128 Driving and operatingDriver assistancesystemsCruise controlThe cruise control can store andmaintain speeds of approx. 20 to120 mph.Deviations from the stored speedsmay occur when driving uphill ordownhill.For safety reasons the cruise controlcannot be activated until the footbrake has been operated once.Do not use the cruise control if it is notadvisable to maintain a constantspeed.With automatic transmission ormanual transmission automated, onlyactivate cruise control in automaticmode.Control indicator m 3 83.ActivationTurn switch m up and release: thecurrent speed is stored andmaintained.Vehicle speed can be increased bydepressing the accelerator pedal.When the accelerator pedal isreleased, the previously stored speedis resumed.The speed is saved until the ignitionis switched off.To resume the saved speed, turnswitch g downwards at a speedabove 20 mph.Increase speedWith cruise control active, turn switchm upwards and hold, or turn brieflyseveral times: speed is increasedcontinuously or in small increments.When switch m is released thecurrent speed is stored andmaintained.Reduce speedWith cruise control active, turn switchg downwards and hold, or turn brieflyseveral times: speed is reducedcontinuously or in small increments.When switch g is released the currentspeed is stored and maintained.DeactivationBriefly press the § button: cruisecontrol is deactivated.Automatic deactivation:■ Vehicle speed below approx.20 mph■ The brake pedal is depressed■ The clutch pedal is depressed■ Selector lever in N.
