Mercedes-Benz 2007 SL 600 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
̈ Lift the cruise control in direction of
arrow 1 (
page 210) and hold it
there until the desired speed is
reached.
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Setting a lower speed
̈ Depress the cruise control in direction
of arrow 2 (
page 210) and hold it
there until the desired speed is
reached.
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Fine adjustment in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Faster
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 1 (
page 210).
Slower
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 2 (
page 210).
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
̈ Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 4 (
page 210).
The cruise control resumes to the last
set speed or, if no speed is stored, it
will set and store the current speed.
̈ Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The selected speed appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
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When you use the cruise control lever to de-
celerate, the brake system will automatically
brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power
does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Warning! G
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions
permit. Possible acceleration or decelera-
tion differences arising from returning to the
preset speed could cause an accident
and/or serious injury to you and others.