Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual page 110

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IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device on when it is not used. There
is a risk of inadvertently activating it
and losing control of the vehicle due to
unexpected excessive speed.
SETTING THE DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒ to activate the device press button A
fig. 96;
❒ when the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button SET + (or
SET –) and release it to activate the
device. When the accelerator is
released, the vehicle will keep the
selected speed automatically.
If needed (e.g. when overtaking), you
can increase speed simply by pressing
the accelerator; when you release the
pedal, the vehicle goes back to the
speed stored previously.
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When travelling downhill with the device
active, the vehicle speed may slightly
exceed the set one.
IMPORTANT Before pressing the SET +
or SET – buttons, the vehicle must be
travelling at a constant speed on a
flat surface.
SPEED INCREASE
Once the electronic Cruise Control has
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been activated, the speed can be
increased by pressing button SET +.
SPEED DECREASE
With the device activated, the speed
can be decreased by pressing button
SET – .
RECALLING THE SPEED
For versions with automatic
transmission operating in D mode (Drive
- automatic), press and release the
RES button to recall the previously set
speed.
For versions with manual gearbox or
automatic transmission in Autostick
(sequential) mode, before recalling the
previously set speed you should
accelerate until getting close to it, then
press and release the RES button.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
Lightly pressing the brake pedal or
pressing the CANC button deactivates
the electronic Cruise Control without
deleting the stored speed.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
The electronic Cruise Control is
deactivated by pressing button A fig. 96
or bringing the ignition device to STOP.
WARNING
115) While travelling with the device
activated, do not move the gear lever to
neutral.
116) In the event of device faults or failures,
go to a Fiat Dealership.
117) The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or
slippery roads.