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remains constant and varies from 1
second (for the short distance 1-bar
setting) to 2 seconds (for the maximum
distance 4-bar setting).
The setting is 4 (maximum) the first time
the device is used. After the distance
has been modified by the driver, the
new distance will be stored also after the
system is deactivated and reactivated.
To decrease the distance
Press and release the button to decrease
the distance setting
The set speed is held if there are no
cars ahead. Once the shortest distance
has been reached, a further press of the
button will set the longest distance.
The car holds the set distance until:
the vehicle ahead accelerates to a
speed higher than the set speed;
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane or
the detection field of the Adaptive Cruise
Control device sensor;
the distance setting is changed;
the Adaptive Cruise Control device is
deactivated/cancelled.
WARNING The maximum breaking
applied by the device is limited. The
driver may apply the brakes in all cases
if needed.
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WARNING If the device predicts that
the braking level is not sufficient to hold
the set distance, the warning message
"BRAKE!" will blink on the display
while approaching the vehicle ahead. An
acoustic signal is also emitted. In this
case, it is advisable to brake immediately
as necessary to hold a safe distance from
the vehicle ahead.
WARNING The driver is responsible for
ensuring that there are no pedestrians,
other cars or objectives along the
.
trajectory of the car. Failure to comply
with these warnings may cause serious
accidents and injuries.
WARNING The driver is fully responsible
for holding a safe distance from the
vehicle ahead respecting the highway
code in force in the respective country.
DEACTIVATION
The device is deactivated and the set
speed is cancelled if:
the button
Adaptive Cruise Control;
the button
electronic Cruise Control;
the Speed Limiter button is pressed;
the ignition device is in the STOP
position;
The device is cancelled (the set speed
and distance are stored):
"Setting the desired speed" paragraph
occur;
minimum set speed (e.g. in presence of
slow cars).
If these conditions occur while the
system is decelerating with respect to a
vehicle ahead, the system could continue
the deceleration, if necessary, also after
it is cancelled or deactivated within the
minimum speed settable on the system.
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL
MODE
Electronic Cruise Control mode is
available for travelling at constant speed
in addition to the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) mode.
If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
is pressed on the
function is implemented on the car, the
electronic Cruise Control works in the
is pressed on the
same manner as the ACC (by pressing
the button
the difference that:
4WD LOW mode is activated.
when the CANC button is pressed;
when the conditions shown in the
when the car speed drops under the
of the Cruise Control) with
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