Cruise Control Cruise Control Lever; Deactivating; Important Safety Notes; Distronic Plus - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

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X
To adjust the set speed in 1 mph
increments (1 km/h increments): briefly
press the cruise control lever up : to the
pressure point for a higher speed, or
down ; for a lower speed.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up or down, the last speed stored
is increased or reduced.
X
To adjust the set speed in 5 mph
increments (10 km/h increments):
briefly press the cruise control lever
up : past the pressure point for a higher
speed, or down ; for a lower speed.
Every time the cruise control lever is
pressed up or down, the last speed stored
is increased or reduced.
i Cruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For
example, if you accelerate briefly to
overtake, cruise control adjusts the
vehicle's speed to the last speed stored
after you have finished overtaking.
Deactivating cruise control
Cruise control lever
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards :.
or
X
Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
you engage the electric parking brake.
R
you are driving at less than 20 mph
R
(30 km/h).
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ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
you shift the transmission to position N
R
while driving.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
control off
message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
i When you switch off the engine, the last
speed stored is cleared.

DISTRONIC PLUS

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS requires familiarity with
its operational characteristics. We strongly
recommend that you review the following
information carefully before operating the
system.
G
WARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS is a convenience
system. Its speed adjustment reduction
capability is intended to make cruise control
more effective and usable when traffic speeds
vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does
it, replace the need for extreme care.
The responsibility for the vehicle's speed,
distance to the preceding vehicle and, most
importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe
stopping distance, always remains with the
driver.
The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take street and
traffic conditions into account.
Complex driving situations are not always
fully recognized by the DISTRONIC PLUS. This
could result in wrong or missing distance
warnings.
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Cruise