Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 154

Driving systems
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Winter driving
General notes
G WARNING
If you increase the recuperation level on slip-
pery road surfaces, the drive wheels may lose
their traction. There is an increased danger of
skidding and accidents.
Do not increase the recuperation level on slip-
pery road surfaces.
At the onset of winter, have your vehicle win-
terized at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise
control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
Shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position
X
N.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. You
should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see ( page 280).
Y
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see ( page 280).
Y
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section ( page 280).
Y
Driving systems
Cruise control
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. In order to avoid exceeding the
set speed, it decelerates automatically.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an acci-
dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise
control cannot take into account the road,
traffic and weather conditions. Cruise control
is only an aid. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
set any road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
Do not use cruise control:
in road and traffic conditions which do not
R
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
R
erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid
when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
R
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever
You can operate cruise control with the cruise
control lever.