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193Driver assistance systems
Using the adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Fig. 132 On the left of
the steering column:
Third lever for using the
adaptive cruise control.
Fig. 133 On the left of
the steering column:
Third lever for using the
adaptive cruise control.
When the adaptive cruise control (ACC) is switched on, the green control
lamp
comes on and the display shows the set speed and ACC status
⇒
Fig. 130.
Conditions for the adaptive cruise control to be switched on
● The selector lever should be turned to position D or S, or in the Tiptronic
selection gear. In case of manual gearbox, any forward gear should be en-
gaged, except first gear.
● In vehicles with manual gearbox, if there is no set speed, you should
drive at less than 30 km/h (18 mph).
Speed control
When the ACC is switched on, speed can be programmed and adjusted. The
set speed may differ from the vehicle's actual speed if the distance is cur-
rently being controlled.
What functions can be used?
If you switch on adaptive cruise control you can programme the current
speed as “control speed”.
While driving, the control can be interrupted at any time and the speed
modified as well.
The following settings can also be made:
● Distance
● Driving programme
● Driving mode
Activating/Deactivating
Any speed can be set
1)
from 30 to 160 km/h (19 and 100 mph).
Switching on adaptive cruise control
● Pull the lever to position
1
⇒ Fig. 132. ACC standby will appear on the
instrument panel display.
1)
Speed limits are different in each country and depend on the unit shown on the speedome-
ter.
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