2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 436

Controls in detail Driving systems i The set value is decreased in 5 mph increments each time you press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down past the resistance point. Briefly press the DISTRONIC Plus lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 ( page 430). Release the DISTRONIC Plus lever. The vehicle speed decreases in increments of 5 mph. Setting to last stored speed ("Resume" function) Warning! Deactivating DISTRONIC Plus There are several ways to deactivate the DISTRONIC Plus system: Briefly tip the DISTRONIC Plus lever in the direction of arrow 3 ( page 430). or Step on the brake pedal. DISTRONIC Plus will be deactivated. The last speed set will be stored into memory. G i The new speed is set and the vehicle will decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. 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. Briefly pull the DISTRONIC Plus lever in the direction of arrow 4 ( page 430). DISTRONIC Plus is set to the last stored speed. DISTRONIC Plus resumes the last set speed or if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. i The last stored speed is deleted when you turn off the engine. DISTRONIC Plus deactivates automatically when: the vehicle is secured with the electronic parking brake the vehicle speed is below 20 mph and no preceding vehicle is detected the ESP® is in operation or switched off with the ESP® switch ( page 73) you set the automatic transmission to P, R, or N while driving i Upon switching off the engine, the last stored speed is deleted. 435