How to Use the Cruise Control in Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

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JeffreyFitz
07/25/25 3:14pm
First, press the control switch to activate the cruise control standby mode. After accelerating to the desired speed, push the control lever downward to set the cruising speed. To accelerate, push the lever upward or press the throttle. To cancel the cruise control, lift the lever upward or turn off the main cruise control switch. Below is an introduction to the Mercedes-Benz cruise control system: 1. Principle of Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cruise Control: Various sensors read vehicle conditions such as wheel speed, engine speed, engine load, and throttle opening, then compare and calculate these with the set speed. Finally, it adjusts components like throttle opening and transmission gear to regulate the vehicle speed, achieving cruise control. 2. Conditions for Using Cruise Control: In principle, cruise control should be used on highways or fully enclosed roads. On non-enclosed roads, complex traffic conditions can compromise safety. For example, on national highways, underpowered tractors may suddenly enter the road from small intersections, posing a serious threat to vehicles. In cruise control mode, drivers may be caught off guard. Repeated braking also disrupts stable cruise control, defeating its purpose. 3. Avoid using cruise control in rainy or icy/snowy conditions, as well as on winding mountain roads or roads with excessive curves. Normally, when exiting a curve, slight acceleration is needed to provide additional steering force. In cruise control mode, the vehicle automatically maintains a constant speed, with the throttle controlled by the onboard computer, which can be dangerous on curved roads. In such conditions, drivers should manually control the speed. Additionally, cruise control is unsuitable for roads with heavy traffic.
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