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Cruise Control

Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Cruise Control

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I'm a new owner of a pre-owned 1998 CLK 320 Cab, it's my first time to own a Merc.

How do you engage the cruise control? I've not had any problem with my my other cars' cruise control, but I can't seem to set it with the CLK. I've tried it many times, the dashboard indicates that the limiter is on but when I release my foot from the accelerator, the car doesn't maintain the set speed.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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I don't know if it's the same as the W209, but have you checked the manual?
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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This is the wrong forum, but what sized tires do you have in the front, and what size in the rear? (Yes, this is relevant to the cruise control question)
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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From memory, all you have to do is flick the lever up to set. Then it's up to increase, down to decrease and back to cancel. You're probably pushing the lever inwards to engage the speed limiter.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Isn't it labeled all out for you on the stalk itself? I think mine is!
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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I have 205/55R16 infront, 225/50R16 at the back.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcusF
This is the wrong forum, but what sized tires do you have in the front, and what size in the rear? (Yes, this is relevant to the cruise control question)
I have 205/55R16 infront, 225/50R16 at the back.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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If the wheels aren't staggered, that could be the problem. What sized rims (width, front and back), and what brand & model tires?
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