2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 220

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a lower speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 ( page 218) to decrease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds ( page 218), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on on the speedometer ( page 216). Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 218). Setting stored speed ("Resume" function) 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 preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the rate of deceleration is too low. Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 218). Distronic is activated and set to the last stored speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 220