Driving systems. Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor, 2003 SLK-Class, SLK Class 2003, 2001 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 32 AMG, SLK 320, SLK 230
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Driving systems
The driving system of your vehicle is described on the following pages:
앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed
The BAS, ABS and ESP driving systems are described in the “Safety and Security” sec-
Cruise control
Cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time. You can set any speed over 20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left-hand side of the
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Cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation.
Only use cruise control if the road, traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed.
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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 traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.
Deactivate cruise control when driving in fog.
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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On uphill or downhill grades, cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed.
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Set current or higher speed
Set current or lower speed
Cancel cruise control
Resume at previously set speed
Saving current speed
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Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed.
Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever.
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The current speed is set.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is activated.
Canceling cruise control
There are several ways to cancel cruise control:
왘 Step on the brake pedal.
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왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 3 .
Cruise control will be canceled. The last speed set will be stored for later use.
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Driving systems
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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).
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The last stored speed is canceled when you turn off the engine.
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Setting stored speed
(“Resume” function)
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The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
Setting a higher speed
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Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the desired speed is reached.
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
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Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate cruise control. After brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), cruise control will resume the last speed set.
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Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 4 .
Cruise control will resume the last previously set speed.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Setting a lower speed
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Depress the cruise control lever to position 2 and hold it down until the desired speed is reached.
Release the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the transmission will automatically downshift if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The set cruise controlled speed is switched off when declutching exceeds
4 seconds during downshifting a gear.
Fine adjustment in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments
Faster
왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 1 .
Slower
왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 2 .
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