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Driver assistance systems
Cruise control system (CCS)
Intr
oduction
The cruise control system (GRA) helps main-
t
ain a constant speed set by you.
Speed range
The cruise control system is available when
driving in forward gear at a speed of over ap-
prox. 20 km/h (15 mph).
Temporarily switching off the cruise con-
trol
The saved speed can be exceeded at any
time, e.g. for overtaking. The cruise control is
suspended during acceleration and is then
resumed with the saved speed.
Status display
When the cruise control system is switched
on, the instrument cluster display shows the
saved speed and the system status:
It lights up grey
The cruise control system is switched on, but regula-
tion is not activ
e.
It lights up green
The cruise control system is switched on and regula-
tion is activ
e.
If there is no speed saved, the instrument
clust
er display shows instead of speed.
Changing gears
As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed,
regulation is suspended and resumes once
the gear change has been made.
Driving down slopes
1)
Shift into a low gear before descending a
long hill. This makes use of engine braking
and relieves the brakes.
WARNING
If it is impossible to drive with sufficient
br
aking distance and at a constant speed,
using the cruise control system may cause
accidents and serious injuries may occur.
●
Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is
bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (such as snow, ice,
rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
●
Only use the cruise control system on
paved roads with a firm surface.
●
Adapt your speed and saf
ety distance to
the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-
ditions.
●
After use, always switch off the speed
limiter to prevent the speed being regula-
ted against your wishes.
●
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
Operating the cruise control
Fig. 181
On the multifunction steering wheel:
butt
ons to operate the speed limiter.
Connecting
●
Press the butt
on.
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1)
Valid for hybrid vehicles
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