System difficulties

NOTICE Use of an incorrect program will impair the vehicle's response to the terrain and can reduce the life of the suspension and drive systems. If the system becomes partially inoperabl ...

Selecting HDC

1. Press to switch HDC on and off. 2. Press to increase the set speed. 3. Press to decrease the set speed. HDC can be selected at speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h). HDC can be used in D, R or Comman ...

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Ascending steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle speed will be limited to allow mo ...

Using cruise control
Note: Cruise control is not available when using Hill Descent Control or when a Terrain Response special program has been selected. Note: Do not use cruise control when driving off-road. Note: Do ...

Deactivating DISTRONIC
There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC: ► Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 1. or ► Brake. The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the ...