2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 251
2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving systems i On uphill or downhill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed with braking from the vehicle's braking system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission* will automatically downshift. Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: Step on the brake pedal. The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use. or Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 ( page 249). The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use. i The cruise control switches off automatically, if you step on the brake pedal. you pull up the parking brake lever firmly. the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h). ESP® is in operation or switched off with the ESP® switch ( page 86). Vehicles with manual transmission: you depress the clutch pedal for longer than 6 seconds during shifting into another gear. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving. i Vehicles with manual transmission: If you depress the clutch pedal when shifting into another gear, the engine speed may increase. Drive with sufficient engine speed. Shift gears in a timely manner. If possible, do not shift down more than one gear. i The last stored speed is canceled when you turn off the engine. ! Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Moving gear selector lever to position N while driving also cancels cruise control. However, the gear selector lever should not be moved to position N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads). i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last speed set. 250