celerator beyond the point of resistance. As
soon a
s the stored speed is exceeded, the
green indicator lamp will flash and an
acoustic warning may sound. The speed is
stored in the memory.
The speed control function switches back
on automatically as soon as the speed
drops back below the stored speed.
Displays
When the Speed Limiter is switched on, the
instrument cluster display shows the stor-
ed speed and the status of the Speed Lim-
iter.
One of the following indicator lamps will
light up depending on the driving situation:
Speed Limiter switched on, system
control active.
Speed limiter switched on, control
not a
ctive.
Driving downhill
The vehicle cannot maintain the stored
speed in all driving situations. Always be
prepared to brake the vehicle.
1. Shi down before extended downhill
stretches.
In this way you will make use of the en-
gine braking eect and relieve the load
on the brakes.
WARNING
Using the Speed Limiter in adverse
wea
ther conditions is dangerous and can
cause accidents and serious injuries or
even death.
·
Ensure that your speed is always ap-
propriate for the current visibility,
weather and road/trac conditions.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle
speed at all times.
·
Do not drive at full throttle if it is not re-
quired.
·
Never use the Speed Limiter on slippery
roads (e.g. aected by aquaplaning,
snow, ice or leaves).
·
In order to avoid unintentional control
interventions, switch o the Speed Lim-
iter when you do not need it.
Operating the Speed Limiter
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 169.
Fig. 114 L
e-hand side of the multifunction
steering wheel.
Switching on
1. Press the
button on the le-hand
side of the multifunc
tion steering wheel
repeatedly until the Speed Limiter is se-
lected.
2. Press the
button on the right-hand
side of the multifunc
tion steering wheel
or wait for a short time.
The Speed Limiter is switched on. No
control yet.
Starting control
1. While driving, press the
button.
T
he current speed is stored as the max-
imum speed.
Adjusting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed:
Press the
button.
P
ress the
button.
P
ress the
button.
P
ressing it for the first time switches
to the next highest 10 km/h or 5 mph
interval:
Press the
button.
P
ressing it for the first time switches
to the next lowest 10 km/h or 5 mph
interval:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph):
- 1 km/h (1 mph):
+ 10 km/h (5 mph):
- 10 km/h (5 mph):
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Driver assist systems