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To activate cruise control: press rocker
#
switch
2
up (SET+) or down (SET-).
The current speed is stored and maintained
by the vehicle.
or
Press rocker switch
3
up (RES).
#
The last stored speed is called up and main‐
tained by the vehicle.
If the last stored speed has previously been
deleted, the currently driven speed is stored.
%
When you switch off the vehicle, the last
speed stored is cleared.
To increase/reduce speed: press rocker
#
switch
2
up (SET+) or down (SET-) to the
pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
1 mph (1 km/h).
or
Press rocker switch
2
up (SET+) or down
#
(SET-) beyond the pressure point.
The stored speed is increased or reduced by
5 mph (10 km/h).
or
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
#
Press rocker switch
2
up (SET+).
#
To deactivate cruise control:
#
press rocker switch
3
down (CNCL).
To deactivate cruise control: press rocker
#
switch
1
down.
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If you brake, deactivate ESP
®
or if ESP
intervenes, cruise control is deactivated.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Function of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Driving and parking 139
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the
set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles in
front are detected, the set distance is main‐
tained, if necessary, until the vehicle comes to a
halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes depend‐
ing on the distance to the vehicle in front and
the set speed. The speed (in the range between
19 mph (30 km/h) and 120 mph (200 km/h))
®
and the distance to the vehicle in front are set
and saved on the steering wheel.
Other features of Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC:
Adjusts the driving style depending on the
R
selected drive program (fuel efficient, com‐
fortable or dynamic) (
Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if
R
the turn signal indicator is switched on to
change to the overtaking lane.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for keeping a safe dis‐
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed
and for braking in good time.
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