2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 167

Controls in detail Driving systems Rthe ESP® has switched off due to a malfunction shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving Ryou When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will brake the vehicle automatically if the engine's braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments X Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear. Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed. Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to increase or press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 to decrease. Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed. X i The set speed value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down to the resistance point. X Changing the set speed G Warning! Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. You can increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments. Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 to increase or press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direction of arrow 2 to decrease. Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Resume last stored speed G Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/ or serious injury to you and others. X X Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments i The set speed value is increased or decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or press the cruise control lever up or down past the resistance point. Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4. If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Z X 165