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Cruise control system

Introduction to the topic

The cruise control system helps to maintain a speed set by the driver.

Speed range

The cruise control system is available when driving forwards at speeds from around 20 km/h

(15 mph).

Driving with the cruise control system

You can exceed the stored speed at any time, e.g. to overtake. Control is interrupted for the

duration of the acceleration manoeuvre and is then resumed with the stored speed.

How do I operate the cruise control system?

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can operate the cruise control system either by means

of the turn signal lever or via the multifunction steering wheel (→ Cruise control system,

Operation).

Displays

When the cruise control system is switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the stored

speed and the status of the cruise control system:

CCS (active).

Shown small or grey: cruise control system not regulating speed.

Shown large or white: cruise control system regulating speed.

If no speed is stored, the instrument cluster display shows

instead of the speed.

Driving downhill

Driving downhill may cause the set speed to be exceeded.

Apply the foot brake to slow the vehicle down, and switch on brake energy recuperation as

required (→ Driving mode selection for electric vehicles, Description).

WARNING

Use of the cruise control system can lead to accidents and serious injuries if traffic does not

allow you to drive at a safe distance at a constant speed.

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Never use the cruise control system in heavy traffic, if the distance to the vehicles in front is

insufficient, on steep or winding roads, on slippery road surfaces, e.g. due to snow, ice, wet

roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads.

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Never use the cruise control system when driving offroad or on unpaved road surfaces.

Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

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Always switch cruise control off after use to avoid unintentional speed control.

It is dangerous to use a set speed that is too high for the prevailing road, traffic or weather

conditions.

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The cruise control system cannot maintain a constant speed when travelling downhill. The

vehicle speed can increase under its own weight. Switch on brake energy recuperation or

apply the foot brake to slow down the vehicle.

Operating the CCS with the turn signal lever

Fig. 1 On the left of the steering column: switch and buttons for operating the cruise control

system.

Switching on

—Move → Fig. 1 2 switch to position

.

No speed has been stored and the system is not yet active.

Starting control

—Press → Fig. 1 1 button in the area

while driving.

The cruise control system stores and regulates the current speed.

The green indicator lamp also lights up.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the stored speed by means of the → Fig. 1 1 button while the cruise control

system is regulating speed:

(briefly)

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)

(briefly)

- 1 km/h (1 mph)

Press and hold the → Fig. 1 1 button to continuously change the stored speed. The vehicle

adapts the current speed by accelerating or closing the throttle. The vehicle does not actively

brake.

Interrupting control

—Move the → Fig. 1 2 switch to the

position or depress the brake pedal.

The speed remains stored in the memory.

Resuming control

—Press → Fig. 1 1 button in

area.

The cruise control system resumes operation with the stored speed and regulates the speed

again.

Switching off

—Move → Fig. 1 2 switch to

position.

The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.

Changing to the speed limiter

—Press the → Fig. 1 3 button.

—Select the speed limiter on the instrument cluster display.

The cruise control system is switched off.

Operating the cruise control system via the multifunction

steering wheel

Fig. 1 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the cruise

control system.

Switching on

—Press the

button.

No speed has been stored and the system is not yet active.

Starting control

—Press the

button while driving.

The cruise control system stores and regulates the current speed.

The green indicator lamp also lights up.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the stored speed during speed control by the cruise control system:

+ 1 km/h (1 mph)

-1 km/h (1 mph)

+ 10 km/h (5 mph)

- 10 km/h (5 mph)

Press and hold the or button to continuously change the stored speed.

The vehicle adapts the current speed by accelerating or closing the throttle. The vehicle does not

actively brake.

Interrupting control

—Briefly press the

or

button. Alternatively, depress the brake pedal.

The speed remains stored in the memory.

Resuming control

—Press the

button.

The cruise control system resumes operation with the stored speed and regulates the speed

again.

Switching off

—Press and hold the

button.

The cruise control system is switched off and the stored speed is deleted.

Changing to the speed limiter

—Press the

button.

—Select the speed limiter on the instrument cluster display.

The cruise control system is switched off.

Troubleshooting

Fault in the CCS.

—Go to a qualified workshop.

Control is interrupted automatically.

—The vehicle has exceeded the stored speed for an extended period.

—The selector lever is not in position D/B.

—Brake support systems, e.g. TCS or ESC, have performed an intervention.

—The vehicle was braked by the area monitoring system (Front Assist) .

—If the problem persists, switch off the cruise control system and go to a qualified workshop.

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