Cruise Control - Volvo A25G Operator's Manual

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Cruise Control

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Cruise Control
Cruise Control
For machines with the function Cruise Control
Cruise Control is a function for constant speed that uses the
engine drive, engine brake, and wheel brake to maintain a desired
and preselected speed. The function is intended to be used for
comfort, and only in less challenging operating situations.
NOTE!
Do not use in wet and icy road conditions!
Speed range
The min. speed where Cruise Control can be used is 5 km/h.
In general, the highest speed that can be set with Cruise Control
is 50 km/h. The limit can be adjusted down using the service tool.
Cruise Control can only be used when operating forward.
Cruise Control, operation
NOTE!
Use only on sites with good road conditions!
Cruise Control only used when driving forwards!
Functions
With Cruise Control it is possible to:
- Set fixed speed
- increase set speed
- decrease set speed
- re-engage set speed
Use
To use Cruise Control the following conditions must be met:
The machine is operated Forward/gear selector in position D.
The door is closed
The seatbelt is used
The load body is down
The speed is above 5 km/h
Setting speed
Press the upper part (+) of the switch to set the speed to the
current speed.
Increasing set speed
The set speed can be increased in the following ways:
- Accelerate to desired speed using the accelerator pedal, press
briefly on the upper part of the switch
- The selected speed can be adjusted in steps of 5 km/h with a
quick click on the upper part of the switch
- The speed can be fine-tuned in steps of 1 km/h by holding down
the upper part of the switch for one second