2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 225

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 ( page 222) to increase 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 222), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on the speedometer ( page 220). The new speed is set. The stored speed is displayed in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds ( page 222), and one or two segments around the stored speed come on the speedometer ( page 220). 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 222). 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 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 222) 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 222). Distronic is set to the last stored speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 224