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Cruise control
system
(CCS)
CQJ
Introduction
This
chapter
contains
information on
the
followi
ng
subjects:
Display and indicator lamp
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218
Operating the cruise
control
system (CCS)
. .
219
The cruise
control
system (CCS)
helps
to maintain
an
individual
set speed when
the vehicle is
travel-
ling
forwards
at
speeds
of
more
than
approximate-
ly 20 km/h (15 mph)
1
).
The CCS only slows
the vehicle
by
easing
off
the
accelerator,
not by
actively
braking
~
~.
Additional information and warnings:
•
Changing
gear
~
page
169
•
Speed limiter
~
p ag
e
222
•
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
~
p
age
226
•
Accessories
, modifications, repairs
and
renewal
of parts
~
page
320
The use of the cruise control system can lead
to accidents and serious injuries
if
traffic
does not allow you to drive at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front at a constant
speed.
Display and indicator lamp
®
@
Fig. 159 Instrument cluster
display:
cruise
control
(CCS) status display
A
WARNING
Continued)
•
Never
use the
CCS In
heavy
traffic, when
there
Is
Insufficient
distance
from
the
vehicle
In
front, on steep
or
winding
roads,
or on
slippery
road
surfaces,
e. g.
on snow,
ice,
w et
roads
, loose
chlppings,
or on
flooded
roads.
•
Never
use
the CCS when driving off-road
or on unsurfaced
roads.
•
Adapt your
speed and
distance from
the
vehicles
ahead
to
s
uit
visibility,
weather, road
and
traffic
conditions.
•
Always
switch
cruise
control
off
after
use
to avoid
unintentional operation.
•
lt
is
dangerous to use a
set speed
that
is
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
•
The CCS
cannot
maintain
a
constant
speed
when travelling downhill. The vehicle
speed
can
Increase
under
its
own weight.
Shift down a gear or brake the vehicle using
the foot brake.
4
r-T'n
First read and observe the
introductory
L-.bU
information and
safety warnings
&
on
page 218.
CCS display
Status
Fig. 159:
®
CCS
switched off
temporarily.
The
sto~ed
e
d
speed
is
shown in small
numbers
or
displaY
in
a
darker
shade.
®
System fault. Proceed to
a
qualified
workshOP
©
CCS switched on
.
Speed memory
is
empty.
~
@
CCS
is active.
Stored speed in
large
figures.
1)
The
mph
figure
m
brackets relates
solely
to
Instrument
clusters
that display
dlstn
1
.
nces
speeds
In
miles.
218
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Whi le driving
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