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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 peda l foot" - es-
pec ial ly on long tr ips.
In the control mode, the indicator light in the
instrument cluster is lit
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(US
model),111
(Canadian model).
The cruise control system automatically
sw itches itself off immediately under the fol-
lowing cond itions:
- 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 shou ld not be used in the city, in
stop-and-go traffic, on twisting roads
and when road conditions are poo r (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 "rest ing"
your foot on the accelerator peda l causes
the cruise control system not to brake .
This is because the cruise contro l 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 contro l
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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 contro l system cannot keep the
speed constant. The vehicle's own weight
increases the speed. Shift into a lower gear
in plenty of t ime or brake the vehicle with
the foot brake .
Saving the speed
The desired speed must be saved.
Fig. 87 Cruise control system controls
.,. Drive at the speed you wish to set.
.,. Pull the lever to position
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fig. 87
to
sw itch the system on.
.,. Briefly press button @ .
After the button @ is released, the current ve-
hicle speed is sto red and maintai ned, i.e. you
are driving in control mode.
Changing speed
The desired speed can be changed.
Faster
.,. Press lever up towards the
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fig. 87.
.,. Release the lever to store the current speed .
Slow er
.. Press lever down towards the
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81,
fig. 87.
.,. Release the lever to store the current speed.
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