Mercedes-benz 2002 C-Class User Manual download pdf (Page 277)

274Driving systems

Technical

data

Instruments

and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Notes:

If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently

while driving on a downgrade, the speed you set on the

cruise control may be exceeded. In this case the

following will assist in maintaining the set cruise

controlled speed:

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Downshift occurs (max. to 3rd gear) to maintain the set

cruise controlled speed by using the engine’s braking

power.

As soon as the grade eases, the automatic transmission

shifts up again dependent on the selector lever position.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

The set cruise controlled speed is switched off when

declutching exceeds four seconds during downshifting a

gear.

Nevertheless, in some cases you may have to step on the

brake pedal to slow down. In this case the cruise control

is switched off.

Use the lever to resume the previously set speed.

Warn ing!

Only use the cruise control if the traffic and

weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a

steady speed.

• The use of cruise control can be dangerous on

winding roads or in heavy traffic because

conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady

speed.

• The use of cruise control can be dangerous on

slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire adhesion

can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

The “Resume” function should only be operated if

the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed

and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

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