2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 144
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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142 Driving systems G Warning! The vehicle speed displayed in the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system. When the cruise control is braking, the brake pedal is retracted (i.e. depressed automatically). The pedals' range of motion must not be impeded by any obstacles: RDo Setting current speed X not place any objects in the footwell. Controls in detail RMake sure that the floormats and carpets are securely in place. pedal, as it could otherwise be trapped. RDo not rest your foot underneath the brake You could otherwise cause an accident and injure yourself and/or others. Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow : or press in direction of arrow ;. X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. i On uphill 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 by braking with the vehicle's brake system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will downshift automatically. Canceling cruise control : Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Canceling the cruise control ? Activating the cruise control or resuming X Depress the brake pedal. or X to last set speed Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control at a vehicle speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). You cannot activate the cruise control Rwhen Rwhen you brake you have engaged the parking brake Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow =. The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored speed is deleted from memory when the engine is turned off. The cruise control switches off automatically when you depress the brake pedal or you engage the parking brake. The cruise control switches off automatically and an acoustic warning will sound when Rthe Rthe Rthe Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h) ESP® is in operation ESP® is switched off with the ESP® switch position P, reverse gear R, or neutral position N Rthe ESP® is switched off or has switched off due to a malfunction