Mercedes-Benz 2010 S550 Automobile User Manual


 
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada:
1 km/h) increments
i
The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
cruise control lever up or down to the
resistance point.
X
Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up to the resistance point in direction
of arrow :.
X
Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down to the resistance point
in direction of arrow ;.
X
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada:
10 km/h) increments
i
The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
cruise control lever up or down past the
resistance point.
X
Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up past the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.
X
Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down past the resistance
point in direction of arrow ;.
X
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that
it may take a brief moment until the vehicle
has reached the set speed.
Setting stored speed (Resume
function)
G
Warning!
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious injury
to you and others.
X
Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow ?.
If no speed is stored, the current speed is
set and stored.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory
when the engine is turned off.
DISTRONIC PLUS
Safety notes
When activated, the DISTRONIC PLUS
adaptive cruise control system increases the
driving convenience afforded by the cruise
control while traveling on expressways and
other major roadways.
R
If the DISTRONIC PLUS 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.
R
If there is no vehicle directly ahead of you,
the DISTRONIC PLUS will function in the
same way as standard cruise control
(Y page 328).
G
Warning!
The DISTRONIC PLUS requires familiarity with
its operational characteristics. We strongly
recommend that you review the following
information carefully before operating the
system.
G
Warning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
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Driving systems
Controls in detail
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