Mercedes-Benz 2007 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow 1 (
page 258) to in-
crease vehicle speed in increments of
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
The new speed is set.
The stored speed is displayed in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds (
page 257), and one or
two segments around the stored speed
come on in the speedometer
(
page 255).
Setting a lower speed
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow 2 (
page 258) to de-
crease vehicle speed in increments of
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
The new speed is set.
The stored speed is displayed in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds (
page 257), and one or
two segments around the stored speed
come on in the speedometer
(
page 255).
Fine adjustment in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Faster
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-
rection of arrow 4 (
page 258).
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Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate Distronic. After brief acceleration
(e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume
the last speed set.
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When you use the cruise control lever to de-
celerate, the brakes will be applied to support
deceleration.
In addition, the transmission will automatically
downshift on long downhill grades.