Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 350 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
direction of arrow 2.
̈ 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 258).
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 last set speed appears in the multi-
function display for approximately
5 seconds.
Distronic* (Canada only)
The Distronic is available on the
R5504MATIC only.
When activated, the Distronic adaptive
cruise control system increases the driving
convenience afforded by the cruise control
while traveling on expressways and other
major roadways.
ț If the Distronic distance sensor detects
a slower moving vehicle directly ahead,
your vehicle speed will be reduced so
that you follow that vehicle at your
preset following distance.
ț If there is no vehicle directly ahead of
you, Distronic will function in the same
way as standard cruise control
(
page 257).
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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.