Driver assistance
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To switch between the cruise control system/
adaptive cruise assist* and the speed limiter,
press button 4 on the control lever.
To increase or reduce the preset speed continu-
ously, push the lever one or two levels upwards
or downwards to position + / – and hold it
there.
WARNING
Overriding/deactivating the preset speed
Applies to: vehicles with speed regulation systems
– Please note the safety precautions and sys-
tem limitations of the supporting systems,
sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to
ðpage 174.
You can override or deactivate the preset speed.
If you deactivate the system, the preset speed re-
mains stored and you can use it again later.
– The speed regulation systems may be
switched off automatically if a fault occurs
in the brake system (e.g. if the brakes over-
heat) while they are activated.
Important: The system must be switched on and
the stored preset speed must be activated.
Overriding
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
Note
The preset cruising speed remains stored
when you switch between the systems.
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To override the preset speed temporarily, press
the accelerator.
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To revert to the preset speed, take your foot off
Activating the preset speed/selecting it in
advance
the accelerator.
The cruise control system will be deactivated if
you exceed the preset speed for a long time.
Applies to: vehicles with speed regulation systems
You can select the preset speed in advance while
the vehicle is stationary or activate it when the
vehicle is moving.
Overriding
Applies to: vehicles with speed limiter
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To override the preset speed temporarily, press
Important: The system must be switched on.
the accelerator past the point of resistance
(kick-down feature).
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To select the preset speed in advance when the
vehicle is stationary, press the control lever to-
wards + / - ðpage 188, Fig. 125.
To activate the preset speed, pull the control
The stored preset speed is reactivated as soon as
your speed drops below the preset speed.
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lever towards you to position 2 while the vehi-
Deactivating
cle is moving.
To use the speed at which the vehicle is current-
ly travelling as the preset speed, press button
1 on the control lever.
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To deactivate the preset speed, push the con-
trol lever to position 3 (click stop not engag-
ed) ðpage 188, Fig. 125, or
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Applies to vehicles with cruise control system:
Press the brake pedal.
Changing the preset speed
Applies to: vehicles with speed regulation systems
WARNING
Important: The system must be switched on.
– Applies to vehicles with cruise control sys-
tem: Make sure you do not unintentionally
rest your foot on the accelerator, as this
could override the regulating function. The
system might not apply the brakes and
therefore not regulate the vehicle’s speed.
– Only accelerate quickly or use the kick-down
feature when the visibility and weather
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To increase or reduce the preset speed in small
steps, briefly push the lever one level upwards
or downwards to position + / – ðpage 188,
Fig. 125.
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To increase or reduce the preset speed in larger
steps, briefly push the lever two levels upwards
or downwards to position + / –
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