Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 151

Cruise control
▌Function of cruise control
To maintain a previously stored speed, cruise con-
trol accelerates and brakes the vehicle independ-
ently.
If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the
stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking,
cruise control will resume speed regulation back to
the stored speed.
Cruise control is operated using the corresponding
steering wheel buttons. You can store any speed
above 15 mph (20 km/h).
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise control
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. It cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions. Cruise
control 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.
The status of cruise control and the stored speed
are shown in the instrument cluster.
Instrument cluster display (color display)
1
Cruise control is selected.
2
Set speed gray: speed is stored, cruise control
is deactivated.
3
Set speed green: speed is stored, cruise con-
trol is activated.
System limits
Cruise control may be unable to maintain the
stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed
is resumed when the gradient levels 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 vehicle.
By doing so, you will make use of the engine's
braking effect. This will take some of the strain off
the brake system and prevent the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
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Do not use cruise control in the following situa-
tions:
In case of frequent changes of speed, e.g. in
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heavy traffic or winding roads
On slippery roads. The drive wheels may lose
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grip during acceleration and the vehicle may
skid.
When visibility is poor
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▌Operating cruise control
& 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 deceler-
ates.
Take into account the traffic situation
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before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements:
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ESP is activated, but may not intervene.
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The driving speed is at least 15 mph
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(20 km/h).
To activate cruise control: push rocker switch
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1 up.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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The current speed is then saved and main-
tained by the vehicle.
Push rocker switch 1 up.
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To increase/reduce speed: push rocker switch
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2 up or down.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
1 mph (1 km/h).
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