Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 Operator's Manual page 423

Controls in detail
Driving systems
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Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceler-
ation (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will re-
sume the last speed set.
Setting a higher speed
Warning!
If you increase the set speed, keep in mind
that it may take a brief moment until the ve-
hicle has made the necessary adjustments.
Increase the set speed to a value that the
prevailing road conditions and legal speed
limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unex-
pected acceleration of the vehicle could
cause an accident and/or serious injury to
you and others.
You can increase the set speed in two
ways.
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Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
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The set speed 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 to the
G
resistance point in direction of
arrow 1 ( page 420).
Release the cruise control lever.
The vehicle set speed increases in in-
crements 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).
Adjustment in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments
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The set speed value is increased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift
the cruise control lever up past the resistance
point.
Briefly lift the cruise control lever past
the resistance point in direction of
arrow 1 ( page 420).