Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL320 BlueTEC Operator's Manual page 179

Increase the set vehicle speed to a value
that the prevailing road conditions and legal
speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and
unexpected acceleration of the vehicle
could cause an accident and/or serious
injury to you and others.
You can increase the set speed in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
i 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.
X
Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the
resistance point in direction of arrow
( Y page 175).
X
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments
i 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.
X
Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past
the resistance point in direction of
arrow ( Y page 175).
1
X
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a
brief moment until the vehicle has reached
the set speed.
Setting a lower speed
G Warning!
Keep in mind that it may take a brief
moment until the vehicle has made the
necessary adjustments.
1
Decrease the set vehicle speed to a value
that the prevailing road conditions and legal
speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and
unexpected deceleration of the vehicle
could cause an accident and/or serious
injury to you and others.
i When you use the cruise control lever to
decelerate, the brake system will
automatically brake the vehicle if the
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Driving systems
engine's braking power does not brake the
vehicle sufficiently.
You can reduce the set speed in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
i The set speed value is decreased in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time
you press the cruise control lever down to
the resistance point.
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever down
to the resistance point in direction of
arrow 2.
X
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments
i The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time
you press the cruise control lever down
past the resistance point.
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