2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 261

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed ("Resume" function) Warning! Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 ( page 258). or Step on the brake pedal. Distronic will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory. Distronic deactivates automatically when: you set the parking brake you drive slower than 20 mph (30 km/h) the ESP® is active ( page 100) or you deactivate the ESP® you move the gear selector lever into position N A signal will sound. The DISTRONIC off message appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. Warning! G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions 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. i The following message will appear in the Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( page 258). Distronic is activated and set to the last stored speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds: DISTRONIC off The last stored speed is deleted when you turn off the engine. G Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system. At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. 260