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The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally.
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down
to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.
When the vehicle speed drops below the set
speed limit, the limit is automatically reacti-
vated.
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Visual warning
If the speed limit is exceeded: the
indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter flashes while the vehicle speed is
greater than the set speed limit.
Acoustic warning
▷ If the speed limit is exceeded unintention-
ally, a signal sounds.
▷ When the speed limit is reduced to be-
low the current vehicle speed, the signal
sounds after some time.
▷ When the speed limit is intentionally ex-
ceeded by stepping on the accelerator
pedal all the way down, there is no signal.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the sys-
tem.
▷ Green marking: system is ac-
tive.
▷ Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted.
▷ No marking: system is
switched off.
Driver assistance systems
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Indicator light
Icon Description
The indicator light illuminates: the
system is switched on.
The indicator light flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
Gray indicator light: the system has
been interrupted.
Cruise Control without
Distance Control
Principle
With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad-
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the set speed. The sys-
tem accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
General information
The system can be activated starting at
20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the vehicle settings, the cruise
control settings may change under certain
conditions.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver's personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
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