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Fig. 275 Segment display: Examples of CCS status displays
Read and observe
on page 230 first.
CCS status displays
» Fig.
274,
» Fig. 275
Speed is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed
limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-
lighted).
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Basic requirements for start of control
The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission, the second gear or higher is en-
gaged.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the selector lever is in the D/S
position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is greater than approx. 20 km/h.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output
and braking power of the engine.
WARNING
If the engine power and engine braking effect is insufficient in order to
maintain the set speed, the acceleration and brake pedals must be taken
over!
Operation description
Read and observe
on page 230 first.
Overview of the CCS controls
Activate CCS (control deactivated)
A
Interrupt control (spring-tensioned position)
Deactivate CCS (delete set speed)
Take control again
B
a)
Launch control / reduce speed
C
a)
If no speed is set the current speed is adopted.
After the start of the regulation, the CCS regulates the vehicle to the current
speed and warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions
are met.
The brake pedal is operated.
▶
▶
When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.
▶
Through an airbag deployment.
WARNING
Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the sys-
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tem being switched on unintentionally.
The control does not resume if the set speed for the existing traffic con-
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ditions is too high.
Fig. 276
Cruise control system controls
» Fig. 276
/ Increase speed
Assist systems
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