SMART 453 Series Introduction Into Service Manual page 80

Cruise control with variable speed limiter
smart model series 453 is equipped with a cruise control
function which maintains a preset speed and an additional
variable speed limiter function which helps the driver to
avoid exceeding a speed. The variable speed limiter function
can be adjusted via the multifunction steering wheel. The
cruise control with variable speed limiter is standard equip-
ment on all vehicles irrespective of the engine/transmission
combination.
Excepted from this are the USA and Canada national versi-
ons, on which the cruise control function is only available
without variable speed limiter function.
Introduction of the New smart fortwo coupé and smart forfour | Model Series 453
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Crosswind Assist
The new smart is equipped with the Crosswind Assist func-
tion as standard. This system helps the driver by significantly
weakening any influence on the straightahead running of the
vehicle caused by strong crosswind. The vehicle's deviation
from its intended path and the steering effort required by the
driver are significantly reduced in this situation. The existing
sensors of the ESP® system are used to detect interference
from crosswind. Crosswind Assist is active as of 70 km/h
and takes effect when driving straight ahead or during light
cornering. Crosswind interference is compensated for by a
single-sided brake system intervention initiated by the ESP®
system.
The customer benefit of Crosswind Assist is that the vehicle's
deviation from its intended path and yaw response in heavy
crosswind are reduced and the driver has to countersteer
less.
Systems at a glance
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