Driving Systems; Cruise Control; Operation - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

Controls in detail

Driving systems

X
Press button or
ÿ è
function steering wheel repeatedly until the
message TEL appears in the multifunction
display.
X
Press button s.
The first number in the redial memory
appears in the multifunction display.
X
Press button or repeatedly until
j k
the desired number or name appears in the
multifunction display.
X
Press button s.
The control system dials the selected
phone number.
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on the multi-
Driving systems
Introduction
This section describes the following driving
systems of your vehicle:
Cruise control and Distronic
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Distance warning function is only available
R
with Distronic
Airmatic DC
R
Parktronic system
R
The ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, EBP and
®
ESP driving safety systems are described in
the "Safety and security" section
( Y page 64).

Cruise control

The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
The use of the cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
The currently set speed or last set speed
("Resume" function) appears in the multifunc-
tion display for approximately 5 seconds. The
corresponding cruise control speed seg-
ments from the selected speed to the vehicle
maximum speed in the multifunction display
are illuminated.
G Warning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always
remain responsible for the vehicle's speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traf-
fic, and weather conditions make it advisa-
ble to travel at a constant speed.
The use of the cruise control can be dan-
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gerous on winding roads or in heavy traf-
fic because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
The use of the cruise control can be dan-
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gerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes
in tire traction can result in wheel spin
and loss of control.
Deactivate the cruise control when driv-
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ing in fog.
The "Resume" function should only be
operated if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.