Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual page 249

Controls in detail
Driving systems
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The cruise control switches off
automatically when
you step on the brake pedal
you depress the parking brake pedal
The cruise control switches off automatically and
an acoustic warning will sound when
the vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(30 km/h)
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the ESP is in operation
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the ESP is switched off with the ESP
switch ( page 99)
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the ESP has switched off due to a
malfunction ( page 419)
you set the automatic transmission to N
while driving
Observe additional messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
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Setting the automatic transmission to N
while driving cancels the cruise control.
However, the automatic transmission should not
be set to N while driving except to coast when
the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy
roads).
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Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After a brief accel-
eration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will
resume the last set speed.
Setting a higher speed
You can increase the speed in two ways.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
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The set value is increased in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift
the cruise control lever up to the resistance
point.
Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to
the resistance point in direction of
arrow 1 ( page 246).
Release the cruise control lever.
The vehicle speed increases in incre-
ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1km/h).
Adjustment in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments
Warning!
You can increase the vehicle speed in
5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments.
When using this feature, keep in mind that it
may take a brief moment until the vehicle
has reached the set speed.
Increase the vehicle speed to a value that
the prevailing road conditions permit. Other-
wise, sudden and unexpected acceleration
of the vehicle could cause an accident
and/or serious injury to you and others.
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The set value is increased in
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time
you lift the cruise control lever past the
resistance point.
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