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On the
road
Cruise
control
Introduction
The cruise control system keeps the speed
constant.
The cruise control system makes it possible to
drive at a constant speed over 20 mph (US
model) or 30 km/h (Canadian model) . This is
true only to the extent that engine power or
engine braking effect allow . Using the system
takes the strain off the "gas pedal foot" - es-
pecially on long trips .
In the control mode, the indicator light in the
instrument cluster is lit
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)~1~
(US
model);II
(Canadian model).
The cruise control system automatically
switches
itself
off immediately
under the fol-
lowing conditions:
- Pressing the brake pedal.
- Pressing the clutch pedal.
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WARNING
- Always pay attention to traffic even when
the cruise control system is switched on.
You are always responsible for your
speed and the distance between your ve-
hicle and other vehicles.
- For safety reasons, the cruise control sys-
tem should not be used in the city, in
stop-and-go traffic, on twisting roads
and when road conditions are poor (such
as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain and hydro-
planing) - risk of accident.
- Turn off the cruise control system tem-
porarily when entering turn lanes, high-
way exit lanes or in construction zones.
- Please note that inadvertently "re sting"
your foot on the accelerator pedal causes
the cruise control system not to brake.
This is because the cruise control system
is overridden by the driver's acceleration.
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Note
On manual transmission vehicles: If you
shift into neutral with the cruise control
system switched on, always depress the
clutch pedal! Otherwise the engine will
race and could be damaged as a result.
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Tips
When driving on steep downward grades,
the cruise control system cannot keep the
speed constant. The vehicle's own weight
increases the speed. Shift into a lower gear
in plenty of time or brake the vehicle with
the foot brake.
Saving the speed
The desired speed must be saved.
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Fig. 84
Cruise control system cont rols
.,. Drive at the speed you wish to set.
.,. Pull the lever to position @ ¢
fig. 84
to
switch the system on.
.,. Briefly press button @ .
After the button @ is released, the current ve-
hicle speed is stored and maintained,
i.
e . you
are driving in control mode .
Changing speed
The desired speed can be changed.
Faster
.,. Press lever up towards the
0
¢
page
7
4,
fig. 84 .
.,. Release the lever to store the current speed .
Slower
.. Press lever down towards the
O
¢
page 74,
fig . 84.
.,. Release the lever to store the current speed.
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