Driving Systems; Activating; Canceling; Lever - Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

changes in tire traction can result in wheel
spin and loss of control.
Deactivate the cruise control when driving
R
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.
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Warning!
The cruise control brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
Setting current or higher speed
:
Setting current or lower speed
;
Canceling the cruise control
=
Activating the cruise control or resuming
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to last set speed
Activating cruise control
You can activate the cruise control at a
vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
You cannot activate the cruise control
when you brake
R
when you have engaged the parking brake
R
when the automatic transmission is in park
R
position P, reverse gear R, or neutral
position N
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the ESP is switched off or has switched off
R
due to a malfunction
The vehicle speed displayed in the
speedometer can briefly vary from the speed
setting for the cruise control system.

Setting current speed

X
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed.
X
Briefly lift the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow : or press in direction
of arrow ;.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
i On uphill grades, the cruise control may
not be able to maintain the set speed. Once
the grade eases, the set speed will be
resumed.
On downhill grades, the cruise control
maintains the set speed by braking with the
vehicle's brake system. In addition, on
longer downhill grades the automatic
transmission will downshift automatically.
Canceling cruise control
X
Depress the brake pedal.
or
X
Briefly push the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow =.
The last set speed is stored for later use.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory
when the engine is turned off.
The cruise control switches off automatically
when you depress the brake pedal or you
engage the parking brake. In this case, the
cruise control speed segments in the
multifunction display will go out.
The cruise control also switches off
automatically when
the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph
R
(30 km/h)
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the ESP is in operation
R
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the ESP is switched off with the ESP
R
switch
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the ESP has switched off due to a
R
malfunction
you shift the automatic transmission into
R
neutral position N while driving

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