Cruise Control (Optional For Versions/Markets Where Applicable); General - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

CRUISE CONTROL
(optional for versions/
markets where applicable)

GENERAL

The speed regulator (CRUISE CON-
TROL), with electronic control, makes it
possible to drive the car at the required
speed without pressing the accelerator
pedal. This reduces driving fatigue on mo-
torways, especially during long journeys be-
cause the speed memorised is automatically
maintained.
WARNING The device can only be en-
gaged at speeds between 30 and 190
km/h.
The device may only be engaged in the
4 th , 5 th or 6 th gear. Travelling downhill with
the device engaged, the car speed may in-
crease more than the memorised one, due
to the change in the engine load.
The device is disengaged automatically in
any one of the following cases:
– pressing the brake pedal;
– pressing the clutch pedal;
– if the VDC, ASR system cuts in;
– with Selespeed or Q-System transmis-
sion if a gear is changed;
– if car speed is below the set limit.
CONTROLS (fig. 79)
Cruise Control is controlled by the
ON/OFF knurled ring (A), by the +/-
ring (B) and by the RCL button (C).
Ring (A) has two positions:
– OFF: in this position the device is de-
activated;
– ON: is the normal operating position of
the device: the warning light Ü on the check
panel turns on.
Ring (B) serves for memorising and main-
taining the car speed or for increasing or low-
ering the speed memorised.
Turn the ring (B) to (+) to memorise the
speed reached or increase the speed mem-
orised.
fig. 79
A0B0055m
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