Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 268)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Setting a higher speed
You can increase the speed in two stages.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments
̈ Lift the cruise control lever to the resis-
tance point in direction of arrow
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desired speed is reached.
̈ Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
Adjustment in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments ̈ Briefly lift the cruise control lever past
the resistance point in direction of
arrow
1 ( ୴ page 265).
The vehicle speed increases in incre-
ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km /h).
Setting a lower speed
You can reduce the speed in two stages.
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The set value is increased in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments each
time you lift the cruise control lever to
the resistance point.
Warning!
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You can increase the vehicle 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 speed to a value that
the prevailing road conditions permit. Other-
wise, sudden and unexpected acceleration
of the vehicle could cause an accident
and/or serious injury to you and others.
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The set value is increased in 5 mph
(Canada: 10 km/h) increments each
time you lift the cruise control lever
past the resistance point.
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The new speed is set and the vehicle
will accelerate. Keep in mind that it
may take a brief moment until the vehi-
cle has reached the set speed.
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When you use the cruise control lever
to decelerate, the brake system will au-
tomatically brake the vehicle if the en-
gine’s braking power does not brake
the vehicle sufficiently.