Mercedes-Benz 2008 GL 450 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Adjustment in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments
̈ Briefly press the cruise control lever
down past the resistance point in direc-
tion of arrow 2 (
page 265).
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The vehicle set speed decreases in
increments of 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h).
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
̈ Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 4 (
page 265).
The Distronic resumes to the last set
speed.
̈ Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last set speed or, if no speed is stored,
the current set speed appears in the
multifunction display for approximately
5 seconds.
Deactivating Distronic
There are several ways to deactivate the
Distronic system:
̈ Step on the brake pedal.
or
̈ Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow 3 (
page 265).
Distronic will be deactivated. The last set
speed will be stored in memory.
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The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you
press the cruise control lever down past the
resistance point.
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The new speed is set and the vehicle will
decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief
moment until the vehicle has reached the set
speed.
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.
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The following message appears in the multi-
function display for approximately 5 seconds:
DISTRONIC Off
.
The last stored set speed is deleted when the
engine is turned off.
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