07 Driver support
Cruise control*
Cruise control* - managing speed
It is possible to activate, set and change the
stored speed.
WARNING
The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps
the driver maintain an even speed, resulting in
a more relaxed driving on motorways and
long, straight roads in regular traffic flows.
The driver must always be observant with
regard to the traffic conditions and inter-
vene when the cruise control is not main-
taining a suitable speed and/or suitable
distance.
Activating and setting the speed
To start the cruise control:
Overview
Press the steering wheel button for
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The driver always bears ultimate responsi-
bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven
safely.
CRUISE (without speed limiter) or
(with speed limiter).
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The cruise control symbol (6) in the com-
bined instrument panel illuminates -
cruise control is in standby mode.
Related information
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Cruise control* - managing speed
(p. 204)
To activate cruise control:
Cruise control* temporary deactivation
and standby mode (p. 205)
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At the required speed - press the steering
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wheel button
or
.
Cruise control* - resume set speed
(p. 206)
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The current speed is stored in memory
and the combined instrument panel's
marking (5) illuminates at the selected
speed and the symbol (6) changes from
GREY to WHITE - the car then follows the
stored speed.
Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 206)
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Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument
panel.
Adaptive cruise control - ACC* (p. 206)
Cruise control - On/Off.
Standby mode ceases and the stored
speed is resumed.
NOTE
Standby mode
Cruise Control cannot be enabled at
speeds below 30 km/h (20 mph).
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Activate and adjust the speed.
Selected speed (GREY = Standby mode).
Changing the stored speed
Stored speed is changed with short or long
Cruise control active - WHITE symbol
(GREY = Standby mode).
presses on the
ton.
or
steering wheel but-
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.