2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 221

Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed ("Resume" function) Warning! Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: Step on the brake pedal. or Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 ( page 218). Distronic will be deactivated. The last set speed will be stored into memory. The following message appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds: DTR off i Distronic deactivates automatically when you depress the parking brake pedal the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) ( page 218) the ESP® is in operation or switched off with the ESP® switch ( page 91) you move the gear selector lever into position N An acoustic warning sounds and the message DTR off appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds. G The set 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 caused an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( page 218). Distronic resumes the last stored speed or, if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Warning! G i The last stored set speed is deleted when the engine is turned off. Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 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. 220