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

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed ("Resume" function) Warning! Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 ( page 212). or Step on the brake pedal. Distronic will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory. Distronic deactivates automatically when you set the parking brake you drive slower than 20 mph (30 km/h) ( page 212) the ESP® is active ( page 85) or you deactivate the ESP® You move the gear selector lever into position N. A signal will sound. The DTR off message appears in the speedometer display for approximately 5 seconds. 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 the preset speed could endanger yourself and others. i Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( page 212). Distronic is set to the last stored speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The last stored speed is deleted when you turn off the engine. G Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or, depending on vehicle production date, 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system. At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop. 214