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STARTING AND OPERATING
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NOTE:
The system cannot be engaged in FIRST or
REVERSE gear. It is advisable to engage it in THIRD
gear or higher if using the AutoStick feature.
Setting The Desired Speed
To set a desired speed, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the Speed Control on.
2. When the vehicle has reached the desired
speed, push the SET switch up or down
and release to activate. When the acceler-
ator is released, the vehicle will maintain
the selected speed automatically.
SET Switch Location
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you
can accelerate beyond the set speed by
pressing the accelerator. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
When traveling downhill with the system
active, the vehicle speed may slightly exceed
the set one.
NOTE:
Before pushing the SET switch, the vehicle
must be traveling at a constant speed on a flat
surface.
Increasing/Decreasing Speed
Increasing Speed
Once the Speed Control has been activated,
the speed can be increased by pushing the
SET switch upward.
By keeping the switch pushed, the set speed
will increase until the switch is released. The
new speed will then be set.
At every movement of the SET switch, the set
speed can be adjusted.
Decreasing Speed
When the system is active, to reduce the
speed, push the SET switch downward.
By keeping the switch pushed, the set speed
will decrease until the switch is released. The
new speed will then be set.
At every movement of the SET switch, the set
speed can be adjusted.
NOTE:
Moving the SET switch allows for adjusting of
the speed according to the selected unit of
measurement set on the radio system (see
dedicated supplement).
Accelerating When Overtaking
Press the accelerator as you would normally.
When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
Use Of The Feature On Hilly Routes
The system can automatically downshift to
keep the set speed when driving on hilly
routes.
On steep grades, the loss or gain in speed may
be considerable and it is advisable to deacti-
vate the Speed Control.
NOTE:
The system keeps the speed set even uphill
and downhill. A slight variation in the speed on
slight rises is completely normal.
Recalling The Speed
Once the system has been deactivated, but
not canceled, the previously set speed can be
recalled by pushing the RES button and
removing your foot from the accelerator. The
system will be set to the last stored speed.
WARNING!
Leaving the Speed Control system on when
not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to go
faster than you want. You could lose control
and have an accident. Always leave the
system OFF when you are not using it.
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