Never leave the vehicle running and with
●
the Auto Hold function switched on.
The Auto Hold function cannot always
●
keep the vehicle stationary uphill or down-
hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on
slippery or frozen surfaces.
Note
Before entering a car wash, always switch
off the Auto Hold function, because if the
electronic parking brake is automatically
connected, it may cause damage.
Cruise control system
(CCS)*
Control lamp
It lights up green
The Cruise Control System (GRA) is switched on and
active.
OR: The Adaptive Cruise Control system (CCS) is
switched on and active.
OR: the speed limiter is switched on and active.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
Driver assistance systems
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
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Observe the safety warnings
trol and warning lamps on page
Cruise control operation
Instrument panel display: CCS status
Fig. 250
indications.
Read the additional information carefully
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The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed from 20 km/h (15
mph).
The CSS only reduces vehicle speed by
ceasing to accelerate, not by actively braking
›››
the vehicle
Displayed on the CCS screen
in Con-
124.
Status
Fig.
250:
CCS temporarily switched off. The set
A
speed is displayed in small or darkened
figures.
System error. Contact a specialised
B
workshop.
CCS switched on. The speed memory is
C
empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is
D
displayed in large figures.
Changing gear in CCS mode
The CCS decelerates as soon as the clutch
pedal is pressed, intervening again automati-
cally after a gear is engaged.
Travelling down hills with the CCS
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
down using the brake pedal and reduce
gears if required.
Automatic off
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
off automatically or temporarily:
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