DRIVER SUPPORT
Speed Limiter
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A speed limiter (SL
) can be likened to a
reverse cruise control - the driver regulates the
speed using the accelerator pedal but is preven-
ted from accidentally exceeding a pre-
selected/set maximum speed by the speed lim-
iter.
Buttons and symbols for functions
: Activates the speed limiter from
standby mode and resumes stored maximum
speed
: Increases the stored maximum speed
: From standby mode - activates the
speed limiter and stores current speed
: From active mode - deactivates/
changes the speed limiter to standby mode
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Speed Limiter
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.
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Marker for stored max speed
The car's current speed
Stored maximum speed
WARNING
•
The Speed Limiter function is supple-
mentary driver support intended to facili-
tate driving – it cannot handle all situa-
tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-
tions.
•
The driver must always pay attention to
traffic conditions and take action if the
Speed Limiter is not maintaining a suita-
ble speed.
•
The Speed Limiter is not a substitute for
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the driver's attention and judgement. The
driver is always responsible for ensuring
the car is driven in a safe manner, at the
appropriate speed, with an appropriate
distance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and regula-
tions.
: Reduces stored maximum speed
Related information
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Limitations for Speed Limiter (p. 284)
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Activating and starting the Speed Limiter
(p. 281)
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Managing speed for the Speed Limiter
(p. 281)
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Deactivate the Speed Limiter and set it in
standby mode (p. 282)
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Reactivating the Speed Limiter from standby
mode (p. 283)
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Deactivating the Speed Limiter (p. 283)
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Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 284)
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Limitations for Automatic Speed Limiter
(p. 287)
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Activate/deactivate Automatic Speed Limiter
(p. 286)
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Changing the tolerance for the Automatic
Speed Limiter (p. 287)