Driving Systems - Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual

Driving systems

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Driving downhill
Drive slowly.
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Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines.
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Steer into the line of fall and drive with the
front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the
vehicle could slip sideways, tip and rollover.
Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand pad-
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dle shifter before tackling steep downhill gra-
dients.
Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake
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gently. When doing so, make sure that the
vehicle is facing in the direction of the line of
fall.
Check that the brakes are working normally
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after a long downhill stretch.
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The special off-road ABS setting enables a
precise, brief and repeated locking of the
front wheels. This causes them to dig into
loose earth. Be aware that the front wheels
easily skid across the ground surface if com-
pletely braked and therefore lose their ability
to steer.
Driving systems
Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in
critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi-
nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well
thought out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
( page 62).
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Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. You must select a
lower gear in good time on long and steep down-
hill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or
towing a trailer. By doing so, you will make use of
the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the
load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady
speed for a prolonged period. You can store any
road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Cruise control should not be activated when
driving off-road.
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise con-
trol can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor override the laws of physics. Cruise control
cannot take into account the road, traffic and
weather conditions. Cruise control is only an
aid. You are responsible for the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in your lane.
Do not use cruise control:
in road and traffic conditions which do not
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allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
heavy traffic or on winding roads
on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
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erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid
when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
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heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever
Activates or increases speed
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Activates or reduces speed
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Deactivates cruise control
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Activates at the current speed/last stored
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speed