Driving Systems; Cruise Control - Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual

Driving systems

The driving systems of your vehicle are
described on the following pages:
Cruise control ( page 245) and
Distronic* ( page 250), with which
the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed.
Distance warning function*
( page 263) is only available with
Distronic*, which warns of stationary
obstacle or slower moving vehicles that
you are closing in on too quickly.
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
( page 264), which supports you
when you are driving downhill.
Off-road driving program ( page 268),
which supports you when you are driv-
ing off-road.
Air suspension package*
The system consists of two compo-
nents.
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*
( page 269), which adjusts the
vehicle suspension characteristics.
Vehicle level control*
( page 270), which controls the
vehicle level.
Parktronic* ( page 274) and rear view
camera* ( page 279), which serve as
a parking aid.
For information on the ABS, BAS, EBP,
®
ESP , and 4-ETS, see "Driving safety sys-
tems" ( page 96).
Controls in detail
Driving systems

Cruise control

The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
The use of cruise control is recommended
for driving at a constant speed for extend-
ed periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed above
20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left-hand side of the steering
column ( page 24).
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The cruise control should not be activated
during off-road driving.
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