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286 Driving and parking
the brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
Do not use cruise control in the following situa-
tions:
In traffic situations which require frequent
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changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on
winding roads
, and slippery roads. Accelerating can cause
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the drive wheels to lose traction, and the vehi-
cle could skid.
when visibility is poor
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▌Function of the limiter
The limiter restricts the speed of the vehicle. To
reduce the speed to the set speed, the limiter
applies the brakes automatically.
You can limit the speed as follows:
Variable: for short-term limitation of the driv-
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ing speed, e.g. in built-up areas
Permanent: for a longer-term speed restric-
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tion, e.g. in winter tyre mode
You can store any speed above 20 km/h up to the
maximum design speed or up to the set winter
tyre limit. You can also perform settings while the
vehicle is stationary if the vehicle has been star-
ted.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your
responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognise
dangers (
page 277).
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Displays in the driver's display
M Grey: variable limiter is selected but not yet
activated.
M Flashing grey: variable limiter is temporarily
passive.
M Green: variable limiter is activated.
A stored speed appears under the M display
and is indicated in the speedometer.
If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown), the variable limiter
switches to passive mode. The message M
passive
appears in the driver's display, and the
indicator M flashes.
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The variable limiter is reactivated in the following
situations:
If the vehicle speed drops below the stored
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speed.
If the stored speed is called up.
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If you store a new speed.
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▌Operating cruise control or the variable limiter
& WARNING Risk of accident due to stored
speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
Take into account the traffic situation
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before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements
Cruise control
Cruise control is selected.
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®
ESP
must be activated, but not intervening.
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The vehicle speed is at least 20 km/h.
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