2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 215

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 ( page 212) 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 5 seconds ( page 212), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on the speedometer ( page 210). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds ( page 212), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on the speedometer ( page 210). Setting to last stored speed ("Resume" function) Warning! G i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brakes will be applied to support deceleration. In addition, the transmission will automatically downshift on long downhill grades. Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 212). 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 Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate Distronic. After brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control resumes the last speed set. Setting a lower speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 ( page 212) to decrease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 212). Distronic is set to the last stored speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 214