
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
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When you use the cruise control lever
to decelerate, the brake system will au-
tomatically brake the vehicle if the en-
gine's braking power does not brake
the vehicle sufficiently.
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