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ELECTRONIC CRUISE
CONTROL
DESCRIPTION
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows the
desired car speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 30 km/h on long stretches of
dry, straight roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways). It is therefore not
recommended to use this device on
extra-urban roads with traffic. Do not use
the device in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
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To activate the Cruise Control press
button
fig. 109. If the Speed Limiter
is activated, button
twice to activate the device (the first
press deactivates the Speed Limiter,
the second press activates the Cruise
Control).
For versions equipped with four wheel
drive system, the device cannot be
inserted when the 4WD LOW (if
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available) or the Hill Descent Control
functions are activated.
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The device cannot be engaged in 1
reverse gear or neutral: it is advisable to
engage it in 3
WARNING It is dangerous to leave the
device on when it is not used. There
is a risk of inadvertently activating it
and losing control of the car due to
unexpected excessive speed.
SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED
must be pressed
Activate the device and then, when the
vehicle has reached the desired speed,
raise/lower the SET + (or SET -) switch
and release it to activate the device.
When the accelerator is released, the car
will proceed at the selected speed.
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st
gear or higher.
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If needed (when overtaking for instance),
you can accelerate simply by pressing
the accelerator; when you release the
pedal, the car goes back to the speed
stored previously.
When travelling downhills with the
device active, the vehicle speed may
slightly exceed the stored one.
WARNING Before pressing the SET +
(or SET –) buttons, the car must be
travelling at a constant speed on a flat
surface.
INCREASING/DECREASING
SPEED
Once the electronic Cruise Control
has been activated, the speed can be
increased by pressing button SET+, or
decreased pressing the SET - button.
ACCELERATING WHEN
OVERTAKING
Depress the accelerator pedal: when this
is released the car will gradually go back
to the stored speed.
WARNING The device keeps the speed
stored even uphill and downhill. A slight
variation in the speed on slight rises is
completely normal.
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