Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 User Manual

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Controls in detail

Driving systems

Setting a higher speed

You can increase the set speed in two
ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments

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Briefly lift the cruise control lever to the
resistance point in direction of
arrow

1 (

page 381).

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Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle set speed increases in in-
crements 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

Adjustment in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments

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Briefly lift the cruise control lever past
the resistance point in direction of
arrow

1 (

page 381).

̈

Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle set speed increases in in-
crements 5 mph (Canada: 10 km /h).

Setting a lower speed

You can reduce the set speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments

̈

Briefly press the cruise control lever
down to the resistance point in direc-
tion of arrow

2 (

page 381).

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The set speed value is increased in 1 mph

(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift
the cruise control lever up to the resistance
point.

Warning!

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You can increase the vehicle set speed in

5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When

using this feature, keep in mind that it may

take a brief moment until the vehicle has

reached the set speed.

Increase the vehicle set speed to a value

that the prevailing road conditions permit.

Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceler-

ation of the vehicle could cause an accident

and/or serious injury to you and others.

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The set speed value is increased in 5 mph

(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift
the cruise control lever up past the resistance
point.

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The new speed is set and the vehicle will ac-

celerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief
moment until the vehicle has reached the set
speed.

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When you use the cruise control lever to de-

celerate, the brake system will automatically
brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power
does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

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The set speed value is decreased in 1 mph

(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you
press the cruise control lever down to the resis-
tance point.

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