2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 267

Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 264 • Speed is set by briefly moving the control lever to position 1 or 2. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds (see also page 275), and one or two segments around the stored speed light up on the speedometer dial (see also page 276). • Remove foot from the accelerator. • When briefly lifting the control lever to position 1, the vehicle speed will increase in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds (see also page 275), and one or two segments around the stored speed light up on the speedometer dial (see also page 276). • When briefly lowering the control lever to position 2, the vehicle speed will decrease in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds (see also page 275), and one or two segments around the stored speed light up on the speedometer dial (see also page 276). Activation of Distronic Any given speed above approximately 25 mph (Canada: 40 km/h) can be maintained: • Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator.