Driving Systems - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

sufficient, brake gently. When doing so, make
sure that the vehicle is facing in the direction
of the line of fall.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous
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terrain ( page 130).
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Check that the service brake is working nor-
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mally after a long downhill stretch.
When driving at speeds below 37 mph
(60 km/h), off-road ABS is activated and the
front wheels lock cyclically during braking. The
digging-in effect achieved in the process
reduces the stopping distance on off-road ter-
rain. This limits steering capability.

Driving systems

Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. Change into a lower
gear in good time on long and steep downhill
gradients.
This is especially important if the vehicle is
laden. By doing so, you will make use of the
braking effect of the engine. This relieves the
load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady
speed for a prolonged period. You can store any
road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
Do not activate cruise control on off-road jour-
neys.
Important safety notes
Cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. Cruise control can-
not take into account the road, traffic and
weather conditions. Cruise control is only an
aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
lane.
Do not use cruise control:
in road and traffic conditions that do not allow
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you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
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heavy traffic, on winding roads or on rough
terrain
on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
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erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid
in poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
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snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
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The speed indicated in the speedometer
may differ slightly from the speed stored.
Cruise control lever
Activates or increases speed
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Activates or reduces speed
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Deactivates cruise control
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Activates at the current speed/last stored
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speed
When you activate cruise control, the stored
speed is shown in the multifunction display for
five seconds.
Speedometer with segments: when cruise
control is activated, the segments from the
stored speed to the end of the scale light up.
Storing, maintaining and calling up a
speed
Storing and maintaining the current
speed
You can store the current speed if you are driv-
ing faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
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Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or
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down ;.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Cruise control is activated. The vehicle auto-
matically maintains the stored speed.
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