Driving
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A brake assistance system has intervened,
e.g. TCS or ESC.
Status display
Operating the speed limiter
When the speed limiter is switched on, the in-
strument cluster display shows the saved
speed and the system status:
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Front Assist has braked the vehicle.
If the fault continues, disconnect the Emer-
gency Assist and consult a specialised work-
shop.
It lights up grey
The speed limiter is switched on but regulation is not
active.
Speed limiter
It lights up green
Introduction
The speed limiter is switched on and active.
Fig. 176 On the multifunction steering wheel:
buttons to operate the speed limiter.
The speed limited helps the driver not to ex-
ceed a set speed.
Driving down slopes
Connecting
Shift into a low gear before descending a
long hill. This makes use of engine braking
and relieves the brakes.
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Speed range
Press the button.
The speed limiter helps avoid exceeding a
programmed speed, from 30 km/h (20 mph)
approx. and faster.
It does not take effect yet.
WARNING
Start regulation
After use, always switch off the speed limit-
er to prevent the speed being regulated
against your wishes.
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When the vehicle is moving, press the but-
ton .
By selecting the speed limiter
The speed limitation can be interrupted at
any time by depressing the accelerator ped-
al fully, beyond the point of resistance. As
soon as the saved speed is exceeded, the
green indicator light flashes and an audible
warning signal sounds. The speed is stored.
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The speed limiter does not relieve the
The current speed is saved as a limit speed.
driver of their responsibility to drive at the
appropriate speed. Do not drive at high
speed if not necessary.
Adjusting the speed
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Using the speed limiter under adverse
The programmed speed can be set:
weather conditions is dangerous and can
cause serious accidents, e.g. aquaplaning,
snow, ice, leaves, etc. Only use the speed
limiter when the status of the road and the
weather conditions allow it.
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)
- 1 km/h (1 mph)
The limiter is reactivated automatically after
returning to less than the set speed.
+ 10 km/h (5 mph)
- 10 km/h (5 mph)
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