Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Canceling cruise control
There are several ways to cancel cruise
control:
̈ Step on the brake pedal.
Cruise control is canceled. The last
speed set is stored for later use.
or
̈ Briefly push the cruise control lever to
position 3.
Cruise control is canceled. The last
speed set is stored for later use.
i
On uphill or downhill grades, cruise
control may not be able to maintain the
set speed. Once the grade eases, the
set speed will be resumed.
CLK 320/CLK 55 AMG:
If the engine’s braking power does not
brake the vehicle sufficiently on down-
hill grades, the automatic transmission
will automatically downshift.
CLK 500:
On downhill grades, the cruise control
will hold the set speed with active brak-
ing action.
In addition, on longer downhill grades
the automatic transmission will auto-
matically downshift.
i
The last stored speed is canceled when
you turn off the engine.
i
Cruise control automatically switched
off, if
CLK 320/CLK 55 AMG:
ț you step on the brake pedal.
ț you move the gear selector lever in
position N while driving.
ț the vehicle speed is under 20 mph
(30 km/h).
ț ESP is in operation.
The segments in the multifunction dis-
play are flashing.
CLK 500:
ț you step on the brake pedal.
ț you press the parking brake pedal.
In this case the segments in the
multifunction display (
page 256)
go out and no warning sounds.