2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 268

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 Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments Warning! Briefly lift the cruise control lever past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 265). G The vehicle speed increases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). i 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. Lift the cruise control lever to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 265) and hold it up until the desired speed is reached. Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set. 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. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. Setting a lower speed You can reduce the speed in two stages. i i 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. When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine's braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. 267