Driving
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Displayed on the CCS screen
If the dynamic driving control systems inter-
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
trol and warning lamps on page 123.
vene (e.g. ASR or ESC).
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Status Fig. 264:
in Con-
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If the airbag is triggered.
A
CCS temporarily switched off. The set
speed is displayed in small figures.
WARNING
B
System error. Contact a specialised
workshop.
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dents and severe injuries if it is not possible
to drive at a constant speed maintaining
the safety distance.
Cruise control operation
C
D
CCS switched on. The speed memory is
empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is
displayed in large figures.
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Do not use the cruise control in heavy
traffic, if the distance from the vehicle in
front is insufficient, on steep roads, with
several bends or in slippery circumstances
(snow, ice, rain or loose gravel), or on floo-
ded roads.
Changing gear in CCS mode
The CCS decelerates as soon as the clutch
pedal is pressed, intervening again automati-
cally after a gear is engaged.
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Never use the CCS when driving off-road
or on unpaved roads.
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Always adapt your speed and the dis-
Travelling down hills with the CCS
tance to the vehicles ahead in line with visi-
bility, weather conditions, the condition of
the road and the traffic situation.
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
down using the brake pedal and reduce
gears if required.
Fig. 264 Instrument panel display: CCS status
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To avoid unexpected operation of the
indications.
cruise control system, turn it off every time
you finish using it.
Read the additional information carefully
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Automatic off
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It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
off automatically or temporarily:
The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed from 20 km/h (15
mph).
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When travelling down hills, the CCS can-
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If the system detects a fault that could af-
not maintain a constant speed. The vehicle
tends to accelerate under its own weight.
Select a lower gear or use the foot brake to
slow the vehicle.
fect the working order of the CCS.
The CSS only reduces vehicle speed by
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If you press and maintain the accelerator
ceasing to accelerate, not by actively braking
pedal for a certain time, driving faster than
the stored speed.
the vehicle
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