Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 153

System limitations
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the
stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored
speed is resumed when the gradient evens out.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you should
change down to a lower gear in good time. Take
particular note of this when driving a laden vehi‐
cle. By doing so, you will make use of the
engine's braking effect. This relieves the load on
the brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
Do not use cruise control in the following situa‐
tions:
In traffic situations which require frequent
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changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on
winding roads.
On slippery roads. Accelerating can cause the
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drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle
could then skid.
If you are driving when visibility is poor.
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Function of the limiter
Vehicle with a permissible gross mass of up
to 3.5 t: the limiter limits the vehicle's speed. To
reduce the speed swiftly to the set speed, the
limiter applies the brakes automatically.
Vehicle with a permissible gross mass of
over 3.5 t: the limiter limits the vehicle's speed.
You can limit the speed as follows:
Variable: for speed limits, e.g. in built-up
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areas.
Permanent: for long-term speed restrictions,
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e.g. when driving in winter tyre mode.
The variable limiter is operated using the corre‐
sponding steering-wheel buttons. You can store
any road speed above 20 km/h. You can also
perform settings while the vehicle is stationary if
the vehicle has been started.
If you exceed the set speed with the variable lim‐
iter by over 3 km/h, the È symbol flashes in
the instrument display. The
exceeded message appears. The flashing stops
as soon as the speed drops below the set speed
again.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the limiter
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. It cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions. The
limiter is only an aid. You are responsible for the
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
braking in good time and for staying in your lane.
Limiter set speed
Displays in the multifunction display
The status of the limiter and the stored speed are
shown in the multifunction display.
Instrument display (colour display)
1
Limiter is selected
2
Set speed grey: speed is stored, limiter is
deactivated
3
Set speed green: speed is stored, limiter is
activated
Kickdown
If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown), the limiter switches to
passive mode.
If you exceed the set speed with the variable lim‐
iter by over 3 km/h, the È symbol flashes in
the instrument display. The
exceeded message appears.
After completion of kickdown, the variable limiter
is activated again in the following situations:
If the driven speed drops below the stored
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speed.
If the stored speed is called up.
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If you store a new speed.
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Operating cruise control or the variable lim‐
iter
& WARNING Risk of accident due to stored
speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
Take into account the traffic situation
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before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements:
Cruise control
Cruise control is selected.
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ESP is activated, but may not intervene.
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Driving and parking
Limiter set speed