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Cruise control system (CCS)*
Introduction
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than
30 km/h (20 mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the
accelerator pedal. This is only possible within the range which is permitted
by the power output and braking power of the engine. The cruise control
system makes it possible - particularly on long journeys - for you to rest
your "accelerator foot".
WARNING
•
The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used
in dense traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy
roads, slippery roads or loose chippings) - risk of accident!
•
In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control
system, always switch off the system after use.
Note
•
Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal
if you switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral.
Otherwise the engine can rev up unintentionally.
•
The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed
when driving on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle
increases the speed at which it travels. One should shift down in good time
to a lower gear or slow the vehicle down by applying the foot brake.
•
It is not possible on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch
on the cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P, N, R
or 1.
Using the system
Safety
Storing a speed
The cruise control system is operated by means of the slide
switch
tional switch.
– Move the slide switch
– Press pushbutton
After you have pressed press button
is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the acceler-
ator.
You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the
accelerator will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.
This does not apply, however, if you drive at a speed which is more than
10 km/h higher than the set speed for a period of more than 5 minutes.
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
A
A
and pushbutton
in the left lever of the multi-func-
A
B
A
⇒ fig. 94
A
A
once the required speed has been
B
achieved.
A
B
Breakdown assistance
Starting-off and Driving
Fig. 94 Operating
lever: Pushbutton and
slide switch on the
cruise control system
into the ON position.
, the speed you have just selected
Technical Data
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